Australia & New Zealand Cruises 2028

Where Do Australia & New Zealand Cruises Go in 2028?

Australia and New Zealand cruises in 2028 span an enormous range of regions, from coastal sailings around Australia and the fjords and harbours of New Zealand, to transpacific crossings and extended world cruise segments. The mix skews heavily toward ocean itineraries, and sailings range from short breaks of just a couple of nights all the way up to grand voyages of several months, with a median voyage length of around 17 nights. More than half the sailings are one-way itineraries, so you board in one port and disembark in another — often a different country — which is worth factoring into your travel planning from the outset.

Which Regions Can I Sail in 2028?

The concentration of sailings across this part of the world reflects just how much variety 2028 has to offer. Here is where the cruising is actually focused, in order of availability.

Australia

Australia accounts for the largest share of sailings in this collection. Itineraries hug the coastline, calling at a mix of major gateway cities and smaller ports, with Brisbane and Perth (Fremantle) both serving as embarkation and disembarkation points alongside Sydney. These sailings suit anyone who wants to explore the sheer scale of the Australian coastline at a comfortable pace, without repeating the same long-haul flight at each end. Because virtually all sailings here involve a flight from the UK, we can book your outbound and return travel, hotels either side and transfers as part of a single Cruise1st Package.

New Zealand

New Zealand sailings are plentiful in 2028, with combined Australia and New Zealand itineraries also well represented. Auckland is the most common disembarkation point for New Zealand voyages, and these sailings tend to be longer, giving you time to take in the country’s dramatic scenery at a pace that short trips simply cannot match.

Transpacific and South Pacific

Transpacific crossings make up a strong part of the 2028 programme, typically sailing between Australia or New Zealand and the west coast of the United States, with Los Angeles a common disembarkation port. These are one-way voyages by definition, so a flight home from whichever US port you end at will be needed — and we can arrange that alongside any hotel nights you want either side. South Pacific sailings add another dimension, reaching island groups that are genuinely difficult to visit any other way.

World Cruises

A meaningful share of sailings in this collection are world cruise segments or full world cruises, calling at ports across multiple continents. These are long voyages — some extending well beyond 100 nights — and they suit travellers who want to make one grand journey rather than several separate trips. World cruises in 2028 are bookable here, and the Cunard world cruise programme for 2028 is particularly strong. If you are weighing up the neighbouring year, world cruise options from Southampton in 2027 are also available.

Southeast Asia and Beyond

Southeast Asia sailings use Singapore as a key hub, with a number of itineraries positioning between Singapore and Australian ports. Cruises from Singapore in 2028 can be booked as standalone sailings or as part of a longer fly-cruise package. A smaller number of sailings reach into East Asia and Polynesia, rounding out one of the broadest destination line-ups available for 2028.

Which Cruise Lines Sail Australia & New Zealand in 2028?

Princess Cruises leads the programme with the largest number of sailings in 2028, followed by Carnival Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Cunard and Azamara. Holland America Line, Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Royal Caribbean also have sailings in this region for 2028. The range spans everything from large resort ships with extensive on-board amenities to smaller, destination-focused vessels that can reach ports the bigger ships cannot enter.

If you have a particular line in mind, our experts can talk through the ships, the itineraries and the fare options across all of them. For a broader view of what is on sale for the year, the full 2028 cruise programme covers every destination.

Which Ships Are Sailing the Region?

Several well-known ships feature heavily in the 2028 Australia and New Zealand programme. Here is what makes each of them worth knowing about before you book.

Grand Princess — Princess Cruises

Grand Princess carries the largest number of Australia and New Zealand sailings in this collection. On deck, the Movies Under the Stars screen — Princess’s open-air poolside cinema — shows films with complimentary popcorn and blankets on warm evenings at sea. Ashore, the MedallionClass technology means you can order food and drinks delivered to wherever you are on the ship via the Princess app, so there is no interrupting a good book for a snack run. The Crown Grill steakhouse and the 24-hour International Café take care of the serious eating. For cabin choices on Grand Princess, the Grand Princess cabins and deck plans page sets out exactly what each grade gives you.

