2028 cruises around Tasmania

Where do Tasmania cruises go in 2028?

Tasmania in 2028 sits at the heart of some of the most rewarding ocean cruising available from Australian ports. The majority of sailings focus on Australia itself, with itineraries that hug the southern coastline and call in at Tasmanian ports before continuing north. A strong second group combines Australia with New Zealand, making these voyages a genuine two-country experience — the kind of trip that takes real planning to piece together independently but comes as one booking here. A smaller selection sails New Zealand on its own, finishing in Auckland, and one itinerary stretches as far as South East Asia, with the voyage concluding in Benoa, Bali.

Most sailings are one-way — 16 of the 25 departures in 2028 — so the ship typically starts in one city and finishes in another. If you board in Sydney, the voyage may end in Auckland, or vice versa, and a short domestic or trans-Tasman flight connects the two ends. Cruise1st can book that connecting flight, along with any hotels and transfers, as part of a single holiday package. Nine sailings do run as round trips, returning to the same port, which suits those who prefer to leave the car at home and come back the same way. For more on what’s sailing around Australia in 2028 more broadly, see our cruises around Australia in 2028 page.

Which cruise lines sail around Tasmania in 2028?

Celebrity Cruises has the most sailings in this collection and is a strong choice for those who want a premium ship with genuinely distinctive features. Regent Seven Seas Cruises matches Celebrity on sailing count and pitches firmly at the luxury all-inclusive traveller. Silversea Cruises brings a small-ship, butler-service experience, while Holland America Line and Norwegian Cruise Line offer solid mid-market and freestyle options respectively. Oceania Cruises rounds out the selection with a focus on destination-led cruising and cuisine.

Well over half of all Tasmania sailings in 2028 are all-inclusive, meaning drinks, gratuities and in many cases Wi-Fi are folded into the fare before you board. The fare tier you choose matters — see the what’s included section below for the detail by line.

Which ships are sailing around Tasmania in 2028?

Five ships account for the bulk of 2028 Tasmania sailings. Each is quite different in character, so choosing the right one is as important as choosing the itinerary.

Celebrity Edge

Celebrity Edge is the ship most people picture when they think of a modern premium cruise. Its signature feature is the Magic Carpet — the world’s first cantilevered floating platform — which rides 16 storeys up the outside of the hull and serves as a bar, restaurant or dive deck depending on the hour. Infinite Veranda staterooms do away with the traditional balcony partition entirely: the full wall opens, merging the cabin with the ocean air outside. For dinner, Le Petit Chef projects a 3D animated story onto your plate, and Eden’s three-level venue hosts live performance every evening.

Celebrity Edge cabin grades in 2028:

• Deluxe Inside (DI) — 18.8 m²: around 2 m² larger than a standard inside cabin, with more storage and a bigger bathroom. Sleeps up to 4.
• Deluxe Ocean-view (DO) — 22.1 m²: the most spacious sea-view cabin in its category, offering 3–4 m² more living space than a standard ocean-view. Sleeps up to 4.
• Sunset Veranda Stateroom (SV) — 21.2 m²: the balcony runs to approximately 8.3 m², roughly double the size of other veranda grades on the ship. Sleeps up to 4.
• Iconic Suite (IC) — 239.8 m²: the largest suite in the entire Celebrity fleet, with 270° panoramic views from the highest position above the bridge, a private hot tub, and space for up to 6 guests.

For full deck plans and every grade, see the Celebrity Edge cabins and deck plans page.

Planning 2028 Celebrity sailings from Sydney specifically? The Celebrity Edge 2028/2029 sailings from Sydney page has the full list.

Seven Seas Mariner

Regent Seven Seas’ all-inclusive luxury philosophy means that on Seven Seas Mariner, the fare covers shore excursions, fine dining, premium drinks, Wi-Fi and gratuities — there is very little left to pay on board. The ship positions itself around what Regent calls “Unrivalled Space at Sea”: generous suite dimensions with outdoor space to match. The standout grade here is the Signature Suite (SG), which stretches to 111.9 m² with a veranda of over 74 m² — almost 3 times larger than a standard balcony cabin — and sleeps up to 5. For layout and full grade options, see the Seven Seas Mariner cabins and deck plans.

