Cruises out of Melbourne are a popular choice to unwind and escape the rat race, or embark on a longer onward journey. Can you imagine taking off on a cruise at the last minute by a romantic gesture purchased by your other half! Our cruises depart domestically to Sydney, Tasmania, Adelaide, and Fremantle or longer international departures. Popular destinations abroad include sailings to the South Pacific (New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Fiji), Asian countries including Singapore, Vietnam and Thailand or a Kiwi option to New Zealand.
Themed Cruises are a popular choice with Comedy and Food & WIne Cruises a great way to escape the city including free entertainment and educational presentations. With a number of 2 and 3 day short cruises available, your long weekend or quick getaway can be spent in style onboard an amazing cruise ship at sea.
Departures are all year round, but to ensure availability it is advised to book early to avoid disappointment. If you haven't been on a boat cruise before - you wouldn't want to miss out!
Popular Cruises
Popular Cruises include quick getaways to other Australian cities like Sydney, Adelaide and up the Queensland Coast. Cruises to Tasmania are another highlight taking in Port Arthur and Hobart. Cruises to New Zealand are also catered for as are many Asian destinations for the perfect holiday. Itineraries to the South Pacific are high on the list of many Melburnians wanting to escape the winter weather. Departures usually include stops such as New Caledonia, Noumea, Vanuatu, and Fiji depending on the itinerary and length.
Shorter length options could have you experiencing the Victorian coastline (Wilsons Promontory, Phillip Island), the Tasmanian Coast, Southern Australia (Adelaide, Port Lincoln, Kangaroo Island), or further north (Sydney, Eden).
You can depart at anytime of the year. There are no best or worst times to depart Victoria.
Cruises into Victoria dock at Station Pier which is located approximately 4 kilometres from the Central Business District (CBD / Downtown).