Cruising

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 market is a growth segment of the tourism market globally, having expanded 35 per cent in the past two years.

During the last international cruise season, which runs annually between November and April, Sydney Harbour cruise facilities received a record number of international vessel visits, 33 in total. Each year Sydney receives over 90 domestic and international cruise vessels and is home base to the Pacific Sun, operated by P&O Cruises.

One of the standout occasions of the 2006 / 07 cruise season was on 20 February 2007 when the Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2) and Queen Mary 2 (QM2) both called into Sydney at the same time. The QM2, which made its maiden voyage to Sydney, is the largest cruise ship to visit Sydney. At 148,528 gross tonnes and 344 metres in length it is 40 metres longer than Sydney Tower.

For further cruise information please view the below cruise opperators.

Carnival Cruise Line

Celebrity Cruises

Classic International Cruises

Clipper Cruise Line

Coral Princess Cruises

Crystal Cruises

Cunard

Delphin Seereisen

Fred Olsen Cruise Lines

Hapag-Lloyd

Holland America Line