Cruise around Australia 2027

Australia cruises in 2027: what’s sailing and where

Sailings that circumnavigate or travel extensively around Australia in 2027 depart from Sydney, Adelaide and Melbourne on the east coast, and from Perth (Fremantle) in the west. Most voyages are one-way, finishing at a different Australian port — or at Singapore — which means you reach the ship from whichever end suits you and connect the other city with a short domestic flight. Durations run from 11 to 37 nights, with the median sitting around 18 nights: long enough to experience Australia’s coastline properly, without the commitment of a full circumnavigation.

Which cruise lines sail around Australia in 2027?

Princess Cruises carries the largest share of 2027 around-Australia departures, with voyages departing from Sydney, Fremantle and other Australian ports across the season. If you are looking specifically at the Princess programme, the dedicated Princess Cruises around Australia 2027 page covers that fleet in detail, and the Princess Cruises 2026/2027 Australia season gives you the broader picture of what Princess has on sale.

Seabourn sails the route for travellers who want a small-ship, ultra-luxury experience. Azamara Cruises offers a single 2027 sailing for those who value overnight port stays and immersive exploration. Regent Seven Seas Cruises rounds out the luxury end of the market. Cruise1st Packages bundle cruises with flights, hotels and transfers for a complete holiday in one booking.

Browse the full range of cruises from Australia in 2027, or explore all 2027 cruises if you are still weighing up destinations.

Where does an around-Australia cruise go?

The overwhelming majority of 2027 sailings on this route stay within Australian waters throughout the voyage — a genuine coastal expedition connecting the country’s major cities and remote stretches of coastline that are difficult to reach any other way. One sailing combines Australia with Australia and New Zealand, extending the itinerary across the Tasman. A handful of one-way voyages connect Australian ports with Singapore, effectively making them a Southeast Asia extension — useful if you want to tag on time in the region before or after your cruise. Our team can book Asia cruise extensions for 2027 and handle flights, hotels and transfers as part of the same package.

If you are planning around a specific departure month, see what’s available for April 2027 Australian cruises or February 2027 sailings from Sydney. A Singapore to Australia cruise in 2027 is also worth considering if you want to approach from the north.

Benefits for Aussie travellers

One of the real advantages of an around-Australia cruise is the flexibility in how you reach the ship. If you live near a departure port — Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide or Fremantle — you can drive or take the train directly to the terminal, with no airport involved at either end of your time aboard. If you are flying in from another state, it is a short domestic hop rather than the long-haul international journey that other cruise destinations demand.

Because most of these sailings are one-way, the voyage finishes in a different city from where it started. That is actually a convenience: you choose whichever end is easier as your starting point, and a domestic flight or train connects the other end. Our team can arrange those connections as part of the booking, along with any pre- or post-cruise hotels, so you are not left solving the logistics yourself.

Prices start from A$3,435 pp* — and with our Best Price Guarantee, booking through Cruise1st means you are covered if you find a lower price elsewhere. Our Australian cruise experts are available seven days a week if you want to talk through the options before you commit.

Top regions worth building into your itinerary

Australia’s coastline covers an enormous variety of landscape and port character, and the itinerary you choose determines which stretches you actually see. West coast departures from Fremantle give you a very different experience from east coast sailings out of Sydney or Brisbane — and a full circumnavigation links them in one continuous voyage.

The one sailing combining Australia and New Zealand adds the Tasman crossing to the mix, which suits anyone who wants to pair Australia’s coastline with New Zealand ports in a single voyage. If New Zealand is the goal, a dedicated Sydney to New Zealand cruise in 2027 or a Brisbane to New Zealand sailing gives you more options in that direction, and Christmas-season departures are covered on the Christmas cruise 2027 Australia page.

The ships sailing around Australia in 2027

Grand Princess — Princess Cruises

Grand Princess carries the most 2027 around-Australia departures of any ship on this route. On board, the Crown Grill steakhouse — recognised by USA Today as one of the best cruise steakhouses — and Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria anchor a specialty dining lineup that goes well beyond the main dining room. MedallionClass® OceanNow® lets you order food, drinks and services to wherever you happen to be on the ship via the Princess app. On voyages departing from Brisbane and Sydney, the Movies Under the Stars® giant poolside screen — with free popcorn and blankets — makes evenings on deck genuinely worth staying up for.

Cabin grades on Grand Princess range from compact interiors to a full grand suite. See the Grand Princess cabins and deck plans for a full breakdown. A summary of the main grades:

• Inside cabin IA — 14.9 m², on mid-ship decks for quieter conditions and easy lift access, sleeps up to 4
• Premium sea view O3 — 19.1 m², floor-to-ceiling panoramic window with unobstructed sea views, sleeps up to 4
• Premium Balcony cabin B2 — 25.5 m², floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors and an open-plan feel, sleeps up to 4
• Grand Suite S1 with private hot tub — 67.8 m², the largest suite on board with its own hot tub, sleeps up to 4

Sapphire Princess — Princess Cruises

Sapphire Princess homeports at Fremantle for the 2027–28 seasons, which means west-coast travellers can board close to home. The ship came out of a 2025 refit with the Crown Grill steakhouse and Makoto Ocean Sushi by Chef Makoto Okuwa added as new specialty venues. MedallionClass works here via a wearable Medallion device — no phone required — so you can order anything to anywhere on the ship without looking at a screen.

