Cruise from Hawaii to Australia

Crossing the Pacific from Hawaii to Australia

All sailings depart from Honolulu and arrive into either Sydney or Brisbane, making them one-way transpacific voyages. Voyages run between 17 and 21 nights, with most sitting around 19 nights at sea. The route arcs south and west through Polynesia and the South Pacific — the two regions that define this crossing — before docking on Australia’s east coast. If you’re based in Sydney or Brisbane, a domestic flight connects the Honolulu embarkation at one end; if you’re based in another city, the same applies in reverse once the ship arrives. We can book that domestic leg, along with any hotels and transfers, as part of a single holiday package.

Hawaii to Australia — where do these voyages actually go?

The overwhelming majority of sailings on this route travel through Hawaii and then sweep south-west through Polynesia, making it the defining region of this crossing. A smaller number track through the broader South Pacific. Either way, you spend the bulk of the voyage at sea with the Pacific all around you — which is precisely the appeal for passengers who want genuine ocean time rather than a port-a-day itinerary.

Voyages finish in one of 2 Australian ports:

• Sydney — the majority of sailings disembark here, dropping you at one of the world’s most dramatic harbour arrivals.
• Brisbane — a solid alternative for Queensland-based travellers, or anyone who wants to continue north after disembarking.

Once you’ve disembarked, a short domestic flight gets you home from whichever port you arrive into — and we can add that, along with any post-cruise hotel nights, to your booking before you travel.

Which cruise lines sail from Honolulu to Australia?

Royal Caribbean carries the most sailings on this route and deploys two of its largest ships: Ovation of the Seas and Anthem of the Seas. Celebrity Cruises brings its two flagship Edge-class and Solstice-class ships to the route. Princess Cruises rounds out the main lines, sailing with Royal Princess. A small number of sailings are also available as Cruise1st Packages, which bundle the cruise together with flights, hotels and transfers into a single booking.

Ships on this route

Ovation of the Seas — Royal Caribbean

Ovation of the Seas gives you 18 different restaurants to work through over the course of a 19-night crossing — you are unlikely to eat in the same place twice. On deck, RipCord by iFLY lets you experience skydiving sensations over open ocean, and robot bartenders at the Bionic Bar mix cocktails while you watch. For cabins, see the Ovation of the Seas deck plans and cabin grades. Grades run from:

• Inside cabin with virtual balcony (1U) — 15.4 m²: a high-definition screen streams a live sea view, giving you the ocean outlook of an ocean-view cabin at the inside cabin price.
• Large ocean-view cabin (3M) — 19.9 m²: about 4 m² larger than the standard ocean-view grade, with a real window and noticeably more room to move.
• Balcony cabin with obstructed view (1E) — 18.4 m²: a private balcony at a reduced price, with the view partially restricted by a lifeboat.
• Royal Loft Suite (RL) — 152.4 m²: a two-level maisonette sleeping up to 6, with three times the living space of the owner’s suite.

Anthem of the Seas — Royal Caribbean

Anthem of the Seas holds the Guinness World Record for the tallest viewing deck at sea: the North Star observation capsule rises 300 feet above the waterline, giving you a perspective on the Pacific that no other ship can match. The Two70° venue delivers 4K immersive performances across its panoramic space, while the Bionic Bar serves robotic cocktails alongside a full programme at SeaPlex. Cabin grades are detailed on the Anthem of the Seas cabins and deck plans page, ranging from inside virtual-balcony cabins at 15.4 m² through to the 152.4 m² Royal Loft Suite maisonette.

Celebrity Edge — Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Edge is the ship with the Magic Carpet — the world’s first cantilevered floating platform, which travels 16 storeys up the outside of the hull and operates as a bar, restaurant or dive platform depending on where it stops. Infinite Veranda staterooms merge the balcony wall entirely into the cabin, so the ocean air is always just a step away. Le Petit Chef delivers a 3D animated dinner direct to your table. Full cabin options, including the 239.8 m² Iconic Suite with its private hot tub and 270° panoramic views, are listed on the Celebrity Edge cabins and deck plans page.

Celebrity Solstice — Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Solstice was revitalised in 2026 with a Fine Cut Steakhouse, Trattoria Rossa handmade pasta restaurant and a redesigned Chef’s Table by Daniel Boulud. Suite-level passengers book into The Retreat sanctuary with exclusive dining at Luminae; AquaClass wellness cabins come with access to the Blu restaurant. On deck, Sunset Park and Boulevard Lounge headline the entertainment. Cabin grades are on the Celebrity Solstice cabins and deck plans page.

Royal Princess — Princess Cruises

Royal Princess features the SeaWalk — an 18-metre glass-bottomed walkway that hangs 40 metres above the ocean — which gives you an open-ocean view straight down through your feet. MedallionClass® OceanNow® lets you order food and drinks to any location on the ship via the Princess app, so you never have to leave a good deck chair. Crown Grill and Sabatini’s handle specialty dining, with the 24-hour International Café available around the clock. See all cabin options on the Royal Princess cabins and deck plans page.

What fare types are available?

Royal Caribbean fares

Royal Caribbean sailings on this route are bookable across several fare types. The standard cruise fare gets you on board with dining and entertainment included in the base price. Fare types such as last-minute offers and early-booking bonuses are available on select sailings — our team can check what applies to a specific departure when you call. Solo travellers can book a single-occupancy stateroom on select sailings through the Solo Fare.

Celebrity Cruises fares

Celebrity offers 3 tiers. The best-rate fare covers Celebrity’s core dining, entertainment and onboard activities, letting you add extras individually. The best-value (All Inclusive) fare bundles a classic drinks package and basic Wi-Fi into one price. The Retreat fare is the suite-level tier, adding premium drinks, premium Wi-Fi, exclusive lounge and sundeck access, private dining at Luminae and dedicated personal service.

Princess Cruises fares

Princess Standard is the base fare covering the cruise itself, with extras available to add on. Princess Plus bundles 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 photos plus 3 prints, and reserved theatre seating — a strong option for passengers who want predictable costs across a 19-night voyage.

How much does a Hawaii to Australia cruise cost?

Prices start from A$1,847 pp* for this crossing. One sailing carries a reduction of up to 7% from the price previously listed for that cabin grade — a useful saving if the timing works for you. Book early where possible: transpacific itineraries of this length sell out faster than shorter routes, particularly on popular Royal Caribbean sailings. Our Best Price Guarantee means that if you find a lower price for the same cabin after booking with us, we’ll match it.

Make it a full holiday

Because every sailing departs from Honolulu, a flight from Australia is part of the trip. Cruise1st can book that outbound flight, any hotel nights in Honolulu before you board, transfers between the airport and the port, and any shore excursions — wrapped into a single Cruise1st Package with one payment and one point of contact. On the other end, if you disembark into Sydney or Brisbane and need a connecting domestic flight home, we can add that too. Browse the full range of cruise options or call our Australian cruise experts, seven days a week, to build the itinerary around you.

For other Pacific and Australia-based departures, you might also consider cruises from Australia to New Zealand, Singapore to Australia crossings, or all cruises departing from Australia. If you’re planning around Royal Caribbean’s Australia season, the Royal Caribbean Christmas 2026 Australia sailings are worth a look. For a broader view of what’s on offer, see our Australia cruise destination guide.

*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.