Honolulu to Sydney cruise

Why a Honolulu to Sydney cruise is worth considering

A Honolulu to Sydney cruise is one of the great Pacific crossings — an unhurried journey of between 18 and 21 nights that trades the beaches of Hawaii for the harbour of Sydney, with French Polynesia, New Zealand or the broader South Pacific in between. All sailings are one-way, finishing in Sydney, which means the voyage itself is the journey rather than a there-and-back trip. A short domestic flight links the 2 cities if you need to return home from the other end. CruiseAway can arrange that connection, along with any pre-cruise hotel nights in Honolulu, so nothing is left for you to sort alone.

Where does the Honolulu to Sydney cruise go?

The itineraries crossing from Honolulu to Sydney concentrate on 3 parts of the Pacific, and it is worth knowing which suits you before you choose a sailing.

French Polynesia

The majority of crossings route through French Polynesia, and it is easy to see why — the islands sit roughly midway across the Pacific and deliver scenery that belongs on no other stretch of ocean on earth. If you have always wanted to see these islands without booking a separate trip, a Honolulu to Sydney sailing that passes through them is one of the most natural ways to do it. These are the most popular itineraries, so they tend to book early.

New Zealand

One sailing swings south through New Zealand before arriving in Sydney, adding a destination that many Pacific travellers combine into a longer trip. If you are planning to spend time in New Zealand before or after the cruise, CruiseAway can build that into a single package.

South Pacific

A South Pacific routing takes a broader arc across the ocean, calling at islands across the wider Pacific before the final run into Sydney. It suits travellers who want variety across the crossing rather than a concentrated focus on one archipelago.

Which ships sail from Honolulu to Sydney?

Three cruise lines operate these crossings: Celebrity Cruises, Princess Cruises and Royal Caribbean. Each puts a different ship on the route, and the ship you choose shapes the crossing as much as the itinerary does.

Celebrity Edge — Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Edge is best known for the Magic Carpet — a cantilevered platform that floats 16 storeys above the waterline, used for al fresco dining and cocktails with an unbroken sea view. Inside, every cabin in the standard veranda category and above has an Infinite Veranda: the full-width wall opens to bring the ocean air straight into your room. Eden, a 3-level living garden at the stern, hosts live performers who appear among the plants and light. If you want to compare cabin options, the Celebrity Edge cabins and deck plans page has the full breakdown.

• Deluxe Inside cabin (DI) — 18.8 m², sleeps 4. Around 2 m² larger than a standard inside cabin, with a bigger bathroom and more storage.
• Deluxe Ocean-view cabin (DO) — 22.1 m², sleeps 4. The most spacious ocean-view grade on the ship, with 3–4 m² more living space than the standard ocean-view.
• Sunset Veranda Stateroom (SV) — 21.2 m², sleeps 4. The largest balcony of any standard veranda cabin on the ship, at roughly 8.3 m² versus around 3.7 m² in other veranda grades.
• Iconic Suite (IC) — 239.8 m², sleeps 6. The largest suite in the Celebrity fleet, with panoramic views spanning 270° from the highest position above the bridge, plus a private hot tub.

Celebrity Solstice — Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Solstice was freshly revitalised in 2026, which means new restaurants, redesigned staterooms and updated outdoor spaces greet you on this crossing. The Lawn Club — an actual patch of grass on the top deck — is a distinctive spot for an afternoon. Live concerts at Sunset Park and Dueling Pianos in the evenings give the ship a livelier after-dark feel than many of its peers. Le Petit Chef brings a 3D animated dining show to the table, and AquaClass cabins come with exclusive access to a dedicated spa and restaurant. See the Celebrity Solstice cabins and deck plans for the full grade list.

• Inside cabin (I1) — 17.0 m², sleeps 4. Positioned on higher decks with shorter routes to the pools and bars.
• Panoramic Ocean-view cabin (PN) — 22.7 m², sleeps 4. Floor-to-ceiling glass gives a significantly wider field of view than a standard ocean-view window.
• Deluxe Veranda (DV) — 19.1 m², sleeps 5. Around 1 m² larger than the standard balcony cabin, with room for a family of 5.
• Penthouse Suite (PS) — 156.1 m², sleeps 4. The largest suite on board, more than 4 times the space of a standard balcony cabin, with a private hot tub.

Royal Princess — Princess Cruises

Royal Princess is the Princess Cruises entry on this crossing. The SeaWalk — a glass-bottomed walkway extending 40 metres over the side of the ship — gives you an uninterrupted view of the ocean directly below your feet, which is either exhilarating or something you step back from quickly. The Sanctuary is the ship’s adults-only retreat, staffed by attentive stewards and shaded from the sun. Movies Under the Stars on deck, Dueling Pianos at Crooners, and a dancing fountain light show each evening fill the sea days comfortably. Check the Royal Princess cabins and deck plans page for full cabin details.

Anthem of the Seas — Royal Caribbean

Royal Caribbean’s entry is Anthem of the Seas, and it is the most activity-heavy ship. The North Star pod rises above the ship on a crane arm, suspending you over the open ocean for a view unlike anything else at sea. The FlowRider wave simulator, the SeaPlex indoor sports complex — which includes a skating rink and space for circus classes — and the glass-domed adults-only Solarium pool give passengers a full range of ways to spend sea days. The Anthem of the Seas cabins and deck plans page shows every grade and layout.

