Sydney to Honolulu cruises from Australia

A one-way crossing from Australia to Hawaii — what to expect

Every sailing on this route is a one-way voyage: ships depart Honolulu and arrive in Sydney, so the cruise begins and ends in different cities. If you are based in Sydney, a domestic flight to Honolulu gets you to the ship; from other Australian states, it is a short hop to Hawaii rather than a long-haul journey to a distant port. The cruise itself then delivers you home to Sydney. If you are flying from elsewhere, our team can book your international flights, pre-cruise hotel and transfers alongside the cruise itself — everything on one booking. Sailings on this route run between 18 and 21 nights, with 19 nights the most common length, giving you real time at sea as well as at each port of call.

Where does the Honolulu to Sydney route go?

The concentration of sailings on this crossing is through Polynesia and the South Pacific — two of the most scenically compelling stretches of ocean in the world. Most departures route through Polynesia, passing through island groups scattered across the central and southern Pacific before arriving in Sydney. One sailing takes a South Pacific routing. Either way, the days at sea between island calls are part of what makes this crossing worth doing: long, unhurried mornings on deck watching the ocean change colour as you move south through the tropics.

For more voyages in this part of the world, browse our full range of cruises or explore everything sailing from Sydney.

Which cruise lines sail from Honolulu to Sydney?

Celebrity Cruises offers the most departures on this route, with 2 sailings aboard two different ships. Princess Cruises and Royal Caribbean each have 1 sailing. All 4 depart from Honolulu and arrive in Sydney — there are no round-trip options in this selection, so plan your travel to Honolulu accordingly.

The ships sailing this route

Celebrity Edge — Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Edge is the ship that introduced the Magic Carpet — the world’s first cantilevered floating platform — which glides 16 storeys up the hull and serves as a bar, restaurant and dive deck depending on where it stops. In your cabin, Infinite Veranda staterooms open the entire balcony wall, so the ocean air and the view come all the way inside rather than stopping at a sliding door. Eden, a three-level live-performance venue, and the 3D animated Le Petit Chef dinner experience give evenings a character you will not find anywhere else at sea. See Celebrity Edge cabins and deck plans before you choose your grade.

Celebrity Solstice — Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Solstice completed a revitalisation in 2026 that brought the Fine Cut Steakhouse, Trattoria Rossa handmade pasta, and a redesigned Chef’s Table by Daniel Boulud to the dining line-up. For accommodation, The Retreat suite sanctuary and AquaClass wellness cabins sit at the premium end, with exclusive dining at Luminae and Blu respectively. Up top, the Sunset Park deck venue and Boulevard Lounge Dueling Pianos make the evenings feel notably different from a standard Pacific crossing. Browse Celebrity Solstice cabins and deck plans for the full layout. You can also see the full range of Celebrity Edge sailings from Sydney in 2027 and 2028.

Royal Princess — Princess Cruises

Royal Princess carries the SeaWalk — an 18-metre glass-bottomed walkway hovering 40 metres above the ocean — which is one of the most dramatic features on any ship currently sailing. Day-to-day, MedallionClass® OceanNow® lets you order food and drinks delivered to any spot on the ship through the Princess app, so you never have to leave your deck chair for a refill. Crown Grill and Sabatini’s cover the specialty dining, while the 24-hour International Café keeps things going around the clock on those long Pacific days. Check Royal Princess cabins and deck plans to find your ideal spot on board. The Princess Cruises 2027–2028 Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific season has more options if you want to explore further.

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 climbs 300 feet above the waves for a perspective on the Pacific that is genuinely difficult to describe until you are up there. On deck, the RipCord by iFLY skydiving simulator and SeaPlex bumper cars make this one of Royal Caribbean’s most activity-dense ships. In the evenings, the Two70° venue combines 4K immersive performances with Bionic Bar robotic cocktails in a single space that spans the full width of the stern. See Anthem of the Seas cabins and deck plans for the full range of options.

