Tasmania cruises in 2027

Which cruise lines sail to Tasmania in 2027?

Tasmania sits at the southern tip of Australia, and in 2027 it is on the itinerary of six well-regarded cruise lines. Princess Cruises has the most sailings, followed by Holland America Line, Azamara, Norwegian Cruise Line, Viking Cruises, and Celebrity Cruises. Together they cover a wide range of styles — from boutique and expedition-minded to large-resort ships — so there is a genuine choice depending on what kind of cruise you want.

Where do the sailings go?

The Australia and New Zealand region accounts for the largest share of sailings, with Tasmania typically appearing as part of a broader Australian coastal voyage or a combined run that also takes in New Zealand. A smaller group of sailings follows a transpacific routing, and a handful are full round-the-world voyages on which Tasmania is one port of call among many across three or more continents.

Close to home — Australia and New Zealand

The majority of Tasmania sailings in 2027 stay in Australian and New Zealand waters, visiting the island as part of a wider coastal or Tasman Sea itinerary. These voyages suit anyone who wants to see more of this corner of the world without crossing an ocean. Many depart from Sydney, which is the most common embarkation port, or from Brisbane. If you live close to either city, this is a cruise with no international flight at all — you can get yourself to the terminal by road, rail or a short domestic hop. If the voyage ends in a different Australian port, a domestic flight connects the two cities quickly, so neither end of the trip is left hanging.

For a focused Tasmanian experience, Tasmania cruises from Sydney are worth looking at directly — they tend to be shorter round-trips that make the island the centrepiece of the sailing rather than one stop among many.

Several sailings extend across the Tasman Sea and call at ports in New Zealand before finishing in Auckland. If you are flying from another state, a one-way voyage from Sydney to Auckland — or the reverse — gives you two destinations for one trip, with a short domestic or trans-Tasman flight connecting the ends.

The long haul — transpacific and round the world

A transpacific routing uses Tasmania as part of a longer arc between Australia and the Americas, often disembarking in Los Angeles. These are serious voyages — typically well over two weeks — and they suit travellers who want to use the cruise as the main leg of a longer trip. If you are flying into or out of a US port, our team can book those flights, the hotel either side, and any transfers as part of a single holiday.

The handful of round-the-world voyages on sale in 2027 go further still, with Tasmania sitting inside an itinerary that spans ports across multiple continents. Sailings of this length run to several months, so they are a very different commitment from a coastal cruise — but they do appear here, and Cruise1st can arrange everything around them. Some of these depart from or arrive into Singapore, and we can wrap flights and hotels around those legs too.

What are the ships like?

Several ships carry a meaningful number of Tasmania sailings in 2027 and are worth knowing before you book.

Norwegian Spirit — Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Spirit carries 7 Tasmania sailings and underwent a full refurbishment in 2020. The standout on deck is the Spice H2O adults-only beach club — an open-air Ibiza-style space that is NCL’s signature outdoor entertainment area. For dining, the refurbishment added Onda by Scarpetta for modern Italian alongside the long-running Cagney’s Steakhouse. Evenings in the Stardust Theatre feature original productions including Blazing Boots, Palace of Lights and ELEMENTS! — a full programme rather than a guest-act rotation. See the full Norwegian Spirit cabins and deck plans before you book.

• Family Inside cabin I4 — 13.8 m², sleeps 4. A practical choice for families or groups wanting extra berths without a large footprint.
• Deluxe Sea-view cabin O3 — 26.7 m², sleeps 3. The largest sea-view grade on board — almost twice the floor space of a standard ocean-view cabin.
• Balcony cabin BA — 15.9 m², sleeps 3. A private balcony with sea views that interior and ocean-view cabins simply do not offer.
• Owner’s Suite SB — 56.2 m², sleeps 2. Separate bedroom, living and dining area, walk-in wardrobe, and a private aft balcony — the most spacious cabin on the ship.

Westerdam — Holland America Line

Westerdam is a mid-sized ship at 1,916 guests, which keeps it quieter than the largest resort vessels while still carrying a full range of dining and entertainment. Azipod propulsion means a notably smooth, quiet ride. Morimoto by Sea brings Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto’s Japanese cuisine on board alongside Tamarind pan-Asian fine dining, and evenings move between World Stage performances, Rolling Stone Rock Room sets, Billboard Onboard sing-alongs and The Dam Band live music. Check Westerdam cabins and deck plans for layout details.

• Inside cabin I — 13.0 m², sleeps 4. Includes complimentary 24-hour room service — not standard across all inside grades.
• Ocean-view cabin C — 16.2 m², sleeps 4. Mid-deck positions offer stable ship motion and easy access to central lifts.
• Balcony cabin VA — 21.0 m², sleeps 4. Private balcony with fresh air and sea view on your own terms.
• Signature Suite SS — 36.0 m², sleeps 3. Hot tub bath with separate shower — a bathroom step up from a standard balcony cabin.
• Pinnacle Suite PS — 120.0 m², sleeps 4. Private hot tub and the largest footprint on board for guests who want the full suite experience.

Royal Princess — Princess Cruises

Royal Princess carries 6 Tasmania sailings and is one of the most recognisable Princess ships, partly because of the SeaWalk — an 18-metre glass-bottomed walkway that hovers 40 metres above the ocean. MedallionClass® technology means OceanNow® on-demand delivery: order food and drinks to any spot on the ship via the Princess app. Crown Grill and Sabatini’s cover specialty dining, and the 24-hour International Café handles everything in between. See Royal Princess cabins and deck plans for a full breakdown by deck.

