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Australia · Ships call at Sydney, Australia
Ships leave from the Overseas Passenger Terminal in The Rocks, next to Circular Quay, or from the White Bay Cruise Terminal in Rozelle, farther west. The airport is about 30 minutes away by car. The seasons are reversed here, so the cruise summer runs from December to February.
Ships leave from Overseas Passenger Terminal or White Bay Cruise Terminal, The Overseas Passenger Terminal is at 130 Argyle St, The Rocks NSW 2000. White Bay is at 2041 James Craig Rd, Rozelle NSW 2039. Your boarding documents say which one. (Sources: Holland America, Cruise Deals Tips and Tricks)
Prices and drive times were checked in October 2026 and change. Allow extra time on busy sailing days.
What cruisers do the day before boarding or after getting off, collected in October 2026. Each item links to where it came from.
The historic district of cobblestone streets and sandstone merchant houses, now full of galleries, shops and restaurants, along George Street toward the Harbour Bridge.
Source: Princess Cruises
A working performing arts center, with more than 1,500 performances a year. A 7-minute walk from Circular Quay.
Source: Princess Cruises
Locals call it the coat hanger. Walk to it in 10 minutes from Circular Quay, or book the climb up the arch.
Source: Princess Cruises
A zoo with koalas and a behind-the-scenes tour, 12 minutes by ferry from Circular Quay.
Source: Princess Cruises
A surf and swimming beach with a playground and showers, 30 minutes by ferry from Circular Quay.
Source: Princess Cruises
Sandstone cliffs, forests and waterfalls, with a cable car. About an hour’s drive from Circular Quay, usually on a coach excursion.
Source: Princess Cruises
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The best months to visit Sydney by cruise ship are November, December, January. During these months you can expect the driest weather and the most comfortable temperatures for port excursions.
Cruisers most often mention: The Rocks; Sydney Opera House; Sydney Harbour Bridge; Taronga Zoo; Manly Beach; Blue Mountains.
Sydney is a regular port of call for many cruise lines. The ships-calling list above has the next sailings for live departure dates, or search all itineraries that include Sydney.