Australia Cruises

Experience down under by boat and go on a voyage of discovery on the fifth continent. Visit mega metropolises like Sydney, Melbourne and Perth and make a detour to the most beautiful beaches in Australia. This includes, among others, the Bondi Beach, which is especially loved by surfers. Look forward to nimble kangaroos and the incredibly cuddly koalas. Also, snakes, spiders and sharks are well known Australian wildlife, but you should not be intimidated by it. Australia can be wonderfully combined with a New Zealand cruise.

Attractions in Australia

During a Sydney cruise you experience the metropolitan and vibrant life in Australia. There are many places in the country that seem deserted, almost inhospitable. But in this city it's very different. In the harbour is the world famous Sydney Opera House, which is not only worth a visit for its unique design. Here there are international concerts of the highest quality held regularly. In Darling Harbour the Maritime Museum is housed and the impressive history of the Australian Maritime is shown. An attractive photo opportunity is the Harbour Bridge and if you want to spend a day at a fine sandy beach, visit Bondi Beach. 

In Brisbane you are in the capital of the state of Queensland during your Australia cruise. Stroll through the Queen Street Mall in the Central Business District and pick out something beautiful as a travel gift. For long nights, Fortitude Valley is the place to go, with so many bars and pubs in the streets.

The Great Barrier Reef is certainly one of the world's most famous highlights on the coast of Australia. The huge coral reefs are worth seeing with a trained diving instructor. If you do not want to dive, you could also try out snorkeling. You will certainly be struck by the diversity of the underwater animal world.

At the gate to the reef, your ship will dock in Cairns. Here, in the tropical North of Australia, temperatures are different than in Sydney. The landscape is characterized by dense jungles. But as you embark on a boat trip to Fitroy Island, you’ll feel as if you've just reached the South Seas. White sandy beaches and ideal bathing conditions are a true recreational paradise for all.

Many cruises from Australia take you to the climes of the South Seas, Hawaii or other South Sea islands. The starting point for your cruise is then in Sydney. In addition, the smallest continent of the world is also a destination for a world cruise. 

Typical Australia

Only Australia has the unique red sand deserts that you can find anywhere in the country. You may encounter free living kangaroos on your travels and of course koala bears. The lazy members of their guild hang up for up to 20 hours a day in eucalyptus trees and sleep. They spend the rest of their day eating. It is very exciting to discover the animals in the wild. Another fascinating feature to appreciate are the works of art and cave drawings of the Aborigines, the indigenous people of the continent, which you can still encounter today in some places. 

Cruise lines for Australia cruises

Embark on board  Princess Cruises and experience the international atmosphere on the ships of the popular cruise line. With Royal Caribbean you book one of the largest cruise lines in the world and at the same time ships that seem equally unreal in their dimensions. American joie de vivre coupled with an innovative entertainment program are available on the floating luxury steamers. Enjoy the varied evening program, from a cozy theatre evening to a techno evening in the disco.

Best travel time for an Australia cruise

The best travel time for your Australia cruise is the European winter, because when Europe is Summer, Australia is in Winter and travelling along the coast would only give limited pleasure. Cool temperatures, humid weather conditions and strong winds in the Indian and Pacific Oceans are not the ideal travel companions. But you can look forward to the best travel conditions for your Australian cruise between March and November. The Australian Spring will give you a sunny day, and in the Summer, balmy evenings on deck are a real treat for those who want to marvel at the shores of Australia as they pass by.

Getting there

To start a cruise in Australia, a flight from Europe is essential. The long flight times to Australia are worth the fantastic holiday that awaits! There are very few direct flights, but with stopovers in Hong Kong or Dubai, you can choose from several flight options to Sydney. Sydney is also the most important port for cruises. Here many trips begin and end along the Australian coast, but also towards the South Seas. From Sydney Airport, the easiest way to get to Sydney Harbour is by taxi. Many cruise lines also offer shuttle services. Sometimes these are even included in your travel price.

Other popular destinations

• New Zealand cruises
• South Sea cruises
• Asia cruises
• Africa cruises
• Orient cruises