What to Consider When Planning an Australia Cruise

If an Australia cruise has been on your bucket list for some time, then the country’s recent reopening to tourists will have come as welcome news. Cruises are expected to resume later this year, making now the ideal time to look ahead to planning your adventure Down Under.

We’ve put together some top tips for you to take into consideration when planning your cruise to Australia to make sure your trip of a lifetime is memorable for all the right reasons.

Break Up Your Journey

We don’t need to tell you that Australia is a loooooong way from these shores. It’s a journey that will put even the most seasoned of travellers to the test, so if you’re not embarking on a world cruise (or a section of one), or getting on a cruise to Australia from the UK, you’ll likely need to fly out to Oz to embark.

There are various layover destinations for you to consider. Dubai is a popular route, as is Abu Dhabi or Asian cities such as Hong Kong and Singapore. If time allows, use your hours there to recharge your batteries and add a day or two to your holiday. There’s also the return journey to consider as well.

Weigh Up a Pre-cruise Stay

Depending on which cruise you choose, you’ll likely embark at one of Australia’s many iconic cities. Unless you opt for a pre- or post-cruise stay, you might miss out on seeing what it has to offer, which is why we’d highly recommend extending your break by a night or two.

You’ve gone all that way, so it would be a shame to miss out on seeing the sights of Sydney, or the beaches of Brisbane. Remember you can always ask our Cruise & Stay team for help booking that ideal package.

Manage Your Expectations

It’s easy to underestimate just how big Australia is. And by big, we mean massive. If you’ve only got a handful of leave days to use, you need to be realistic about how much of this colossal country you’re likely to cover.

An Australia cruise is a great way to see several places in one go, eliminating the need to hop from train to plane, bus to taxi to maximise your time there. There are so many coastal locations to discover, but once again, they’re not as close together as you might think. On a week-long Australia cruise, for example, you will only get to see a select few locations owing to the large distances between them. To really get under Australia’s beautifully bronzed skin, it’s worth investing a bit longer.

Big Ship, Small Ship?

Staying on the topic of size, the age-old cruising debate of whether a smaller or bigger ship is best won’t go be far from your mind when you start weighing up an Australia cruise. Your decision will depend on where, and more specifically what, you want to see on your holiday.

Larger ships will transport you to big cities such as Sydney, Melbourne and Darwin, whereas smaller vessels are capable of getting you into the heart of lesser-known destinations. Moreton Island, Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday Islands are perfect examples and will showcase the best of Australia’s natural beauty.

Expand Your Horizons Beyond an Australia Cruise

There are undoubtedly many amazing ports to explore in this part of the world and, having come all this way, a cruise to Australia and New Zealand might be an effective use of your time. Not only will you get to experience two great countries, but the convenience of doing so from a cruise ship will make your adventure all the more convenient.

You can also cruise to Bali from Australia, as well as the stunning islands of the South Pacific, so there really is no shortage of options to travel in this part of the world.