Short cruises are booming with major cruise lines stepping up their offerings from Sydney for travellers who are looking for a quick getaway. 

These short cruises ranging from two to five nights are designed to cater to every type of cruiser. Whether those seeking a romantic getaway, an adventure with family, or a solo travel of self discovery, the options are limitless. 

Moreover, Sydney’s accessibility and efficient transport system make it an ideal embarkation point. Additionally, the city’s proximity to an array of breathtaking and awe-inspiring destinations make it a perfect spot for travellers to start their short but well-deserved seacation. 

Adding to the allure of short cruises from Sydney is the number of cruise lines that call this port home. Industry giants like Princess Cruises, P&O Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean and even the family-friendly Disney Cruise Line offer a wide range of itineraries departing from Sydney.

Princess Cruises

Princess Cruises is offering various short cruises from Sydney for 2024. One of its best value cruises is the 4-day Tasmania Seaction via Royal Princess. Additionally, this voyage is offered at a starting rate of $238 from $358 per person. This allows guests to enjoy savings of $120 per person. Moreover, this 4-day seacation is part of the line’s spring offering scheduled to sail on November 10. Furthermore, this sailing is scheduled to visit Port Arthur and Hobart before heading back to Sydney for disembarkation. 

On the other hand, the line also offers a 3-day Australia Seacation via Crown Princess. This round trip cruise from Sydney is priced at $276 from $428 per person as starting fare rate. Moreover, this 3-day sailing is part of the post-Christmas offering of Princess Cruises scheduled on December 26.  

P&O Australia

P&O Australia highlights an array of short cruises from Sydney for 2024 via 4-night Tangalooma – Moreton Island cruise aboard Pacific Adventure. Moreover, the line’s best value offering is its winter sailing on July 23 priced at $379 starting rate per person. On the other hand, this itinerary is also scheduled on the following dates:

• June 10 ($554 per person)
• July 1 ($384 per person)
• August 9 ($601 per person)
• September 3 ($524 per person)
• September 23 ($562 per person)
• October 10 ($755 per person)
• October 14 ($524 per person)
• November 11 ($554 per person)
• December 10 ($594 per person)

The line also offers a series of Sydney-embarked 3-night Comedy Cruise via Pacific Adventure. Additionally, the best value fare rate for this itinerary is its June 14 offering priced at $349 per guest. Other dates for this sailing are as follows:

• June 7 ($546 per person)
• July 4 ($460 per person)
• September 7 ($349 per person)
• September 27 ($472 per person)
• November 29 ($449 per person)

Meanwhile, the line also offers a 3-night Food & Wine voyage slated on November 8. This late-spring offering has a starting fare rate of $449 per person plus onboard credit. Additionally, this roundtrip cruise from Sydney will spend two days at sea via Pacific Adventure. 

Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival Cruise Line lines up several Sydney-embarked short cruises this year. In addition, the line offers four sailings of 4-day Tangalooma – Moreton Island cruise via Carnival Splendor. The best price offer for this voyage is Carnival’s winter offering scheduled on June 20 which has a starting rate of $606 per person. This itinerary is also offered on the following dates:

• June 7 ($666 per person)
• October 6 ($735 per person)
• December 5 ($660 per person)

On the other hand, the line also offers a 3-day Getaway from Sydney cruise going to Brisbane. This voyage is priced at a starting rate of $407 per person. Moreover, this 3-day sailing is scheduled on November 7 aboard Carnival Luminosa. 

Additionally, the line also has a series of round trip 3-Day Getaway from Sydney via Carnival Splendor. The best value offering for this voyage is the one scheduled on October 31 which is priced at $478 per person. Other dates for this cruise are the following:

• May 16 ($1387 per person) Suite rate
• October 10 ($513 per person)
• November 22 ($498 per person)
• December 27 ($668 per person)

Carnival also highlights a 5-day Tasmania sailing via Carnival Splendor. This best price offer for this voyage is at $757 per person and is scheduled on November 16. Moreover, this 5-day round trip cruise from Sydney  will visit Hobart and Port Arthur in Tasmania with two fun days at sea. On the other hand, This itinerary is also offered on November 9 with a starting rate of $872 per guest. 

Disney Cruise Line

An array of short voyages departing from Sydney is offered by Disney Cruise Line this 2024. The line boasts its Christmas offering via a 4-night Disney Magic at Sea Cruise aboard Disney Wonder. Moreover, this Sydney-embarked short cruise is offered at a starting fare rate of $3063 and is scheduled on December 24. 

On the other hand, Disney also lines up its spring offering via a 2-night Disney Magic at Sea Cruise scheduled on October 20. This voyage is offered at a starting rate of $ 1,104 per guest and is a one-way voyage from Sydney to Brisbane. 

Moreover, the line also offers a one-way 3-Night Disney Magic sailing from Sydney going to Eden. This summer offering is priced at $2116 starting rate per guest and is scheduled to sail on December 21.

Royal Caribbean

Royal Caribbean boasts its summer short getaway offering via a 3-night Sampler Cruise aboard Ovation of the Seas this 2024. This voyage is priced at $771 per person as a starting fare rate. Moreover, this round trip sampler cruise from Sydney is set to sail on December 15. 

Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Cruises also joins other major cruise lines in offering short cruises from Sydney via a 4-night Taste of Luxury sailing. This voyage is one of the line’s best value offerings at $555 per person from $1, 306 starting fare rate. This allows guests to enjoy a $751 savings. Additionally, the line also offers 75% off on second guests. Moreover, this Sydney-embarked voyage is scheduled on November 2. 

Furthermore, aside from two days of fun at sea, this 4-night Taste of Luxury voyage is also set to visit Hobart before going back to Sydney to disembark.

Cunard

Cunard highlights its 2024 short cruise offering through a 5-night Australian Literature Festival at Sea. This roundtrip sailing is priced at $1099 per guest as a starting fare rate. This summer holiday cruise is set to sail on December 11 via Queen Elizabeth. 

Moreover, this 5-night Sydney-based cruise is scheduled to have a port visit Tasmania’s capital of Hobart plus two sea days before the ship heads back to Sydney for disembarkation.