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Where do October 2027 cruises go?

October 2027 sailings spread across an unusually wide range of destinations. The Mediterranean leads the way — both the broader Mediterranean Sea and the Western Mediterranean are strongly represented — and transatlantic crossings make up a substantial share of what is on offer. Closer to home, Australian coastal sailings and Polynesian itineraries depart throughout the month. Further afield, Japan, East Asia, the Caribbean, Norway and England all feature. Whether you want a grand European voyage, a crossing between continents or a sailing from a local port, October 2027 is one of the most versatile months on the cruise calendar.

One important thing to note before you start looking: these sailings are a mix of round trips and one-way voyages, and a large share do not return to the port they leave from. If you are considering a one-way itinerary, our team can book the return flight home as part of the same holiday, so you are not left arranging it separately. Always check the voyage shape before you book.

The Mediterranean and Europe in October 2027

The Mediterranean is where October 2027 cruising is most concentrated, and the range of itineraries on offer across the region is broad. Sailings operate across the full Mediterranean Sea and through the Western Mediterranean specifically, with disembarkation ports including Barcelona and Civitavecchia (Rome) both appearing among the most common end points. Embarkation ports include Athens (Piraeus), Barcelona and Rome (Civitavecchia), so depending on the sailing you might board in Greece, Spain or Italy — each of which is a short flight from Australia, and our team can arrange that flight along with a pre-cruise hotel night and transfers as part of your booking.

For anyone drawn to the idea of sailing out of England, Southampton is a major embarkation point for October, with the port appearing regularly among the busiest departure and arrival ports for the month. England as a sailing region appears in its own right, covering itineraries that cruise coastal waters and visit English ports. If you are flying into the UK to board, we can include that flight, any London hotel nights and the transfer down to Southampton in one package.

Transatlantic crossings in October

Transatlantic crossings are the second-biggest category of October 2027 sailings, and they suit a particular kind of traveller — someone who values the crossing itself as much as the destination at either end. These are often one-way voyages, connecting Europe with North America or vice versa, and they are a natural fit for a longer trip that combines a European stay with a cruise to Florida or New York. October is a popular month for repositioning crossings, so the selection tends to be strong.

Common arrival ports for transatlantic sailings include Miami and Fort Lauderdale on the Florida coast, as well as New York. Miami and Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) are about half an hour apart, so a Florida trip can begin or end at either — worth checking both for dates and prices. Transatlantic itineraries are among the longer sailings, so if duration is a factor in your planning, this is the region to look at first.

Japan and East Asia in October 2027

Japan is one of the standout destinations for Australian cruise travellers in October 2027, with a strong selection of sailings calling at Japanese ports. Departures and arrivals connect through Tokyo and Yokohama (Tokyo), Japan’s main cruise gateway on Tokyo Bay, and itineraries range from dedicated Japan voyages to broader East Asia circuits that combine Japan with other regional ports.

For travellers based in Australia, Japan is a manageable long-haul destination — a direct flight from most eastern capitals, and far shorter than flying to Europe. Our team can book that flight alongside your cruise, add hotel nights in Tokyo or Yokohama before you board, and include transfers from the airport to the port, so you arrive at the ship with everything sorted. If your itinerary ends in a different Japanese port from where it starts, we arrange the return flight home from that port too. See our dedicated Japan cruises page for the full range of Japanese itineraries.

Australian coastal sailing in October 2027

October is a strong month for Australian coastal sailings. A selection of itineraries operate within Australian waters, with Sydney appearing among the most common disembarkation ports for the month. Round-trip sailings from Sydney return to the same port they leave from, which means no flight is needed at either end for passengers based in New South Wales — you board and disembark in the same city. If you are travelling from another state, a domestic hop to Sydney is typically a much shorter journey than flying to a European or Asian port, and we can include that domestic connection in your booking.

For Sydney-specific sailings, see our pages on cruises from Sydney in October 2027 and on cruises from Sydney back to Sydney — the latter covers round-trip itineraries that start and end at the same terminal. Our broader Australia cruises page covers the full range of domestic itineraries. Carnival’s Australian programme is also strong at this time of year — the Carnival cruises to Australia page has the detail.

