Cruises from Singapore to Australia 2028

Sailing from Singapore to Australia in 2028

Every sailing departs from Singapore and arrives in Australia — finishing in either Sydney or Brisbane. All itineraries are one-way ocean crossings, running across a broad spread of departure months throughout 2028, so there is no single “season” — you pick the timing that works around your calendar. Voyages range from 14 to 29 nights, with most sailings coming in around 21 nights, giving you a genuine deep-water journey rather than a short hop. If you are not local to Singapore, a domestic flight to the embarkation port is a far shorter undertaking than any long-haul alternative — and we can book that leg, along with a hotel the night before and transfers to the pier, as part of one complete holiday. When the ship docks at the other end, a domestic flight connects you back home from Sydney or Brisbane; we can arrange that too.

Where do these cruises go?

The route from Singapore to Australia covers three broad cruising regions, and the mix is worth understanding before you choose a sailing. The bulk of the voyages concentrate on Australian waters, with a smaller number threading through South East Asia and one itinerary reaching into East Asia along the way. Here is how those regions divide up.

Australian waters

The majority of sailings on this route spend most of their sea days in Australian waters, making landfall at ports along the eastern and northern coast before the final call in Sydney or Brisbane. For anyone whose primary aim is to see Australia from the sea — coastal scenery, reef approaches and harbour arrivals — these itineraries deliver the greatest concentration of time in the destination itself. Cruises around Australia in 2028 cover similar territory if you want to explore what else is sailing the coastline that year. You can also see the full picture of what is leaving from Australia on the cruises from Australia in 2028 page.

South East Asia and East Asia routes

A handful of itineraries spend the early part of the voyage in South East Asian or East Asian waters before turning south toward Australia. These sailings suit travellers who want the journey itself to be the experience — port calls through the region adding real variety before the ship crosses toward the Australian coastline. The single East Asia routing is the longest way round and suits those who want maximum sea-day variety.

Which cruise lines sail from Singapore to Australia in 2028?

Six cruise lines currently offer departures on this route, covering a wide range of styles and budgets. Norwegian Cruise Line has the most sailings, followed by Celebrity Cruises and Princess Cruises. Cunard, Oceania Cruises and Cruise1st Packages round out the choice. That spread means you can go freestyle and informal, elegantly classic, or culinary-focused — all on the same route. Our cruise experts can talk you through which line suits your travel style before you commit.

If you want to explore what Princess has available across the full 2027–2028 season, the Princess 2027–2028 Season Launch page covers the wider programme. For Princess sailings specifically around the Australian coast, the Princess Cruises Around Australia 2028 page is the sharper starting point.

The ships sailing this route

Six ships carry passengers on this Singapore-to-Australia run in 2028. Each one has a distinct character, and knowing what is actually on board helps you choose rather than guess. You can find the full list of sailings and their fares on the Singapore to Australia cruises hub page.

Norwegian Spirit — Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Spirit carries more departures on this route than any other ship in 2028, making it the natural first port of call for many travellers. The ship’s signature space is Spice H2O, an adults-only open-air beach club with an Ibiza-style atmosphere — NCL’s flagship outdoor entertainment deck, and a genuinely good place to spend a sea day crossing the tropics. A 2020 refurbishment brought Onda by Scarpetta for modern Italian dining alongside the long-running Cagney’s Steakhouse, so specialty dining is taken care of. The Stardust Theatre stages original productions nightly — Blazing Boots, Palace of Lights and ELEMENTS! among them — if you prefer an evening indoors. Cabin grades on Norwegian Spirit range from compact inside options to a sweeping suite; the Norwegian Spirit cabins and deck plans page has the full layout.

• Family Inside cabin I4 — 13.8 m², sleeps 4. A practical choice for larger groups, with more flexibility than a standard twin.
• Deluxe Sea-view cabin O3 — 26.7 m², sleeps 3. The largest sea-view grade on the ship, almost twice the space of a standard ocean-view cabin.
• Balcony cabin BA — 15.9 m², sleeps 3. Your own private balcony with sea views — the view interior and ocean-view cabins simply cannot offer.
• Owner’s Suite SB with private aft balcony — 56.2 m², sleeps 2. Separate bedroom, distinct living and dining area and a walk-in wardrobe; the most spacious suite on the ship.

