Cruises in Australia

253 cruises across Australia, ranked by local votes. Pick a city to narrow it down.

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Inspired Travel Worldwide
Sydney

Inspired Travel Worldwide

Shop 136, 166 Mona Vale Rd, St Ives Shopping Village · St Ives · NSW 2075

Going on a holiday is generally as easy as picking up a travel brochure, selecting a tour or package option, and then packing your bag. It turns out to be a good trip - some nice scenery, the…

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St George Motor Boat Club
Sydney

St George Motor Boat Club

By appointment only · Sans Souci · NSW 2219

The St George Motor Boat Club is located on the picturesque Kogarah Bay with majestic views over the beautiful Georges River, Bars, Lounges, Cafe, Restaurant, ample parking and 250 berth marina. At…

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Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises
Cairns

Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises

Reef Fleet Terminal · Cairns · QLD 4870

Activities that are offered include snorkeling, diving, glass bottom boat and semi-submarine coral viewing tours, relaxing on the beach and exploring Green Island National Park. Transfers are by…

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Sydney Princess Cruises
Sydney

Sydney Princess Cruises

37 Bank St · Pyrmont · NSW 2009

We are a cruise operator in Sydney Australia, providing a large range of cruises on beautiful Sydney Harbour including corporate, wedding and private functions.

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Rivers Cruises
Gold Coast

Rivers Cruises

By appointment only · Main Beach · QLD 4217

Rivers offer a variety of cruises & tours on the Gold Coast - something to suit everyone's taste. Enjoy a seafood buffet dinner on the grand Voyager while taking in Gold Coast's amazing sights under…

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Rainbow Beach Houseboats
Sunshine Coast

Rainbow Beach Houseboats

By appointment only · Rainbow Beach · QLD 4581

Cruise the Great Sandy Strait of World Heritage Fraser Island aboard your own 45ft houseboat. Suitable for a couple 2/3 couples family groups. No license required. The only company with exclusive…

Exclusive Mooring BouysExclusive GPS colour chartplottersClosest departure to Fraser IslandClean well maintained houseboats
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Spencer Travel Eastside
Sydney

Spencer Travel Eastside

By appointment only · Edgecliff · NSW 2027

Our agency specialises in luxury Leisure and Corporate travel. We are members of CLIA, Cruiseco, Travel with Kidz and Virtuoso. Have are all cruise accredited and have two cruise masters in the…

All Leisure itineraries (uniqueniche destinations)We manage groupsconference and corporate travel.
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Pan Australian Travel
Melbourne

Pan Australian Travel

Unit 2, 121 Cardigan St · Carlton · VIC 3053

Pan Australian Travel is a boutique travel agency located in Carlton, Melbourne. If you're in business, we'll make overseas travel easier and less time-wasting. If you're a leisure traveler, we'll…

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CostlessTravel
Online

CostlessTravel

By appointment only · Biggera Waters · QLD 4216

CostlessTravel, Australia's number travel agent for the best, cheap flights, discounted tours with Trafalgar, Insight Vacations, Globus and Cosmos Tours. All holiday packages discounted, never pay…

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Gold Coast Gondolas
Gold Coast

Gold Coast Gondolas

By appointment only · Main Beach · QLD 4217

Gold Coast Gondolas offers a truly unique dining experience. With the Gold Coast city buildings reflecting off the waterways, it provides the perfect backdrop for romantic meals or even wedding…

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New Horizon Sail and Dive Adventures
Cairns

New Horizon Sail and Dive Adventures

PO Box 5957 · Cairns · QLD 4870

Treat yourself to something really different and make your Australian adventure truly unique. Continually rated one of the best Great Barrier Reef diving, snorkelling and sailing trips. New Horizon…

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Travel & Cruise Castlemaine
Ballarat

Travel & Cruise Castlemaine

175 Barker St · Ballarat · VIC 3350

Your one stop complete travel specialists. From concept to completion we'll help you all the way. We have two fully qualified senior travel consultants, one trainee and and admin specialist ready and…

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Prestige Harbour Cruises
Sydney

Prestige Harbour Cruises

By appointment only · Cabarita · NSW 2137

Prestige Harbour Cruises specialise in Sydney Harbour Lunch and Dinner Cruises. Private Luxury Boat Hire for Weddings, Corporate Events and Social Occasions and Overnight Boat Charters on Sydney…

Australia DayBoxing Day Sydney to Hobart.weddings and social parties.Immediate quote.
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Sydney Showboats
Sydney

Sydney Showboats

32 The Promenade, King St, Wharf 5 · Sydney · NSW 2000

Sydney Showboats offers dinner cruise,live cabaret show, restaurant dining, Sydney harbour views and more entertainments. The Best Christmas New Year Party Cruise In Sydney! Sydney New Year's Eve…

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Noosa Dreamboats
Sunshine Coast

Noosa Dreamboats

14 Hastings St, Sheraton Wharf · Noosa Heads · QLD 4567

Private Noosa River cruises and tours and glamorous and romantic wedding transport on the stunning 1940's style mahogany classic boat Noosa Dream.

