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Our Sydney cruises are very popular for long weekends, quick breaks or just when you feel the need to get away from it all. With Discounted rates you can sometimes get a short cruise for the price of a cheap flight. With food and accommodation inclusive, Cruises can be an economical choice!

Imagine sailing out of Sydney on a 2 or 3 day cruise to get away from the stresses of city life!

Cruise options available can include themed options such as P&O's Food & Wine Cruise, Mother's Day Cruises, and Melbourne Cup Cruises.

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With presentations from food and wine personalities you have the chance to find how to pick the best wines, or find out how cheese is matured. Departing from Sydney this quick cruise is a great introduction to cruise life.

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Cruise out of Sydney to Melbourne or Hobart or simply do a Sydney Sampler Cruise departing Sydney Harbour and venturing up the Australian coastline

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The traditional Melbourne Cup cruise is a popular choice for avid cruise enthsiasts. Why not combine two of your favourite things in one holiday. Whether your favourite thing is horse racing and cruising, or socialising / wining / dining and cruising! What better way to experience the Melbourne cup than this brilliant cruise for that first Tuesday in November.

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Catch a wave at Bondi, shop ‘til you drop in the city or sip a long black in the vibrant inner west before a cruise from Sydney. Culturally diverse, Sydney offers plenty to explore, from art galleries and ancient Aboriginal culture, to iconic structures and a heady mix of cuisines. When cruising from Sydney’s deep-water port in the heart of the city, you can explore it all before or after your next Sydney cruise with Princess.

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New Zealand Cruises

Cruise from Sydney and head ‘across the ditch’ to New Zealand, Australia’s closest neighbour. Sample award-winning wines in Picton, discover rich Māori heritage in the Bay of Islands or explore Tolkien’s mythical Middle Earth. With Princess’ Across the Ditch program, sample the best of the region and immerse yourself in local culture on board any of our round-trip cruises from Sydney or one-way trips to Auckland.

Australia Cruises

Cruising from Sydney allows you to explore the very best of Australia – including its rich culture and diverse landscape. Dive the Great Barrier Reef, browse Hobart’s Salamanca Markets or tantalise your tastebuds in the Barossa Valley and Margaret River wine regions. From bustling cities to deserted outback, coastal paradise to craggy peaks to lush rainforest, Australia is a land that has it all.

Australia Seacations

One of the wonderful things about Australia is the fact that you don’t have to go far to see something new. If you’re short on time, short cruises from Sydney allow you to explore some of the country’s highlights. On 2 or 3-day cruises from Sydney, browse Melbourne’s boutique stores and laneways, see a koala at Brisbane’s Australia Zoo or kick back and relax on the Gold Coast.

Papua New Guinea

Located off the north coast of Australia, the rugged paradise of Papua New Guinea is the perfect destination for those who want to head off the beaten track. On a cruise from Sydney, relax on Alotau’s immaculate white-sand beaches, or dive the Conflict Islands’ pristine reef system to uncover the intriguing marine life within. You’ll soon realize that Papua New Guinea is a place that’s not easily forgotten.

Tasmania Cruises

Located just off Australia’s mainland, Tasmania offers plenty to explore on your next cruise from Sydney. Stroll through bustling Hobart and sample some of the local produce, then uncover the state’s history as a penal colony at Port Arthur. Trek Tassie’s wilderness on a hike of Cradle Mountain, or marvel at the beauty of Freycinet Peninsula. Whether on a short cruise getaway or a longer trip, Tasmania is simply a must-see.

South America Cruises

From the balmy jungles of South America to the icy terrains of Antarctica, revel in the best of both worlds on a cruise from Sydney. In Puntarenas, learn how Starbucks coffee beans are harvested at the company’s only farm. Walk past pyramids in Huatulco, and uncover treasures of Mesoamerica. Or ascend to Corcovado Mountain and visit one of the new Seven Wonders of the World, the Christ the Redeemer statue.

Tahiti & South Pacific Cruises

On cruises from Sydney, step into paradise as you uncover the mesmerising beauty of Tahiti and the islands of the South Pacific. Explore these dream destinations and bask in the crystal waters of Lemon Bay Beach in New Caledonia’s Noumea. Kayak within a secret oasis at Vanuatu’s Mystery Island, wander colourful markets in Fiji’s Lautoka or discover rich French Polynesian culture in Tahiti.

