Cruises from Sydney to Perth (Fremantle)

These are genuine one-way sailings: every voyage departs from Sydney (or White Bay, Sydney) and ends at Perth’s port of Fremantle. Voyages run from 11 to 24 nights, with a typical sailing closer to 17 nights — long enough to settle into a rhythm at sea and arrive in Western Australia feeling properly rested rather than rushed.

A one-way Australian voyage with a big finish

Because every sailing is one-way, it is worth thinking early about how each end of the trip connects to where you live. If Sydney is home, you simply board the ship; if you are travelling from another state, a short domestic flight to Sydney gets you to the gangway without a long-haul journey. The voyage ends in Fremantle — Perth’s port, just minutes from the city centre — so if Perth is home, you walk off the ship into your own backyard. If not, a domestic flight connects Fremantle to the rest of the country. Our team can book that connecting flight, any hotels you want either side, and transfers, so neither end of the voyage is left for you to sort alone.

For a broader look at sailing options around the country, the cruise around Australia page covers round-trip and sector itineraries on the same coastline. If you are also considering cruises from Perth (Fremantle) in the other direction, that page carries its own set of departures.

Which cruise lines sail from Sydney to Perth?

Princess Cruises has the largest number of departures on this route. Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises each offer a sailing, and Seabourn brings 2 ultra-luxury departures. Between them they cover the full range from well-included mainstream cruising through to all-inclusive luxury — which means the right ship depends far more on what you want on board than on the route itself.

Which ships are sailing this route?

Five ships cover this itinerary, each with a notably different character.

Grand Princess — Princess Cruises

Grand Princess carries 2 departures on this route. In the specialty dining rooms you have a choice between the Crown Grill steakhouse — voted USA Today’s Best Cruise Steakhouse — and Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria. The ship runs MedallionClass® technology, meaning OceanNow® delivery brings food, drinks and services to you anywhere on board via the Princess app, rather than your having to go to a bar or restaurant. Movies Under the Stars® adds a giant poolside screen with free popcorn and blankets on voyages from Sydney.

Cabin grades on Grand Princess range as follows:

• Inside cabin IA — 14.9 m², located on middle decks with central access to lifts and facilities, sleeps up to 4
• Premium sea view O3 — 19.1 m², floor-to-ceiling panoramic window with an unobstructed sea view, sleeps up to 4
• Premium Balcony cabin B2 — 25.5 m², floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors for more natural light and an open-plan feel, sleeps up to 4
• Grand Suite S1 with private hot tub — 67.8 m², the largest suite on board, sleeps up to 4

Sapphire Princess — Princess Cruises

Sapphire Princess was refurbished in 2025 and homeports at Fremantle for the 2027–28 season, which means this sailing arrives at the ship’s home port — a smooth way to end a voyage. Post-refit highlights include Crown Grill and the new Makoto Ocean Sushi by Chef Makoto Okuwa as specialty dining venues. MedallionClass technology here works via a wearable Medallion device rather than a phone, so no app is required to order to your deck chair. See the full Sapphire Princess cabin and deck plan for grade options and layouts.

Seabourn Quest — Seabourn

Seabourn Quest carries just 450 guests, and every single one of them has a suite with a private balcony, butler service and all fine wines and spirits included in the fare. The crew-to-guest ratio is close to 1:1, which shows in the attentiveness you experience at sea. Instead of a traditional cruise desk, the Seabourn Square social hub is an open café-style lounge at the heart of the ship — somewhere to meet fellow guests, pick up a coffee or talk to the team about the next port. The Grand Wintergarden Suite GR runs to approximately 115 m² — nearly twice the size of an Owner’s Suite on the same ship. Full details are on the Seabourn Quest cabins and deck plans page.

Riviera — Oceania Cruises

Riviera is an intimate ship carrying 1,250 guests with around 800 crew — a ratio that keeps service genuinely personal. Six gourmet restaurants are all included, with no surcharges ever: Polo Grill, Toscana, Jacques and 3 more are open to every guest every night. The Culinary Center is the only hands-on cooking school at sea, running expert-led classes you can book during the voyage. Oceania also offers Grand Voyages for travellers looking for longer itineraries from the same line. Cabin grades on Riviera:

• Inside cabin F — 16 m², full access to all Oceania amenities including complimentary soft drinks and mineral water, sleeps up to 2
• Deluxe Ocean-view cabin C — 22 m², floor-to-ceiling panoramic window, noticeably brighter than the inside grade, sleeps up to 2
• Concierge Level Verandah A1 — 27 m², private veranda with fresh air and sea views at your door, sleeps up to 2
• Owner’s Suite OS — 185 m², the largest suite on board, more than four times the size of a penthouse suite, sleeps up to 2

View the full Riviera cabin and deck plans before you choose.

Seven Seas Navigator — Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Seven Seas Navigator sails for Regent Seven Seas Cruises, which positions itself as an all-inclusive luxury line. Check the Seven Seas Navigator cabin and deck plans for suite categories and layouts.

What do the fares include?

Princess Cruises offers 2 main fare levels on this route. The base Princess Standard fare covers the cruise itself, with the Princess Plus package available to add. Princess Plus is worth looking at carefully: it 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 photographs with 3 prints, and reserved theatre seating — all in one included package rather than a growing tab at the end of the voyage. Fare types such as last-minute offers and tactical promotional fares appear from time to time; your Cruise1st consultant can tell you what is available for the sailing you are considering.

On Seabourn, all suites include fine wines, spirits and butler service as standard — there is no drinks package to add because everything is already in. Oceania’s 6 specialty restaurants are likewise included in every fare, with no per-visit surcharge. Regent Seven Seas positions its fares as fully inclusive from the outset.

Our team can walk you through exactly what each fare tier covers and help you judge whether adding extras is worthwhile for the way you cruise — that is the kind of comparison that is hard to make from a cruise line’s own website and straightforward with a specialist.

Why book a Sydney to Perth cruise with Cruise1st?

Cruise1st is an Australian cruise specialist, with experts available seven days a week before you book. Our Best Price Guarantee covers every sailing on this route, and our Cruise1st Packages let you add flights, hotels, transfers, tours and insurance to your cruise in a single booking rather than juggling separate suppliers. Whether you are joining the ship in Sydney and flying home from Perth, or travelling in from interstate at both ends, we put the whole trip on one booking so nothing falls through the gap.

Discounts on individual sailings do appear: up to 4% off a cabin grade’s previously listed price on some departures, though most reduced sailings are similarly around 4% — so the value here is in choosing the right ship and fare rather than hunting a headline discount. We can also monitor availability on sailings you are considering and let you know if the fare changes.

Looking for more options departing from Sydney? Browse all cruises from Sydney, check cheaper cruises from Sydney, or see what is available for Easter 2027 from Sydney. The Princess Cruises 2027–2028 season launch page is worth a look if you are planning ahead with that line. If you are thinking about other coastal sectors, Sydney to Melbourne and Sydney to Cairns are two popular alternatives. You can also explore the full range of cruises we have on sale to find the combination that suits you.

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.