Silver Moon

Silversea’s Silver Moon offers a butler-service experience across every cabin category — butler service is not a suite upgrade here, it is the standard. The Grand Suite G2 with two bedrooms reaches 174 m² and sleeps up to 6, with separate sleeping, living and working areas. Silversea’s all-inclusive fares fold in unlimited wines and spirits, exceptional dining and Wi-Fi from the outset, with higher tiers adding a Shore Excursion Credit and a fully refundable deposit. Check the Silver Moon cabins and deck plans if you want to compare suites before you call.

Norwegian Spirit

Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Spirit brings the line’s freestyle approach to Tasmania — no fixed dining times, no formal dress codes. The Spice H2O adults-only deck is an open-air beach club with an Ibiza-style atmosphere, a good match for the days at sea between Tasmanian ports. A 2020 refurbishment added Onda by Scarpetta for modern Italian dining alongside the long-running Cagney’s Steakhouse, and the Stardust Theatre stages original productions including Blazing Boots, Palace of Lights and ELEMENTS! nightly. NCL’s fare tiers range from cruise-only to packages that include a premium drinks package, speciality dining, Wi-Fi and shore excursion credits — useful to compare before you book. The Norwegian Spirit cabins and deck plans page shows the full grade range.

Westerdam

Holland America Line’s Westerdam carries 1,916 guests at mid-size — big enough for genuine variety, small enough to avoid feeling anonymous. Azipod propulsion keeps the ship notably quiet at sea. The dining highlight is Morimoto by Sea, bringing Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto’s Japanese cuisine on board alongside Tamarind pan-Asian fine dining. Evenings run from the World Stage to Rolling Stone Rock Room, Billboard Onboard sing-alongs and live sets from The Dam Band. Explore the Westerdam cabins and deck plans to find the grade that works for your trip.

What does a Tasmania cruise in 2028 include?

What’s folded into your fare depends on which line and tier you book, and it’s worth knowing before you compare prices.

Celebrity Cruises offers 3 fare tiers on these sailings. The cruise-only rate is the lowest entry point and lets you add amenities later. The mid-tier bundles a classic drinks package and basic Wi-Fi into one price. The Retreat — Celebrity’s suite-class experience — adds premium drinks and Wi-Fi, exclusive lounge and sundeck access, private dining and dedicated personal service.

Silversea fares are all-inclusive across all tiers: butler-serviced suites, exceptional dining, unlimited wines and spirits, gratuities and Wi-Fi are included as standard. Higher tiers add a Shore Excursion Credit based on voyage length and a fully refundable deposit — useful if you are booking well in advance.

Norwegian Cruise Line offers a cruise-only entry fare with no packages attached, stepping up to Free at Sea — which adds a premium beverage package, speciality dining, Wi-Fi and shore excursion credits for guests 1 and 2 — and Free at Sea Plus, which extends the dining package to all guests on the booking.

Our Australian cruise experts can walk you through what each tier actually means for your trip — the right choice depends on how much you typically spend on drinks, whether you plan to do shore excursions, and how long the sailing is.

Where do Tasmania cruises depart from in 2028?

Sydney is the dominant departure point by a wide margin. If you live in or near Sydney, you can drive or take public transport to the terminal and board without a flight at all. From other states, a short domestic hop to Sydney is all that stands between you and the ship — a straightforward connection that Cruise1st can book alongside your cruise as a single package.

Sydney accounts for 22 of the 25 departures in 2028. Melbourne and Brisbane each have one sailing, and one further departure leaves from Perth (Fremantle). Because most sailings are one-way, many voyages finish in a different port — Sydney and Auckland are the two most common end points — so factor in the return leg when you plan. Cruise1st can add that domestic or trans-Tasman flight, hotel and transfers as part of one booking.