Celebrity Edge — Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Edge is built around a concept you will not find on any other ship. The Magic Carpet — a cantilevered platform that moves 13 floors up and down the outside of the hull — acts at different times as a restaurant, a bar and a Dinner on the Edge venue. The Infinite Veranda staterooms open the entire balcony wall into your cabin, turning the boundary between inside and outside into something you can actually control. The three-storey Eden venue hosts Cirque-style performers in a setting that doubles as a living garden. See the Celebrity Edge cabins and deck plans for a full breakdown of the stateroom options. Celebrity 2028 sailings from Southampton are also available if you prefer to start closer to home.

Royal Princess — Princess Cruises

Royal Princess was named in Southampton by HRH The Princess of Wales in 2013, making it Princess Cruises’ Royal-class flagship. The SeaWalk — a glass-floored walkway extending 18 metres over the ocean, almost 40 metres above the waterline — is the kind of feature that makes even seasoned cruisers stop and check their footing. The adults-only Sanctuary retreat adds a dedicated quiet space with the Enclave thermal suite, heated stone loungers and a hydrotherapy pool. The Royal Princess cabins and deck plans page has the full grade listing.

Carnival Adventure — Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival Adventure brings a genuinely active on-board offer to the Australia programme. The EDGE Adventure Park towers above deck with zip-lining, rock climbing, abseiling and a flying fox — not the kind of thing you find on every ship in this region. Families are well served by the Camp Ocean programme for ages 2 to 11, the Circle C and Club O2 teen clubs, and the adults-only Serenity Retreat and Cloud 9 Spa for parents who want a quieter hour. Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse and Bonsai Sushi handle the serious dining. Cabin options are on the Carnival Adventure cabins and deck plans page.

Coral Princess — Princess Cruises

Coral Princess is worth a specific mention if your itinerary includes smaller or more remote ports, because its 91,627-GT hull is slim enough to reach waterways and island anchorages that larger ships simply cannot enter. On board, the Universe Lounge’s three revolving stages host cabaret, cooking demonstrations, fashion shows and port lectures across the voyage. The Crown Grill steakhouse and Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria cover premium dining, and The Sanctuary adults-only retreat is available on deck. See the Coral Princess cabins and deck plans for all cabin grades.

Queen Elizabeth — Cunard

Queen Elizabeth is Cunard’s dedicated world voyage and long-haul ship, and it appears throughout the 2028 Australia and New Zealand programme. Cunard’s White Star Service — formal evenings in the Grand Ballroom, afternoon tea in the Queens Room, the tiered dining room structure where your restaurant reflects your cabin grade — gives a quite different experience from the resort-style ships. If you are considering a world cruise segment, Queen Elizabeth is likely to feature. The Queen Elizabeth cabins and deck plans cover everything from inside staterooms to the most generous suites.

Also sailing in 2028 are Anthem of the Seas from Royal Caribbean — whose North Star observation capsule holds a Guinness World Record for the highest viewing deck at sea, 300 feet above the waterline — alongside Azamara Onward, Carnival Splendor and Queen Anne from Cunard.

What Cabin Grades Are Available?

The ships in this programme offer a wide range of cabin grades. Here is a summary for 3 of the most popular ships, running from the most affordable to the most spacious.

Grand Princess Cabin Grades

• Inside cabin IA (14.9 m²) — Positioned on the middle decks for minimal motion and easy access to lifts and facilities. Sleeps up to 4.
• Premium sea view O3 (19.1 m²) — Floor-to-ceiling panoramic window with an unobstructed sea view and natural light directly into the cabin. Sleeps up to 4.
• Premium Balcony cabin B2 (25.5 m²) — Floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors give more natural light and an open-plan feel compared with standard balcony cabins. Sleeps up to 4.
• Grand Suite S1 with private hot tub (67.8 m²) — The largest suite on board, with considerably more space than any other suite category, plus a private hot tub. Sleeps up to 4.

