Singapore to Australia cruises

What makes a Singapore to Australia cruise worth doing?

The voyage from Singapore to Australia covers thousands of nautical miles of open ocean and, depending on the itinerary, threads through some of South East Asia’s most visited waters before crossing into the southern hemisphere. Most sailings are one-way, finishing in Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne — which means you arrive relaxed, having spent the whole journey at sea rather than in an airport. A short domestic flight connects whichever port you arrive at back to your home city.

Where do Singapore to Australia cruises go?

The majority of voyages on this route are concentrated in 2 broad directions, and it is worth knowing which suits you before you choose a sailing.

Australia and South East Asia

The largest group of sailings head south towards Australian waters, with Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne the main finishing ports. Many of these itineraries pass through South East Asian waters on the way, giving you sea-day time between calls before you reach Australian shores. If your priority is arriving in one of Australia’s major cities with as little fuss as possible, these sailings are the most straightforward option — no complex connections, just a voyage that ends where you need it to.

Transpacific and East Asia

A smaller number of sailings take the longer route — either eastward across the Pacific or touching ports in East Asia before heading south. Transpacific itineraries on this route can finish as far away as Los Angeles, making them a genuine voyage of discovery rather than a point-to-point transfer. If you have the time, these longer sailings — some running close to 7 weeks — reward it.

Which cruise lines sail from Singapore to Australia?

Several well-regarded lines operate this route, each with a different character. Princess Cruises has the most sailings here. Celebrity Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Cunard and Holland America Line all feature too. A selection of Cruise1st Packages bundle the cruise with flights and hotels if you want everything arranged in one go.

Which ships sail this route — and what are they like?

Sapphire Princess — Princess Cruises

Sapphire Princess completed a full refurbishment in 2025 and homeports Fremantle for the 2027–28 season, so this is as current as Princess Cruises gets on an Australian itinerary. The signature feature is MedallionClass with OceanNow® delivery: you wear a small Medallion device and order food, drinks and services to wherever you are on the ship — no app download needed. Post-refit, Crown Grill steakhouse and Makoto Ocean Sushi by Chef Makoto Okuwa are the standout specialty dining options. If you are choosing a cabin, the Sapphire Princess cabin and deck plans show the full layout.

• Inside cabin IA — 15.6 m², sleeps 4, mid-deck position with central lift access
• Premium sea-view cabin O5 — 18.3 m², sleeps 4, panoramic bow-facing window
• Balcony cabin B2 — 25.7 m², sleeps 4, private outdoor space with sea air
• Grand Suite S1 — 123.5 m², sleeps 4, separate living room and dining area

Grand Princess — Princess Cruises

Grand Princess carries the same MedallionClass technology as Sapphire Princess, so OceanNow delivery works the same way. Crown Grill here has been recognised by USA Today as the best cruise steakhouse, and Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria rounds out the specialty dining. On voyages sailing near the Great Barrier Reef, Movies Under the Stars® — a giant poolside screen with free popcorn and blankets — gives the evenings a distinctly Australian feel. See the Grand Princess cabin and deck plans for grade-by-grade detail.

Celebrity Solstice — Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Solstice went through a significant revitalisation in 2026, and the result shows at the dinner table: Fine Cut Steakhouse, Trattoria Rossa for handmade pasta, and a redesigned Chef’s Table by Daniel Boulud are all new. The Retreat suite sanctuary comes with exclusive access to Luminae restaurant and a private sundeck, while AquaClass wellness cabins get their own dedicated restaurant, Blu. Entertainment in the evenings is anchored by the top-deck Sunset Park venue and the Boulevard Lounge’s Dueling Pianos. Full cabin options are laid out on the Celebrity Solstice cabin and deck plans page.

• Inside cabin I1 — 17.0 m², sleeps 4, located on higher decks with shorter routes to pools and bars
• Panoramic ocean-view cabin PN — 22.7 m², sleeps 4, floor-to-ceiling glass for a wide field of view
• Deluxe veranda DV — 19.1 m², sleeps 5, private balcony at a step below larger veranda categories
• Penthouse Suite PS — 156.1 m², sleeps 4, private hot tub, the largest suite aboard

Norwegian Spirit — Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Spirit had a full refurbishment in 2020, and the adults-only Spice H2O open-air beach club is still its defining space — an Ibiza-inspired outdoor deck with a pool atmosphere that most ships simply do not have. Specialty dining includes the post-refit addition of Onda by Scarpetta for modern Italian cooking alongside the long-standing Cagney’s Steakhouse. The Stardust Theatre runs nightly productions — Blazing Boots, Palace of Lights and ELEMENTS! among them — if you want structured evening entertainment. Check the Norwegian Spirit cabin and deck plans before you choose your grade.

