Short Cruises

Keen on a beautiful cruise holiday but can’t get much time off work? No problem, here are some of the best short getaways out there – check them out!

Top Departure Ports

Departing from a home port near you has never been easier, it’s also the best option for those, who don’t have time to waste. The range is fantastic, choose one of the following:

• Adelaide
• Brisbane
• Cairns
• Melbourne
• Perth (Fremantle)
• Sydney

As you would expect, most cruises depart from the bigger ports like Sydney and Brisbane, meaning you will have more of a selection of itineraries if you can make it to one of them:

• Short cruises from Brisbane – visit Airlie Beach, Cairns, Melbourne, Sydney or Auckland on a 3 or 4 night itinerary
• Short cruises from Sydney – explore Hobart, Melbourne, Eden, Brisbane and Auckland on 2, 3 and 4 night getaways

Top Cruise Lines

Cruising a short itinerary often means spending a lot of time on board the ship, so choose yours carefully to make sure you enjoy your holiday to the maximum!

There are a lot of great cruise lines that offer short cruises Down Under, among them are:

• P&O Australia short cruises
• Carnival Cruises Australia
• Royal Caribbean short cruises
• Celebrity Cruises
• Cunard
• Princess Cruises short cruises

P&O Australia has the biggest range of 2-4 night itineraries. Its popularity may also have something to do with:

• Affordable prices
• Fun onboard entertainment
• Relaxed atmosphere
• Family friendliness

Top Destinations

Short cruises are perfect for exploring the ship’s activities and getting a stop in. Here are some great stop overs to consider:

• Cruises to Kangaroo Island
• Cruises to Moreton Island
• Cruises to Airlie Beach