Cruises from Australia to Hawaii

What kind of cruise from Australia to Hawaii can I book?

Sailings from Australia to Hawaii sit at the long-haul end of Pacific cruising, and they come in two distinct shapes. Most are one-way transpacific voyages — you board in Sydney or Brisbane, cross the Pacific calling at Hawaii, and disembark at a US or Canadian port such as Honolulu, Los Angeles, Seattle or Vancouver, or continue west to Tokyo. A smaller number are round trips that return you to the port you sailed from. Both shapes are on sale here, so it is worth checking the itinerary before you book. If your sailing ends somewhere other than home, Cruise1st can arrange the return flight, hotels either side and transfers as part of the same booking.

Voyage lengths run from 14 nights at the shorter end up to 96 nights for the grandest round-the-world crossings, with a median around 29 nights — a fortnight at sea giving way to a month or more for the longer transpacific arcs. Fares start from A$2,686 pp*.

Where do these sailings go?

Close to home — Polynesia, the South Pacific and Australia

Not every departure heads straight for Hawaii. Polynesia is well represented, with sailings that arc through French Polynesia and the broader island chains of the central Pacific before reaching the Hawaiian islands. The South Pacific features too, and a handful of itineraries stay closer to home, touring Australia and New Zealand before turning north. These are the itineraries that suit travellers who want island-hopping on the way rather than a point-to-point ocean crossing.

The long haul — transpacific and round-the-world

The largest share of sailings are transpacific crossings, making this the dominant flavour of Australia-to-Hawaii cruising. These voyages set out from Sydney or Brisbane and cross the open Pacific, typically finishing on the west coast of North America or in Japan. If you want to keep going, a handful of round-the-world sailings thread Hawaii into an itinerary that spans three or more continents — for those with the time, it is the most ambitious version of this journey available.

Which ports do these sailings leave from?

Every sailing departs from either Sydney or Brisbane. Sydney accounts for the large majority of departures. If you live in either city, you can drive or take the train to the terminal and be at sea the same afternoon. From elsewhere in Australia it is a short domestic hop — far easier than flying to a European hub — and Cruise1st can book that connecting flight as part of your package. Honolulu is the most common disembarkation point for Hawaii-focused itineraries; other voyages continue to Los Angeles, Seattle, Vancouver or Tokyo.

Which cruise lines sail from Australia to Hawaii?

Princess Cruises leads the programme by volume, making it the most popular choice for this route. Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises each offer a strong mid-market option, while Seabourn provides a luxury small-ship alternative for those who prefer a more intimate crossing. Cunard adds a classic ocean-liner feel to the mix. Cruise1st Packages bundle the cruise with flights, hotels and transfers, which is worth considering if you want everything arranged in one booking.

The ships on this route

Grand Princess — Princess Cruises

Grand Princess carries the most sailings. The Crown Grill steakhouse — named by USA Today as the best cruise steakhouse — and Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria anchor the specialty dining. What sets a Princess voyage apart operationally is MedallionClass® OceanNow® delivery: order food, drinks or services to any spot on the ship via the Princess app, poolside or in your cabin. The Movies Under the Stars® poolside screen, with free popcorn and blankets, is a particular highlight on evening sailings.

Cabin grades on Grand Princess — see deck plans:

• Inside cabin IA — 14.9 m², sleeps 4. Positioned on middle decks for minimal ship motion and easy access to lifts.
• Premium sea view O3 — 19.1 m², sleeps 4. Floor-to-ceiling panoramic window with an unobstructed sea view and natural light throughout the day.
• Premium Balcony cabin B2 — 25.5 m², sleeps 4. Floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors create a bright, open-plan feel and your own outdoor space.
• Grand Suite S1 with private hot tub — 67.8 m², sleeps 4. The largest suite on board, with a private hot tub — considerably more space than any other category.

Royal Princess — Princess Cruises

Royal Princess carries the SeaWalk — an 18-metre glass-bottomed walkway hovering 40 metres above the ocean — which gives you an open-air view straight down to the sea below. MedallionClass OceanNow on-demand delivery operates the same way as on Grand Princess, so you can order to any location on the ship. Crown Grill and Sabatini’s are both on board, with the 24-hour International Café for whenever you want something outside meal hours.

Cabin grades on Royal Princess — see deck plans:

• Inside cabin IA — 15.4 m², sleeps 4. The most affordable entry point, with minibar, safe and desk included.
• Sea-view cabin O6 — 20.0 m², sleeps 4. A large panoramic window with a forward-facing view of the open ocean.
• Deluxe Balcony cabin DA — 23.4 m², sleeps 4. Your own private balcony for breakfast or sundowners as the Pacific passes by.
• Penthouse Suite S3 with aft balcony — 54.5 m², sleeps 4. The largest cabin on board, with significantly more living space than all balcony and sea-view categories.