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Home to ancient civilizations and long-standing traditions, Asia welcomes you to explore age-old cultures. Learn the art of Thai dancing in Bangkok, navigate the Cu Chi tunnels in Ho Chi Minh City or discover 8,000-year-old history at the National Palace Museum in Taipei. Between the landmarks and local connections, experience a sensory experience unlike any other on a cruise from Sydney to Asia.

What You Need to Know About Cruises from Sydney

Vibrant, bustling and culturally diverse, Sydney is full of treasures well worth exploring. Here’s everything you need to know about the city, so you can really make the most of your cruise from Sydney.

Sydney at a glance

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• Docking : Your cruise from Sydney docks at White Bay Cruise Terminal or the Overseas Passenger Terminal (Circular Quay West).
• Attire : Opt for shorts and t-shirts during the hot and humid summer months (December to February) and long pants and sweaters in the cooler months of winter (June to August).
• Transportation : Public transport makes Sydney easy to get around, thanks to its ferries, buses, trains and light rail. Driving in the city is not recommended, especially during peak hour, due to high density traffic.

Things to do in Sydney

Whether taking a short cruise from Sydney or a world tour, there’s plenty to explore in the city before or after your cruise. Foodies can indulge in diverse cuisines, while history and nature lovers can find hidden gems at every turn. Climb the Harbour Bridge, tour the Opera House or wander the Royal Botanic Gardens. Outside the city, cool off at Manly Beach, hike the Blue Mountains or catch a game at Sydney Cricket Ground.

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Discover last-minute cruises from Sydney that sail to diverse and dynamic ports across the globe. Island hop in the exotic South Pacific. Explore the fjords and glaciers of neighboring New Zealand. Witness the largest living organism in the world on a cruise to the Great Barrier Reef. 

Celebrity’s cruises from Sydney sail between October and April. Revel in luxurious suites, globally inspired menus, and thrilling entertainment onboard. Ignite your sense of adventure on shore excursions that cater to your interests. Your impromptu getaway awaits.

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Australia’s largest city is home to a buzzing city center, picturesque waterfront, and one of the world’s best-known stretches of sand, Bondi Beach. When you take advantage of last-minute cruise offers from Sydney, you can get even more out of your vacation by exploring the Harbor City’s famous landmarks, diving into its coffee and beer culture, or surfing and lounging on one of the city’s many beaches.

Destinations

There’s no destination on earth like New Zealand, and a cruise is the perfect way to explore its unique and diverse terrain. Sail through the soaring fjords of the west coast, past towering waterfalls and lackadaisical seals relaxing on the rocks below. Travel through the twin islands’ beautiful countryside to some of the best wine regions in the world. See penguins in their natural habitats, hike through epic landscapes, and explore the bubbling mud pits of the North Island.  

South Pacific

Our last-minute cruises from Sydney to the South Pacific sail to the gorgeous countries of Vanuatu and New Caledonia. On a South Pacific cruise, revel in luxurious days at sea and captivating ports of call. Plunge into the ocean’s deep on a scuba-diving adventure to a coral reef or wreck in Vila. Discover the unique heritage of Mystery Island in a local village. Go ziplining through lush rainforest or take a thrilling jet boat ride off the coast of Noumea.

Great Barrier Reef

Marvel at the world’s largest coral reef system on a cruise to the Great Barrier Reef. There are so many ways to explore this natural wonder, from soaring above it on a helicopter or plane to snorkeling or scuba diving next to it. Don’t miss excursions to the region’s sugar-sand beaches, grand rivers, and impossibly green rainforests. Aside from the colorful marine life of the reef, you can also see crocodiles, kangaroos, and bottlenose dolphins.

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On a cruise from Sydney, choose from an abundance of water-based activities. If you’re heading to Queensland, explore the legendary Great Barrier Reef on a scuba diving or snorkeling excursion. Dip in natural hot springs, kayak to a glow worm cave, or sail to an active volcano in Tauranga. In the South Pacific, you’ll have endless opportunities to dip into the ocean as you unwind on the region’s flawless stretches of pure white sand.

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Cruise to New Zealand and the South Pacific to discover rich cultures and traditions. Some of the best shore excursions offer insight into the local people and their customs. Learn about ancient hunting techniques in Lifou, visit a remote Maori village in New Zealand, and tour traditional Melanesian huts in New Caledonia.