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Travel Manager: Julianne Hall
Gold Coast

Travel Manager: Julianne Hall

By appointment only · Southport · QLD 4215

Introducing Your Personal Travel Manager - Julianne at Southport! As a Personal Travel Manager, I am an experienced travel professional with a wealth of knowledge and skills to tailor your travel…

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Prosail
Rockhampton

Prosail

By appointment only · Airlie Beach · QLD 4802

Prosail Whitsunday offers overnight 2 day 1 night 2 day 2 night and 3 day 2 night maxi sailing adventures, learn to sail courses, certified and introductory diving in the beautiful Whitsunday Islands.

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Wildlife Coast Cruises
East Coast

Wildlife Coast Cruises

By appointment only · Cowes · VIC 3922

Wildlife Coast Cruises has over 20 years experience operating cruises around Phillip Island, Seal Rocks, Westernport Bay and Wilson's Promontory National Park. A proud leader in eco-tourism, Wildlife…

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Flagship Cruises
Sydney

Flagship Cruises

By appointment only · Balmain · NSW 2041

We offer Christmas party boat hire Sydney, work party cruises on Sydney Harbour, & unique private luxury boat hire for a range of private social functions. Browse our quality fleet of luxury boats,…

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Cruise Terminal
North Coast

Cruise Terminal

By appointment only · Port Macquarie · NSW 2444

Great Service, best boats, best price! We have the Chinese Junk and The Port Venture - An awesome mix of nostalgia and state of the art vessels. Lots of different cruises to choose from on the…

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Cruises in Australia
Australian cruises are popular leisure pursuits for many Australians. There are a lot of cruises that offer picturesque landscapes and spectacular views to travelers such as the Great Barrier Reef, Sydney, Melbourne, and Tasmania. Australian cruises provide a great setting for travelers to experience the cultural and culinary adventures the country has to offer with the option of taking 12 or 14-night cruises.

Cruise ships are generally used for cruises for its spacious interiors, top of the line facilities and amenities, high standards of service, and the ability to hold hundreds to thousands of passengers on board.
The number of Australians who are taking a cruise holiday has increased over the years based on recent statistics. Despite the economic downturn the local cruise industry has experienced its strongest growth with Australian, New Zealand and South Pacific cruises attracting large numbers of travelers and guests.

Australian Cruise Industry News stated the following facts about the industry in Australia:

  • Total passenger numbers rose up to 26% in recent years.
  • The most popular cruise destinations include Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific with more than 59% of the market.
  • Europe came in second and ranked as the 2nd most popular cruise destination representing 16% of the market.
  • Asia came in as the 3rd most popular cruise destination for Australians attracting approximately 10% of the market.
  • More Australians are cruising for a longer time with an estimated annual sea days rising by 45%.
  • The number of Australian cruise passengers has grown more than 185% since it was first recorded in 2002.

There are a couple of popular cruise lines that operate in Australia: the Orion Expedition Cruises, which is a luxury expedition cruise line that was formed in 2004; and P&O Cruises Australia, which is owned by Carnival Corporation & PLC. The Norwegian Capricorn Line was one of the cruise lines available until it was merged into Star Cruises. There are other cruises in Australia that also travel to tourist destinations in nearby countries.

Things you need to know when going on a cruise

  • Cruise ships of today are very stable so seasickness is now a rarity. However, there are remedies available to prevent this condition
  • Most cruises are not all-inclusive. Cruise lines charge for everything that can be considered as extra such as bottled water and wine. However, the basic fare of cruise ships includes rooms and traditional cruise ship amenities such as swimming pool and entertainment.
  • Cruises nowadays have open seating for dinner, which allows the traveler to dine as he or she pleases whenever he or she wants it. There are fewer cruise ships these days that have assigned times and tables.
  • Cruise ships these days are big and spacious so there should be no alarm for people who think that these ships are crowded. Furthermore, cruise ships are not always packed with old people or the younger party people. Cruise ships are normally equipped for a variety of travelers and have facilities for all of them.