Seabourn Quest — Seabourn

If you want a smaller, quieter crossing, Seabourn Quest carries just 450 guests and runs at close to a 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio. Every suite comes with a private balcony, butler service and all fine wines and spirits included — making it genuinely all-inclusive at the luxury end. The Seabourn Square replaces the traditional cruise desk with an open café-style lounge, giving the ship a social, residential feel rather than a hotel-corridor one. View Seabourn Quest cabins and deck plans — the Grand Wintergarden Suite GR tops out at 115 m².

Celebrity Edge — Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Edge brings 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 deck depending on where it has docked for the day. The Infinite Veranda staterooms open the entire balcony wall, merging indoor comfort with fresh ocean air in a way a standard balcony cabin does not. Eden’s three-level live-performance venue makes evenings on board worth staying up for. See Celebrity Edge cabin grades and deck plans.

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. On deck, the RipCord by iFLY skydiving simulator and SeaPlex bumper cars give active travellers something to do mid-ocean. The Two70° venue delivers 4K immersive performances at the stern of the ship. Explore Anthem of the Seas cabins and deck plans.

Queen Elizabeth — Cunard

Queen Elizabeth is the classic option for travellers who want the ocean-liner tradition rather than the resort-ship experience. The Art Deco interiors — chandeliers, a grand lobby and finely detailed fittings — make the ship itself part of the journey. Dining is divided into 3 separate restaurants by cabin grade: Britannia, Princess Grill and Queens Grill, each with dedicated White Star Service. Nightly ballroom dancing in the Queens Room and deck croquet are as much a part of the voyage as the ports. View Queen Elizabeth cabins and deck plans.

What do the fares include?

Princess Cruises fare tiers

Princess offers 2 main tiers on these sailings. Princess Standard is the base fare covering the cruise itself — beverages, Wi-Fi and gratuities can all be added afterwards. Princess Plus bundles 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 with 3 prints, and reserved theatre seating into one upfront price — useful if you’d rather not track costs on board.

Royal Caribbean fare tiers

Royal Caribbean sailings here come with fare types such as standard cruise fares, last-minute offers and solo/single-occupancy rates for guests travelling alone. Early booking on eligible sailings can include onboard credit.

Celebrity Cruises fare tiers

Celebrity offers 3 tiers on these voyages. The best-rate fare covers the cruise and its included amenities, letting you add extras individually. The best-value (All Inclusive) fare bundles a classic drinks package and basic Wi-Fi in one price — straightforward for guests who prefer predictable onboard costs. The Retreat is the top tier, reserved for suite guests, and includes premium drinks, premium Wi-Fi, exclusive lounge and sundeck access, private dining and dedicated personal service.

When is a good time to book a cruise from Australia to Hawaii?

Sailings depart from late 2026 onwards, with voyages spread across multiple seasons. Transpacific crossings tend to cluster in the Australian summer and autumn — roughly October through April — when conditions for a northbound Pacific crossing are at their most settled. That said, the voyage itself spans thousands of kilometres of open ocean, so conditions vary by sailing and by how far north the itinerary goes. Booking earlier generally secures the best cabin selection and fare rates; if you have flexible dates, watching for reduced fares can pay off, with discounts of up to 16% recorded on some departures (though most reduced sailings sit around 10% off the previous listed price for that cabin grade). Our team can advise on which dates tend to sell fastest for this route.

Why book a Hawaii cruise with Cruise1st?

Cruise1st is an Australian cruise specialist — our team is on the phone seven days a week to help you work through the differences between a 14-night Polynesia sailing and a 60-night transpacific round-the-world. We hold fares across every line and can compare cabin grades, fare inclusions and itinerary shapes side by side, rather than leaving you to toggle between cruise line websites. Every booking comes with our Best Price Guarantee.

For one-way voyages, Cruise1st Packages can bundle the cruise with your return flight from the disembarkation port, hotels the night before departure or after arrival, transfers and travel insurance — everything on one itinerary, one invoice. If you are travelling from interstate to board in Sydney or Brisbane, we can add that domestic connection too. Whatever you need around the cruise itself, ask our team and we will put it together.

Explore similar sailings and related pages

If you are still deciding on timing or want to compare options, our broader cruises from Australia page covers all destinations departing the Australian mainland. For year-specific searches, see cruises from Australia in 2026, cruises from Australia in 2027 and cruises from Australia in 2028. The Princess Cruises 2027–2028 Australia and New Zealand season is worth a look if Princess is your preferred line. For shorter sailings from the east coast, Easter cruises departing from Sydney in 2027, South Pacific cruises from Sydney in 2027 and value sailings from Sydney are all nearby options. Brisbane travellers can browse cruises from Brisbane in 2027 and shorter departures from Brisbane. If you are also considering a cruise around Australia or a sailing to Papua New Guinea from Australia, we have those covered too.

*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.