Australia & South Pacific Cruises
Sail into Sydney Harbour, snorkel the Great Barrier Reef and island-hop the South Pacific. Australia cruises open up the wonders down under and beyond.
An Australia and South Pacific cruise pairs iconic cities with reef, rainforest and remote islands: round-trip Sydney or Brisbane sailings to the Great Barrier Reef and Queensland, crossings to New Zealand’s fjordland, and island runs to Fiji, Vanuatu and New Caledonia. A cruise specialist matches the ship, season and route (and the long-haul flights).
Why Cruise Australia & the South Pacific?
Sydney & the Reef
Harbour icons and the Great Barrier Reef.
Island-hopping
Fiji, Vanuatu and New Caledonia.
Add New Zealand
Milford Sound and the fjordland coast.
Right season & ship
We match sailings to the southern summer.
Australia & Pacific Regions
Queensland & the Reef
Cairns, the Whitsundays and the Great Barrier Reef.
Sydney & the East Coast
Harbour city and the New South Wales coast.
New Zealand
Fiordland, Bay of Islands and both islands.
South Pacific Islands
Fiji, Vanuatu and New Caledonia.
Popular Australia & Pacific Itineraries
- Round-trip Sydney to the South Pacific islands
- Great Barrier Reef & Queensland
- Australia & New Zealand (Sydney to Auckland)
- Tasmania & the southern coast
- Repositioning cruises to/from Asia
Ready to cruise Australia & the Pacific?
Tell us your dates, region and add-ons and we’ll match the perfect sailing. Get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes from a cruise specialist.
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Australia & South Pacific Cruises — Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time to cruise Australia?
The southern summer (roughly November–March) is peak for Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific; the Great Barrier Reef sails much of the year.
Can I combine Australia and New Zealand?
Yes — one-way Sydney-to-Auckland (or reverse) sailings are popular, often with fjordland scenic cruising.
How far in advance should I book?
Long-haul flights and limited southern-summer capacity reward booking early; a specialist locks in fares and flights.
How do I get a quote?
Request up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes from a cruise specialist and compare ships, routes and seasons.