Cruises in Australia

Australia is also known as the “Land Down Under”. It is one of the most frequently visited cruise destinations in the world. Visit the Great Barrier Reef, Ayers Rock, and Sydney Opera House as you explore this unique country. Setting off on cruises in Australia is one way you can find out more about this country- its culture, historical past and present.

Top cruise lines in Australia

Silversea Cruises

Silversea Cruises is in business for several years now. The first cruise ship it launched, Silver Cloud, was in the year 1994.

Every year new ships were added to its fleet. It operates in a number of cruise destinations worldwide. The well-experienced staff will make you feel at home.

Residen Sea Cruises

The name of its main cruise ship is The World. The length of the ship is 44 feet and weights 43, 524 tons. It is a 5 star cruise ship. There are 198 cabins and 12 passenger decks in the ship. It can accommodate as many as 650 guests.

Princess Cruises

Princess Cruises believes in catering to the individual needs of its guests. This cruise line was launched way back in the year 1965. It is regarded as a premier cruise line in the world. Its fleet of cruise ships comprises the following –

• Island Princess
• Coral Princess
• Pacific Princess
• Dawn Princess
• Grand Princess
• Royal Princess
• Regal Princess
• Tahitian Princess
• Golden Princess
• Sun Princess
• Star Princess

Captain Cook Cruises

Captain Cook cruises is a cruise company that is family owned. It has an

enthusiastic crew that will help you to enjoy the aquamarine waters of Fiji Islands and Australia. Reef Escape and Murray Princess are 2 cruise ships sailing under this banner.

Azamara Cruises

Azmara Cruises have 2 cruise ships, namely, Azmara Quest and Azmara Journey. These ships can accommodate more than 600 guests. The company first started operating in the year 2007. It offers a luxurious, intimate, and personalized onboard experience.

In addition to the ones mentioned above, other cruise lines you can book your holiday packages with include –

• Royal Caribbean International
• Oceania Cruises
• Costa Cruises
• Regent Seven Seas Cruises
• Holland America Line
• Crystal Cruises
• Cunard Cruises
• Carnival Cruises
• Hurtigruten
• Uniworld
• Windstar Cruises
• Viking River Cruises
• Bora Bora Cruises
• Voyages of Discovery
• Star Clippers
• Sea Dream Yacht Club
• Star Cruises
• Avalon Waterways
• Blue Lagoon Cruises
• Fred Olsen Cruise Lines

Types of Cruises in Australia

If you are planning a cruise holiday in Australia, there are different types of cruises you can avail. They are –

Luxury cruises
Premium cruises
Adventure cruises
Family value or budget cruises
River cruises

Cruise packages in Australia

Given below are few cruise packages in Australia. The cruise packages are being offered by Princess Cruises and Royal Caribbean Cruises.

Royal Caribbean Cruises

Departure date – November 27th 2010
Interior – USD$1192
Suite – USD2817
Ocean view – USD$1366
Balcony – USD$2736

Departure date -December 27th 2010
Interior – USD$1965
Balcony – USD$4006
Ocean view – USD$2431

Princess Cruise

Departure date – December 22nd, 2010
Suite – USD$3295
Interior –USD$1795
Balcony – USD$2745
Ocean view – USD$2045

Departure date – November 7th, 2010
Balcony –USD$595
Interior – USD$345
Ocean view – USD$445

Last updated on 11/11/2010