Honolulu to Sydney cruises

Cruising from Honolulu to Sydney: what to expect

A Honolulu to Sydney cruise is one of the great trans-Pacific voyages — a genuine crossing that takes you from the heart of Hawaii, through the islands of Polynesia and across the South Pacific, before sailing into Sydney Harbour. Voyages run between 18 and 21 nights, with most around 19 nights at sea. All sailings on this route are one-way, finishing in Sydney, so if you are travelling from another Australian city, a short domestic flight home connects the two ends of the trip neatly.

Is a cruise from Hawaii to Australia right for you?

If you are based in Sydney, this is a voyage that starts with a flight to Honolulu and ends with you stepping off the ship at home — no return leg to arrange. If you are in Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth or anywhere else, the cruise finishes in Sydney and a domestic connection brings you home. Either way, Cruise1st can book your flights, transfers and any hotels you need either side of the sailing, so the whole trip sits in one place.

These are long ocean crossings — 18 to 21 nights — so they suit travellers who genuinely want to feel the Pacific rather than tick off a port every day. The pace is unhurried, the ships are well-equipped for days at sea, and the island calls along the way break the crossing beautifully.

Where do these cruises go?

The majority of sailings travel through Polynesia — the cluster of island groups that sit between Hawaii and Australia — making this the heart of the route. A smaller share crosses the broader South Pacific. In either case, you are sailing one of the world’s most storied ocean routes, with Sydney as the destination.

If you are searching for a cruise from Hawaii more broadly, or want to compare other trans-Pacific options, our wider cruise listings cover those too.

Which cruise lines sail this route?

Celebrity Cruises, Princess Cruises and Royal Caribbean all operate sailings on the Honolulu to Sydney route. Between them they cover a range of ship styles and price points, from sleek modern ships with innovative cabin designs to tech-packed vessels built for adventurous travellers. Below is a closer look at each ship currently sailing this crossing.

The ships on this route

Celebrity Edge — Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Edge is the ship that introduced the Magic Carpet — the world’s first cantilevered floating platform — which travels up and down the hull across 16 storeys, serving as a bar, a restaurant and a dive platform depending on the time of day. Cabins here take a different approach too: Infinite Veranda staterooms open the entire balcony wall so the boundary between your room and the open ocean simply disappears. For evenings, Le Petit Chef serves a 3D animated dinner show, while Eden’s three-level live-performance venue is unlike anything else at sea.

Cabin choices on Celebrity Edge include:

• Deluxe Inside (DI): 18.8 m², sleeping up to 4 — around 2 m² more than a standard inside cabin, with a larger bathroom and extra storage.
• Deluxe Ocean-view (DO): 22.1 m², sleeping up to 4 — the most spacious ocean-view category on the ship, with 3–4 m² more living space than standard ocean-view cabins.
• Sunset Veranda (SV): 21.2 m², sleeping up to 4 — the largest balcony of any standard veranda category, at approximately 8.3 m².
• Iconic Suite (IC): 239.8 m², sleeping up to 6 — the largest suite in the Celebrity fleet, with panoramic 270° views from the highest position above the bridge, plus a private hot tub.

See the full Celebrity Edge cabins and deck plans before you choose.

Celebrity Solstice — Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Solstice underwent a major revitalisation in 2026, emerging with Fine Cut Steakhouse, Trattoria Rossa for handmade pasta, and a redesigned Chef’s Table by Daniel Boulud. The Retreat suite sanctuary and AquaClass wellness cabins each come with exclusive dining — at Luminae for suite guests and Blu for AquaClass — while the Sunset Park top-deck venue and Boulevard Lounge Dueling Pianos round out the post-refit entertainment offer.

Cabin choices on Celebrity Solstice include:

• Inside (I1): 17.0 m², sleeping up to 4 — positioned on higher decks, giving shorter routes to pools and bars.
• Panoramic Ocean-view (PN): 22.7 m², sleeping up to 4 — floor-to-ceiling glass panoramic windows with a significantly wider field of view than standard ocean-view cabins.
• Deluxe Veranda (DV): 19.1 m², sleeping up to 5 — approximately 1 m² more living space than a standard balcony cabin.
• Penthouse Suite (PS): 156.1 m², sleeping up to 4 — the largest suite on the ship, with a private hot tub, more than four times the space of a standard balcony cabin.

Browse the Celebrity Solstice cabins and deck plans for a full layout.