Polynesia from Australia

Polynesian sailings are a natural companion to Australian coastal departures. These itineraries head out across the Pacific, visiting island groups to the north and east of Australia. They tend to be one-way or extended round trips, and October is a well-served month for this region. If your Polynesian sailing starts in Sydney and ends elsewhere in the Pacific — or vice versa — our team can arrange the domestic connection at either end. See our Polynesia cruises page for the full range of Pacific island itineraries.

Which cruise lines sail in October 2027?

The mix of cruise lines for October 2027 is broad, covering river cruising, ocean cruising and luxury expedition sailing. Here is a summary of what is on offer from the lines with the strongest presence this month.

Viking River Cruises

Viking River Cruises has the highest volume of October 2027 sailings. River cruises are a distinct product from ocean sailings — itineraries typically follow a single river or river system, calling at riverside towns and cities rather than open-water ports, and ships are smaller and built for inland waterways rather than the sea. If you have been thinking about a river cruise rather than — or as well as — an ocean cruise, October is a well-served month for it. The Viking River Cruises page covers the full range of river itineraries.

It is worth noting that a small number of sailings are river cruises. The vast majority are ocean sailings, but if you want to filter to ocean only, check the voyage type when you browse.

MSC Cruises

MSC Cruises is the leading ocean cruise line by sailing count for October 2027, with a strong presence across the Mediterranean, transatlantic routes and beyond. MSC Cruises runs a large, modern fleet with a range of ship sizes and styles, from family-focused mega-ships to the more intimate MSC Yacht Club — a ship-within-a-ship concept that delivers butler service, private pool decks and exclusive dining for guests who book into it.

Three MSC ships have sailings in October 2027 with detailed information available: MSC Divina, MSC Preziosa and MSC Euribia.

MSC Divina was christened by Sophia Loren, and the ship’s Swarovski crystal staircase and De Jorio-designed Piazza set the tone for a distinctly Italian style of glamour. The stern Infinity Pool dissolves seamlessly into the ocean horizon — one of the most photographed settings anywhere in the MSC fleet. Entertainment runs to Pantheon Theatre’s Broadway-scale productions, a Casino Veneziano, a 4D cinema and an F1 simulator. Cabin grades on MSC Divina range from inside to suite:

• Deluxe Inside Cabin Fantastica — 16 m², sleeps up to 4, a 3 m² step up from the standard inside grade, giving noticeably more room for luggage and movement over a long voyage. See the MSC Divina cabins and deck plans for the full layout.
• Premium Ocean View Fantastica — 20 m², sleeps up to 4, with an unobstructed window looking directly out to sea.
• Premium Suite Aurea — 33 m², sleeps up to 4, with a private balcony for your own outdoor space and sea views.
• MSC Yacht Club Executive & Family Suite — 40 m², sleeps up to 4, with a separate lounge, dining room and walk-in wardrobe. Yacht Club guests access a private pool deck, butler service and exclusive dining.

MSC Preziosa shares some of the same signature details — Swarovski crystal staircases and a hand-cobbled Italian piazza — but adds the Vertigo waterslide (120 m long), a 4D cinema, an F1 simulator and the Platinum Theatre for entertainment on sea days. The MSC Yacht Club on Preziosa delivers the same ship-within-a-ship experience: butler service, a private pool deck and exclusive dining. Review the MSC Preziosa cabins and deck plans before you book.

MSC Euribia is one of the most distinctive ships in the MSC fleet. The 1,100 m² Carousel Lounge features live music and rotating guest artists on every sailing, and the Galleria Euribia LED sky promenade is the largest indoor LED sky installation in the MSC fleet. For dining, the Kaito Robatayaki Japanese grill and the Helios Wine Bar — which takes you on an interactive touchscreen wine journey — are unique to Euribia in this class of ship. Check the MSC Euribia cabins and deck plans to find the grade that suits you.

Royal Caribbean

Royal Caribbean has a large number of sailings in October 2027, covering a wide range of regions from the Mediterranean to the Caribbean. Royal Caribbean is known for large ships packed with onboard activities — from ice rinks with nightly shows to FlowRider surf simulators and rock-climbing walls — and October departures draw on the full breadth of the fleet.

Fare types for Royal Caribbean October 2027 sailings include a standard Cruise Fare, a Single/Solo Fare for passengers taking sole occupancy of a stateroom, and promotional fare types such as Last-Minute Cruises discounted pricing and 3rd & 4th guest offers. Specific fare promotions are subject to availability and booking windows, so check current conditions when you enquire. Our team can walk you through which fare tier represents best value for your group size and travel dates.