• Inside cabin with virtual balcony (1U) — 15.4 m², sleeps 4. A high-resolution screen streams a live sea view into the cabin, bringing the outside in without the balcony price.
• Ocean-view cabin (2P) — 253.0 m², sleeps 4. Generously proportioned with a spacious living area and sofa.
• Large Balcony cabin (2G) — 253.0 m², sleeps 4. Living area with a double sofa bed — well suited to families or longer voyages.
• Royal Loft Suite (RL) — 152.4 m², sleeps 6. A two-level maisonette with the bedroom on the upper level overlooking the living room below.

What does the fare include?

What is covered in your fare depends on the cruise line and the fare tier you book. Here is what to expect across the 3 lines.

Celebrity Cruises fare tiers

Celebrity offers 3 levels. The best-rate fare covers the cruise itself — dining, entertainment and onboard activities are included in Celebrity’s usual way, but drinks and Wi-Fi are extras you add yourself. The All Inclusive fare adds a classic drinks package and basic Wi-Fi, bundled into one price for those who prefer to know what they are spending before they board. The Retreat is the top tier: it covers premium drinks, premium Wi-Fi, suite accommodation, exclusive lounge and sundeck access, private dining and dedicated personal service — everything in one figure.

Princess Cruises fare tiers

Princess offers a Standard fare (the cruise itself, with packages available to add) and a Princess Plus package, which bundles 4 casual dining meals per voyage, beverages up to A$15 each with a daily limit of 15 drinks, MedallionNet Max Wi-Fi, pre-paid crew appreciation, unlimited digital photographs with 3 prints, and reserved theatre seating. Plus is available as a fare-inclusive option on several sailings, making it easier to budget the whole crossing in advance.

Royal Caribbean fare types

Royal Caribbean offers a standard Cruise Fare alongside fare types such as last-minute discounted rates and a solo-traveller fare for those taking a cabin on their own. Promotional offers, such as reduced fares for additional guests, run periodically — ask our cruise experts which are currently live when you enquire.

Are there any deals on Honolulu to Sydney sailings?

Pricing across these sailings is competitive, and reductions do appear. Up to 7% off is available on select departures — measured against the price previously listed for that cabin grade on that sailing — though that maximum applies to 1 departure. Most discounted sailings are reduced by a more modest margin, so it is worth asking our cruise experts to check the current fare at the time you enquire rather than assuming a headline discount applies across the board. Our Best Price Guarantee means that if you find the identical sailing at a lower price after booking, we will match it.

How do I get to Honolulu to join the ship?

Every sailing departs from Honolulu, which is in the United States — so a flight from Australia is part of the trip for most travellers. Rather than leaving you to piece together flights, hotels and transfers separately, CruiseAway can package the whole thing: flights from your nearest Australian airport, a hotel night in Honolulu before embarkation, airport-to-port transfers, and the cruise itself, all in one booking under our DreamAway Packages. The voyage finishes in Sydney, so depending on where you live in Australia, a short domestic flight or a drive home is all that remains at the other end. We can arrange the Sydney transfers and any onward connections too.

Fly to Hawaii and cruise back to Australia

One of the most popular ways to use this itinerary is as the return leg of a longer Hawaii holiday: fly to Honolulu, spend a few days exploring the islands, then board the ship for the crossing home. It turns what would otherwise be a long-haul flight back into 3 weeks of Pacific sailing. CruiseAway builds exactly these kinds of itineraries — pre-cruise hotels, day tours in Hawaii, the crossing itself, and transfers at the Sydney end — as a single package. Speak to our cruise experts about combining both halves into one booking.

Sailings from Honolulu — what else is available?

If you are weighing up your options from Honolulu, it is worth knowing that the full range of Honolulu cruises covers more than just the Sydney crossing. And if the direction is open to you, Sydney to Honolulu sailings run the same route in reverse — useful if Sydney is your home port and Hawaii is where you want to arrive. For a broader look at Pacific and Australian options, the Australian cruises hub and the broader cruises search are good starting points.

Make it a holiday

CruiseAway is a cruise specialist — every offer is a cruise or a cruise-inclusive package. Our team can add flights, hotels, tours, transfers and insurance around your cruise, as a bundle or a fully custom holiday. Whether you want a straightforward cruise-only booking or a complete door-to-door itinerary with stopovers, our cruise experts will put it together and keep it on one booking. You may also find useful context in Christmas cruises from Sydney, Sydney to New Zealand cruises, or last-minute Sydney departures if your plans are still forming. For deals and value cruise options across the Pacific, our deals pages are updated regularly.

Why choose a Honolulu to Sydney cruise?

A crossing of this length — 18 to 21 nights — gives you enough time to genuinely settle into the rhythm of sea days, rather than spending most of each day sailing to the next port. The Princess Cruises 2026–2027 season and the Princess 2027–2028 season both include Pacific crossings for those who want to plan further ahead. And if you are drawn to a different corner of the world, Celebrity Cruises Mediterranean sailings offer a contrasting itinerary from the same cruise line. For Royal Caribbean sailings from Sydney, including itineraries that do not start in Honolulu, there is a dedicated page worth browsing. You can also explore cruises from Sydney to New Zealand if you prefer to depart from the Australian side. The Hawaii to Sydney 2026 sailings page covers earlier departures if you are looking to travel sooner. For a broader look at what is arriving in Sydney by sea, the Sydney cruise hub lists everything arriving and departing from the port. And if you want to explore cruise deals from Sydney, that page is kept current with the latest reductions.

*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.