Full details and deck positions are on the Grand Princess cabins and deck plans page.

Celebrity Edge Cabin Grades

• Deluxe Inside cabin DI (18.8 m²) — Around 2 m² larger than the standard inside cabin, with a bigger bathroom and more storage. Sleeps up to 4.
• Deluxe Ocean-view cabin DO (22.1 m²) — The most spacious ocean-view grade on the ship, with 3–4 m² more living space than the standard sea-view option. Sleeps up to 4.
• Sunset Veranda Stateroom SV (21.2 m²) — Features the largest balcony of any standard veranda category, at approximately 8.3 m² compared with around 3.7 m² in other veranda grades. Sleeps up to 4.
• Iconic Suite IC with private hot tub (239.8 m²) — The largest suite in the entire Celebrity fleet, with 270° panoramic views from the highest position above the bridge. Sleeps up to 6.

See the Celebrity Edge cabins and deck plans for deck-by-deck positions and all available grades.

Royal Princess Cabin Grades

• Inside cabin IA (15.4 m²) — The most affordable entry point, with minibar, safe and desk as standard. Sleeps up to 4.
• Sea-view cabin O6 (20.0 m²) — A large panoramic window with a forward-facing view of the open ocean, bringing in natural daylight that inside cabins cannot match. Sleeps up to 4.
• Deluxe Balcony cabin DA (23.4 m²) — A private balcony for breakfast or sundowners, with floor-to-ceiling glass that inside and ocean-view grades do not offer. Sleeps up to 4.
• Penthouse Suite S3 with aft balcony (54.5 m²) — The largest cabin on board at approximately 54.5–63.4 m², with significantly more living space than any mini-suite or standard cabin. Sleeps up to 4.

Full deck plans and grade availability are on the Royal Princess cabins and deck plans page.

What Fare Types Are Available?

The main cruise lines in this programme each offer a range of fare structures. Understanding what each one includes helps you compare like for like rather than just headline price.

Princess Cruises Fares

Princess offers 2 main tiers for 2028 Australia and New Zealand sailings. The Princess Standard fare is the base cruise price — it covers your sailing and accommodation, with drinks, Wi-Fi and dining extras available to add on separately. The Princess Plus package builds those in from the outset: you get 4 casual dining meals per voyage, beverages up to $15 each (with a daily limit of 15 drinks), MedallionNet Max Wi-Fi, pre-paid crew appreciation, unlimited digital photographs with 3 prints, and reserved theatre seating. For many guests, Plus works out considerably better value than adding those items individually. Our experts can run through the numbers for your specific sailing. Princess Cruises 2028 sailings cover a wide range of regions and ship options. Fans of the line may also want to look at Princess Japan and Southeast Asia voyages for 2027–2028.

Celebrity Cruises Fares

Celebrity offers 3 distinct approaches for 2028 sailings. The best-rate (cruise-only) option gives you the lowest base fare, with drinks and Wi-Fi added later to suit your preferences. The best-value tier bundles a classic drinks package and basic Wi-Fi into a single price — good for guests who know they will use both throughout the voyage. The Retreat tier is the suite experience: it covers premium drinks, premium Wi-Fi, exclusive lounge and sundeck access, private dining and dedicated personal service, all within the suite accommodation grade. For Celebrity sailings closer to home, Celebrity 2028 departures from Southampton are also available.

Cunard Fares

Cunard’s standard Cunard Fare is available on all sailings and gives you the choice of stateroom number, priority for upgrades, a low 15% deposit, flexible balance payment, the ability to amend your booking up to the balance due date, and complimentary shuttle buses at ports. The Saver fare suits guests who can commit early and want the lowest possible price: you pay in full at booking, accept a pre-allocated stateroom, and benefit from the full White Star Service on board. Note that Saver bookings cannot be amended after confirmation. The Cunard fare types such as on-board credit inclusions and coach or car-parking options also feature across specific sailings.

