Sydney to Hawaii cruises in 2027

Where do Sydney to Hawaii cruises go in 2027?

All sailings depart from Sydney — either from the main Sydney terminal or White Bay — and arrive at Honolulu, Hawaii, routing through Polynesia across the central Pacific. Every sailing is one-way: the voyage finishes in Honolulu, and a domestic or international flight connects you home from there. If you are based in Sydney, joining the ship is a matter of getting to the wharf. If you are travelling from another Australian state, a short domestic hop to Sydney is all it takes before you board — and we can arrange that flight as part of your package.

Crossings run from 14 to 23 nights, with a median of around 20 nights, giving you a genuine deep-sea voyage rather than a short hop. Half a dozen sailings are available across 2027, departing from Sydney throughout the year. Fares start from A$2,757 pp*.

Australia to Hawaii: what to expect on the crossing

The Sydney-to-Hawaii route is a true ocean crossing — days at sea in the central Pacific, with the kind of unhurried rhythm that suits guests who want to slow down and let the ship do the work. Because every sailing is classed as Polynesia, you are tracking through one of the world’s most sparsely travelled ocean regions. It is very different from a port-heavy European itinerary: the appeal here is the crossing itself, the scale of the Pacific and the arrival into Honolulu as a destination in its own right.

If you are considering the broader range of cruises from Australia to Hawaii — including departures from other Australian ports — that page covers the full picture. For sailings in the opposite direction, Hawaii to Sydney is also available.

Which cruise lines sail from Sydney to Hawaii in 2027?

Princess Cruises leads the programme with the most sailings. Celebrity Cruises also has options on this route, and Royal Caribbean rounds out the choice. Cruise1st Packages are available on selected sailings, bundling your cruise with flights, hotels and transfers into one straightforward booking.

Princess Cruises — Royal Princess

Royal Princess carries the largest share of Sydney-to-Hawaii sailings in 2027. One of her most talked-about features is the SeaWalk — an 18-metre glass-bottomed walkway that sits 40 metres above the ocean, so you are effectively walking over open water as the Pacific rolls beneath you. For dining, Crown Grill and Sabatini’s handle specialty meals, while the 24-hour International Café means you can graze whenever the mood takes you. The MedallionClass® OceanNow® system lets you order food and drinks to any spot on the ship via the Princess app, which on a 20-night crossing makes a noticeable difference to how easy life on board feels.

Princess offers 2 fare tiers for these sailings. The Princess Standard fare covers the cruise itself; drinks packages, MedallionNet Wi-Fi and crew gratuities are available to add separately. The Princess Plus fare bundles 4 casual dining meals per voyage, beverages up to A$15 each (up to 15 drinks per day), MedallionNet Max Wi-Fi, pre-paid crew appreciation, unlimited digital photographs with 3 prints, and reserved theatre seating — a useful package for a voyage of this length.

Royal Princess cabin grades for these sailings:

• Inside cabin IA — 15.4 m²: the most affordable way aboard, with minibar, safe and desk included and space for up to 4 guests.
• Sea-view cabin O6 — 20.0 m²: a large panoramic window with a forward-facing view brings natural daylight and an open-ocean sightline that inside cabins cannot offer.
• Deluxe Balcony cabin DA — 23.4 m²: a private balcony gives you your own outdoor space for breakfast or sundowners across the Pacific.
• Penthouse Suite S3 with aft balcony — 54.5 m²: at approximately 54.5–63.4 m², the largest accommodation on board and significantly more living space than any mini suite or standard ocean-view cabin.

For a full breakdown of decks and cabin layouts, see the Royal Princess cabins and deck plans.

Celebrity Cruises — Celebrity Edge and Celebrity Solstice

Celebrity Cruises contributes 2 sailings to the Sydney-to-Hawaii programme, with Celebrity Edge and Celebrity Solstice each represented.

Celebrity Edge is known for the Magic Carpet — the world’s first cantilevered floating platform — which glides 16 storeys up the hull and serves as a bar, restaurant or dive deck depending on the time of day. The Infinite Veranda staterooms open the entire balcony wall, merging indoor living with fresh ocean air. Eden’s 3-level live-performance venue and Le Petit Chef’s 3D animated dinner experience round out the onboard entertainment in a way that suits a longer crossing well.

Celebrity Edge cabin options:

• Deluxe Inside cabin DI — 18.8 m²: around 2 m² more spacious than a standard inside cabin, with extra storage and a larger bathroom.
• Deluxe Ocean-view cabin DO — 22.1 m²: the most spacious ocean-view category on the ship, roughly 3–4 m² larger than standard sea-view cabins.
• Sunset Veranda Stateroom SV — 21.2 m²: the largest balcony of any standard balcony cabin on board, at approximately 8.3 m² compared with around 3.7 m² in other veranda categories.
• Iconic Suite IC — 239.8 m²: the largest suite in the Celebrity fleet, with panoramic 270° views from the highest position above the bridge and a private hot tub.

Check the Celebrity Edge cabins and deck plans to see which grade suits your group.