Royal Princess — Princess Cruises

Royal Princess is home to the SeaWalk — an 18-metre glass-bottomed walkway that hovers 40 metres above the ocean, giving you an entirely clear view straight down to the sea below. Day-to-day life on board runs on MedallionClass® OceanNow® technology, which lets you order food and drinks to wherever you happen to be on the ship via the Princess app. Crown Grill and Sabatini’s handle specialty dining, and the 24-hour International Café means there is always something on, whatever the hour.

Check the Royal Princess cabins and deck plans to find the grade that suits your budget and travel style. Princess also has a strong 2027–28 programme — the Princess 2027–2028 season launch page covers the full picture, and there are further sailings on the Princess Cruises around Australia 2027 page if you want to extend your time in the region.

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, offering a perspective on the Pacific that is hard to put into words. Back on deck, the RipCord by iFLY skydiving simulator and SeaPlex bumper cars keep things lively, while Two70° — a venue that combines 4K immersive performances with Bionic Bar robotic cocktails — is the social heart of the ship after dark.

Cabin choices on Anthem of the Seas include:

• Inside cabin with virtual balcony (1U): 15.4 m², sleeping up to 4 — a high-resolution screen streaming a live sea view brings the outside in, with no premium for a window.
• Ocean-view cabin (2P): 253 m², sleeping up to 4 — generously proportioned with a spacious living area and sofa.
• Large Balcony cabin (2G): 253 m², sleeping up to 4 — a roomy living area with double sofa bed, well suited to families or longer voyages.
• Royal Loft Suite (RL): 152.4 m², sleeping up to 6 — a two-level maisonette with the bedroom on the upper level overlooking the living room, the most spacious accommodation in the fleet.

See all grades on the Anthem of the Seas cabins and deck plans page.

What do the fares include?

Celebrity Cruises fare tiers

Celebrity offers 3 main fare tiers on these sailings. The entry-level best-rate fare covers dining, entertainment and onboard activities, and suits guests who prefer to select extras themselves. The All Inclusive fare adds a classic drinks package and basic Wi-Fi in one straightforward price — useful if you would rather not track expenses onboard. The Retreat, available to suite guests, goes further: premium drinks, premium Wi-Fi, exclusive lounge and sundeck access, private dining and dedicated personal service are all included.

Princess Cruises fare tiers

Princess Standard is the base fare, covering the cruise itself. Princess Plus builds on it with 4 casual dining meals per voyage, beverages up to A$15 each (with a daily limit), MedallionNet® Max Wi-Fi, pre-paid crew appreciation, unlimited digital photographs with 3 prints, and reserved theatre seating — a strong value option for most travellers.

Royal Caribbean fare tiers

Royal Caribbean offers fare types such as last-minute fares and early-booking options on these sailings. A solo traveller fare is also available for those sailing alone. Our Australian cruise experts can talk through which fare suits your dates and budget — call us seven days a week.

Are there any deals on Honolulu to Sydney cruises?

Discounts do appear on selected sailings — up to 7% off that cabin grade’s previously listed price, though that reduction applies to 1 departure rather than across the board. Most reduced sailings are also around 7%, so when a deal is live it tends to be a genuine one rather than a token reduction. Our cruise deals page carries current offers across all lines.

Make it a full holiday

Because every sailing departs from Honolulu, you will need a flight from Australia to get there. Cruise1st can package that flight alongside your cruise, plus any hotels you want in Honolulu before you board and transfers at both ends, as a single Cruise1st Package. If you would like a few days exploring Honolulu before you sail, we can add that too — tours, accommodation and travel insurance all go on the same booking. Speak to our Australian cruise experts seven days a week, and they will put it together for you.

Also worth knowing: Celebrity Edge 2027/2028 cruises from Sydney are available if you are interested in sailing the other direction or want to see what else Celebrity has departing from home.

Other ways to cruise to Sydney

If a trans-Pacific crossing is not the only route you are considering, there are several other one-way sailings that finish in Sydney. Singapore to Sydney cruises in 2027 offer a different Pacific arc, while cruises from Brisbane to Sydney, cruises from Perth to Sydney and Melbourne to Sydney cruises are all available for a shorter coastal voyage. The full cruise to Sydney page brings these together in one place.

Alternatively, if you want to explore cruises departing from Sydney rather than arriving there, that page covers the full range of sailings leaving from home port. And for the reverse of this itinerary, Sydney to Honolulu cruises are also available. Browse all cruises with Cruise1st if you would like to compare a wider set of itineraries.

*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.