South Pacific cruises in 2027

Where do South Pacific cruises go in 2027?

The South Pacific is the heart of what is on sale here, with sailings ranging from island-hopping loops out of Australian ports through to long transpacific crossings and round-the-world voyages. Durations run from 7 nights up to 150 nights, with a median of 14 nights — long enough to reach the islands comfortably and still suit a standard annual leave.

Roughly half the sailings are round trips that bring you back to your starting port; the other half are one-way voyages, so if your itinerary ends in a different city to where it begins, a domestic flight connects the two. Cruise1st can book that leg, along with any hotels either side, as part of one package.

Close to home — the South Pacific and Polynesia

The largest share of 2027 sailings heads into the South Pacific proper, making this the natural starting point for anyone planning a Pacific cruise this year. Voyages depart primarily from Sydney and Brisbane, so if you live in New South Wales or Queensland you can reach the ship without stepping on a plane. From other states, it is a short domestic hop — still far less travel than a long-haul flight to a foreign embarkation port.

Polynesia sailings include departures from Papeete, Tahiti, which suits travellers who want to fly out and spend a few days in French Polynesia before joining the ship. We can book the flights and the pre-cruise hotel as part of your package. Fiji features as both an embarkation point and a destination, with sailings leaving from Lautoka.

The long haul — transpacific and round-the-world

Transpacific sailings are a significant part of the 2027 programme. These one-way voyages connect Australia and New Zealand with the Americas, typically departing from Sydney, Brisbane or Auckland and finishing on the US West Coast — or the reverse. Los Angeles is one of the embarkation ports for westbound crossings, and Cruise1st can arrange flights, transfers and hotels at either end so the whole trip runs as one holiday.

Round-the-world itineraries also appear in the 2027 programme, with the itinerary calling at ports across multiple continents. These are long voyages — months at sea — and they suit travellers who want a single booking that covers an extended journey. If you are considering one, our cruise experts can walk you through the cabin grades and fare inclusions that make the most sense for a voyage of that length.

Looking further afield, there are also sailings touching Indonesia and the broader Australia and New Zealand region for those who want something beyond the classic Pacific loop. For Asia cruises in 2027 or Alaska cruises in 2027, we have dedicated pages covering those regions too.

Which cruise lines sail the South Pacific in 2027?

Princess Cruises and Carnival Cruise Line together account for a large portion of the 2027 programme, with Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line and Cunard also well represented. Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises offer more premium options for travellers who want smaller ships and higher service ratios. For Carnival’s full 2027 programme, see our Carnival Cruises 2027 page, and for Princess across Australia, the Princess Cruises around Australia 2027 page covers the detail.

Which ships are sailing?

Carnival Adventure operates Pacific sailings from Sydney. The EDGE Adventure Park on deck delivers zip-lining, rock climbing, abseiling and a flying fox — all above the open ocean. Families are well served with Camp Ocean for ages 2–11, Circle C and Club O2 for teens, while adults have the Serenity Retreat and Cloud 9 Spa to themselves. Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse and Bonsai Sushi round out the dining. For cabin options and deck layouts, see the Carnival Adventure cabins and deck plans.

• Inside cabin 4A — 15 m², sleeps 4, with walk-in wardrobe and generous storage for longer voyages
• Ocean-view cabin with Porthole (PT) — 15 m², sleeps 4, two round portholes bring natural light on decks 1–2
• Balcony cabin 8A — 16 m², sleeps 4, glass folding door opens directly to your own outdoor space
• Byron Beach Club Presidential Suite (SB) — 58 m², sleeps 4, expansive balcony, dressing area and deluxe bathroom — more than twice the size of a standard balcony cabin

Carnival Encounter is Brisbane-based, making it the go-to for Queensland departures. It shares the EDGE Adventure Park concept — zip-lining, rock climbing, flying fox and cargo-net racing — and the same family-focused Camp Ocean and teen programmes. Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse, Bonsai Sushi Express and Blanc de Blanc Uncorked cabaret give adults a full evening’s entertainment. Cabin grades and deck plans are at the Carnival Encounter cabins and deck plans page.

• Inside cabin 4A — 15 m², sleeps 4, walk-in wardrobe suits two weeks’ luggage comfortably
• Ocean-view cabin with Porthole (PT) — 15 m², sleeps 4, two round portholes for natural light
• Balcony cabin 8A — 16 m², sleeps 4, private balcony with sea view and fresh air without using public decks
• Byron Beach Club Presidential Suite (SB) — 57 m², sleeps 4, the largest suite on board on Deck 15 with the highest deck position

Seabourn Pursuit brings a different style to the Pacific — a Polar Class expedition ship where every cabin has a private balcony. Onboard Seabourn Conversations bring expert insight into the destinations you are visiting. The Seabourn Pursuit cabins and deck plans page shows the full range, including the 115 m² Grand Wintergarden Suite with its private hot tub and dining table for 4.