How Much Do 2028 Australia & New Zealand Sailings Cost?

Prices start from £205 pp* for shorter sailings, reflecting the broad range of ships, durations and cabin grades in this programme. Discounts are available on a portion of the sailings listed — up to 41% off on one sailing (measured against the price previously listed for that cabin grade on that sailing), though most reduced sailings are closer to around 3% off. If a specific sailing catches your eye, our team can tell you whether any current offers apply and which fare tier gives you the best overall value for your circumstances.

Around 73 sailings in this collection are all-inclusive or heavily inclusive, covering drinks, gratuities and Wi-Fi within the fare. If you prefer everything settled before you board, our experts can identify which sailings and fare tiers deliver that.

Planning Your 2028 Trip: Flights, Hotels and Transfers

Almost every sailing in this programme departs from a port outside the UK — Sydney, Brisbane, Auckland, Singapore and Los Angeles are the main embarkation points — so a flight from the UK is part of the journey for virtually all guests. That is not a complication; it is simply the shape of the trip. Cruise1st can build the entire journey as a Cruise1st Package: outbound and return flights, hotel nights in your embarkation city if you want to arrive a day early and settle in, transfers between the airport and the ship, and travel insurance, all on one booking.

A small number of sailings depart from UK ports, meaning you can reach the ship by road or rail with no flight required — but these represent a small fraction of the 2028 programme. For one-way itineraries that end in a different country from where they start, a return flight will be needed from wherever you disembark. We can arrange that too, without you needing to piece it together separately.

If your itinerary ends in Los Angeles, it is worth knowing that Los Angeles and Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) are both served by major international airports and are common disembarkation points for transpacific sailings — worth factoring in when comparing itinerary options.

What Deals Are Available on 2028 Australia & New Zealand Cruises?

Cruise lines offer a range of promotional fare types throughout the year — fare structures such as early saver rates, last-minute offers and loyalty discounts appear regularly across Princess, Cunard, Celebrity and Carnival sailings. These change frequently, so the most reliable approach is to tell our team what you are looking for and let them check what is currently live for your preferred sailing and cabin grade. Discounts of up to 41% have been recorded on individual departures (on the price previously listed for that cabin grade on that sailing), though that represents a single departure and most reduced sailings sit at a more modest level. Our experts know which fare types tend to offer the best overall value for each line, and that is exactly the kind of advice that a specialist makes worthwhile.

Considering Other Destinations or Years?

If Australia and New Zealand in 2028 is the right destination but you want to compare the broader 2028 programme, the full 2028 cruises page covers every region and line. For Princess Cruises specifically, Princess Cruises 2028 sailings span multiple regions. If you are drawn to Southeast Asia as part of a longer voyage, Southeast Asia 2028 cruises and cruises from Singapore in 2028 are both worth exploring alongside this programme.

Planning a fly-cruise to Australia specifically? Australia fly-cruise options for 2028 bring those sailings together in one place. If the Mediterranean is also on your radar for the same year, Mediterranean cruises in 2028 offer a very different pace and region to compare.

For those drawn to the idea of a world cruise — either a full circumnavigation or a long segment — world cruises in 2028 and the Cunard world cruise programme for 2028 are the natural next step. The 2027 world cruise programme from Southampton is also worth a look if you are flexible on timing and want to compare both years side by side.

The Australia and New Zealand 2027 cruise programme remains bookable for anyone who can travel a year earlier, and sits under the broader Australia and New Zealand destination page for context on what the region offers across all years. All of these sit within the wider Cruise1st cruise search if you want to start fresh with a different filter.

*Prices are per person based on 2 people sharing, and are subject to change. This price is not kept up to date and therefore does not reflect live pricing and availability. Prices and any discounts shown were checked on 14 October 2026.

Where a discount is shown, it is a reduction from the price previously listed for that cabin grade on that sailing, not a comparison between cabin grades or against a brochure rate. Discounts and prices shown are not kept up to date: the reduction available now may be smaller, or may have ended, and prices may have changed.