Easter cruises 2028 from Sydney

Where do Easter 2028 cruises from Sydney go?

Easter 2028 sailings from Sydney span everything from short coastal breaks to epic transpacific crossings lasting several weeks. Departures run from late March through early April, with voyage lengths ranging from 3 nights to 46 nights and a typical sailing sitting at around 11 nights. Just over half the sailings are one-way voyages — meaning the ship ends its journey in a different port — while the rest return to Sydney. If you’re looking at the full picture of 2028 cruises from Sydney, Easter sits at one of the busiest and most varied points in the year.

Close to home: South Pacific, New Zealand and Australian waters

The most popular Easter itineraries keep things closer to home, and for good reason. Sailings into the South Pacific are a perennial favourite at this time of year — warm days, island ports and a relaxed pace that suits the long Easter weekend and the school holidays that often follow. If you’re Sydney-based, you board with no flight at all; if you’re flying in from another state, it’s a short domestic hop to be at the terminal.

Sailings around Australia offer a different flavour — coastal scenery and the chance to see your own country from the water. These round-trip itineraries return you to Sydney, so there’s no logistics puzzle at the other end. The Australia and New Zealand combination sailings are worth a close look too: they pair the two countries’ highlights into one voyage, often running 10–14 nights. And New Zealand sailings finishing in Auckland give you the option of extending your trip with a few days onshore before flying home — something our team can arrange as part of a Cruise1st Package.

If you’re travelling from Brisbane and want to compare departure options, there are also cruises from Brisbane in March 2028 and cruises from Brisbane in January 2028 worth considering alongside the Sydney departures.

The long haul: transpacific crossings and round-the-world voyages

Transpacific sailings lead the field among Easter 2028 departures from Sydney — more than any other single region. These are proper voyages: ships crossing the Pacific and finishing in ports such as Los Angeles, Honolulu or Vancouver. Because these are one-way crossings, the voyage ends on the other side — a domestic flight connects you back to Australia, and Cruise1st can book that too, along with any hotels you want either side.

There is also a round-the-world option departing Sydney at Easter, for those with the time and inclination for the longest kind of voyage — the itinerary calls at ports across multiple continents. If you’ve been thinking about it for years, Easter 2028 is a concrete date to plan around.

Curious what Princess Cruises are doing across the whole 2027–2028 season? The Princess 2027–2028 season launch gives you the broader picture.

Which cruise lines sail from Sydney at Easter 2028?

Princess Cruises leads the fleet with the most departures, covering both shorter Australian itineraries and the longer transpacific crossings. Cunard brings its signature White Star Service to Easter sailings, while Carnival Cruise Line (Sydney-homeported on Carnival Splendor) suits families after a livelier, more active holiday. Celebrity Cruises offers a contemporary premium style that sits between mainstream and luxury. Royal Caribbean brings its most tech-forward ship to the mix, and Holland America Line rounds out the choice for those after a more classic, destination-focused experience.

If you sailed from Sydney at Easter in a previous year or are comparing options, take a look at Easter cruises 2027 from Sydney and Easter cruises 2026 from Sydney for context on how the fleet and itineraries have shifted.

Which ships sail from Sydney over Easter 2028?

Royal Princess — Princess Cruises

Royal Princess carries more Easter 2028 departures from Sydney than any other ship. One of her most talked-about features is the SeaWalk — an 18-metre glass-bottomed walkway that hovers 40 metres above the ocean, giving you a genuine birds-eye view of the sea below. Day-to-day life on board is shaped by MedallionClass® OceanNow® technology: order food or drinks to any spot on the ship via the Princess app and they come to you. For dining, Crown Grill and Sabatini’s headline the specialty restaurants, while the 24-hour International Café means there’s always something available, whatever time zone your appetite is on.

See the full range of Royal Princess cabins and deck plans before you decide.

Carnival Splendor — Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival Splendor is Sydney-homeported and built for families. The Green Lightning waterslide and WaterWorks™ waterpark keep kids busy for hours, and the retractable-roof midship pool means the fun continues regardless of what the weather is doing. Dining is a genuine highlight: Guy’s Burger Joint, Fahrenheit 555 steakhouse and Masala Tiger between them cover a lot of ground, from a quick poolside bite to a proper sit-down dinner. Adults who want a quieter corner will find it in the Cloud 9 Spa™, which has Thalassotherapy pools, thermal suites and an adults-only Serenity Retreat.

Browse the full range of Carnival Splendor cabins and deck plans to find the space that suits your group.

Queen Elizabeth — Cunard

If Easter 2028 is the occasion for something genuinely special, Queen Elizabeth sets a very different tone. Art Deco interiors — chandeliers, a grand lobby and fittings that recall the golden age of ocean travel — make the ship itself part of the experience. What sets Cunard apart from every other line here is that your dining restaurant is determined by your cabin grade: Britannia, Princess Grill and Queens Grill each have their own dedicated team delivering White Star Service. Evenings in the Royal Court Theatre, ballroom dancing in the Queens Room and a game of deck croquet are the kind of things you genuinely won’t find anywhere else at sea.

