Cunard Australia cruises

Where do Cunard Australia cruises go?

Cunard’s sailings available to Australians span five distinct regions, from immersive Southeast Asian port-hopping to epic voyages that circle the globe. The fleet departs from a range of cities including Sydney, Southampton, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Miami and Hamburg, giving you genuine flexibility on where a voyage begins and ends.

Close to home — Southeast Asia and Australia

Southeast Asia is the most popular shorter Cunard option, with voyages sailing through some of the region’s most storied port cities. Durations run well into the three- and four-week range, making these proper deep-dives rather than quick visits. A smaller selection of sailings explore Australia itself — a useful choice if you want Cunard’s White Star Service without crossing a time zone to board. If you’re based in Sydney, check Australia cruises from Sydney for options that let you walk aboard from home. For a full cruise around Australia, several itineraries circle the continent.

The long haul — round the world, transpacific and East Asia

Round-the-world voyages make up the largest share of Cunard’s programme here. These are extended ocean passages — the kind measured in months rather than weeks — that call at ports across multiple continents. If that scale appeals, Cunard does it better than almost anyone: the ships are built for long ocean crossings, with the space and the onboard life to sustain a voyage of that length comfortably.

Transpacific crossings are the next biggest group, typically linking Australia or Asia with the Americas. Most are one-way sailings, so the voyage finishes in a different city from where it starts — a domestic flight connects the two ends, and we can book that alongside your cruise. Departures from Yokohama (Tokyo) feature regularly on this route. East Asia itineraries round out the long-haul options for those who want to focus time on that part of the world.

It is worth noting that the majority of these voyages are one-way sailings rather than round trips, so plan your joining and leaving ports accordingly. We can handle the flights and hotels at either end so you are not left to piece it together yourself.

Which ships sail Cunard Australia cruises?

Cunard deploys 3 ships on these routes — Queen Anne, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria. Each carries the same White Star Service and the same Grills dining system, but they each have a distinct character worth knowing before you choose.

Queen Anne (launched 2024)

Queen Anne is the newest ship in the Cunard fleet, having entered service in 2024, and she brings a noticeably contemporary feel to the line’s classic style. The Bright Lights Society show bar sets the entertainment tone — state-of-the-art technology combined with world-class performers in a venue unlike anything else at sea. For those who want to genuinely unwind between ports, the Mareel Wellness & Beauty Spa delivers: a Himalayan salt sauna, cold therapy room, hydrotherapy pool and full thermal suite are all aboard. Dining runs to 5 specialty restaurants, including Aji Wa for Japanese cuisine, Tramonto for Italian and Sir Samuel’s steakhouse. See Queen Anne’s cabins and deck plans to find the right stateroom.

Queen Elizabeth

Queen Elizabeth is the most-sailed ship, and she suits guests who come to Cunard for the classic experience. Art Deco interiors run throughout — chandeliers, a grand lobby and opulent fittings that consciously evoke the golden age of ocean travel. Dining is allocated by cabin grade across 3 dedicated restaurants: Britannia, Princess Grill and Queens Grill each come with their own White Star Service team, so your table and your waitstaff are consistent for the full voyage. Evenings bring nightly ballroom dancing in the Queens Room, productions in the Royal Court Theatre and, on deck, the very Cunard tradition of croquet. Browse Queen Elizabeth’s cabins and deck plans before you book.

Queen Victoria

Queen Victoria holds a genuine first: her Royal Court Theatre is fitted with private boxes — the first such theatre ever installed on a ship — offering a West End-style production experience nightly. The three-tiered Grills dining system mirrors the rest of the fleet, with Queens Grill, Princess Grill and Britannia Club each tied directly to stateroom category. The Winter Garden lounge, with its retractable glass roof and indoor water sculpture, is an architectural space that guests tend to return to throughout a long voyage. Check Queen Victoria’s cabins and deck plans for the full picture.

Which cabin grade is right for you?

Cunard’s cabin system is worth understanding before you book — your grade determines not just your room, but which restaurant you dine in. Below is a summary for each ship, ordered from interior through to suite.