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Longing for a break? Need a holiday but have no time? No worries! If you’ve got 3 days, we’ve got you sorted. From themed cruises to one-stop destination trips, you can make the most of every moment on one of our fabulous 3 day cruise options. Our short break cruises come in all shapes and sizes, departing from Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, Cairns and Auckland.

Dance the night away on a boot scootin’ Country cruise, treat yourself to a Wine & Food adventure calling at Eden, or laugh your socks off on our famous Comedy cruise. Need to get out of town? Travel in style on a one way short cruise to your holiday destination, or when you’re heading back home. Or, if you want to add an extra night, you can even swing by a stunning destination like the Whitsundays on one of our four day cruises. The choice is yours!

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A P&O 3 day cruise isn’t just a sampler cruise - there’s always something exciting happening on or off board. Our 3 day short cruises have something for everyone, from couples and families to friends and colleagues. Hop on a Sapphire Coast Food & Wine cruise , try our themed Comedy cruise  or Country cruise , or chill out on the OG Classic Short Break  cruise. Want to make the most of your travel time? Look out for our one-way cruises, which disembark at a different port from where they depart from. There are quite a few to choose from, and many are side-splitting comedy cruises - so you’ll be sure to disembark in high spirits.

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s hard to find the time to take a break. A short 3 day cruise can help you get the rest and relaxation you need to recharge, in no time at all. All the planning, accommodation , dining and entertainment are taken care of - so all you have to do is hop onboard, and we’ll do the rest! You can even choose between weekend and midweek breaks for extra flexibility. Get a massage at our spa, take a yoga class, or simply read a book by the pool, cocktail in hand. Wind down your way!

Want to visit somewhere new for a day, or reach your destination feeling relaxed rather than frazzled? Don’t waste precious holiday time in a cramped car - make the most of your short break and travel in the comfort of our world class ships. Our 3 day cruises sail from all departure ports, and have many of the same entertainment and dining options you’ll find on longer cruises, including a range of restaurants and bars, boutiques, and child-free Oasis. Why not take a one-way short cruise to your holiday destination, or on the way back home? You can even contact P&O Cruise Air  and we’ll book your air for you. We partner with all of the major airlines.

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Are you looking to get away for the weekend? Is life in Sydney making you want to escape to sea? Now you can. With our weekend cruises departing from Sydney, you can enjoy a quick and easy escape to the sea and take in the rich waves of the sea, ensuring that you can feel absolutely fantastic along the way. While most cruise are often longer than a weekend, we have many weekend short cruises departing from Sydney that you can enjoy taking part on.

They will help you to enjoy a shorter cruise experience which makes it more affordable and likely more suited to your own personal preference. Now instead of spending all day cooped-up in a bar or trying to escape the sun, you can embrace its quality via the deck of the ship.

As the wind blows into your face and makes it easy to stay nice and cool, you can enjoy a truly tremendous experience; the kind that should make it very easy for you to take things to a new level. Done right, you can find that our weekend party cruises departing from Sydney make it easy to hit the sea and return feeling 100%!

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A trip out of Sydney can be a fun thing to do, and it can make it very easy for you to take things to a new level. It’s not only the kind of wonderful experience that you can easily enjoy, but it’s the kind of wonderfully satisfying experience that makes it very easy for you to engage with a far more interesting way to enjoy your weekend. It’s hard to sometimes find something new and exciting to do; with the help of a weekend cruise from Sydney, though, you can get out of town for a few days and have a simply tremendous time.

These cruises take you out to sea, giving you all the help that you need to just enjoy a nice and simple experience on the sea. You get to have a great time, making sure that you can enjoy a really comfortable cruise experience as soon as you are ready to begin.

Not only should you find that this makes it easy for you to really look after yourself, but you will find that it allows your return to shore to be one that leaves you in the highest of spirits.

Few things in life can be quite as enjoyable as spending time on the sea. With these simple weekend party cruises departing Sydney, you get to just enjoy the whole experience, relaxing and partying as much as you wish.

It does not matter whether you are looking for a relaxing weekend where you can bathe in the sun and just take in the weather, or if you are trying to find an amazing way to party and celebrate new-found success; with weekend cruises departing from Sydney, you’ll find that the perfect solution waits for you at sea!

