Tasmania cruises in 2026

A cruised way to do Tassie properly

Tasmania sits just a day’s sail south of Sydney, which makes it one of the most accessible deep-south destinations in the world — no long-haul flight, no complicated connection, just open water and a destination that feels genuinely remote. Sailings in 2026 run from late October through to the end of December, giving you the island in its spring and early summer colours. Voyages range from 5 to 16 nights, with a median of 12, so there is room to choose a quick taste or a longer exploration depending on how much time you have.

These sailings are a mix of round trips and one-way voyages, so it is worth checking the shape before you book. On a round trip you return to your departure port; on a one-way sailing the voyage finishes at a different city, and a domestic flight connects the two. Cruise1st can book that connecting flight — along with any hotels either side and transfers — so nothing is left for you to piece together separately.

Where do Tasmania cruises depart from in 2026?

The great majority of these sailings leave from Sydney — the most common departure port by some distance. If you live in Sydney, you can board on the day with no flight involved at all. If you are travelling from another state, a short domestic hop to Sydney is still far simpler than any international connection, and Cruise1st can book that leg as part of your Cruise1st Package.

A small share of sailings depart from Auckland in New Zealand. For those, the cruise is the centrepiece of a longer trip, and we can arrange flights from Australia, hotels in Auckland the night before and transfers to the port — all on the same booking.

Which cruise lines sail to Tasmania in 2026?

Six cruise lines have Tasmania sailings on sale for 2026. The range runs from well-known mainstream names to all-inclusive luxury, which means there is a style and a price point to suit most travellers. Princess Cruises, Celebrity Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line cover the mid-to-premium market. Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Silversea bring ultra-luxury, all-inclusive voyages. Carnival Cruise Line offers a livelier, value-focused option for those who want more energy on board.

If you are still deciding between lines, our Australian cruise experts can walk you through the differences — what each fare tier covers, which ships are on which sailings, and which cabin grade suits your budget and travel style.

The ships sailing to Tasmania in 2026

Each ship on these sailings has a distinct character. Here is what makes each one worth knowing about.

Grand Princess — Princess Cruises

Grand Princess is the Princess Cruises sailing to Tasmania in 2026. Crown Grill — recognised by USA Today as one of the best cruise steakhouses afloat — and Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria anchor the specialty dining. The MedallionClass® OceanNow® system lets you order food, drinks and services to wherever you are on the ship via the Princess app, which is a genuinely useful feature on a longer voyage. Movies Under the Stars® puts a giant poolside screen to work on evenings at sea — blankets and popcorn included. For cabin grades and deck plans, see the Grand Princess cabins and deck plans page.

Princess offers fare tiers worth understanding before you book. The standard fare covers the cruise itself. The Princess Plus fare 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 photographs plus 3 prints, and reserved theatre seating — all in one straightforward price. Our team can tell you which tier represents better value for the way you travel.

Celebrity Edge — Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Edge is one of the most architecturally striking ships at sea. The Magic Carpet — the world’s first cantilevered floating platform — travels 16 storeys up the hull and works as a bar, a restaurant and a dive platform depending on where it stops. Infinite Veranda staterooms open the entire balcony wall so the boundary between your cabin and the ocean essentially disappears. Eden, a three-level live-performance venue, redefines what onboard entertainment looks like. For a full breakdown of cabin grades and sizes, the Celebrity Edge cabins and deck plans page has everything you need.

Celebrity fare tiers on this sailing range from a base rate — which lets you select extras yourself — to an All Inclusive fare that bundles a classic drinks package with basic Wi-Fi, through to The Retreat, which covers premium drinks, premium Wi-Fi, suite accommodation, exclusive lounge and resort-style sundeck access, private dining and dedicated personal service.

Carnival Splendor — Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival Splendor is homeported in Sydney, making it the most straightforward boarding of all — no flight, no transfer, just turn up at the terminal. On board, the Green Lightning waterslide and WaterWorks™ waterpark keep families entertained, while the retractable-roof midship pool means the action continues whatever the weather. Dining is varied and serious: Guy’s Burger Joint, Fahrenheit 555 steakhouse and Masala Tiger all have their advocates. The Cloud 9 Spa™ features Thalassotherapy pools and thermal suites, and the adults-only Serenity Retreat is there when you want to step away from the energy. Cabin grades on Carnival Splendor worth knowing about:

• Cloud 9 Spa Inside (4S) — 16 m², sleeps 3: spa access included from the moment you board, with priority reservations, unlimited thermal suite use and 2 complimentary fitness classes.
• Large Sea-view (6K) — 30 m², sleeps 4: 10 m² larger than the standard ocean-view grades, with noticeably more living space.
• Balcony with large balcony (8M) — 26 m², sleeps 4: 9 m² more floor space than a standard balcony cabin, with a private outdoor area.
• Captain’s Suite (CS) — 47 m², sleeps 5: the largest suite on board, with a separate bedroom and living area.

For full deck plans, see the Carnival Splendor cabins and deck plans page.