• Inside cabin IA — 15.4 m², sleeps 4. The entry-level grade with minibar, safe and desk included as standard.
• Sea-view cabin O6 — 20.0 m², sleeps 4. Large panoramic window with a forward-facing view — natural daylight that interior cabins do not provide.
• Deluxe Balcony cabin DA — 23.4 m², sleeps 4. A private balcony for breakfast or evening drinks at sea.
• Penthouse Suite S3 with aft balcony — 54.5 m², sleeps 4. Significantly more living space than any mini-suite or balcony cabin on board.

Azamara Pursuit — Azamara

Azamara Pursuit is a boutique ship for 777 guests, and the small size is the point. Azamara builds its itineraries around longer stays in port — overnights and late departures are standard rather than exceptional — so you have time to actually explore a destination rather than tick it off. The fare includes complimentary AzAmazing Evenings, which are exclusive cultural events ashore, along with specialty dining at Prime C and Aqualina. For cabin details, see Azamara Pursuit cabins and deck plans.

Coral Princess — Princess Cruises

Coral Princess carries 5 Tasmania sailings and has a narrower beam — at 91,627 GT — that allows it to reach smaller ports and tighter waterways that larger ships cannot access. The Universe Lounge uses three revolving stages to run cooking demonstrations, cabaret and fashion shows, which makes it genuinely different from a standard theatre. Crown Grill steakhouse, Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria and The Sanctuary adults-only retreat on the top deck round out the on-board offer. Check Coral Princess cabins and deck plans for a full overview.

MSC Magnifica — MSC Cruises

MSC Magnifica carries 5 Tasmania sailings. The MSC Aurea Spa includes a salt grotto and Kneipp circuit — a wellness offer that stands out in this ship class. The Royal Theatre seats 1,200 guests for large-scale productions, and there is also a 4D cinema for film nights. Guests who want total privacy can book the MSC Yacht Club, a ship-within-a-ship concept with its own exclusive sundeck, private pool, dedicated restaurant and 24/7 butler service. See MSC Magnifica cabins and deck plans for layout details.

What do the fares include?

Fare inclusions vary by cruise line and by which tier you choose — and on a Tasmania sailing the difference between a base fare and a bundled package can be significant.

Princess Cruises offers a Standard fare that covers the cruise itself, with Princess Plus and Princess Premier packages available to add. The Plus tier 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 photos plus 3 prints, and reserved theatre seating — a strong all-in option for most travellers. If you prefer to pick extras individually, the Standard fare keeps the base price lower.

Norwegian Cruise Line runs 3 fare tiers: a lowest fare with no packages, a mid-tier that includes a beverage package, specialty dining, Wi-Fi and shore excursion credits of US$50 per port, and a premium tier that extends all of those inclusions to every guest on the booking. For a sailing where specialty restaurants like Cagney’s Steakhouse are a draw, the dining package tiers are worth comparing carefully.

Celebrity Cruises offers a best-rate fare for those who want to add extras themselves, a best-value All Inclusive fare that bundles classic drinks and basic Wi-Fi, and The Retreat — a suite-level tier that includes premium drinks, premium Wi-Fi, private dining and exclusive lounge and sundeck access. The Celebrity Edge — see also Celebrity Edge cabins and deck plans — sails to Tasmania with Celebrity in 2027, and The Retreat tier is specifically suited to suite guests on that ship.

Are there discounted Tasmania sailings?

A good number of 2027 Tasmania sailings carry a reduced fare — measured from the price previously listed for that cabin grade on that sailing. Reductions on most discounted departures run around 10%, though there is one sailing at the higher end of up to 47% off. If you are flexible on which departure you take, it is worth asking our team which sailings currently carry the strongest discount, as availability at reduced fares moves quickly. Our Best Price Guarantee also means that if you find a lower price elsewhere after booking, we will match it.

How do I get to the ship?

Most Tasmania sailings in 2027 depart from Australian ports — primarily Sydney and Brisbane — so if you live near either city, you can reach the terminal without a flight. If you are coming from another state, a short domestic connection gets you there. For Princess Cruises departures from Brisbane in 2027, Brisbane’s terminal is compact and easy to navigate from the airport or city centre.

A smaller group of sailings boards in Auckland, Los Angeles or other international ports. If your Tasmania cruise starts or ends overseas, our team books the flights, hotels and transfers as part of a Cruise1st Package — so there is nothing left for you to arrange separately. Sailings departing from or arriving into Singapore work the same way: we wrap the international legs into a single booking.

One-way or round trip?

Just over two-thirds of Tasmania sailings in 2027 are one-way voyages, which means the ship boards in one port and disembarks in another. That is worth knowing before you book — if the voyage ends somewhere other than where you started, a domestic flight home is part of the plan. Our team can include that return leg in your booking so you are not left to arrange it separately. Round-trip sailings that begin and end in the same port are also available, and suit those who prefer a simpler logistics picture.

Looking at related sailings for 2027

If you are weighing up your options for 2027, a few nearby pages are worth checking. The broader cruise around Australia in 2027 page covers the full Australian coastal season, and the New Zealand cruises in 2027 page sits alongside many of the same ships and itineraries. If Princess is your preferred line, the Princess Cruises around Australia in 2027 and the dedicated Princess Cruises to Tasmania in 2027 pages narrow things down further. For Easter departures from Sydney — which fall in 2027 and can include Tasmania stops — see Easter cruises 2027 from Sydney. The 2027 cruises around Tasmania page is another useful narrower filter if you want to focus specifically on the island.

For a broader look at what is on sale across the year, all cruises in 2027 covers every region and line, and the Tasmania cruises destination page gives background on the island itself across all sailing years. You can also browse all available cruises if you want to start with an open search.

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.