Cruises departing from Adelaide

Where can you cruise to from Adelaide?

Every sailing explores Australian waters, making these ideal if you want to discover more of your own coastline without venturing too far from home. Voyages range from a long weekend at sea — some run as short as 3 nights — through to longer coastal journeys of up to 22 nights, with a median length of 4 nights. That makes Adelaide cruises genuinely flexible: a quick break, a special occasion, or a proper extended holiday are all on the table.

If you are based in Adelaide, you board right here — no flight, no transfer headache, just drive or take a taxi to the terminal. If you are coming from another state, a short domestic flight gets you here far more easily than a long-haul trip to an international port. For the short cruises from Adelaide in particular, that simplicity is a big part of the appeal.

Worth noting: 2 of the sailings are one-way voyages, finishing in Sydney. If that is your itinerary, a domestic flight connects the 2 cities — and our team can bundle that flight into your booking so you are not left to sort it separately.

Which cruise lines sail from Adelaide?

Two cruise lines currently have sailings from Adelaide: Carnival Cruise Line, which accounts for most of the departures, and Princess Cruises. Both sail Australian coastal itineraries, but they suit somewhat different travellers — read on for the detail on each ship.

Carnival Adventure

Carnival Adventure carries the bulk of Adelaide's departures and is well worth knowing if you have not sailed her before. The EDGE Adventure Park — zip-lining, rock climbing, abseiling and a flying fox, all above the open deck — gives active travellers something to look forward to beyond the ports. On the dining side, Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse and Bonsai Sushi sit alongside Blanc de Blanc Uncorked cabaret for evenings that go well past dinner. Families are well served too: Camp Ocean runs for ages 2–11, Circle C and Club O2 look after teens, and the adults-only Serenity Retreat and Cloud 9 Spa give parents a genuine break.

Cabin grades on Carnival Adventure range from compact to generous. Here is a quick summary, ordered from most affordable to most spacious:

• Inside cabin 4A (15 m², sleeps 4) — includes a walk-in wardrobe and generous storage, making it a practical choice for longer voyages.
• Ocean-view cabin with Porthole PT (15 m², sleeps 4) — 2 round portholes bring in natural light and characterful views from the quieter lower decks.
• Balcony cabin 8A (16 m², sleeps 4) — a glass folding door opens onto your own outdoor space, giving you direct access to the sea breeze that inside guests do not have.
• Byron Beach Club Presidential Suite SB (58 m², sleeps 4) — the flagship suite at more than twice the size of a standard balcony cabin, with an expansive balcony, dressing area and deluxe bathroom.

For a full look at decks and layouts, see the Carnival Adventure cabins and deck plans. You can also browse the full range of Carnival cruises to Australia if you would like to compare itineraries across different ports.

Grand Princess

Princess Cruises brings Grand Princess to Adelaide for 1 sailing. She is a well-established ship with a strong reputation for dining: the Crown Grill has been named USA Today's 'Best Cruise Steakhouse', and Sabatini's Italian Trattoria anchors the specialty restaurant lineup. The MedallionClass® OceanNow® service lets you order food, drinks and services from anywhere on the ship through the Princess app — a genuinely useful touch on a longer voyage. And Movies Under the Stars® — a giant poolside screen with free popcorn and blankets — adds a relaxed evening option that passengers consistently enjoy.

Cabin grades on Grand Princess, from most affordable to most spacious:

• Inside cabin IA (14.9 m², sleeps 4) — positioned on middle decks for minimal motion and easy access to lifts and facilities.
• Premium sea view O3 (19.1 m², sleeps 4) — floor-to-ceiling panoramic window with an unobstructed sea view and good natural light.
• Premium Balcony cabin B2 (25.5 m², sleeps 4) — floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors create an open-plan feel and bring in considerably more light than standard balcony cabins.
• Grand Suite S1 with private hot tub (67.8 m², sleeps 4) — the largest suite on board at approximately 67.8 m², with considerably more space than every other suite category on the ship.

See the Grand Princess cabins and deck plans for the full deck-by-deck layout. If you want to explore more options from Princess, the Princess Cruises 2027–2028 season launch covers new itineraries coming up, and Princess Cruises from Adelaide narrows the search to this port specifically.

What does a Princess Cruises fare include?

Princess offers 2 main fare tiers on sailings from Adelaide.

Princess Standard is the base cruise fare and covers the sailing itself. The Princess Plus and Princess Premier packages — which add beverages, MedallionNet® Wi-Fi, crew appreciation gratuities, casual dining and more — are available to add on separately rather than being included.

Princess Plus packages the most popular extras into one price: 4 casual dining meals per voyage, beverages up to A$15 each with a daily limit of 15 drinks, MedallionNet Max Wi-Fi, pre-paid crew appreciation, unlimited digital photographs plus 3 prints, and reserved theatre seating. For most passengers, Plus works out better value than adding each item individually.

Our team can walk you through both options and help you work out which one suits the way you cruise.

How do I get to Adelaide to board?

If you are based in South Australia, you can board in Adelaide with no flight at all — drive or take a taxi or rideshare to the terminal. If you are travelling from interstate, a short domestic flight to Adelaide is the simplest way to reach the ship. For one-way sailings that finish in Sydney, a domestic flight connects the 2 cities on either end — and Cruise1st can add that flight, as well as hotels and transfers, to your booking so everything is sorted in one go.

Make it a full holiday

Cruise1st is a cruise specialist — every booking is a cruise or a cruise-inclusive package. Our team can build a Cruise1st Package around your sailing, adding flights, hotels, tours, transfers and insurance as a bundle or a fully custom trip. It is the simplest way to turn a cruise departure into a proper holiday, with one point of contact for everything.

Our Australian cruise experts are available seven days a week, and our Best Price Guarantee means that if you find the same cabin on the same sailing for less, we will match it. Call us before you book — it costs nothing and we know these ships well.

If you are open to sailing from other Australian ports, cruises from Sydney offer a wide choice of itineraries and lines, and cruise around Australia covers longer coastal voyages. You might also find value in browsing cheap cruises from Adelaide if budget is your starting point.

Adelaide departures sit within a broader Australian cruise programme — cruises around Australia gives you the full picture of where Australian-based ships are heading.