Grand Princess sails from Brisbane and Sydney for Princess Cruises. The Crown Grill — recognised by USA Today as a standout cruise steakhouse — and Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria anchor the specialty dining. MedallionClass® OceanNow® lets you order food, drinks and services delivered anywhere on the ship via the Princess app, and Movies Under the Stars® runs on the poolside screen with free popcorn and blankets. See the Grand Princess cabins and deck plans for stateroom options.

Norwegian Spirit covers Norwegian Cruise Line’s Pacific programme. A 2020 refurbishment added Onda by Scarpetta modern Italian dining alongside the long-running Cagney’s Steakhouse. The Spice H2O adults-only open-air beach club provides an Ibiza-style outdoor venue. The Stardust Theatre stages original productions — including Blazing Boots, Palace of Lights and ELEMENTS! — most evenings. Cabin and deck details are on the Norwegian Spirit cabins and deck plans page.

Carnival Luminosa adds further Carnival sailings to the programme. The bar lineup — Alchemy Bar craft cocktails, RedFrog Rum Bar and Piano Bar 88 karaoke — gives the ship a distinct venue for every mood. Cloud 9 Spa™ thermal suites and hydrotherapy pool are available alongside the adults-only Serenity Retreat. See the Carnival Luminosa cabins and deck plans for grade options.

Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas also features in the 2027 Pacific programme. Cabin and layout information is on the Anthem of the Seas cabins and deck plans page.

Cunard’s Queen Victoria brings a more classic ocean-liner experience to Pacific waters. See the Queen Victoria cabins and deck plans for stateroom grades.

What fare options are available?

The fare structure varies by cruise line, and getting this right can make a meaningful difference to what your cruise actually includes.

Princess Cruises offers a Standard fare (the cruise itself, with packages available to add) and a Plus fare that bundles 4 casual dining meals per voyage, beverages up to A$15 per drink with a daily limit of 15, MedallionNet® Max Wi-Fi, pre-paid crew appreciation, unlimited digital photographs plus 3 prints, and reserved theatre seating. If you want dining and drinks included from day one, the Plus fare is worth comparing against the Standard price.

Norwegian Cruise Line runs a base fare for those who just want the cruise, and a Free at Sea bundle that adds a premium beverage package, specialty dining, Wi-Fi and shore excursion credits per port. The Free at Sea Plus tier extends this further. Our cruise experts can run the numbers for your itinerary to see which tier makes sense.

Royal Caribbean has fare types such as early booking bonuses with onboard credit, last-minute offers, and solo fares for single-occupancy staterooms. Promotions vary by sailing and booking window, so it pays to check what is current when you call.

Are there any deals on South Pacific cruises in 2027?

A number of 2027 Pacific sailings are reduced from their previously listed prices. Discounts reach up to 37% on a single departure, though that is the maximum across the programme — most reduced sailings are discounted by around 8% from the price previously listed for that cabin grade. If you are flexible on departure date or ship, our team can identify which sailings carry a current reduction. Our Best Price Guarantee applies across the board.

Where do these sailings depart from?

The main Australian embarkation ports are Sydney and Brisbane. If you are local to either city, you can drive or take the train to the terminal. From other states, a short domestic flight gets you there — considerably simpler than flying internationally to join a ship. International departures include Lautoka in Fiji, Papeete in French Polynesia and Los Angeles in the United States; for any of those, Cruise1st can book your flights, pre-cruise hotel and transfers as a single Cruise1st Package.

For a narrower search, the South Pacific cruises from Sydney in 2027 page shows only Sydney-departing sailings, and you can browse all Sydney options on the Sydney cruises hub. If Brisbane is your port, the cruises from Brisbane in 2027 page and the Brisbane departures in September 2027 page both narrow the results further. The broader cruises search covers all destinations if you want to compare the Pacific against other regions.

If you are planning around Easter, the Easter 2027 cruises from Sydney page is worth a look. For Christmas sailings, see Christmas cruises 2027 in Australia. And if the 2027 Princess programme specifically interests you, the Princess 2027–2028 season launch page covers the full announcement, with more detail on Princess Cruises from Brisbane in 2027 and Princess Cruises from Fremantle in 2027.

Planning a cruise that takes in New Zealand as well? The New Zealand cruises 2027 page covers sailings in that direction, and the cruise around Australia 2027 page covers full circumnavigation itineraries. For all Australian cruise options in one place, the Oz cruises hub is a good starting point, and the 2027 cruises page gives you the full year across all destinations.

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.