Carnival Cruise Lines

Carnival Cruise Lines has a strong October 2027 programme, particularly across Australian and Pacific routes. Carnival is one of the most popular lines for Australian coastal sailings, with itineraries well suited to families and first-time cruisers. For the full Australian programme, see Carnival cruises to Australia. There is also an October Halloween sale with Carnival Cruise Line that is worth checking for October departures — seasonal fare events like this can offer strong value for the right dates.

Viking Cruises (ocean)

Viking Cruises — the ocean arm of the Viking group, distinct from Viking River Cruises — operates a fleet of mid-sized ocean ships with a focus on destination-led itineraries and an inclusive onboard experience. Sailings in October 2027 include the Viking Sky, which offers the understated, design-forward style that Viking ocean ships are known for. Dining, some excursions and enrichment programmes are typically built into the Viking experience, making it a strong option for travellers who want fewer decisions once they are on board. Check Viking Sky cabins and deck plans to see the stateroom layout.

The full Viking Cruises page covers the ocean fleet in detail.

AmaWaterways

AmaWaterways is a specialist river cruise line, and its October 2027 sailings sit alongside Viking River Cruises in the river category. AmaWaterways is known for a higher-end river product with generous inclusions, smaller ships and itineraries that focus on European waterways. If you are drawn to the idea of a river cruise and want to compare the two leading river specialists side by side, October gives you a good selection from both.

Princess Cruises

Princess Cruises offers October 2027 departures across several regions, and the Sun Princess sails in this period. Princess operates a tiered fare system that is worth understanding before you book. The base Princess Standard fare covers the cruise itself. The Princess Plus package adds four 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. If you want to compare what you get at each tier, our team can lay it out for you clearly. See the Sun Princess cabins and deck plans for cabin layout and grades. The Princess Cruises 2027–2028 season page has the full programme for Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.

Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Cruise Line has a solid October 2027 presence, with sailings across multiple regions. NCL’s fare structure gives you a choice at booking: the base brochure fare covers the cruise only, while the NCLATSEA package adds a Premium Beverage Package, a Speciality Dining Package, a Wi-Fi Package and shore excursion credits of US$50 per port. The NCLATSEAPLUS tier adds the same inclusions but extends them to all guests on the reservation, with the number of dining meals scaling with the length of the cruise. If you are unsure which tier suits your travel style, our cruise experts can compare the numbers for your specific itinerary.

Cunard

Cunard brings a very different kind of ocean travel to October 2027. The Queen Elizabeth sails this month, carrying Art Deco interiors throughout — chandeliers, a grand lobby and opulent fittings that evoke the golden age of long-distance sea travel. Three separate restaurants operate by cabin grade: Britannia, the Princess Grill and the Queens Grill, each with dedicated White Star Service. Evening entertainment in the Royal Court Theatre, nightly ballroom dancing in the Queens Room and deck croquet sit alongside more contemporary activities. For a voyage that feels as much like an event as a holiday, Cunard’s October programme is worth a close look. Check Queen Elizabeth cabins and deck plans for stateroom grades. The sister ship Queen Mary 2 also sails in October, and its cabins and deck plans are available to browse as well.

Holland America Line

Holland America Line is another strong presence in October 2027, with sailings that lean toward longer, more immersive itineraries — the kind of voyage where sea days are as appealing as port days. The Nieuw Statendam is one of the ships, and it is worth reviewing the Nieuw Statendam cabins and deck plans if Holland America is on your shortlist.

Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Cruises rounds out a varied line-up for October 2027. Celebrity sits at the premium end of the mainstream market, with modern ships, a strong food and drinks programme and a design-forward approach to cabin interiors. If you are looking at options across Royal Caribbean and Celebrity and want to understand the difference in on-board experience at a similar price point, our team can talk through that comparison with you before you book.

Seabourn

For a luxury small-ship experience, Seabourn Ovation brings an exclusive, classically elegant style to October 2027. Complementary elegant dining is included throughout the voyage — no surcharge restaurants, no fare tiers to navigate, just one standard of service for every guest on board. The Grand Wintergarden Suite GR is the headline grade: at approximately 115 m², with a private hot tub, a separate bedroom, a generous living area and a full kitchen with bar, it is nearly twice the size of the ship’s Owner’s Suites. For couples who want space, privacy and the ability to cook and entertain in their own quarters at sea, nothing else comes close. See the full range of stateroom grades on the Seabourn Ovation cabins and deck plans page.