If you’re thinking about January 2028 departures from Brisbane, the cruises from Brisbane in January 2028 page covers what’s available. For March, see cruises from Brisbane in March 2028.

Are there discounted Tasmania cruises in 2028?

A number of the Tasmania sailings in 2028 carry a reduced price — the discount is measured from the price previously listed for that cabin grade on that sailing, not from a brochure rate. The maximum reduction across the collection reaches 27%, though that applies to a single departure; the typical saving on a discounted sailing is around 8%. Cruise lines do also offer fare promotions from time to time — fare types such as early-booking deals and last-minute offers appear across the lines, so it’s worth speaking to our team about what’s current when you’re ready to book.

Fares for 2028 Tasmania sailings start from A$1,190 pp*.

How long are Tasmania cruises in 2028?

Tasmania sailings in 2028 range from 4 nights to 69 nights, with a median of 14 nights. That spread reflects the mix on offer: shorter sailings suit those who want a first taste of the region, while the longer voyages — some combining Australia and New Zealand into a single extended journey — are better suited to travellers who want genuine immersion and plenty of time in port. Our cruises from Australia page has the broader picture if you want to compare durations across different regions.

What’s included when you book with Cruise1st?

Cruise1st is a cruise specialist — every booking is a cruise or a cruise-inclusive package. Our team can add flights, hotels, tours, transfers and insurance around your sailing as a bundle or a fully tailored holiday. That matters on a one-way itinerary especially, because the return leg needs organising regardless, and doing it in one booking through one team is simpler than piecing it together separately.

Our Cruise1st Packages combine the cruise with flights, hotels and transfers at one price. Our Australian cruise experts are available seven days a week to help you choose the right ship, the right cabin grade, and the right fare tier for your budget and travel style. And every booking is backed by our Best Price Guarantee.

For the full range of cruises available through Cruise1st, or to see what else is sailing from Australia in 2028, visit our cruises from Australia in 2028 section.

Explore more 2028 cruise options

Tasmania sits within a broader 2028 sailing season that covers much of the Southern Hemisphere and beyond. If you are weighing up other options at the same time:

• Cruises around Australia in 2028 — the wider Australian coastal programme for the year
• Celebrity Edge 2027/2028 sailings from Sydney — if you are set on this ship and want every departure
• Princess Cruises around Australia in 2028 — a popular alternative line for the same region
• 2028 cruises from Melbourne — if Victoria is your home port
• Cruises departing Australia in April 2028 — if you have a specific month in mind
• New Year cruises in 2028 — for those planning around the holidays
• Cruise from Singapore to Australia in 2028 — if a repositioning voyage appeals
• Tasmania cruises — the full year-round collection — all sailings visiting Tasmania, not just 2028
• Australia and New Zealand cruises — the combined region for broader itinerary ideas
• Easter 2027 cruises from Sydney — if you are also considering the year before

Plan the whole holiday with Cruise1st

A Tasmania cruise in 2028 is rarely just the cruise. If you are flying to your departure port, or the voyage ends somewhere other than home, there is a pre-cruise night to arrange, a transfer to the terminal, and a flight back. Cruise1st handles all of it — our team can put flights, hotels, transfers, tours and travel insurance onto the same booking as your cruise, so nothing falls between the gaps.

Call our Australian cruise experts seven days a week, or browse the cruises from Australia in 2028 collection to get a feel for what else is available before you decide. Whatever you choose, every booking is covered by our Best Price Guarantee.

*Prices are per person based on 2 people sharing, and are subject to change. This price is not kept up to date and therefore does not reflect live pricing and availability. Prices and any discounts shown were checked on 14 October 2026.

Where a discount is shown, it is a reduction from the price previously listed for that cabin grade on that sailing, not a comparison between cabin grades or against a brochure rate. Discounts and prices shown are not kept up to date: the reduction available now may be smaller, or may have ended, and prices may have changed.