Grand Princess — Princess Cruises

Grand Princess brings two departures to this route in 2028. The Crown Grill, named by USA Today as the best cruise steakhouse, and Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria anchor the specialty dining — both worth an evening of your voyage. What sets Grand Princess apart for Australians, though, is MedallionClass® technology: the OceanNow® system lets you order food, drinks and services to wherever you happen to be on the ship via the Princess app, whether you are on the pool deck or in your cabin. Movies Under the Stars® — a giant poolside screen with free popcorn and blankets — runs regularly on voyages finishing near the Reef. For cabin options and layouts, the Grand Princess cabins and deck plans page covers every grade in detail.

• Inside cabin IA — 14.9 m², sleeps 4. Mid-deck placement means minimal ship motion and easy access to lifts and facilities.
• Premium sea view O3 — 19.1 m², sleeps 4. Floor-to-ceiling panoramic window for natural light and unobstructed sea views.
• Premium Balcony cabin B2 — 25.5 m², sleeps 4. Floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors give a more open feel than a standard balcony.
• Grand Suite S1 with private hot tub — 67.8 m², sleeps 4. The largest suite on board, with considerably more space than any other category.

If you are weighing up Princess options departing from different Australian ports, the Princess Cruises from Sydney in 2028 and Princess Cruises from Fremantle in 2028 pages show what else the line has on offer that year.

Celebrity Edge — Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Edge holds one departure on this route. The ship’s most talked-about feature is the Magic Carpet — the world’s first cantilevered floating platform — which glides 16 storeys up the hull and serves as a bar, a restaurant or a dive platform depending on the time of day. Infinite Veranda staterooms open the entire balcony wall, merging the indoor cabin with fresh ocean air in a format you will not find on older ships. Eden’s three-level live-performance venue and a Le Petit Chef 3D animated dinner experience round out the onboard programme. For a full view of what Celebrity Edge does on the Sydney run, the Celebrity Edge 2028/2029 cruises from Sydney page is worth a look alongside this one. Cabin grades and deck layouts are on the Celebrity Edge cabins and deck plans page.

• Deluxe Inside cabin DI — 18.8 m², sleeps 4. Around 2 m² more spacious than a standard inside cabin, with a larger bathroom and more storage.
• Deluxe Ocean-view cabin DO — 22.1 m², sleeps 4. The most spacious ocean-view grade on the ship, around 3–4 m² more than a standard ocean-view.
• Sunset Veranda Stateroom SV — 21.2 m², sleeps 4. The largest balcony of any standard balcony cabin — approximately 8.3 m² versus around 3.7 m² in other veranda categories.
• Iconic Suite IC with private hot tub — 239.8 m², sleeps 6. The largest suite in the entire Celebrity fleet, with 270° panoramic views from the highest vantage point above the bridge.

Celebrity Solstice — Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Solstice brings one sailing to this route in 2028. A 2026 revitalisation added Fine Cut Steakhouse, Trattoria Rossa handmade pasta and a redesigned Chef’s Table by Daniel Boulud — making the specialty dining offer genuinely fresh. The Retreat suite sanctuary gives suite guests their own exclusive lounge and resort-style sundeck, with private dining at Luminae; AquaClass wellness cabins come with dedicated access to the Blu restaurant. Up on the top deck, Sunset Park and the Boulevard Lounge Dueling Pianos draw the evening crowd, with the Rockumentary show added as part of the refit. The Celebrity Solstice cabins and deck plans page has the full grade breakdown. You can also view the wider Celebrity Edge 2027–2028 programme from Sydney on the Celebrity Edge 2027–2028 cruises from Sydney page.

Marina — Oceania Cruises

Marina carries one sailing on this route and has a strong claim to being the most food-focused ship in the selection. The Culinary Center — the only cooking school at sea — offers 24 professional cooking stations, with courses led by experienced chefs. Six gourmet restaurants come included in the fare, including La Reserve by Wine Spectator, which pairs exceptional wines with tasting menus. For a private occasion, Privée seats up to 10 guests with 4 bespoke menu options in a room furnished by architect Dakota Jackson. If small-ship luxury and serious cuisine matter to you, Oceania Cruises is a line worth exploring in depth. The Marina cabins and deck plans page covers accommodation grades and layouts.

Queen Elizabeth — Cunard

Queen Elizabeth brings Cunard’s signature Art Deco style to this route — chandeliers, a grand lobby and opulent fittings that evoke ocean travel at its most ceremonial. Three separate restaurants operate by cabin grade: Britannia for most guests, Princess Grill and Queens Grill for suite passengers, each with dedicated White Star Service. Evenings in the Queens Room mean nightly ballroom dancing; the Royal Court Theatre runs its own programme; and deck croquet is a standing feature on every voyage. For anyone who has always imagined a classic ocean liner crossing rather than a modern cruise, this is the sailing to look at. The Queen Elizabeth cabins and deck plans page has everything you need on accommodation.