Queen Elizabeth cabin grades

• Britannia Inside cabin Deluxe GB — 19.2 m², sleeping 2 guests. Around 5 m² larger than the standard inside option — more floor space for a long voyage.
• Britannia Ocean-view cabin EB — 18.3 m², sleeping 2 guests. A cabin window brings natural daylight and sea views that inside grades don’t offer.
• Britannia Club Balcony cabin A1 — 24 m², sleeping 2 guests. Your own private balcony — outdoor space with fresh sea air, exclusive to this grade in the Britannia category.
• Queens Grill Grand Suite Q1 — 127.7 m², sleeping 2 guests. The private balcony alone runs to approximately 90 m², making this by far the most generous outdoor space on the ship.

Queen Anne cabin grades

• Britannia Inside cabin IA — 13.7 m², sleeping 2 guests. A personal cabin steward is available 24 hours a day, with daily turndown service included.
• Britannia Deluxe Ocean-view cabin EA — 21.9 m², sleeping 2 guests. Around 3 m² more than the standard ocean-view option, with a separate seating area.
• Britannia Club Balcony cabin A1 — 21.9 m², sleeping 2 guests. Exclusive access to the Britannia Club Restaurant with a reserved table — a more intimate dining setting than the main Britannia Restaurant.
• Queens Grill Grand Suite Q1 — 133.8 m², sleeping 2 guests. The largest suite category on board — more than twice the size of the Master Suite.

Queen Victoria cabin grades

• Britannia Deluxe Inside cabin GB — 19.2 m², sleeping 2 guests. Midships position on Deck 1 minimises ship motion — a practical advantage on a long ocean crossing.
• Britannia Ocean-view cabin EB — 18.3 m², sleeping 2 guests. Around 3 m² more than the standard ocean-view grades, with a sea-facing window.
• Britannia Club Balcony cabin A2 — 24 m², sleeping 2 guests. Exclusively on Deck 8 — the highest deck position for Britannia Club Balcony cabins, with shorter walks to upper deck areas.
• Queens Grill Grand Suite Q1 — 122.5 m², sleeping 2 guests. A two-room layout with a dedicated dining room and spacious lounge — significantly larger than any other suite category on the ship.

Not sure which grade suits your trip? Our Cunard specialists can walk you through the options and what each fare includes.

Where do Cunard Australia cruises depart from?

Embarkation ports span four countries. Sydney is the primary Australian departure point — if you live nearby, you board with no flight required; from another state, a short domestic hop is all it takes to reach the ship. Southampton, Los Angeles, Yokohama (Tokyo), Miami and Hong Kong all appear on the departure list too.

For Florida departures, Miami and Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) are about half an hour apart, so a Florida trip can sail from either — worth checking both for dates and prices.

Because the majority of these are one-way voyages, the ship finishes in a different city from where it starts. We can book the flight connecting the two ends, along with a hotel the night before departure and transfers at both ports, so the whole trip sits on one booking.

Are there any Cunard cruise specials available?

A selection of sailings carry a reduction of up to 10% from the price previously listed for that cabin grade on that sailing. On the sailings where a discount applies, 10% is the typical saving — so where a deal is available, it is a meaningful one. Fares start from A$4,499 pp*. Our team can tell you which departures are currently marked down when you call.

Make it a full holiday

Cruise1st is a cruise specialist — every offer is a cruise or a cruise-inclusive package. Our Cruise1st Packages let you add flights, hotels, tours, transfers and insurance around your Cunard voyage, bundled or fully custom. Whether you’re joining the ship in Sydney or flying to Southampton, Los Angeles or Hong Kong to board, we handle the details so you don’t have to. And with our Best Price Guarantee and Australian cruise experts available seven days a week, you have a local team to call before and after you book.

Exploring other lines sailing Australian waters? Compare Silversea Australia cruises, Celebrity Australia cruises, Royal Caribbean Australia cruises, Holland America Australia cruises or Norwegian Cruise Line Australia cruises. For Sydney-specific options, Sydney round-trip cruises and value sailings from Sydney are also worth a look.

*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.