The best South Pacific cruises for Australians
The South Pacific is a favourite destination for Aussie cruisers, and it’s not hard to see why. The port towns are packed with culture, history, and stunning scenery.
Bernadette Chua
Norwegian Spirit to homeport in Sydney in 2027
The cruise line also has new itineraries both in French Polynesia, the South Pacific as well as Australia and New Zealand.
Royal Clipper
Royal Clipper Published by Bernadette Chua Published on 26 Jul 2025 Royal Clipper is the world’s largest full-rigged sailing ship. The five-masted yacht, built in 2000, was modeled after the 1902 windjammer Preussen. Royal Clipper can accommodate 227 passengers. It has a large amount of open deck space, three pools and a three-storey atrium. It … Read more
Aquarius
Aquarius Published by Bernadette Chua Published on 26 Jul 2025 SuperStar Aquarius was launched in 1993 as “Windward” by Norwegian Cruise Line (later renamed Norwegian Wind). In 2007, Star Cruises acquired the ship and renamed it SuperStar Aquarius. It was refurbished in 2011. The 51,309-tonne vessel can accommodate 1,511 passengers and 889 crew. Accommodation SuperStar … Read more
Libra
Libra Published by Bernadette Chua Published on 26 Jul 2025 Launched in 1988 by Norwegian Cruise Line, the ship was bought and renamed SuperStar Libra by Star Cruises in 2005. The 42,285-ton SuperStar Libra was refurbished in 2013 and sails three-day short voyages around Southeast Asian. It carries 1,472 passengers and 700 crew. Accommodation SuperStar … Read more
Pisces
Pisces Published by Bernadette Chua Published on 26 Jul 2025 Star Pisces was originally launched as a cruise ferry in 1990 and bought by Star Cruises in 1993. The 40,053-tonne ship was refurbished in 2011. It carries 1,009 passengers and sails one- and two-night cruises from Hong Kong. Accommodation Star Pisces has 776 staterooms in … Read more
Virgo
Virgo Published by Bernadette Chua Published on 26 Jul 2025 The flagship of the Star Cruises fleet, SuperStar Virgo has a grand staircase and a soaring atrium. The 75,338 tonne ship was launched in 1999 and refurbished in 2014. It carries 1,870 passengers and 1,225 crew. Accommodation SuperStar Virgo has 935 staterooms in 18 different … Read more
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MS Amsterdam
MS Amsterdam Published by Bernadette Chua Published on 17 Jul 2025 The ms Amsterdam was custom-built in 2000. It has a maximum capacity of 1,388 guests which she can provide enough space as the popular trademark of Holland America LineÂ’s ships. There are 615 crew members. This cruise ship has a classic cruise liner ambience. … Read more