What fare options are available on this route?

Each cruise line offers more than one fare tier, and the difference between them can be substantial — so it pays to choose rather than default to the cheapest.

Norwegian Cruise Line gives you three clear steps. The base fare covers the cruise itself with no packages included. The mid-tier Free at Sea fare adds a beverage package, a specialty dining package, Wi-Fi and shore excursion credits. Free at Sea Plus extends that to all guests on the reservation and broadens the specialty dining allowance across the full voyage. How many specialty dining meals are included depends on the length of your sailing.

Celebrity Cruises offers a cruise-only rate if you prefer to build your own experience, a mid-tier that bundles a classic drinks package and basic Wi-Fi, and The Retreat — a suite-level package covering premium drinks, premium Wi-Fi, exclusive lounge and sundeck access, private dining and dedicated personal service.

Princess Cruises starts with Princess Standard, which is the base fare covering the cruise itself. Princess Plus adds four casual dining meals per voyage, beverages up to A$15 each (capped at 15 drinks per day), MedallionNet® Max Wi-Fi, pre-paid crew appreciation, unlimited digital photographs plus 3 prints, and reserved theatre seating — a solid amount of value in a single fare tier.

Are there any deals on these sailings?

A portion of sailings on this route carry reduced fares — measured against the price previously listed for that cabin grade on that sailing. Discounts run up to 18% on a single departure, though that figure applies to one sailing only; most reduced fares come in around 5%. Fare types such as early-booking offers and last-minute promotions appear from time to time, and the mix changes as sailings fill up. Our cruise experts can tell you what is available when you call. There are also all-inclusive fare options across several sailings on this route if you prefer a single price that covers drinks and dining from the outset.

How do I get to Singapore to join the ship?

If you are not based in Singapore, a flight is the practical way to reach the embarkation port — and this is exactly the kind of trip where booking the cruise as part of a broader holiday package makes the most sense. Cruise1st can arrange your flights from anywhere in Australia, a hotel in Singapore for the night before departure, and transfers between your accommodation and the pier, all tied to the same booking as your cruise. When the voyage ends in Sydney or Brisbane, a short domestic flight connects you home — we can include that leg too. Our team puts the whole thing on one itinerary, so nothing is left for you to piece together.

Make it a holiday

A cruise from Singapore to Australia is always one-way, which means there is a flight at one end, often a hotel, and sometimes a transfer at both ends. Cruise1st can bundle all of it — flights, hotels, tours, transfers and insurance — into a single booking alongside your cruise. Browse the full range of options through our Cruise1st Packages, or call our Australian cruise experts seven days a week and we will build the itinerary around you, backed by our Best Price Guarantee.

All the sailings sit within the broader universe of cruises we offer, and our team can cross-reference what is available across other routes and lines if you want to compare before you commit.

Thinking about other departure points or nearby years?

If you want to see more 2028 sailings in Australian waters beyond this route, the Cruise Around Australia 2028 and Cruises from Australia 2028 pages cover what is available from Australian home ports that year. Sailings finishing in Brisbane can also be compared on the cruises from Brisbane in January 2028 and cruises from Brisbane in March 2028 pages. If you are planning around the new year, New Year cruises in 2028 has options worth knowing about. For those whose preferred departure month falls in autumn, the cruises in April 2028 from Australia page is a useful companion. The Singapore to Australia cruises in 2027 page is there if you want to compare what the previous year offered, and the Cruise Around Australia 2027 and Princess Cruises Around Australia 2027 pages show how the 2027 programme shaped up for context.

Travellers considering Princess across the full season may also find value in looking at Crown Princess cruises in 2028 alongside what Grand Princess offers here. For 2028 departures from other Australian cities, the 2028 cruises from Melbourne and 2028 cruises around Tasmania pages complete the picture.

Finally, if you are interested in Christmas holiday sailings in the region, the Christmas cruise 2027 Australia page and the Royal Caribbean Christmas cruise 2027 Australia page both carry options worth comparing. And for Princess sailings departing from other ports in 2027, Princess Cruises from Brisbane in 2027 gives a useful sense of the line’s Australian programme in the neighbouring year.

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.