Get 75 per cent off a cruise, plus more deals as Aussie cruise season kicks off
Cruising season has officially kicked off in Australia, and there are some seriously good deals going on for anyone who is yet to secure their tickets.
Whether you want to explore the magnificent fjords of New Zealand, soak up some sun in the South Pacific, or just kick back and enjoy the amenities of your ship on a sea day, there's always a perfect cruise for you.
Now's the perfect time to book, if you want to snap up a last-minute deal. Another great way to save money is to lock in any extra packages at the time of booking.
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Summer cruise season is officially underway as the Crown Princess arrives in Auckland, New Zealand. Supplied
Genevieve Thompson, Tour & Cruise Manager, at Flat Beds Tour + Cruise tells 9Travel: "We've seen a rise in clients choosing to include beverage and Wi-Fi packages at the time of booking to save money."
She adds that booking these add-ons in advance is much cheaper than what you'd be charged if you pay for them on board.
Ready to book?
Here are some of the best deals that are live now.
Cruise through the majestic Milford Sound. Getty
Princess Cruises
Book now to secure bonus credits for your upcoming Princess Cruise.
From now until November 5, you can receive up to $300 onboard spending money per stateroom when you book an interior or Oceanview stateroom, or up to $600 per stateroom when booking a balcony and above.
Discovery Princess, one of the newest ships in the fleet, will be arriving in Sydney in late November before taking a number of journeys through the South Pacific.
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Discovery Princess is coming to Australia. Princess
Disney
On Disney, the more the merrier!
Travellers can get 50 per cent off third and fourth guests in the same stateroom on select sailings departing from Australia and New Zealand. Must be booked by October 12, 2025.
Disney Cruises include character experiences, imaginative dining, entertainment, kids' clubs, and deck parties.
Disney's first season in Australia kicked off at the end of 2024, with its final cruises to run in February 2026.
The Disney Wonder has its last season Down Under. Disney
Celebrity Cruises
Book a sailing with Celebrity for this season and receive up to 75 per cent off the fare for a second guest.
Guests can also secure a bonus of up to USD $450 onboard credit for select Aussie sailings.
The Celebrity Edge will be embarking on a number of sailings from Sydney to various ports around Australia.
The Celebrity Solstice is also Down Under this season, journeying to Singapore on a 13-night trip.
This deal is valid until October 9th, so act fast!
Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas will sail in Australian waters for the first time from November 2025, and will be the largest ship operating in the southern hemisphere.
Launched in 2015, Anthem will sail cruises from between two and 18 nights, including to New Zealand and the tropical South Pacific from Sydney's famous harbour.
Cruise the South Pacific. Supplied
Cruise packages with Aldi Holidays
Explore the South Pacific on an 11-night ocean cruise with ALDI Holidays from Sydney to Fiji.
The Fly, Stay & Cruise Holiday package sees you cruise through the Pacific Islands on board Norwegian Spirit, stopping in at New Caledonia and Vanuatu. The package also includes two nights' hotel accommodation in Fiji after you disembark, plus a flight home.
From just $3,999, guests will also have an onboard beverage package with cocktails, spirits, wine, beer and soft drink, plus specialty dining and a shore excursion credit.
Price based on cruise sail date 22 April 2026.
Oceania Cruises has a number of sailings from Australia this season. Supplied
Oceania Cruises
For all upcoming bookings on sailings, guests can choose one of two additional amenities:
- a shore excursion credit of up to US$600 per guest.
- or complimentary wine and beer during lunch and dinner restaurant hours
All Oceania cruises also include onboard amenities such as free specialty dining, unlimited WiFi, and shipboard gratuities.
Oceania has a number of cruises coming up from Australian ports, to Asia and the Pacific Islands.
Experience luxury on board Cunard. Supplied/Cunard
If you want to cruise overseas, the following deals are too good to miss.
Cunard
From now until December 8, 2025, travellers can save up to 20 per cent on a range of iconic 2026 itineraries aboard luxury British cruise line Cunard. Destinations range across Europe, The Mediterranean and Alaska.
Featured voyages included in Cunard's Annual Savings Event include:
- 13-night Norway and Northern Lights from $3,949 per person in a twin-share Balcony Stateroom instead of $4,939.
- 14-night Italy, France and Spain from $4,269 per person in a twin-share Balcony Stateroom instead of $5,339.
- 14-night Istanbul, Greek Islands and Mediterranean from $4,699 per person in a twin-share Balcony Stateroom instead of $5,879.
- 12-night Norway and Northern Lights from $4,339 per person in a twin-share Balcony Stateroom instead of $5,429.
Holland America Line
Holland America Line also has a limited-time $99 per person deposit available from now until 31 October 2025.
The reduced deposit offer applies to over 800 cruises, including to destinations such as Alaska, Europe and Canada and New England for travel from April 2026.
The promotion is combinable with select fare types, including Have It All and Have It All Early Booking Bonus fares, and applies to the first two guests in each stateroom.
