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Cheap cruises from Melbourne, sorted by live fares.

As of November 2026, we're currently tracking 15 upcoming cruises from Melbourne across Princess Cruises. The lowest tracked lead-in fare right now is $294, for departures from October 2027 to May 2029. Fares below are sorted with the soonest sailings first.

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Cruises from Melbourne

Lowest tracked fares from Melbourne

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Date	Cruise line	Ship	Cruise	Departure	Arrival	Current price
24 Oct 2027 25 nights	Princess Cruises	Grand Princess	Round Australia 24 Oct 2027, 25 nights Princess Cruises Grand Princess Melbourne, Australia to Sydney, Australia	Melbourne, Australia Sun 24 Oct	Sydney, Australia Thu 18 Nov	$4,635 $185.41/night
6 Mar 2028 24 nights	Princess Cruises	Grand Princess	Round Australia 6 Mar 2028, 24 nights Princess Cruises Grand Princess Melbourne, Australia to Sydney, Australia	Melbourne, Australia Mon 6 Mar	Sydney, Australia Thu 30 Mar	$4,374 $182.23/night
22 Oct 2028 29 nights	Princess Cruises	Grand Princess	Round Australia 22 Oct 2028, 29 nights Princess Cruises Grand Princess Melbourne, Australia to Melbourne, Australia	Melbourne, Australia Sun 22 Oct	Melbourne, Australia Mon 20 Nov	$5,367 $185.06/night
20 Nov 2028 3 nights	Princess Cruises	Grand Princess	Sapphire Coast Seacation 20 Nov 2028, 3 nights Princess Cruises Grand Princess Melbourne, Australia to Sydney, Australia	Melbourne, Australia Mon 20 Nov	Sydney, Australia Thu 23 Nov	$541 $180.32/night
13 Jan 2029 14 nights	Princess Cruises	Grand Princess	New Zealand 13 Jan 2029, 14 nights Princess Cruises Grand Princess Melbourne, Australia to Melbourne, Australia	Melbourne, Australia Sat 13 Jan	Melbourne, Australia Sat 27 Jan	$2,486 $177.59/night
23 Jan 2029 46 nights	Princess Cruises	Emerald Princess	Round Australia & New Zealand 23 Jan 2029, 46 nights Princess Cruises Emerald Princess Melbourne, Australia to Melbourne, Australia	Melbourne, Australia Tue 23 Jan	Melbourne, Australia Sat 10 Mar	$8,091 $175.88/night
27 Jan 2029 4 nights	Princess Cruises	Grand Princess	Southern Australia Seacation 27 Jan 2029, 4 nights Princess Cruises Grand Princess Melbourne, Australia to Adelaide, Australia	Melbourne, Australia Sat 27 Jan	Adelaide, Australia Wed 31 Jan	$683 $170.82/night
27 Jan 2029 7 nights	Princess Cruises	Grand Princess	Southern Australia Adventure 27 Jan 2029, 7 nights Princess Cruises Grand Princess Melbourne, Australia to Melbourne, Australia	Melbourne, Australia Sat 27 Jan	Melbourne, Australia Sat 3 Feb	$1,193 $170.48/night
3 Feb 2029 14 nights	Princess Cruises	Grand Princess	New Zealand 3 Feb 2029, 14 nights Princess Cruises Grand Princess Melbourne, Australia to Melbourne, Australia	Melbourne, Australia Sat 3 Feb	Melbourne, Australia Sat 17 Feb	$2,407 $171.92/night
17 Feb 2029 7 nights	Princess Cruises	Grand Princess	Southern Australia Adventure 17 Feb 2029, 7 nights Princess Cruises Grand Princess Melbourne, Australia to Melbourne, Australia	Melbourne, Australia Sat 17 Feb	Melbourne, Australia Sat 24 Feb	$1,193 $170.48/night
24 Feb 2029 2 nights	Princess Cruises	Grand Princess	Australia Seacation 24 Feb 2029, 2 nights Princess Cruises Grand Princess Melbourne, Australia to Sydney, Australia	Melbourne, Australia Sat 24 Feb	Sydney, Australia Mon 26 Feb	$294 $146.99/night
24 Feb 2029 19 nights	Princess Cruises	Grand Princess	Northern Explorer 24 Feb 2029, 19 nights Princess Cruises Grand Princess Melbourne, Australia to Perth (Fremantle), Australia	Melbourne, Australia Sat 24 Feb	Perth (Fremantle), Australia Thu 15 Mar	$3,118 $164.12/night
10 Mar 2029 3 nights	Princess Cruises	Emerald Princess	Sapphire Coast Seacation 10 Mar 2029, 3 nights Princess Cruises Emerald Princess Melbourne, Australia to Sydney, Australia	Melbourne, Australia Sat 10 Mar	Sydney, Australia Tue 13 Mar	$554 $184.81/night
20 May 2029 3 nights	Princess Cruises	Grand Princess	Sapphire Coast Seacation 20 May 2029, 3 nights Princess Cruises Grand Princess Melbourne, Australia to Sydney, Australia	Melbourne, Australia Sun 20 May	Sydney, Australia Wed 23 May	$541 $180.32/night
20 May 2029 66 nights	Princess Cruises	Grand Princess	Grand World Odyssey Liner - Melbourne to Dover (for London) 20 May 2029, 66 nights Princess Cruises Grand Princess Melbourne, Australia to Dover (for London), England	Melbourne, Australia Sun 20 May	Dover (for London), England Wed 25 Jul	$11,051 $167.44/night

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Upcoming sailings tracked: 15; Live future sailings currently available and not marked sold out.
Cruise lines sailing from here: 1; Distinct tracked lines with a current departure from this port.
Lowest current fare: $294; Australia Seacation, 2 nights from Melbourne, Australia
Best value per night: $146.99/night; Australia Seacation, 2 nights from Melbourne, Australia

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Cheap cruises from Melbourne questions

How much do cruises from Melbourne cost?

The lowest tracked lead-in fare from Melbourne right now is $294. That is a starting price for the cheapest cabin on the cheapest current sailing. Compare value per night as well as the headline fare, because a short cruise can cost more per night than a longer one. Prices can change at any time.

Which cruise lines sail from Melbourne?

We are currently tracking departures from Melbourne across Princess Cruises. Open any sailing to compare ship, itinerary, cabin fare and value per day before you book.

Do cruises from Melbourne get cheaper closer to departure?

Sometimes. Unsold cabins are the ones most likely to fall in the final weeks before a sailing, but there is no guaranteed late drop and waiting risks the cruise selling out. A sailing's own price history is the best guide to which pattern it is following.

How do I get a price-drop alert for a cruise from Melbourne?

Save the sailing to your Cruise Prices watchlist and we track its fare for you. Members can be emailed when a watched cruise's price changes, so you are not rechecking Melbourne departures by hand.

When is the best time to book a cruise from Melbourne?

Track the exact sailing you want instead of booking on the first price you see. Compare the current fare against the sailing's price history and its value per night, and use an alert so you are told when the fare moves. Then book when the history shows a real low rather than a promoted one.