Cabin grades on Sapphire Princess cover a wide spread of space and price. Full details are on the Sapphire Princess cabins and deck plans page. The main grades:

• Inside cabin IA — 15.6 m², mid-deck position for stability and quiet, sleeps up to 4
• Premium sea-view cabin O5 — 18.3 m², large panoramic window with a forward bow view, sleeps up to 4
• Balcony cabin B2 — 25.7 m², private balcony with direct access to fresh sea air, sleeps up to 4
• Grand Suite S1 — 123.5 m², the largest suite on board with a separate living room and dining area, sleeps up to 4

For the full Coral Princess Australia 2027 programme, or to see what Crown Princess has on offer for 2027, those pages cover each ship’s own sailing schedule.

Coral Princess — Princess Cruises

Coral Princess is notable for its slim profile — at 91,627 GT, it can reach narrower waterways and smaller ports that larger ships cannot access. The Universe Lounge features 3 revolving stages used for cooking demonstrations, cabaret and fashion shows, making it a genuinely distinctive venue at sea. Crown Grill, Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria, and The Sanctuary adults-only retreat on the top deck round out the on-board offer. See the Coral Princess cabins and deck plans for cabin options.

Seabourn Quest — Seabourn

For a very different experience, Seabourn Quest carries just 450 guests in an all-suite, all-balcony configuration with a near 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio. Every suite includes a private balcony, butler service and all fine wines and spirits — the fare is genuinely all-inclusive at the luxury end. The Seabourn Square social hub replaces the traditional cruise desk with an open, café-style lounge at the heart of the ship, which sets the atmosphere for a more relaxed, social voyage. The Seabourn Quest cabins and deck plans include the Grand Wintergarden Suite GR, at approximately 115 m² the largest suite on board.

Azamara Quest — Azamara Cruises

Azamara Quest is built around staying longer in each place. Overnight and late-night port stays are standard — you get the kind of evening ashore that a day-tripper schedule never allows. The ship is small enough to call at boutique ports that larger vessels cannot reach, and every sailing includes a complimentary AzAmazing Evenings event: a private cultural experience ashore, from local dinners to exclusive performances. See the Azamara Quest cabins and deck plans for suite options.

Seven Seas Navigator — Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Seven Seas Navigator represents the Regent Seven Seas Cruises presence on this route in 2027, bringing the line’s fully inclusive luxury offering to Australian waters. See the Seven Seas Navigator cabins and deck plans for suite categories and deck layouts.

What do Princess Cruises fares include?

Princess Cruises offers 2027 sailings under 2 main fare tiers. The Princess Standard fare covers the cruise itself, with Princess Plus and Princess Premier packages available to add. The Princess Plus fare — available on most of these voyages — bundles in 4 casual dining meals per voyage, beverages up to A$15 each (up to 15 drinks per day), MedallionNet® Max Wi-Fi, pre-paid crew appreciation, unlimited digital photographs plus 3 prints, and reserved theatre seating. If you are comparing fares and want to know which inclusions represent the most value for your travel style, our Australian cruise experts can walk you through the options before you book.

Are there any discounted Australia cruise sailings in 2027?

Some 2027 around-Australia sailings carry reduced prices — up to 15% off the price previously listed for that cabin grade on a specific departure, though that maximum applies to 1 sailing. Most reduced sailings are discounted by around 4%. It is worth checking current pricing with our team, since availability and pricing move quickly on a route with a limited number of departures each year.

About planning and booking

Around-Australia cruises involve more planning than a shorter voyage, and the one-way nature of most itineraries raises practical questions — how do you get to the departure port, and how do you get home from the disembarkation port? Cruise1st can handle both ends. Our team books flights, hotels, tours, transfers and insurance around your cruise as a bundle or as a fully tailored holiday, depending on what you need.

If you are based near Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide or Fremantle, you may not need a flight at all for your departure. If you are flying in from interstate or connecting home afterwards, we can include those domestic legs in the same booking so nothing is left loose. Explore our cruise deals or visit the cruise around Australia hub page for the broader picture of what is available beyond 2027.

Planning around Easter or a specific season? The Easter 2027 cruises from Sydney page covers that window in detail. For departures in other months, April 2027 sailings from Sydney and July 2027 sailings from Sydney are both worth a look. You can also browse all cruises if you want to compare Australian voyages against other 2027 destinations before deciding.

Looking ahead or behind? The 2026 cruises from Melbourne page covers the neighbouring year if your dates are flexible, and the Australia cruise destination guide gives context on the route year-round.

*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.