• Family inside cabin I4 — 13.8 m², sleeps 4, practical layout for groups needing extra berths
• Deluxe sea-view cabin O3 — 26.7 m², sleeps 3, the largest sea-view grade on board
• Balcony cabin BA — 15.9 m², sleeps 3, private balcony with sea view
• Owner’s Suite SB — 56.2 m², sleeps 2, private aft balcony, separate bedroom and walk-in wardrobe

Queen Elizabeth — Cunard

Queen Elizabeth brings Cunard’s Art Deco interiors and White Star Service to this route — chandeliers, a grand lobby and the kind of formality that has largely disappeared from ocean travel. The dining arrangement is unusual: 3 separate restaurants are assigned by cabin grade. Britannia serves inside and sea-view guests, while Princess Grill and Queens Grill are exclusive to their respective suite grades, each with dedicated service teams. The Royal Court Theatre, nightly ballroom dancing in the Queens Room and deck croquet fill the sea days. Explore cabin options on the Queen Elizabeth cabin and deck plans page.

Westerdam — Holland America Line

Westerdam sails for Holland America Line on this route. For cabin layout and grade details, the Westerdam cabin and deck plans have everything you need.

What do the fares include?

What you get in your fare varies by cruise line, and it is worth understanding the tiers before you book — a fare that looks cheaper at headline level sometimes becomes better value once you factor in what is bundled.

Princess Cruises fare tiers

Princess offers 2 main tiers on these sailings. The Standard fare covers the cruise itself; drinks, Wi-Fi and gratuities are added separately. The Plus package bundles 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 photos plus 3 prints, and reserved theatre seating — making it the more predictable option if you plan to eat and drink regularly.

Celebrity Cruises fare tiers

Celebrity’s base rate (Best Rate) covers the cruise and its included amenities; you choose and pay for extras yourself. The All Inclusive fare bundles a classic drinks package and basic Wi-Fi into one price, removing the need to track onboard spending on those items. At the top end, The Retreat fare is designed for suite guests and adds premium drinks, premium Wi-Fi, exclusive lounge and sundeck access, and private dining at Luminae.

Norwegian Cruise Line fare tiers

NCL’s entry fare (Brochure) is the cruise alone with no packages. The Free at Sea tier adds a beverage package, specialty dining package, Wi-Fi and shore excursion credits for guests 1 and 2. Free at Sea Plus extends the same benefits to all guests in the stateroom and increases the shore excursion credit per port.

How much do Singapore to Australia cruises cost?

Prices start from A$1,701 pp* for sailings on this route. Some sailings carry a reduced price — currently up to 22% off on 1 departure, with most discounted sailings reduced by around 5% from the price previously listed for that cabin grade. Our Best Price Guarantee applies across the range, and our Australian cruise experts are available seven days a week if you want to talk through which sailing and cabin grade gives you the best value for your circumstances.

How long are these sailings?

Voyage lengths run from 12 nights at the shorter end to 49 nights for the longest itineraries, with a median around 21 nights. Most people booking this route are looking for something in the 2–4 week range — long enough to feel genuinely different from a standard holiday, short enough to manage around annual leave. The longer sailings, approaching 7 weeks, suit those who have retired or are taking extended leave and want a proper ocean crossing rather than a cruise between known ports.

Getting to Singapore — and home from the other end

Every sailing on this route departs from Singapore, which means a flight from Australia is part of the trip regardless of where you live. We can book that flight, along with a hotel in Singapore the night before you board and transfers to the terminal — everything on one booking so you are not juggling separate reservations. Most itineraries are one-way, finishing in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne or Auckland, so a domestic flight at the end connects you home. We handle that too if you want it. A handful of sailings loop back to Singapore, which simplifies the return journey considerably.

Make it a full holiday

As cruise specialists, every offer we sell is a cruise or a cruise-inclusive package. Our team can add flights, hotels, tours, transfers and insurance around your sailing — as a Cruise1st Package or a fully custom itinerary built around your dates and budget. That is the practical advantage of booking with a specialist rather than direct: you get one booking, one point of contact and the reassurance of our Best Price Guarantee across the whole trip. Our experts are on the phone seven days a week, before you book and after.

Related sailings worth knowing about

If you are considering this route, you may also want to look at Singapore to Australia cruises in 2027 for year-specific sailings, or at cruise-around-Australia itineraries if you would rather start closer to home. Cunard Australia cruises and Celebrity Australia cruises are worth exploring if you already have a line in mind. For the broadest view of what is on sale, the full cruise deals listing covers every departure and destination we offer.

*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.