Cruises in Australia

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

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Sydney

Cruise Agency

By appointment only · Sydney · NSW 2000

Cruise Agency is a full licensed travel agency based in Sydney, Australia. We specialise in organising cruises with all the leading cruise ship companies including: Royal Caribbean, Cunard, P&O,…

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Sydney

Smart Cruiser

By appointment only · Elizabeth Bay · NSW 2011

Charter agency focusing on service, experiences and quality. We have created this boutique event agency to help you find the most appropriate boat and experience for your event. There are many…

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Brisbane

Go See Touring

By appointment only · Ascot · QLD 4007

At Go See Touring, we will bring you to the world’s best places. We are a Cruise Agency that do not just meet your expectations but exceed them. Tour Agency, Travel Agency, Tour Agents, Travel Cruise…

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Sydney

Globus

By appointment only · Sydney · NSW 2000

AT GLOBUS, WE'VE PERFECTED THE ART OF TOURING; FIRST CLASS TRAVEL AND WORLD CLASS VALUE. Backed by more than 87 years of touring expertise and experience, there's no better way to experience your…

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Melbourne

Mordialloc Travel and Cruise

By appointment only · Mordialloc · VIC 3195

Mordialloc Travel & Cruise (MTC) is an independent boutique holiday company providing customised holiday packages to suit individual requirements. Our commitment is to provide you with unparalleled…

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Sydney

Aeolian Luxury

By appointment only · Sydney · NSW 2000

Aeolian Luxury is the ultimate experience in terms of Yacht Charter. We combine the finest professionals in the Travel and Yacht industry to provide nothing but the best. In just over 10 years we…

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Sydney

A Day on the Water

By appointment only · Spring Farm · NSW 2570

A Day on the Water provide premium boat hire and the perfect location for your next day out or celebration. With charters covering the Birthday Bash, Themed Hen's charter called 'Sail before the…

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North

Gordon River Cruises

By appointment only · Strahan · TAS 7468

Gordon River Cruises operate the stately Lady Jane Franklin II and depart the picturesque town of Strahan on a daily basis, to cruise into the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area and explore the…

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Melbourne

Oriental Queen Cruises

By appointment only · Docklands · VIC 3008

Oriental Queen Cruises provides a private boat charter in Melbourne's stunning harbour. The cruises leaving from melbourne are well-suited to a huge range of celebrations. From a party cruise for…

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Melbourne

Pakenham Travel

By appointment only · Pakenham · VIC 3810

Pakenham Travel is a member of helloworld, an Australia wide travel group. helloworld has again been recognised as 2016 Australia's 'Best Travel Agency Group' at the Australian Federation of Travel…

at an affordable rate.
Sydney

Sydney Harbour Exclusive

By appointment only · Darlinghurst · NSW 2010

At Sydney Harbour Exclusive we take pride in our diamond-standard service and immaculate attention to detail that we provide to each and every one of our clients. Specialising in luxury boat charters…

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Melbourne

KB 4 Travel & Cruise

By appointment only · Chelsea Heights · VIC 3196

KB4 Travel & Cruise is an Australian owned company providing a complete travel service to our clients including flights, tours, cruises and hotels throughout the world. We pride ourselves on…

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North West

Ocean Dream Charters

By appointment only · Broome · WA 6725

Ocean Dream is an outstanding 80 foot twin-hull catamaran designed for luxury cruising. OCEAN DREAM offers comfort, range and space in a luxury environment. We are at your disposal and ready to…

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Brisbane

Bribie Island Gondola

By appointment only · Banksia Beach · QLD 4507

Bribie Island Gondola is an exciting new way to celebrate and enjoy a unique recreational activity on Bribie Island’s waterway. Island Gondola is a brand new, locally owned business out of Bribie…

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Western District

All Seasons Houseboats

By appointment only · Mildura · VIC 3500

All Seasons Houseboats in Mildura offers affordable luxury with 14 different houseboat options to suit all tastes and budgets. Enjoy a fantastic holiday with family and friends cruising the majestic…

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Sydney

Vivid Sydney Cruises

By appointment only · Sydney · NSW 2000

One of the most anticipated events of the year, Vivid draws over 1 million visitors to Sydney throughout the duration of the festival. A Vivid Sydney cruise offers you the chance to experience the…

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Perth

Imagine Cruising WA

By appointment only · Perth · WA 6000

At Imagine Cruising, we're committed to creating holiday packages that take you, our guests, beyond your cruising dreams. From Northern Lights discoveries, to European Escapes, we've got something…

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Melbourne

Victoria Star

Dock 9, Central Pier · Docklands · VIC 3008

Victoria Star provides a number of river boat cruises to its clientele such as Yarra river cruises. It provides all the amenities that are a must in various corporate function venues or wedding…

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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.