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 420 cruises around Australia.
Quick Search
Search 420 cruise departures around Australia
Popular Cruises
Popular Aussie Cruise Ports
Featured Australian Cruise Lines Featured Cruise Lines
Royal Caribbean International is known for driving innovation at sea and has continuously redefined cruise holidays since its launch in 1969. Each successive more class of ships is an architectural marvel and pushes the envelope of what is possible on a cruise ship. Onboard, the global cruise line has debuted countless industry 'firsts' – such as rock climbing, ice skating and surfing at sea – to capture the imagination of families and adventurous holiday-makers alike. Throughout, guests sail on exciting itineraries to some of the world’s most-popular destinations and enjoy Royal Caribbean’s friendly and engaging service.
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.
It's time to join Ponant's team of experienced naturalist guides and expedition experts to discover some of the world’s most distant and sought-after shores, more venture into the heart of extreme lands and be immersed in nature on one of many Zodiac outings and shore excursions. Whether you dream of stepping foot on the Antarctic Peninsula, witnessing the incredible rise of Montgomery reef in the Kimberley or meeting and interacting with local communities in the Arctic, Ponant, the world leader in luxury expeditions can take you there.
Discover
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
First cruise
Moreton Island
Rachael and Mary, WA, Australia, Jun 2026
We went on a cruise with Carnival. Getting on the ship was fast and easy. It was overwhelming inside initially, but once we knew the layout and which areas to avoid, it was fine. There were lots of options for different foods and where to eat. The rooms had lots of room for our bags.
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.
Explore More
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.
