Australia Fly Cruises 2028

Where Are the 2028 Australia Fly Cruises Headed?

Fly-cruise sailings to Australia in 2028 cover a wide arc of the southern hemisphere, from round-trip voyages based in Australian waters through to grand world cruises that touch three continents. The most popular region is Australia itself, followed closely by New Zealand, then combined Australia and New Zealand itineraries that pair the two countries in one voyage. Beyond that, the South Pacific, Southeast Asia and a strong selection of world cruises round out the choice. Durations run from 5 nights up to 178 nights, with a median around 18 nights — long enough to do the distance justice without committing to a full circumnavigation.

Australia

The largest share of sailings concentrate on Australian waters. Round-trip departures from Perth (Fremantle) and Sydney let you explore the continent’s own coastline at length, while one-way itineraries — and just over half the sailings here are one-way — open up routes that cross between Australia and New Zealand, or continue into Southeast Asia. If your sailing ends abroad, you’ll need a flight home; our team books that alongside the cruise so it’s all on one itinerary.

Australia and New Zealand

Combined Australia and New Zealand sailings are a particularly popular choice for 2028, linking two countries in a single voyage and typically running 14 nights or more. These itineraries often disembark in Auckland or Sydney, so check which end suits your return flight. Standalone New Zealand voyages are also well represented, ranging from focused coastal itineraries to longer loops that double back through the South Pacific.

South Pacific and Southeast Asia

The South Pacific offers an island-hopping alternative for those who want something more remote alongside Australia. Southeast Asia sailings — several departing from or arriving into Singapore — suit travellers who want to combine the cruise with a city stay at either end. Singapore is both an embarkation and disembarkation port for several 2028 sailings, making it a natural place to spend a few nights before or after the voyage. Cruise1st can add those hotel nights, transfers and any tours as part of the same booking.

World Cruises

A significant cluster of sailings are world cruises, calling at ports across three or more continents. These are the longest departures on the list and the ones where having an expert build the whole trip — flights, pre-cruise hotel, any stopovers and insurance — makes the most difference. See our dedicated world cruises 2028 page for the full range, or browse world cruises departing from Southampton in 2027 if you’re planning ahead across years.

Which Cruise Lines Sail Australia in 2028?

Princess Cruises leads the 2028 Australia fly-cruise programme with the largest number of sailings, covering Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific across several ships. Celebrity Cruises follows with a strong showing, including the innovative Celebrity Edge. Carnival Cruise Line brings its trademark lively atmosphere aboard Carnival Splendor, while Azamara offers a more intimate, destination-focused style on smaller ships suited to ports the big vessels can’t reach. Royal Caribbean rounds out the main lines with Anthem of the Seas bringing its extraordinary range of onboard activities.

If you’re comparing lines or want to see all 2028 departures from a particular cruise line, our Princess Cruises 2028 page and Princess Japan and Southeast Asia 2027–2028 page are useful starting points. For a broader look across every 2028 departure, see cruises 2028.

Where Do These Sailings Depart From?

The majority of 2028 Australia fly-cruise sailings depart from Sydney, which is the most versatile embarkation point for Australian itineraries. Auckland is the next busiest, particularly for New Zealand and South Pacific voyages. Singapore serves as a starting point for Southeast Asia itineraries that head south towards Australia, and Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) features as a departure port for world cruises that pass through Australian waters en route.

A very small number of sailings depart from UK ports, so for the vast majority of 2028 Australia fly-cruises, the flight out is part of the package. Cruise1st books the outbound and return flights, pre-cruise hotel nights and airport transfers as one holiday — you don’t need to arrange these separately. Sailings also disembark at a range of ports including Cape Town, Rome (Civitavecchia) and Los Angeles, which is worth noting when you choose your itinerary: if the cruise ends somewhere other than where it started, you’ll be arranging a separate return leg, and we’ll handle that alongside everything else.

Round-Trip or One-Way — What’s the Difference?

Sailings here are split almost evenly between round-trip and one-way itineraries. On a round-trip, the ship starts and ends at the same port, so flights in and out are straightforward. On a one-way sailing — which actually makes up a slight majority of 2028 Australia fly-cruise departures — you fly to one city and home from another. That opens up far more interesting routing (Sydney to Singapore, for example, or Auckland to Los Angeles) but it does mean you need a return flight from wherever the cruise ends. Our team accounts for this when building your package, so you won’t be left with an open-ended return to sort yourself.

