Sydney Harbour is a major cruise ship destination and is the only port in Australia with two dedicated cruise-passenger terminals - the Overseas Passenger Terminal, Circular Quay and Wharf 8 Darling Harbour Passenger Terminal. Both are located in the heart of the city and close to major tourist attractions.

The cruise industry is seen globally as the fastest growing segment of the tourism market, with the Australian cruise sector having grown by 35 per cent over the past two years. It is estimated that last year the cruise industry contributed approximately $260 million to the State's economy .

During the last international cruise season, (November and April), Sydney Harbour received a record number of 33 international vessel visits. Each year Sydney receives over 100 domestic and international cruise vessels and is home base to the Pacific Dawn, operated by P&O Cruises.

Other cruise operators that operate services to and from Sydney include;
• P & O Cruises Australia
• Pacific Sky, Sun, & Star (Pacific destinations)
• Princess Cruises, Diamond, Sapphire (Pacific destinations)
• Aurora (Asian and European destinations)
• Oriana (Asian and European destinations)
• Orion Cruises
• Expedition Cruises (Australian & Antarctic destinations)
• Holland America Lines
• Statendam (European, Asian, Pacific & American destinations)
• Saga Cruises
• Saga Rose & Ruby (European & Asian destinations)
• Cunard Lines
• QEII (European, Asian, Pacific & American destinations)

The cruise schedule is a forecast that enables users to view the proposed 18 month passenger vessel schedule (See link below). This information projects arrivals and departures of passenger vessels through Sydney's two dedicated passenger terminals - the Overseas Passenger Terminal (OPT) Circular Quay and Wharf 8 Darling Harbour.

For more information on the cruise or ship schedule, please contact the Shipping Manager on +61 2 9296 4800 or email shipping.enquiries@sydneyports.com.au.


Sydney Ports Advance Cruise Schedules.