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Encircled by sea, a small ship or ocean cruise is the perfect way to discover Australia’s stunning coastlines. From the rugged Kimberley or the extraordinary landscapes of Tasmania to culturally rich Arnhem land or tropical Far North Queensland where the rainforest meets the sea, there is ample choice in our collection of 313 Australia cruises.

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Australia's Iconic Kimberley

11 Days Broome to Darwin

Operator: Ponant

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Whitsundays Cruise

5 Days Brisbane to Brisbane

Operator: P&O Cruises

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Comedy Cruise

4 Days Brisbane to Brisbane

Operator: P&O Cruises

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Tangalooma - Moreton Island Cruise

5 Days Sydney to Sydney

Operator: P&O Cruises

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Regent Seven Seas

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The Regent Experience has long been absolute in its inclusiveness, providing you with the most enriching and luxurious journey on the Seven Seas. Join...more

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Budget:Luxury

Known For:All-Inclusive Luxury

Fleet Size:6

Seabourn

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Seabourn welcomes you to all-inclusive, luxury cruising refined to its purest form. Where hand-selected itineraries take you to places beyond the reach...more

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Budget:Luxury

Known For:Inclusive Luxury

Fleet Size:6

P&O Cruises

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Over the years P&O Cruises have led the Australasian cruise industry, and established ourselves as the region’s only home brand and experts in delivering...more

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Budget:Affordable

Known For:South Pacific

Fleet Size:3

Discover Popular highlights of a cruise around Australia's coastlines

Whimsical Whitsundays

A breathtaking archipelago of turquoise water, 74 lush tropical islands, and white sand beaches. Once you drop anchor in Cid Harbour, you may not want to leave.

Tasmania’s Wineglass Bay

Admire Tasmania’s stunning coastal scenery, from beautiful headlands to hidden nooks, crowned by the ridges of Freycinet National Park that offer sweeping views of Wineglass Bay.

The Marine Life of Ningaloo

Explore this stunning reef fringing Australia’s west coast. Don a snorkel to discover a vibrant underwater world or spot migrating humpback whales breaching above the surface.

Cruise Horizontal Falls

Get up close to the marbled white and turquoise wall of water thundering between two steep craggy gorges. A thrilling experience and an absolute highlight of your Kimberley Coast small ship cruise.

The Traditions of Arnhem Land

Be enchanted by the deep rooted customs and incredible arts of Arnhem Land and greeted by traditional Welcome to Country ceremonies as you cruise this historically and culturally rich coastline.

Recent Reviews What our clients are saying about their cruise journeys around Australia

Sad to see Queen Elizabeth Cruise ship leaving Australia. Barbara and John, SA, Australia, Dec 2024

Cunard is to leave Australia and is not returning. We have enjoyed our cruises on this wonderful ship, so many areas to visit, morning coffee in the Commodor Club, breakfast, lunch, evening meals all fine dining each day, not to mention the afternoon tradition of afternoon tea. Our stateroom was always very clean and bathroom clean and shiny. We always ...read more

Writers festival at Sea - Cunard John and Elizabeth , NSW, Australia, Dec 2024

The trip was well worth doing, the writers talks were excellent and this combined with a great ship made the experience memorable. There is lots of choice of food, activities and great cabins which all put together makes for a wonderful trip.

Enjoyable Fun 90s P&O cruise Jodie and Aaron , SA, Australia, Dec 2024

It was our very first cruise 🛳 P&O were absolutely amazing. The staff, food entertainment was more than what we expected. Now we are thinking about where to go on our next cruise and will definitely be looking at P&O and booking it through the amazing, and extremely helpful staff at Global Journeys.

The Break Away Max and Janice, NSW, Australia, Nov 2024

It was a great short break - everything was perfect from the booking in and cabin staff to the neverending quality food and wait service. I could not fault any of the staff involved that made our lives easy and restful. Disembarking was a breeze following the instructions and procedures. Will book again definitely.

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27 February, 2024
Cunard's Great Australian Culinary Journey 2025
Embark on a culinary odyssey like no other as Cunard's Great Australian Culinary Voyage returns in February 2025, promising an unforgettable experience for enthusiasts of fine dining and exploration aboard the Queen Elizabeth. This 6-day roundtrip voyage from Sydney is where the culinary...

14 November, 2022
Welcome to Australia Virgin Voyages
Australia will welcome its first Virgin Voyages ship at the end of 2023 with the arrival of the Resilient Lady. Resilient Lady will be cruising her way to Australia by way of a 44 night trans-continental cruise from Athens to Sydney and once here will embark on short trips (around 2 nights) to...

23 June, 2022
Le Ponant's New 2023 Kimberley Cruises
Ponant has unveiled its Kimberley experiences on board Le Ponant for next year. Cruises are open now for the expedition program on board the three-masted sailing yacht commencing on the 7th of April 2023 with 26 new cruise departures covering the Northern Kimberley, Southern Kimberley,...

09 June, 2022
Welcome Home Pacific Explorer
P&O's Pacific Explorer has made it's highly anticipated return to Sydney after 2 years away, marking the long awaited restart of cruising in the region. Pacific Explorer became the first cruise ship to return to Australia in more than two years, passing through Sydney Heads at about...

Common Questions Common questions about cruising Australia

Is cruising a good way to see Australia?

Australia has approximately 35,000 km of stunning coastline, is one of the larger countries in the world and is the only one of its size completely surrounded by water. The coastline includes the Pacific, Indian and Southern oceans and offers a huge diversity of reefs, natural landscapes and stunning cities which...read more

When is the best time to cruise Australia?

Although Australia is a year round cruise destination, the main cruise season is from October to April. The greatest selection of departures are available during these summer months which are perfect for visiting Australia's coastal towns and stunning beaches. By contrast, the winter months of May, June, July...read more