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Australia Seacation

3 Days Sydney to Melbourne

Cruising At Sea

Sydney

Melbourne

Sydney

Cruising At Sea

Melbourne

Sydney

Melbourne

Cruise Short Break

Overview

Begin your journey in Sydney and cruise through to Melbourne onboard Diamond Princess and enjoy exclusive savings and cruise inclusions with Princess and Global Journeys.

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3 Day Australia Seacation Itinerary (Princess)

Cruise Length

3 Days

Cruise Starts

Sydney

Cruise Ends

Melbourne

Countries Visited:

Australia

Oceans Sailed:

Australia

Cruise Line

Princess

Cruise Ship

Diamond Princess

8 Ship Reviews

Avg. Rating: 4.6/5

Passengers

2,670

Crew

1,100

Launched

2004

Refurbished

2019

Cruise Code

SYDMEL3

Itinerary

Departs: 4:00 PM

There are two dedicated cruise passenger terminals - the White Bay Cruise Terminal at Rozelle and the Overseas Passenger Terminal at Circular Quay in the city centre. This is your opportunity to marvel at Australia’s famous icons, the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge as you glide past The Heads - the dramatic sandstone cliffs at the entrance of the harbour.

Savour fresh sashimi at Kai Sushi, enjoy street performers in the dazzling Atrium, or catch a lavish show in the theatre. How about immersing yourself in a traditional Japanese bathing experience at the Izumi Japanese Bath, the largest at sea?

Arrives: 7:00 AM

Melbourne’s vibrant character shines through its eclectic mix of architecture, culture, and green spaces. Stroll through Federation Square, where contemporary art and historic buildings collide, or explore the street art in hidden laneways like Hosier Lane. For a taste of local flavors, the Queen Victoria Market offers fresh produce and handmade goods. Don’t miss the Royal Botanic Gardens, a peaceful escape near the city’s core.

Note: Ship ports may not be located in the starting & ending cities listed. Port and transfer details will be provided in your travel documentation. The provided itinerary is for informational purposes only. Activities and sightseeing attractions listed may not be available or achievable within the time in port.

Life On Board

Princess

(65) Reviews

Total No. of Cruises 843

Why Princess? Because you want to tell better stories. To immerse yourself in destinations near and far. To try new foods and encounter new cultures. To refresh your spirit and reconnect with those you love. Choosing a cruise line can seem tough, but Princess makes it easy. Because you want more than the usual cruise experience…you w more

Diamond Princess

Boasting signature Princess features and unique spaces on board, Diamond Princess serves up a distinct cruise experience. Read more

Taste Sensations

Delight your palate with an array of dining options, including a dedicated sushi bar and selections from renowned chefs. Read more

Discovery at Sea

Enriching. Engaging. Entertaining. Carefully curated programs will elevate your on board and on shore experience. Read more

Captivating Entertainment

Sit back and be entertained with a line up of dazzling performances, musical revues, and Movies Under the Stars. Read more

Izumi Japanese Bath

Inspired by a traditional Japanese onsen experience, guests can soak in the warm waters while soaking up the ocean views. Read more

Recreation and Relaxation

With ample spaces and facilities for recreation and relaxation, there is something for everyone on board. Read more

Ship Reviews (8)

Reviews 8 Reviews

Average Rating 4.6 out of 5

5 Star

75%

4 Star

13%

3 Star

13%

2 Star

1 Star

Vietnam with Halong Bay 0 Iryna, ON, Canada, Jan 2026

Unforgettable! Halong Bay is a marvel of the nature. Must seen in the life time. Vietnam is vibrant, growing, friendly and brave country. Shore excursions are very well organized, interesting and full of fun. The cruise itself demonstrates extremely good logistics. Crew is helpful and kniwlegible. Captain is smazing: one serious storm was handled with read more

Very nice 0 Melinda, TX, USA, Dec 2025

We really enjoyed it thank you again to our travel agent Ethan who was very helpful. We are looking to go Italy and Greece this May or June in a new ship. The staff on the trip we just went on weresuper nice and friendly - we loved it a whole bunch.

Lovely Autumn Cruise 1 Sandra and Clem, NSW, Australia, Nov 2025

We enjoyed our cruise although we do prefer the Princess Royal class of cruise ship, as the Diamond Princess doesn’t have a large Piazza with cafe, no concierge lounge and not quite as many facilities. November was a great time of year to see the Autumn colour, Mt Fuji with snow on the top, plus the weather was perfect and we didn’t have any rain. The read more

Thank you Global Journeys- Diamond Princess Cruise 0 Sandra and Peter , New Zealand, Oct 2025

I’d like to thank Hannah from Global Journeys for her help and for answering all my questions so promptly. It was very reassuring having her to help us on our journey. The 9 Day Japan cruise on Diamond Princess was amazing from start to end. The onboard entertainment was incredible and the staff so welcoming and friendly. The variety of food was excellent. read more

A Great Trip By sea 2 Elizabeth and Allan, NSW, Australia, Feb 2025

The trip was well planned and was at a great price. We managed to see some amazing sites The princess cruise was exceptional.

Lovely New Zealand Cruise 3 Kimberley and Michael, QLD, Australia, Jan 2025

Had a great time travelling with Princess, it was our first cruise and for our Honeymoon and was overall a great experience. Luckily we also had amazing weather. Given how great this cruise was we will be booking another cruise in the very near future!

Circumnavigating New Zealand 1 Tony, QLD, Australia, Oct 2024

Global Journeys were very helpful. Most ports were enjoyable visiting with Dunedin being a very pleasant surprise. Very disappointed missing the Milford Sound because of a threatened storm in the Tasman Sea.

Enjoyable South East Asia 16 John, Australia, Dec 2023

The cruise itself was great and the reserve dining was fantastic. Great food and great service. Only downside was the chaos of boarding the ship in Singapore. This was a surprise because normally Singapore is a pretty efficient place but boarding was a total mess. Took hours and the system was a shambles. No priority boarding for suite holders and even read more

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Prices & Dates

There are currently no departures available on this cruise. Either it's the end of the season and new departures will be released shortly, or this itinerary has been changed and is not operating this season. Feel free to contact us for information about when next seasons dates will be released or click here to view general release dates for all destinations.