Cruises from Melbourne

Melbourne is one of Australia’s great cruise departure points, and the range of sailings available reflects that. Every sailing here departs from Melbourne, covering voyages that range from a quick 2-night escape to a 26-night adventure, with a median length of 14 nights. Most are one-way itineraries — 10 of the 12 sailings end somewhere other than Melbourne, so it is worth planning your return before you book. Destinations span Australia and New Zealand, with cruise lines ranging from Carnival’s fun-first family ships to the ultra-luxury offerings of Silversea and Regent Seven Seas. All sailings are ocean voyages.

Which cruise lines sail from Melbourne?

Five cruise lines offer sailings from Melbourne, and they cover a wide sweep of the market — from lively, activity-packed ships aimed at families right through to butler-served luxury at sea. Here is what each line brings to Melbourne departures:

• Carnival Cruise Line — 4 sailings aboard Carnival Adventure, built around Australian tastes with fresh local produce, laid-back service and entertainment for every age group.
• Silversea — 4 sailings aboard Silver Moon, one of the line’s newest ships and fully all-inclusive from butler service to unlimited wines and spirits.
• Princess Cruises — 2 sailings aboard Grand Princess, with fare tiers that can include casual dining, beverages, Wi-Fi and pre-paid gratuities.
• Azamara Cruises — 1 sailing aboard Azamara Pursuit, a boutique ship priced for travellers who want longer time in port and a private cultural evening ashore included in the fare.
• Regent Seven Seas Cruises — 1 sailing aboard Seven Seas Splendor, offering what the line describes as the most inclusive luxury experience at sea.

You can browse every available departure through our full range of cruises from Melbourne, or narrow down by the categories below.

The ships sailing from Melbourne

Carnival Adventure

Carnival Adventure is the ship for guests who want their holiday to feel like a holiday from the moment they board. The deck is set up for thrills — think zip-lining and climbing above the waterline — but there is also a dedicated Serenity Retreat for adults who want a sun lounger and a little peace, and Camp Ocean to keep younger guests happily occupied. The ship is built with Australian cruisers in mind: fresh local produce, an easygoing crew and a programme of entertainment that runs well into the evening.

Cabin choices span a wide range. The Inside cabin 4A is 15 m² and includes a walk-in wardrobe — practical for longer voyages. The Ocean-view cabin with Porthole PT is also 15 m² but sits on the quieter lower decks, with 2 round portholes letting in natural light. Step up to the Balcony cabin 8A at 16 m² and you get glass bifold doors opening onto your own private outdoor space. At the top sits the Byron Beach Club Presidential Suite SB — a 58 m² flagship suite with an expansive balcony, dressing area and deluxe bathroom, sleeping up to 4 guests and offering more than twice the floor space of a standard balcony cabin.

Silver Moon

Silver Moon is Silversea’s newest and most luxurious ship, and every cabin comes with a personal butler as standard. That alone sets the tone. Every Silversea fare from Melbourne is all-inclusive: butler-serviced suites, exceptional dining, unlimited wines and spirits, onboard gratuities and Wi-Fi are all covered. An enhanced All-Inclusive Plus fare adds a shore excursion credit and a fully refundable deposit for guests who want extra flexibility.

For groups or families travelling together, the Grand Suite G2 with two bedrooms is the most spacious two-bedroom suite on board at 174 m², with separate sleeping, living and working areas — a genuinely impressive amount of space at sea.

Grand Princess

Grand Princess brings a warm, familiar feel to its Melbourne sailings. On deck you can watch a film under the stars from a sun lounger — a feature that makes balmy evening sailings genuinely memorable. Order food and drinks anywhere on board using the Princess app, with no queuing and no fuss. The adults-only Sanctuary retreat on the top deck offers sun loungers, light meals and unobstructed ocean views.

Cabin grades on Grand Princess include the Inside cabin IA at 14.9 m², positioned on middle decks for minimal ship movement, and the Premium sea view O3 at 19.1 m², which has floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows bringing in natural light and open sea views. The Premium Balcony cabin B2 at 25.5 m² steps it up further with floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors. The Grand Suite S1 at 67.8 m² is the largest suite on board, offering significantly more space than every other suite category.

Princess Cruises offers two fare tiers: the base Standard fare covers the cruise itself, while the Princess Plus fare adds 4 casual dining meals per voyage, beverages up to A$15 each (capped at 15 drinks per day), MedallionNet® Max Wi-Fi, pre-paid crew appreciation, unlimited digital photographs and 3 prints, and reserved theatre seating.

Azamara Pursuit

With just 777 guests on board, Azamara Pursuit operates on a scale that bigger ships simply cannot match. The crew knows your name by day 2, and the ship is designed around staying longer in each port — overnight and late-night stays give you time to actually fall in love with a place rather than glancing at it from a tender. Every fare includes a private cultural evening ashore, which might mean a symphony concert or a vineyard dinner exclusive to Azamara guests.

Seven Seas Splendor

Regent Seven Seas Cruises positions Seven Seas Splendor as the most inclusive luxury experience at sea, with space ratios designed to feel genuinely uncrowded throughout the ship. If you want a luxury sailing from Melbourne with everything taken care of, this is the one to consider.

Where do Melbourne cruises go?

The majority of sailings from Melbourne travel within Australia, with a smaller selection heading to New Zealand. Disembarkation ports include Sydney, Auckland, Melbourne, Adelaide and Singapore — so it is easy to combine your cruise with time in another city, or to plan a one-way trip and fly home from your final port. Bear in mind that most sailings are one-way, so check the end point carefully when comparing options.

If a round trip back to Melbourne is what you need, our Melbourne round-trip cruise collection lists sailings that return to port. For those drawn to New Zealand, the Melbourne to New Zealand cruise page narrows the search to that destination. And if you are open to a sailing that ends far from where it began, there are repositioning voyages — including one that disembarks in Singapore — for travellers who like a longer journey with a dramatic finale.

How long are Melbourne cruises?

Voyage lengths range from 2 nights to 26 nights, with a median of 14 nights — so the most common choice is a fortnight at sea. If you want something shorter, short cruises from Melbourne (up to 5 nights) are a popular option for a first voyage or a quick break. For a classic week at sea, 7-day cruises from Melbourne are worth a look, and if you want an even shorter weekend-style trip, 3-day cruises from Melbourne are available too.

What do cheap cruises from Melbourne cost?

The lowest available price starts at A$387 pp*, which puts a genuine ocean voyage within reach of a wide range of budgets. All-inclusive sailings — where drinks, dining, gratuities and Wi-Fi are bundled into the fare — are available from Silversea and, with the right fare tier, from Princess Cruises. There are also all-inclusive cruises from Melbourne listed separately if that style of holiday appeals.

For reduced-price options, some sailings carry discounts of up to 29%. You can browse every current reduced-rate departure on our Melbourne cruise deals page.

Cruises leaving Melbourne to Sydney

The most popular end point for one-way Melbourne departures is Sydney, and it is easy to see why — the journey between the 2 cities by sea is a natural fit, calling at coastal ports along the way and arriving in one of the world’s great harbour cities. Our dedicated Melbourne to Sydney cruise page pulls together every sailing on that route, so you can compare itinerary lengths and lines side by side.

*Prices are per person based on 2 people sharing, and are subject to change. This price is not kept up to date and therefore does not reflect live pricing and availability. Prices and any discounts shown were checked on 14 October 2026.

Where a discount is shown, it is a reduction from the price previously listed for that cabin grade on that sailing, not a comparison between cabin grades or against a brochure rate. Discounts and prices shown are not kept up to date: the reduction available now may be smaller, or may have ended, and prices may have changed.