P&O Cruises

P&O Cruises brings the Azura to the October 2027 programme. Azura was refreshed bow-to-stern in 2025 — new restaurants, bars, cabin décor and corridor carpets throughout — so the ship you board today is a noticeably updated version. Sindhu serves modern Indian cuisine, and the Glass House wine bar is curated by TV personality Olly Smith. The 800-seat Playhouse theatre features West End-quality aerial acrobatics, while the SeaScreen open-air cinema on deck is a good option for sea-day evenings. Southampton is Azura’s home port, so if you are planning a UK cruise as part of a longer trip — flying in, spending a night in London, then boarding at Southampton — that works well as a fly-cruise package from Australia.

Cabin grades on Azura cover the full range from inside to suite:

• Larger Inside Cabin OB — 15 m², sleeps 2, located exclusively on Riviera Deck, which makes it easy to find your bearings and navigate to ship facilities.
• Sea View Cabin LB — 15 m², sleeps 2, with natural light and an unobstructed sea view — everything an inside cabin offers, plus an outlook onto the water.
• Superior Deluxe Balcony Cabin DA — 29 m², sleeps 2, with a private balcony for sea air and open views.
• Penthouse Suite A1 — 69 m², sleeps 2, the largest suite on board, with significantly more living space than standard suites and a full separate lounge area.

See the Azura cabins and deck plans for the complete stateroom guide.

What do October 2027 fares include?

What your fare covers depends entirely on the cruise line and the tier you book. Here is a plain summary of what is included at each level for the three lines with the most detailed fare information available for October 2027.

Royal Caribbean fare tiers

Royal Caribbean offers a standard Cruise Fare as its base, covering the sailing itself. A Single/Solo Fare is available for passengers taking sole occupancy of a cabin. Promotional fare types — such as Last-Minute Cruises pricing and 3rd & 4th guest offers — apply to specific sailings and booking windows. If you are travelling as a group of three or four and want to understand what promotional fare types are available, our team can check live conditions for you. Taxes, fees and port expenses are additional on all Royal Caribbean fares.

Princess Cruises fare tiers

Princess offers 3 clear tiers for October 2027 sailings. The base Princess Standard fare covers the cruise with no packages included. The Princess Plus package sits above it and adds four casual dining meals per voyage, beverages up to A$15 each with a daily limit of 15 drinks per person, MedallionNet Max Wi-Fi, pre-paid crew appreciation (gratuities), unlimited digital photographs plus 3 prints, and reserved theatre seating. If you want to consider whether upgrading to Princess Plus makes financial sense for your trip, our team can run the numbers for your specific itinerary and group size.

Norwegian Cruise Line fare tiers

NCL’s base brochure fare is the just-cruise option — the sailing with nothing bundled. The NCLATSEA package includes a Premium Beverage Package, a Speciality Dining Package (covering restaurants across the fleet), a Wi-Fi Package and shore excursion credits of US$50 per port, for guests 1 and 2 on the reservation. Note that shore excursion credits are denominated in US dollars; our team can confirm how these apply to your specific booking. The NCLATSEAPLUS tier extends the same set of inclusions to all guests on the reservation, which makes it especially good value for cabins accommodating 3 or 4 passengers, with the number of specialty dining meals scaling with the voyage length. If you are comparing NCLATSEA against NCLATSEAPLUS for a group booking, ask our cruise experts to lay out the difference before you confirm.

How long are October 2027 cruises?

October 2027 sailings span a very wide range of durations. Short breaks of just a few nights sit alongside extended voyages of up to 60 nights. The median sailing across the full programme runs to around 11 nights — a length that suits a proper holiday without requiring an extended leave of absence. Transatlantic crossings and repositioning voyages tend to sit at the longer end; Australian coastal and Pacific itineraries can be found at both ends of the range. If you are searching by duration rather than destination, tell our team your available window and they will filter accordingly.

What are the main embarkation ports for October 2027?