Norwegian Spirit — Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Spirit underwent a significant refurbishment in 2020 that added Onda by Scarpetta modern Italian dining alongside the long-standing Cagney’s Steakhouse. The Spice H2O adults-only open-air beach club gives the ship a distinctive outdoor entertainment deck with an Ibiza-style atmosphere — genuinely different from what most ships at this price point offer. Norwegian’s “Free at Sea” fare tiers bundle specialty dining, a premium beverage package, Wi-Fi and shore excursion credits for guests 1 and 2, with a Plus version that extends all inclusions to everyone on the booking. See the Norwegian Spirit cabins and deck plans page for cabin grades and sizes.

Seven Seas Explorer — Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Regent Seven Seas Cruises describes Seven Seas Explorer as offering unrivalled space at sea — and with their most inclusive luxury experience, every voyage is fully all-inclusive. That means shore excursions, specialty dining, premium drinks, Wi-Fi and gratuities are all covered in the fare before you set foot on board. The flagship Regent Suite RS runs to 341 m² of cabin space, with a 131 m² private balcony on the highest deck. For cabin details, the Seven Seas Explorer cabins and deck plans page has the full picture.

Silver Moon — Silversea

Silver Moon is Silversea’s newest and most luxurious ship. Every cabin comes with a personal butler — a standard inclusion rather than a suite upgrade — and the all-inclusive fare covers drinks, dining and gratuities throughout. For cabin grades and deck plans, see the Silver Moon cabins and deck plans page.

Why does Tasmania cruising offer great value?

Five of the sailings are all-inclusive, meaning drinks, dining, and often Wi-Fi and excursions are wrapped into the fare you pay up front. When you compare that against building a holiday component by component, the value case is straightforward. Prices start from A$1,206 pp* — and while most sailings are at their full listed price, occasional reductions do appear: up to 15% off on one departure, measured against the price previously listed for that cabin grade on that sailing. Our Best Price Guarantee means that if you find the same sailing cheaper elsewhere, we will match it.

The other part of the value story is what you do not spend getting there. For most Australian travellers, Sydney is either home or a short domestic flight away — and Cruise1st can book that flight as part of a Cruise1st Package alongside your cruise, hotels and transfers, on one booking.

Top destinations to look for on a Tasmania cruise

These sailings fall into three regional shapes, each worth understanding before you choose.

Australia — the most popular option

The majority of sailings sit within an Australia itinerary — Tasmania as part of a broader coastal voyage that keeps you in Australian waters throughout. These work especially well as round trips from Sydney, where you leave and return to the same port with no domestic connection needed. They suit travellers who want a relaxed, straightforward cruise without any logistical complexity around embarkation or disembarkation. If you are planning a cruise around Australia in 2026, a Tasmania sailing is one of the most natural choices.

Australia and New Zealand — the two-country voyage

A handful of sailings combine Tasmania with New Zealand, making them one-way voyages that connect the two countries. These are especially good value if you were already planning to visit both — the ship replaces two flights and a hotel stay with a sailing that is the holiday itself. Cruise1st can book the flight home from whichever end of the itinerary you disembark, so nothing is left unconnected. For more on the New Zealand end of these voyages, see our New Zealand cruise deals page or browse New Zealand cruises in 2026.

New Zealand — the single-country option

One sailing is focused on New Zealand, with Tasmania as a port of call along the way. It is the right choice if New Zealand is your primary destination and Tasmania is a compelling addition rather than the centrepiece. Disembarkation is in Auckland for these sailings.

Make it a full holiday

Cruise1st is a cruise specialist — every booking is a cruise, or a cruise with everything around it taken care of. Our team can add flights, hotels, tours, transfers, train journeys and travel insurance to your cruise as a bundle or a fully custom itinerary. If you are flying in from interstate, or if your voyage ends in a different city from where you started, we connect the whole journey on one booking. Our Australian cruise experts are on the phone seven days a week before you book.

If you are thinking about the end-of-year period, Christmas cruises from Australia in 2026 overlap well with the Tasmania sailing window — some of these itineraries run right through December. You might also consider Christmas cruises to New Zealand if the Australia-and-New Zealand itineraries appeal.

Looking at more options?

If Tasmania in 2026 is the starting point and you want to explore what else is nearby, a few related pages are worth a look. Tasmania cruises from Sydney narrows the search to Sydney departures only. Tasmania cruises from Brisbane covers that departure port. For the overland route south, Melbourne to Tasmania cruises is a natural next step. And if 2026 is filling up, Tasmania cruises in 2027 already has sailings on sale — as do the Princess Cruises Australia 2026–2027 season and the Princess Cruises 2027–2028 season for Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.

For broader 2026 planning, 2026 cruises from Sydney and cruises from Sydney in October 2026 cover the peak departure window for these sailings. November 2026 departures from Sydney are also well represented. The Princess Cruises Around Australia 2026 page is worth a look if Princess is your preferred line — as is the Carnival 2026 page if you are leaning towards Carnival Splendor.

*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.