One-way sailings are also worth considering if you’d like to spend time in a city at the other end — a few nights in Singapore before flying home, for instance, or a stopover in Los Angeles. We can add hotel nights, tours and transfers at either end as part of the same booking.

Which Ships Are Sailing Australia in 2028?

Several well-known ships appear across the 2028 Australia fly-cruise programme. Below is detail on the main vessels, what makes each one distinctive, and the cabin grades available.

Celebrity Edge — Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Edge is the most striking ship in the Celebrity fleet and a genuinely different experience at sea. The Magic Carpet — a cantilevered platform that travels 13 floors along the ship’s exterior — functions as a restaurant, a bar and a dedicated Dinner on the Edge venue depending on which deck it’s at. The Infinite Veranda staterooms fold the balcony wall fully back into the cabin, giving you indoor-outdoor living that no other cruise line offers in quite the same way. For evening entertainment, the three-storey Eden venue hosts Cirque-style performers among a living garden, which is a long way from the conventional theatre experience.

Cabin grades on Celebrity Edge run as follows:

• Deluxe Inside cabin DI — 18.8 m², sleeps up to 4. Around 2 m² larger than a standard inside cabin, with a bigger bathroom and more storage.
• Deluxe Ocean-view cabin DO — 22.1 m², sleeps up to 4. The most spacious ocean-view grade on the ship, with roughly 3–4 m² more living space than standard sea-view cabins.
• Sunset Veranda Stateroom SV — 21.2 m², sleeps up to 4. The balcony here runs to around 8.3 m², compared with approximately 3.7 m² in other veranda categories — a meaningful difference on a longer voyage.
• Iconic Suite IC — 239.8 m², sleeps up to 6. The largest suite in the entire Celebrity fleet, with panoramic views spanning 270° from the highest position above the bridge, plus a private hot tub.

Grand Princess — Princess Cruises

Grand Princess brings Princess Cruises’ signature relaxed style to the Australia programme. Movies Under the Stars — the open-air poolside cinema with its giant screen, complimentary popcorn and blankets — is an evening favourite, particularly on longer voyages in the southern hemisphere. The Crown Grill steakhouse handles premium dining with aged cuts, while the International Café stays open around the clock for coffee and pastries. MedallionClass technology, accessed through the Princess app, lets you order drinks and food delivered to wherever you are on the ship, which changes how you use the deck space on a long sea day.

Cabin grades on Grand Princess:

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

Coral Princess — Princess Cruises

At 91,627 GT, Coral Princess is the slimmer of the Princess ships on this programme, and that matters: a narrower beam means she can reach ports and waterways that the larger vessels simply can’t access. The Universe Lounge has three revolving stages, which gives the entertainment team genuine flexibility — cabaret one evening, a cooking demonstration the next, fashion shows and lectures in between. Crown Grill and Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria cover premium dining, and The Sanctuary adults-only retreat on deck gives those who want a quieter corner somewhere to find it.

Cabin grades on Coral Princess:

• Inside cabin IA — 14.5 m², sleeps up to 4. Middle-deck positions keep motion to a minimum with good access to the ship’s central areas.
• Sea-view cabin O5 — 19.7 m², sleeps up to 4. A large panoramic window brings natural daylight and an unobstructed sea view — the key step up from an inside cabin.
• Premium Balcony cabin B1 — approximately 23 m² including balcony, sleeps up to 4. Around 50% more space than a standard balcony grade, which on a longer voyage makes a real difference to how much you use the room.
• Premium Suite S5 — 43.7 m², sleeps up to 4. Considerably larger than a mini-suite, with a separate seating area and a full balcony.

Royal Princess — Princess Cruises

Royal Princess is Princess Cruises’ Royal-class flagship, named in Southampton by HRH The Princess of Wales in 2013. The SeaWalk — a glass-floored walkway extending 18 metres over the ocean, nearly 40 metres above the waves — is the ship’s most talked-about feature, and it earns the reputation. The Sanctuary adults-only retreat includes the Enclave thermal suite, heated stone loungers and a hydrotherapy pool, which makes it a genuine destination within the ship rather than just a quiet deck chair area. See Royal Princess cabin grades and deck plans for the full breakdown of stateroom options.