Check the Queen Elizabeth cabins and deck plans — the cabin grade you choose here has a real bearing on your daily experience.

Anthem of the Seas — Royal Caribbean

Anthem of the Seas is Royal Caribbean’s most experience-packed ship. The North Star observation capsule holds the Guinness World Record for the tallest viewing deck at sea — 300 feet above the waves, it lifts guests above the ship for views in every direction. Back on deck, the RipCord by iFLY skydiving simulator and SeaPlex bumper cars are exactly what you’d expect from a line that treats “more” as a design philosophy. The Two70° venue combines 4K immersive performances and Bionic Bar robotic cocktails in one space unlike anything else afloat.

See the full Anthem of the Seas cabins and deck plans for cabin grades and layouts.

Celebrity Edge — Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Edge brings two genuinely original ideas to this page. The Magic Carpet — the world’s first cantilevered floating platform — travels up 16 storeys of the ship’s hull, functioning as a bar, a restaurant or a dive platform depending on where it stops. Inside, Infinite Veranda staterooms open the entire balcony wall, so the boundary between your cabin and the sea air effectively disappears. Le Petit Chef delivers a 3D animated dinner show, and the three-level Eden venue hosts live performances in a space unlike a standard theatre. For Celebrity Edge sailings from Sydney in 2027 and 2028 beyond Easter, there’s a dedicated page worth exploring.

Compare cabin options on the Celebrity Edge cabins and deck plans page.

Grand Princess — Princess Cruises

Grand Princess carries a single Easter departure and shares the Princess hallmarks that make the line popular with Australian cruisers. Crown Grill — awarded Best Cruise Steakhouse by USA Today — and Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria anchor the specialty dining, while MedallionClass OceanNow means food, drinks and services come to you anywhere on board. Movies Under the Stars® — a giant poolside screen with free popcorn and blankets — is a particular favourite on voyages departing Sydney.

Full cabin detail is on the Grand Princess cabins and deck plans page.

Cabin grades: what does each level get you?

Across the ships, four cabin types cover almost every budget and preference. The grade you choose affects more than the price — it shapes how much space you have, whether you can step outside without leaving the cabin, and on Cunard, which restaurant you dine in.

Royal Princess cabin grades

• Inside cabin IA (15.4 m², sleeps 4) — the most affordable entry point, with minibar, safe and desk included. Suits those who plan to spend most of their time out of the cabin.
• Sea-view cabin O6 (20.0 m², sleeps 4) — a large panoramic window faces forward, bringing in natural daylight and an open-ocean sightline that inside cabins can’t offer.
• Deluxe Balcony cabin DA (23.4 m², sleeps 4) — a private balcony for breakfast at sea or sundowners, with space for 4 guests.
• Penthouse Suite S3 with aft balcony (54.5 m², sleeps 4) — the largest cabin on the ship, with significantly more living space than any mini suite or ocean-view cabin.

Full layout detail is on the Royal Princess cabins and deck plans page.

Carnival Splendor cabin grades

• Cloud 9 Spa Inside cabin 4S (16 m², sleeps 3) — priority spa reservations, unlimited thermal suite access and 2 complimentary fitness classes are built into this cabin grade.
• Large Sea-view cabin 6K (30 m², sleeps 4) — at 30 m² this is 10 m² bigger than standard ocean-view options, with considerably more living space.
• Balcony cabin 8M with large balcony (26 m², sleeps 4) — 9 m² more space than a standard balcony cabin and a generous private outdoor area.
• Captain’s Suite CS (47 m², sleeps 5) — the largest suite on the ship, with a separate bedroom and living area for up to 5 guests.

Browse all options on the Carnival Splendor cabins and deck plans page.

Queen Elizabeth cabin grades

• Britannia Inside cabin Deluxe GB (19.2 m², sleeps 2) — around 5 m² more spacious than standard inside cabins, with Britannia restaurant dining included.
• Britannia Ocean-view cabin EB (18.3 m², sleeps 2) — a sea-view window brings in natural daylight and open-ocean views that inside cabins don’t have.
• Britannia Club Balcony cabin A1 (24.0 m², sleeps 2) — a private balcony with sea views, exclusive to Britannia Club guests, not available in standard Britannia grades.
• Queens Grill Grand Suite Q1 (127.7 m², sleeps 2) — the ship’s most expansive suite, with approximately 90 m² of private balcony and Queens Grill dining included.

The cabin-grade choice on Queen Elizabeth determines your restaurant, so the Queen Elizabeth cabins and deck plans page is worth reading before you book.

What do Princess Cruises fare tiers include?

Princess offers 2 main fare structures for Easter 2028 sailings. Princess Standard is the base cruise fare — it covers the voyage itself, with the Princess Plus package available to add on separately. Princess Plus is where the value builds: it includes 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 included, and reserved theatre seating. If you want to talk through which tier suits how you cruise, our Princess Cruises specialists can help.

Princess is also sailing from the west coast in 2028 — see Princess Cruises from Fremantle 2028 if you’re weighing up departure options.