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Cruising the Moskva River: A short guide to boat trips in Russia’s capital

There’s hardly a better way to absorb Moscow’s atmosphere than on a ship sailing up and down the Moskva River. While complicated ticketing, loud music and chilling winds might dampen the anticipated fun, this checklist will help you to enjoy the scenic views and not fall into common tourist traps.

How to find the right boat?

There are plenty of boats and selecting the right one might be challenging. The size of the boat should be your main criteria.

Plenty of small boats cruise the Moskva River, and the most vivid one is this yellow Lay’s-branded boat. Everyone who has ever visited Moscow probably has seen it.

This option might leave a passenger disembarking partially deaf as the merciless Russian pop music blasts onboard. A free spirit, however, will find partying on such a vessel to be an unforgettable and authentic experience that’s almost a metaphor for life in modern Russia: too loud, and sometimes too welcoming. Tickets start at $13 (800 rubles) per person.

Bigger boats offer smoother sailing and tend to attract foreign visitors because of their distinct Soviet aura. Indeed, many of the older vessels must have seen better days. They are still afloat, however, and getting aboard is a unique ‘cultural’ experience. Sometimes the crew might offer lunch or dinner to passengers, but this option must be purchased with the ticket. Here is one such  option  offering dinner for $24 (1,490 rubles).

If you want to travel in style, consider Flotilla Radisson. These large, modern vessels are quite posh, with a cozy restaurant and an attentive crew at your service. Even though the selection of wines and food is modest, these vessels are still much better than other boats.

Surprisingly, the luxurious boats are priced rather modestly, and a single ticket goes for $17-$32 (1,100-2,000 rubles); also expect a reasonable restaurant bill on top.

How to buy tickets?

Women holding photos of ships promise huge discounts to “the young and beautiful,” and give personal invitations for river tours. They sound and look nice, but there’s a small catch: their ticket prices are usually more than those purchased online.

“We bought tickets from street hawkers for 900 rubles each, only to later discover that the other passengers bought their tickets twice as cheap!”  wrote  (in Russian) a disappointed Rostislav on a travel company website.

Nevertheless, buying from street hawkers has one considerable advantage: they personally escort you to the vessel so that you don’t waste time looking for the boat on your own.

Prices start at $13 (800 rubles) for one ride, and for an additional $6.5 (400 rubles) you can purchase an unlimited number of tours on the same boat on any given day.

Flotilla Radisson has official ticket offices at Gorky Park and Hotel Ukraine, but they’re often sold out.

Buying online is an option that might save some cash. Websites such as  this   offer considerable discounts for tickets sold online. On a busy Friday night an online purchase might be the only chance to get a ticket on a Flotilla Radisson boat.

This  website  (in Russian) offers multiple options for short river cruises in and around the city center, including offbeat options such as ‘disco cruises’ and ‘children cruises.’ This other  website  sells tickets online, but doesn’t have an English version. The interface is intuitive, however.

Buying tickets online has its bad points, however. The most common is confusing which pier you should go to and missing your river tour.

“I once bought tickets online to save with the discount that the website offered,” said Igor Shvarkin from Moscow. “The pier was initially marked as ‘Park Kultury,’ but when I arrived it wasn’t easy to find my boat because there were too many there. My guests had to walk a considerable distance before I finally found the vessel that accepted my tickets purchased online,” said the man.

There are two main boarding piers in the city center:  Hotel Ukraine  and  Park Kultury . Always take note of your particular berth when buying tickets online.

Where to sit onboard?

Even on a warm day, the headwind might be chilly for passengers on deck. Make sure you have warm clothes, or that the crew has blankets ready upon request.

The glass-encased hold makes the tour much more comfortable, but not at the expense of having an enjoyable experience.

Getting off the boat requires preparation as well. Ideally, you should be able to disembark on any pier along the way. In reality, passengers never know where the boat’s captain will make the next stop. Street hawkers often tell passengers in advance where they’ll be able to disembark. If you buy tickets online then you’ll have to research it yourself.

There’s a chance that the captain won’t make any stops at all and will take you back to where the tour began, which is the case with Flotilla Radisson. The safest option is to automatically expect that you’ll return to the pier where you started.

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