Anthem of the Seas — Royal Caribbean

Anthem of the Seas holds the Guinness World Record for the tallest viewing deck at sea: the North Star observation capsule sits 300 feet above the water, offering a vantage point that changes the way you see port arrivals and open-ocean days alike. The Two70° venue combines 4K immersive performances with a Bionic Bar where robotic arms mix cocktails — it’s one of the most technically ambitious spaces afloat. RipCord by iFLY brings indoor skydiving to the ship, and SeaPlex offers bumper cars among other activities, making Anthem one of the busiest, most varied ships in the Royal Caribbean fleet. Check Anthem of the Seas cabin grades and deck plans for stateroom options across all grades.

Carnival Splendor — Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival Splendor is Carnival’s dedicated Australian ship and brings a distinctly lively atmosphere to the programme. The Green Lightning waterslide and WaterWorks waterpark are the centrepiece for families and younger guests, while the retractable-roof midship pool means the fun continues regardless of the weather. Guy’s Burger Joint, Fahrenheit 555 steakhouse and Masala Tiger give the dining lineup real variety, and the Cloud 9 Spa’s Thalassotherapy pools and thermal suites provide the adults-only counterpoint when you need it. The Serenity Retreat on deck is worth noting for couples who want a calmer corner. See Carnival Splendor cabin grades and deck plans for stateroom options.

What Fare Types Are Available?

The fare structure varies by cruise line, and knowing what each tier covers before you book can make a meaningful difference to the overall cost.

Princess Cruises offers a Standard fare as the base price, covering the cruise itself with optional extras available to add. The Princess Plus package — available as a fare tier on many sailings — bundles 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. It’s worth pricing both tiers side by side, because on a longer voyage the Plus package often represents good value against adding those items individually.

Celebrity Cruises offers a cruise-only rate for those who prefer to add amenities later, a best-value tier that includes a classic drinks package and basic Wi-Fi, and The Retreat — available to suite guests — which adds premium drinks, premium Wi-Fi, exclusive lounge access, a private resort-style sundeck and dedicated personal service.

Royal Caribbean offers fare types such as last-minute fares and early-booking options, with solo fares also available for single-occupancy bookings. Our team can explain which fare type applies to a specific sailing and what it covers before you commit.

Are There Any Discounts on 2028 Australia Sailings?

A number of 2028 Australia fly-cruise sailings carry reduced fares against the price previously listed for that cabin grade. The headline reduction goes up to 35% on a single departure, though that figure applies to one sailing; most discounted sailings are reduced by around 7%. It’s worth checking individual sailings for current pricing — our team can tell you which departures have reduced fares at the time you call. You can also browse all-inclusive fly cruises for 2028 if you want the drinks, Wi-Fi and gratuities rolled into the fare from the start.

All-Inclusive Options

A significant share of 2028 Australia fly-cruise sailings are bookable on an all-inclusive fare, where drinks, gratuities and in some cases Wi-Fi are included in the price rather than charged on board. This suits longer voyages particularly well — the saving on daily drinks and gratuities adds up quickly over 18 nights or more. Celebrity Cruises’ best-value tier and Princess Plus are the most commonly available all-inclusive-style fares on this programme. Our all-inclusive fly cruises 2028 page filters to these sailings if that’s your priority.

How Do I Book a Fly-Cruise to Australia with Cruise1st?

Because almost every 2028 Australia sailing involves a long-haul flight, the booking is more involved than a short European cruise — and that’s where having a specialist matters. Cruise1st’s expert advice means you get help choosing the right ship, the right cabin grade and the right fare tier for your circumstances, rather than navigating it alone on a cruise line’s own website.

Our Cruise1st Packages bring the flights, hotel nights, transfers, tours and insurance together under one booking. That means one payment, one point of contact if anything changes, and ATOL protection on the package as a whole. We’re also ABTA-bonded and rated 4.5/5 on Trustpilot from over 7,000 reviews.

Beyond Australia, if you’re drawn to the idea of Southeast Asia in 2028, our Southeast Asia 2028 cruises page is worth a look, and Princess Japan and Southeast Asia 2027–2028 covers the Princess programme for that region in detail. If you’re planning a longer voyage, world cruises 2028 covers the full range of grand voyages that pass through Australian waters and beyond. For 2028 cruises more broadly, fly cruises 2028 covers the full programme across all destinations.

Planning ahead to 2027? Our Australia fly cruises 2027 page covers departures in the year prior, and fly cruises 2027 with Princess Cruises is a useful companion if Princess is your preferred line. We’ve also had strong interest in Asia fly cruises 2027 from readers comparing Australia itineraries with a Southeast Asia alternative.

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.