Melbourne to Tasmania cruises

Sailings from Melbourne to Tasmania are operated exclusively by Silversea, making this one of the most luxurious ways to discover Australia’s southern island state. Itineraries are one-way voyages, calling at Tasmanian ports including Hobart, Port Arthur and Burnie before continuing to Sydney or Auckland. Voyages run from 10 to 26 nights, with the longer itinerary extending into the broader Australia and New Zealand region.

Where do Melbourne to Tasmania cruises go?

All sailings depart from Melbourne and head south into Tasmanian waters, calling at a selection of ports that let you experience both the island’s history and its coastline. Hobart is the centrepiece — Tasmania’s capital, with a working waterfront, colonial-era architecture and easy access to Mount Wellington. Port Arthur adds a sobering and important chapter: the former convict settlement is one of Australia’s most significant heritage sites and, on a cruise, you arrive directly without the long overland drive. Burnie, on the island’s north-west coast, offers a very different flavour — a working regional town with rainforest hinterland close at hand.

Because these are one-way voyages, the sailing ends in either Sydney or Auckland rather than returning to Melbourne. If you live in Melbourne, a short domestic flight connects you home from Sydney; if you’re travelling from another state, it may be simpler to fly into Melbourne, cruise to Sydney and fly home from there — or reverse the logic and look at Tasmania cruises from Sydney. Our team can book the domestic legs alongside your cruise so the whole trip sits on one booking.

Which cruise line sails Melbourne to Tasmania?

Silversea is the only cruise line currently sailing this route from Melbourne, operating aboard Silver Moon — the newest and most luxurious ship in the Silversea fleet. Every cabin aboard Silver Moon comes with a personal butler as standard, which means unpacking is done for you, your preferences are noted and acted on, and any request is handled without you needing to queue at a desk. For a voyage of this length, that level of service makes a genuine difference to how you spend your days.

Silver Moon is an all-inclusive ship. Every sailing on this route includes butler-serviced suites, exceptional dining across multiple venues, unlimited wines and spirits throughout the voyage, onboard gratuities and Wi-Fi. Shore excursions and extended land experiences can be added on top, and upgraded fare tiers are available that add a shore excursion credit and a fully refundable deposit — useful if your plans aren’t yet fixed. For a full picture of what each fare tier covers, our Australian cruise experts can walk you through the options before you book.

What cabin grades are available on Silver Moon?

Every grade aboard Silver Moon is a suite — there are no standard inside cabins — so you are choosing between levels of space and configuration rather than between cabin types. At the top end, the Grand Suite G2 is the most spacious two-bedroom option aboard at 174 m², with separate sleeping, living and working areas and a capacity of up to 6 guests — well suited to a family group or two couples travelling together. For a complete breakdown of all suite grades and their deck positions, the Silver Moon cabins and deck plans page has everything you need.

How much does a Melbourne to Tasmania cruise cost?

Silversea sailings on this route start from A$11,200 pp*. Given that fares are fully all-inclusive — covering accommodation, dining, drinks, butler service, Wi-Fi and gratuities — the price reflects the full experience rather than just the cabin. Fare discounts of up to 14% are available on some departures, measured against the price previously listed for that cabin grade on that sailing. If you’re looking for cruise deals across a wider range, our deals page shows current reductions across the fleet.

Tasmania cruise from Melbourne: what to expect on board

Silver Moon carries the hallmarks that Silversea is known for: intimate ship size, a high crew-to-guest ratio and a style of cruising that leaves plenty of room to simply be still. Dining is served in multiple restaurants and there is no fixed seating or set dining time — you eat when and where you choose, with your butler available to arrange reservations or bring things to your suite. For Silversea voyages around Australia more broadly, the line has a well-established reputation for expedition-style enrichment programmes, with guest speakers and destination briefings that add context to the ports you visit.

Is there a Tasmania cruise for Christmas 2026?

Sailings depart from October 2026 onwards, which means a voyage that begins in late October or November could work as a spring holiday, while departures closer to December sit naturally alongside the festive season. For dedicated Christmas cruise deals in Australia for 2026, our dedicated page shows what’s available across the region. Our team can advise on which Tasmania departure best fits your preferred travel dates.

Can I cruise around Australia and New Zealand from Melbourne?

Yes — one of the sailings on this route extends beyond Tasmania into a broader Australia and New Zealand itinerary, finishing in Auckland. At 26 nights, it is the longer of the two voyages and gives you a proper immersion in the southern hemisphere rather than a quick island visit. If you’re thinking about a more extensive cruise around Australia, that page shows options sailing the full Australian coastline from various ports.

What other Tasmania cruises are available?

If Melbourne isn’t your preferred starting point, Tasmania cruises depart from other Australian ports too. Tasmania cruises from Sydney and Tasmania cruises from Brisbane both have their own pages, and you can browse Tasmania cruises in 2027 or Tasmania cruises in 2026 if you want to plan by year. For everything sailing to and around the island, the Tasmania cruises hub page covers all departure ports and dates.

Make it a full holiday

Because these are one-way voyages, most travellers have at least one flight to arrange — into Melbourne at the start, out of Sydney or Auckland at the end. Cruise1st can book those flights for you, along with any hotels before you board or after you disembark, transfers between the airport and the port, tours at the ports of call, and travel insurance. A Cruise1st Package puts everything on a single booking, so you have one team to call if anything needs adjusting. Whether you want a bare-bones cruise booking or a fully arranged holiday, we can match the level of support to what you need.

If you want to explore what else is sailing from your home port, our cruises from Melbourne page covers the full range of itineraries and cruise lines available, and Australian cruise deals shows reductions across the market. To browse every option in one place, our full cruises listing is a good place to start.

*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.