Cabin grades on this crossing

Across the 4 ships on this route, cabin grades run from compact interior rooms to full suite accommodation. Here is a guide to the range available:

Celebrity Edge

• Deluxe Inside cabin (DI): 18.8 m², sleeping up to 4. Around 2 m² more spacious than a standard inside cabin, with a larger bathroom and more storage — a solid choice for a long crossing where the extra space is felt.
• Deluxe Ocean-view cabin (DO): 22.1 m², sleeping up to 4. The most spacious ocean-view grade on the ship, with around 3–4 m² more than a standard sea-view cabin.
• Sunset Veranda Stateroom (SV): 21.2 m², sleeping up to 4. The largest balcony of any standard balcony cabin — approximately 8.3 m² compared with around 3.7 m² in other veranda categories. A good fit for long sea days.
• 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.

Celebrity Solstice

• Inside cabin (I1): 17 m², sleeping up to 4. Positioned on higher decks, with shorter routes to the pools and bars.
• Panoramic Ocean-view cabin (PN): 22.7 m², sleeping up to 4. Floor-to-ceiling glass panoramic windows give a significantly wider field of view than a standard ocean-view porthole.
• Deluxe veranda (DV): 19.1 m², sleeping up to 5. Around 1 m² larger than a standard balcony cabin, with a private veranda — room for 5 makes this practical for families or small groups.
• Penthouse Suite (PS): 156.1 m², sleeping up to 4. The largest suite on the ship, more than 4 times the space of a standard balcony cabin, with a private hot tub.

Anthem of the Seas

• Inside cabin with virtual balcony (1U): 15.4 m², sleeping up to 4. A high-resolution screen showing a live sea view replaces a window — the outside world comes in without the outside air.
• 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 253 m² living area with a double sofa bed, suited to families or those wanting real space on a three-week crossing.
• Royal Loft Suite (RL): 152.4 m², sleeping up to 6. A two-level maisonette — bedroom on the upper level overlooking the living room below — and the most spacious accommodation in the Royal Caribbean fleet.

What do the fares include?

Fare inclusions vary by cruise line and by the tier you choose, so it is worth understanding what each covers before you book.

Celebrity Cruises offers 3 fare levels on this route. The base rate covers Celebrity’s standard dining, entertainment and onboard activities, with extras available to add. The All Inclusive fare bundles a classic drinks package and basic Wi-Fi into the headline price — a straightforward option for anyone who prefers not to keep a tally of onboard spending. The Retreat tier covers suite accommodation, premium drinks, premium Wi-Fi, exclusive lounge and sundeck access, private dining, and dedicated personal service — the most complete package Celebrity offers.

Princess Cruises offers a Standard base fare — covering the cruise itself — and a Princess Plus package that adds 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 photographs with 3 prints, and reserved theatre seating.

Royal Caribbean offers fare types such as last-minute offers and early booking rates, as well as a solo traveller fare for those taking the cabin alone. Our team can walk you through the current options and which suits your booking timing.

Are there any deals on this route?

Reductions are available on select sailings — up to 5% off the price previously listed for that cabin grade on that sailing. On this route, discounts are selective rather than widespread, so checking current availability with our team is the fastest way to know which departure is reduced at the time you are ready to book.

Make it a full holiday

Because every sailing here is one-way — departing Honolulu and arriving in Sydney — most travellers need at least one flight to make the trip work. Our team can arrange international and domestic flights, pre-cruise hotels in Honolulu, transfers at both ends, shore tours during the voyage, and travel insurance, all wrapped into a single Cruise1st Package. If you are travelling from Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth or anywhere outside Sydney, a domestic connection home from the White Bay cruise terminal is easy to add to the same booking. Speak to our Australian cruise experts seven days a week — the number is on every page — and we will put it all together for you.

Other Pacific and Sydney departures to consider

If you are open to other crossings, Sydney to Hawaii cruises in 2027 covers the reverse direction and neighbouring dates. For shorter Pacific itineraries, Sydney to Fiji cruises and Sydney to Auckland cruises offer Pacific sailing with less time at sea. If you prefer to stay closer to the Australian coast, Sydney to Brisbane cruises, Sydney to Melbourne cruises and Sydney to Singapore cruises are all available. For the fuller Princess Cruises programme in this part of the world, see the Princess Cruises around Australia 2027 season. And for Royal Caribbean sailings departing over the festive period, the Royal Caribbean Christmas cruise 2026 Australia page covers what is available. For spring departures from Sydney, Easter cruises 2027 from Sydney is worth a look too.

*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.