Celebrity Solstice completed a revitalisation in 2026 that introduced Fine Cut Steakhouse, Trattoria Rossa handmade pasta and a redesigned Chef’s Table by Daniel Boulud. The Retreat suite sanctuary and AquaClass wellness cabins give guests who want a more private experience their own exclusive dining at Luminae and Blu respectively. Sunset Park on the top deck, Boulevard Lounge Dueling Pianos and the Rockumentary show headline the post-refit entertainment. See Celebrity Solstice cabins and deck plans for the full layout.

Celebrity fares on these sailings run from a base Best Rate — which covers the cruise itself and lets you select add-ons separately — through to the All Inclusive fare, which bundles a classic drinks package and basic Wi-Fi in one price. The Retreat, Celebrity’s luxury suite tier, includes premium drinks, premium Wi-Fi, suite accommodation and exclusive lounge and sundeck access.

If you are looking at more Celebrity sailings from Sydney in 2027, the Celebrity Edge cruises from Sydney 2027 and Celebrity Edge 2027/2028 cruises from Sydney pages cover the fuller programme.

Royal Caribbean — Anthem of the Seas

Anthem of the Seas provides Royal Caribbean’s entry on this route. The North Star observation capsule holds the Guinness World Record for tallest viewing deck at sea — 300 feet above the waves — which puts the Pacific in a perspective unlike any other ship. The RipCord by iFLY skydiving simulator and SeaPlex bumper cars make Anthem one of the most activity-packed ships afloat, while the Two70° venue delivers 4K immersive performances alongside Bionic Bar robotic cocktails.

Anthem of the Seas cabin options:

• Inside cabin with virtual balcony 1U — 15.4 m²: a high-resolution screen showing a live sea view brings the outside in, at no extra cost over a standard inside cabin.
• Ocean-view cabin 2P — 253 m²: generously proportioned with a spacious living area and sofa.
• Large Balcony cabin 2G — 253 m²: a double sofa bed and a substantial living area suit families or guests who want extra comfort over a longer voyage.
• Royal Loft Suite RL — 152.4 m²: a 2-level maisonette with the bedroom on the upper level overlooking the living room — the most spacious accommodation in the fleet, sleeping up to 6.

See the Anthem of the Seas cabins and deck plans for a full breakdown. Royal Caribbean fare types on these sailings include Last-Minute fares and other promotional offers such as early booking bonuses — our team can tell you which are live at the time you enquire.

When is the best time to cruise from Sydney to Hawaii?

Sailings in 2027 spread across the calendar, so the right departure depends on your plans at either end rather than one fixed “best” window. Because the voyage is one-way, finishing in Honolulu, it works well as the outbound leg of a longer US trip — in which case your ideal timing follows your wider itinerary. Equally, it suits guests who simply want to spend three weeks at sea and then fly home from Hawaii.

For guests considering other Sydney departures around the same period, Easter cruises 2027 from Sydney and cruises from Sydney in September 2027 are both worth a look depending on when you are free.

What are the current fare discounts on these sailings?

Selected sailings carry reductions from the price previously listed for that cabin grade. Up to 14% is available on a single departure, with most discounted sailings reduced by around 10%. If you spot a sailing at a price you like, it is worth booking rather than waiting — reduced fares on a route with a small number of departures do not stay open indefinitely.

How to get the most from a Sydney-to-Honolulu voyage

Because the itinerary is one-way — Sydney to Honolulu — it fits naturally into a holiday that continues in Hawaii or beyond. Our team can build the whole thing as a Cruise1st Package: your cruise, the domestic flight to Sydney if you need it, a pre-cruise hotel night, transfers between airport and wharf, any hotels you want in Honolulu afterwards, and travel insurance — all on one booking, with one point of contact if anything needs adjusting. That is very different from piecing it together yourself, and it is one of the main reasons to book with a specialist rather than going direct to the cruise line.

Our Australian cruise experts are available seven days a week and can walk you through every cabin grade, every fare tier and every inclusion before you commit. The Best Price Guarantee means that if you find the same cabin on the same sailing at a lower price elsewhere, we will match it.

More cruises from Sydney in 2027

If you are exploring all your Sydney departure options for 2027, a few related pages are worth bookmarking. South Pacific cruises from Sydney in 2027 covers the wider Pacific programme. Princess Cruises around Australia in 2027 shows what else Princess has sailing from Australian ports that year. The broader cruises 2027 page gives a full overview of what is on sale across all regions and lines, and all cruises is the widest starting point if you are still deciding on a destination.

If Hawaii from a different Australian port appeals, Hawaii cruises from Brisbane covers that option. Princess Cruises guests departing from other ports may also want to look at Princess Cruises from Brisbane in 2027 or Princess Cruises from Fremantle in 2027. For the Princess Cruises 2027–2028 season launch, that page has the full programme across both years.

Guests interested in repositioning crossings may also want to consider Singapore to Sydney cruises in 2027 as a companion route in the opposite direction.

*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.