What do Cunard fare tiers include?

Cunard offers 2 main fare types on these sailings. The Cunard Fare is available on every sailing regardless of when you book. It gives you the choice of stateroom number and priority for upgrades, a low 15% deposit with flexible balance payment, the ability to amend your booking up to the balance due date, and complimentary shuttle buses at ports. For those who prefer maximum savings and are happy to book with full payment and a pre-allocated stateroom, the Saver fare offers the lowest available price with the trade-off that amendments and cancellations are not available. Explore the full Cunard range to compare options.

What do Celebrity Cruises fare tiers include?

Celebrity offers 3 fare tiers on its Easter 2028 sailings from Sydney. The cruise-only rate gives you the lowest base fare, with the freedom to add packages later. The best-value tier bundles a classic drinks package and basic Wi-Fi into one price for convenience. At the top end, The Retreat tier is built around suite accommodation and includes a premium drinks package, premium Wi-Fi, access to an exclusive lounge and resort-style sundeck, private dining and dedicated personal service. The Celebrity Edge 2028–2029 Sydney sailings page covers the broader schedule if you want to compare dates.

Are there any discounts on Easter 2028 Sydney cruises?

Some sailings carry a reduction from their previously listed cabin price. The largest single discount reaches up to 16% off that cabin grade’s previous price, though that applies to 1 departure — most discounted sailings sit at around 8% off. It’s worth checking the current price on any sailing you’re interested in, as fares adjust regularly. Our Best Price Guarantee means that if you find the same sailing cheaper elsewhere after booking with Cruise1st, we’ll match it.

Fare types such as last-minute offers and early-saver promotions do appear on these sailings from time to time, so speaking to one of our Australian cruise experts — available seven days a week — is the quickest way to check what’s live.

Is Easter 2028 a good time to take the family on a cruise from Sydney?

Easter is one of the most popular school-holiday windows for family cruising from Sydney, and the ships reflect that. Carnival Splendor is the most family-forward option: the WaterWorks™ waterpark, Green Lightning waterslide and retractable-roof pool give children plenty to do whatever the weather. The adults-only Serenity Retreat and Cloud 9 Spa™ mean parents can find a quiet corner while the kids are occupied.

Royal Princess and Grand Princess both carry Princess Cruises’ family-friendly facilities, with Movies Under the Stars being a particular hit for mixed-age groups — free popcorn, blankets and a giant poolside screen under the night sky. Anthem of the Seas brings the RipCord by iFLY skydiving simulator and SeaPlex bumper cars, which tend to go down very well with teenagers who might otherwise be hard to impress at sea.

On length, shorter sailings of 3–7 nights suit younger children for whom a first cruise is a big enough adventure. Longer voyages of 10–14 nights work well for families who want to reach New Zealand or the South Pacific islands and make a proper holiday of the school break.

How to get to Sydney to board your cruise

All Easter 2028 departures leave from Sydney — either the main Sydney cruise terminal or White Bay. If you live in Sydney, boarding is as straightforward as a taxi or rideshare to the terminal. If you’re travelling from another state, a short domestic flight to Sydney gets you there the same morning, making it far simpler than flying internationally to join a ship.

For one-way transpacific sailings that end in Los Angeles, Honolulu or Vancouver, the voyage finishes at the other end and a domestic or international flight connects you home — Cruise1st can book that return leg, plus any hotel nights either side, so the whole trip is on one booking. For sailings finishing in Auckland, a short trans-Tasman flight brings you back. And if a sailing ends in Miami, note that Miami and Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) are about half an hour apart — worth checking both Miami and Fort Lauderdale for onward connections and dates.

Wherever the itinerary takes you, we can arrange a hotel the night before departure in Sydney if you want to arrive relaxed rather than rushing on the morning. See all cruises from Sydney for a broader look at what sails from the city throughout the year.

Make it a holiday

A cruise is the heart of the trip, but Easter often calls for more than just the sailing. If you’re flying in from interstate or want a night in Sydney before you board, Cruise1st can add it in. If the voyage ends in another city and you’d like a few days onshore before you fly home, we can arrange that too. Our Cruise1st Packages combine flights, hotels, tours, transfers and insurance around your cruise — as a bundle or a fully custom holiday — all on a single booking. Our Australian cruise experts are on the phone seven days a week and know these ships and itineraries well. Whatever you’re weighing up, call us before you book.

Also worth considering

If Easter 2028 isn’t quite right for your dates, or you want to see what else is available around the same time of year, there are several related pages worth browsing. Cruises in April 2028 across Australia covers the broader post-Easter window. If you’re open to a different departure city, 2028 cruises from Melbourne and 2028 cruises around Tasmania both cover similar season sailings. For a broader view of what Princess Cruises are doing around Australia in the run-up to 2028, Princess Cruises around Australia 2027 gives you the prior season’s picture. And for those thinking about Carnival Cruises across all of 2028, there’s a dedicated overview page. If you’re planning around New Year rather than Easter, New Year cruises 2028 is also available. All cruises can be searched by date, line and destination if you want to start fresh.

*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.