Australia Cruises
Encircled by sea, a small ship or ocean cruise is the perfect way to discover Australia’s stunning coastlines. From the rugged Kimberley or the extraordinary landscapes of Tasmania to culturally rich Arnhem land or tropical Far North Queensland where the rainforest meets the sea, there is ample choice in our collection of 416 cruises around Australia.
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APT small ship and yacht cruises blend immersive expedition travel with refined onboard luxury. Sail to extraordinary destinations - from the Med and Australia’s r moreugged coastlines to the remote wilderness of Antarctica - where each day brings new landscapes, wildlife encounters and guided exploration.
On board, understated elegance meets personalised service. Enjoy spacious suites, exceptional dining, fine wines and attentive hospitality that balance adventure with comfort. With meticulously curated itineraries and state-of-the-art vessels, APT offers a small ship cruising experience that is both enriching and indulgent.
On board, understated elegance meets personalised service. Enjoy spacious suites, exceptional dining, fine wines and attentive hospitality that balance adventure with comfort. With meticulously curated itineraries and state-of-the-art vessels, APT offers a small ship cruising experience that is both enriching and indulgent.
For over 180 years Cunard have set the bar, and then raised it. Cunard's rich history and unrivalled seafaring knowledge means that Cunard has grown into more a truly iconic brand. A brand that constantly refines the definitive experience of ocean travel. The designs of Cunard's current ships have been inspired by our past but reimagined for our future. Alongside classic, art deco stylings and unrivalled craftsmanship you’ll find splashes of bold colour and contemporary comforts.
Feel free to do as much or as little as you like on board, as every venue has been carefully developed to provide plenty of choice. Whether your priority is relaxation, adventure, or indulgence, your Cunard ship will not disappoint.
Feel free to do as much or as little as you like on board, as every venue has been carefully developed to provide plenty of choice. Whether your priority is relaxation, adventure, or indulgence, your Cunard ship will not disappoint.
Seabourn welcomes you to all-inclusive, luxury cruising refined to its purest form. Where hand-selected itineraries take you to places beyond the reach more of larger ships. Cruising on a Seabourn ship is unlike any other form of travel. The experience is luxurious, yet relaxed - elegant, yet casual - sumptuous, yet understated. Our intimate ships visit the most desirable destinations worldwide, sailing to the heart of landmark cities, as well as to hidden gems where larger vessels cannot follow.
Our ships attract interesting people, who seek to share experiences beyond the expected in places beyond the ordinary. Our acclaimed staff offers a unique style of heartfelt hospitality that is sincere, thoughtful and personal.
Our ships attract interesting people, who seek to share experiences beyond the expected in places beyond the ordinary. Our acclaimed staff offers a unique style of heartfelt hospitality that is sincere, thoughtful and personal.
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Popular highlights of a cruise around Australia's coastlines
Whimsical Whitsundays 
Tasmania’s Wineglass Bay 
The Marine Life of Ningaloo 
Cruise Horizontal Falls 
The Traditions of Arnhem Land Recent Reviews
What our clients are saying about their cruise journeys around Australia
Carnival 3 night cruise
Getaway
Janice and Alan, NSW, Australia, May 2026
Lots of people celebrating and parties. More young children than expected. All facilities on the cruise as expected. I feel the choice of food at dining rooms was less then previous cruises. Overall just relaxed and did very little. Shows were good.
A helpful and trouble free booking process
Australia Seacation
Elizabeth and Barry, QLD, Australia, Mar 2026
We did a three day Princess cruise from Brisbane to Sydney. A perfect and relaxing journey from start to finish. Tracey handled our booking and made this process so easy for us. We had several questions in between booking and setting off - Tracey handled these queries for us and a reply came back quickly from her. Thank you Tracey for your help - read more we will make any future bookings through you.
Wonderful cruise
Sapphire Coast Seacation
Alan, NSW, Australia, Mar 2026
A peaceful and enjoyable cruise to Eden.Accomodation is good and large. Food is good quality. Atmosphere around the cruise is happy and fun. Will join Global journey again for their good and smooth arrangement .
Great Anniversary Celebration Cruise
Queensland with Great Barrier Reef
Julie and Colin, New Zealand, Mar 2026
Grace from Global Journeys helped us book an amazing cruise - right from having a perfectly positioned balcony stateroom through to knowing everything we needed to do to enjoy a very special cruise to celebrate a big wedding anniversary. The itinerary and ship were great, and the weather allowed us to enjoy swimming in the ship pools every day and get read more the most out of every port visit.
Helpful Hannah
Tasmania Cruise
Lynette and Mark, NSW, Australia, Jan 2026
Hannah was so very helpful from start to finish. Firstly, with our quote and then booking with Global Journeys. Our telephone queries were answered quickly and efficiently if we needed clarity on anything. Grace was also very helpful one day when Hannah was not in the office. Our cruise on Celebrity Edge to Hobart was wonderful. The ship was modern read more and beautifully furnished. The Captain and crew were very friendly. Restaurants and entertainment were very good too. We’d definitely book with Global Journeys again.
6 nights, just not long enough
Barrier Reef Discovery Cruise
Kiwi Guy & English Gal, New Zealand, Nov 2025
First time cruising with Carnival and it was really enjoyable. Probably the only drawback for us is that you need to pay for loads of extras - $6 bottles of water in the cabin, people walking around with shots, and many different various upsell of food and entertainment, however apart form that things were really good. The bed and pillows were good, read more the options for different drinks and food were fantastic, and staff were friendly. Check out The Bonding Store - the best bar for amazing cocktails!
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Your guide to cruising around Australia & the Kimberley
Common Questions
Common questions about cruising Australia
Is cruising a good way to see Australia?
Australia has approximately 35,000 km of stunning coastline, is one of the larger countries in the world and is the only one of its size completely surrounded by water. The coastline includes the Pacific, Indian and Southern oceans and offers a huge diversity of reefs, natural landscapes and stunning cities which definitely makes it a fantastic cruise destination.
When is the best time to cruise Australia?
Although Australia is a year round cruise destination, the main cruise season is from October to April. The greatest selection of departures are available during these summer months which are perfect for visiting Australia's coastal towns and stunning beaches. By contrast, the winter months of May, June, July and August are best for cruising in the Northern Territory and Far North Queensland when the wet season is over and humidity is low.