October 2027 sailings depart from a broad spread of ports across Europe, North America and Australia. The most common embarkation ports are:

• Athens (Piraeus), Greece — the main gateway for eastern Mediterranean sailings, a short transfer from Athens city centre
• Southampton, England — the UK’s largest cruise terminal, used by Cunard, P&O and others for Atlantic and European departures
• Miami, Florida, USA — a major hub for Caribbean sailings and transatlantic departures; Miami and Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) are about half an hour apart and both are worth checking for dates and prices on Florida sailings
• Barcelona, Spain — a very popular starting point for western Mediterranean itineraries, with a large, well-connected cruise terminal close to the city centre
• Budapest, Hungary — the main embarkation point for Danube river cruises, served primarily by Viking River Cruises and AmaWaterways
• Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy — Rome’s port, about 80 km from the city, commonly used for central and eastern Mediterranean voyages

Most October 2027 sailings depart from ports in Europe, North America or Asia — which for Australian travellers means a flight to embarkation is part of the trip. That is not a complication so much as an opportunity: we can book the international flight, a hotel night in the embarkation city, a transfer to the port, and any post-cruise accommodation as a single Cruise1st Package, rather than leaving those pieces for you to coordinate separately.

Deals and discounts on October 2027 sailings

A significant number of October 2027 sailings carry reduced fares. Fare types such as Last-Minute offers, early booking bonuses and 3rd & 4th guest promotions appear across multiple cruise lines this month. The availability and terms of specific promotions vary by sailing and booking date, so the best approach is to check directly with our team — they can see live conditions across all lines and identify which sailings currently carry the strongest value for your travel dates and group size.

Our Best Price Guarantee means that if you find a lower price for the same cabin and sailing after booking with Cruise1st, we will match it. That is worth knowing before you start comparing across booking sites.

All-inclusive options for October 2027

A meaningful portion of October 2027 sailings carry all-inclusive or heavily bundled fare options. What “all-inclusive” means in practice varies by line — on some ships it covers drinks, dining and Wi-Fi; on others it covers a specific package of services rather than everything on board. The fare inclusion details above for Royal Caribbean, Princess and Norwegian give a clear picture of what each tier covers for those lines. If you are specifically looking for an all-inclusive sailing, tell our team when you call and they will filter to the sailings where the most is included at the base fare.

How to book an October 2027 cruise with Cruise1st

Cruise1st is an Australian cruise specialist, available seven days a week. When you call, you speak to someone who knows the ships, the itineraries and the fare tiers — not a general travel agent working from a brochure. That matters most when the decision is genuinely complex: comparing a Princess Plus fare against a Norwegian all-inclusive package, for instance, or working out whether a one-way transatlantic is worth the one-way airfare.

Our team can put together a complete holiday around your cruise — flights, hotels, tours, transfers and insurance, as a bundle or a fully custom itinerary. If your cruise ends in a different city from where it starts, we book the return home from that city too. And our Best Price Guarantee means you are not paying more than you need to for the sailing itself.

For the full range of Australian cruise deals, the Australian cruise deals page is a good starting point. For the broadest selection of sailings across all months and lines, see our main cruises page or browse our cruise deals.

What other months are close to October 2027?

If October 2027 does not have exactly what you are after — or if you want to compare a few months before committing — the months immediately before and after are worth a look.

September 2027 sailings share a lot of the same regions and ships as October, with some itineraries running across both months. For Sydney departures specifically, our cruises from Sydney in October 2026 page shows the year prior, which is useful for comparing seasonal patterns. Cruises from Brisbane in September 2027 is well worth checking if you are open to departing from Queensland in the month before October. November 2027 cruises pick up many of the same itineraries as October, and early-summer Mediterranean and Pacific sailings start to appear in November as the season extends.

In Australia, October sits in spring — our spring cruises page covers the full southern hemisphere spring sailing programme if you want to browse by season rather than month.

October 2027 cruises: tips for booking

One-way or round trip?

A large share of October 2027 sailings are one-way voyages — they start in one port and finish in another. That is normal for repositioning crossings and for many European-to-Florida transatlantic routes, and it can actually make for a more interesting trip. But it does mean you need to think about getting home from the disembarkation port before you book. Our team can include the return flight in your package, along with any hotel nights you need at the other end, so there are no loose ends to organise once the cruise is booked.

Check what the fare includes

The difference between a base fare and a bundled package can be significant. On Princess, adding the Plus package gives you Wi-Fi, drinks, dining credits and gratuities on top of the cruise fare, which can represent strong value if you would be purchasing those items individually anyway. On Norwegian, the NCLATSEA package’s US$50-per-port shore excursion credit can add up quickly on a multi-port Mediterranean itinerary. It is always worth calculating the per-person cost of the inclusions against the upgrade price before you decide.

Book early for the most popular sailings

Mediterranean sailings in October 2027 and Japan sailings are among the most popular routes for this month. Specific cabin grades — particularly balconies and suites — tend to sell out earliest on popular departures. If there is a specific ship or itinerary on your shortlist, booking early locks in your preferred grade and gives you the widest choice of cabin location.

Consider a Melbourne Cup cruise from Sydney

October also brings one of Australia’s most celebrated annual events, and there is a dedicated Melbourne Cup cruise from Sydney for travellers who want to combine the race with a cruise departure. It is a popular option that books quickly, so if that combination appeals, enquire early.

Caribbean and Royal Caribbean in October

October is a strong month for Caribbean sailings, with Royal Caribbean particularly active in this region. If you are planning a Caribbean cruise as part of a trip that includes a US stopover, a Christmas extension is also worth considering — our Royal Caribbean Christmas cruise page gives a useful sense of what the line offers over the holiday period. And Royal Beach Club Lelepa — Royal Caribbean’s private destination — features on some itineraries; the Royal Beach Club Lelepa sailings page has the detail on which departures call there.

What ports do October 2027 cruises finish at?

Disembarkation ports for October 2027 sailings are as varied as the embarkation options. Sydney is one of the most common disembarkation ports, making it a natural endpoint for Australian coastal round trips. Barcelona and Civitavecchia (Rome) are major finish points for European voyages, reflecting the strong Mediterranean programme. Southampton, England is both an embarkation and a disembarkation hub for Atlantic and European sailings. Miami and Fort Lauderdale are the primary endpoints for Caribbean sailings and transatlantic arrivals from Europe. If you are planning to spend time in any of these cities after your cruise, our team can add hotel nights and transfers to your booking.

River cruises in October 2027

A small number of October 2027 sailings are river cruises rather than ocean sailings, offered primarily through Viking River Cruises and AmaWaterways. River cruises are a genuinely different product: smaller ships, inland waterway routes, no sea days, and itineraries built around riverside towns and cities that large ocean ships cannot access. If you have been curious about the difference, October gives you a strong selection of both ocean and river options to compare. The main embarkation point for European river sailings — Budapest — is a long-haul flight from Australia, and our team can include that flight and any pre-cruise hotel nights in Vienna or Budapest in your booking.

Booking flights and hotels around your October 2027 cruise

For the vast majority of October 2027 sailings, getting to the ship means an international flight. The embarkation cities — Athens, Barcelona, Rome, Southampton, Miami, Tokyo and others — are all well served from Australian airports, but international flying adds complexity to the booking. Our team books the whole thing: international and domestic flights, hotel nights before and after the cruise, airport and port transfers, and any pre- or post-cruise tours you want to add. If your itinerary is one-way, we book both ends — the outbound flight to embarkation and the return flight from the disembarkation port. Everything sits on one booking, one itinerary, one point of contact if anything needs to change.

For passengers in states other than New South Wales, a domestic connection to Sydney is the most common way to reach Australian coastal departures. We include that domestic leg in your booking too, so even a sailing that begins in Sydney starts with a seamless connection from your home airport.

Why book October 2027 with Cruise1st?

Cruise1st is a cruise-only specialist. Every offer is a cruise or a cruise-inclusive package — not a general travel product that happens to include a sailing. Our Australian cruise experts are on the phone seven days a week, and the advice you get is based on real knowledge of the ships, the routes and the fare structures, not a script. Our Best Price Guarantee applies to every booking: if the same cabin on the same sailing is available for less elsewhere after you have booked with us, we will match it.

A full Cruise1st Package can include your international flights, hotel nights at either end of the cruise, transfers between airports and ports, shore tours and travel insurance — all arranged by our team as a single booking. That is particularly valuable for October 2027, where most departures involve an international flight and many are one-way sailings with a different embarkation and disembarkation city. You book once, we handle the rest.

For more sailing ideas from the Cruise1st team, browse our full cruise deals page, or speak to our Australian cruise experts directly.

Frequently asked questions about October 2027 cruises