Most affordable international cruise from Australia?

[Shiprin]

Does anyone know of any affordable cruises from Australia? 

 

Since it's so isolated it tends to be expensive to cruise from. Anyone had any eperiences to the contrary? 

[lyndarra]

That's a very vague question. Affordable for whom?

 

[sewgood]

A relocation cruise tends to be cheaper.

Plus we only had to pay $250 for our Qantas flights  Hong Kong to Sydney through the cruise lines flight booking service. They of course subsidised the flight.

 

Other ways to save money on international cruises

-book an inside cabin

-sail out of Singapore to reduce flight costs

-look out for last minute cruises out to the Islands (Fiji etc)

[Chiliburn]

7 hours ago, Shiprin said:

Does anyone know of any affordable cruises from Australia? 

 

Since it's so isolated it tends to be expensive to cruise from. Anyone had any eperiences to the contrary? 

That is a vague question.

 Probably New Guinea from cairns on a P&O ship

[Kiwi Kruzer]

These days cruising is more affordable than its ever been.

Most affordable ???

Whatever your budget will allow and whatever you feel comfortable with.

I do agree that the relocation cruises from Singapore are good buying ....as are some of the world cruise segments.

Also depends on your "wants" ....we preferred balconies all the way so tended to look for best priced balcony cabins and sometimes managed to grab a special on suites for not much more.

 

[MicCanberra]

Very vague without more information, last minute P&O cruises can be cheaper than $60 per day pp but then with out a budget and a plan of where you want to go, who knows.

[sewgood]

OP since you are new to cruise critic you may not know that on the Australian/New Zealand board we have an always active thread called El Cheapo Cruise Thread.

Keep an eye on it for cheap cruises mainly out of Australia, some are international relocation cruises or cruises to PNG, NZ, New Caledonia or Indonesia.

There are always cruise deals to be found especially in October and November.

 

Welcome to the AUS/NZ board.

Come back and let us know what ports you are interested in cruising to.

 

[OzKiwiJJ]

It's hard to guess what the OP deems as affordable but many cruises out of Australia, especially those that depart and return to Sydney so there are no additional major land transport costs, can be good value for money as long as you're happy booking an inside cabin. Since all meals are included in the fare and there is brewed coffee, teabags, usually some sort of cold drink, and chilled water available in the buffet areas all day at no charge, and all entertainment is also included in the fare. So the only onboard costs are optional items - speciality coffees like espressos or lattes, alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, bottled water, photos, excursions, spa treatments and the casino.

 

There are often good last minute deals, also booking immediately the intinerary is released can also end up being the lowest price fare, and on Princess you can often get your booking refared if there are price drops before final payment - but you have to monitor the prices regularly.

[sewgood]

In regards to post #8

 

Best value holiday out there in my opinion.

[MicCanberra]

me too, and a method of travel that outweighs most of the others easily.

[Chiliburn]

17 hours ago, MicCanberra said:

me too, and a method of travel that outweighs most of the others easily.

I will second that.

catch a train to circular quay ,throw your bags in the cabin and relax.

Good value,no stress 

[GUT2407]

20 hours ago, OzKiwiJJ said:

It's hard to guess what the OP deems as affordable but many cruises out of Australia, especially those that depart and return to Sydney so there are no additional major land transport costs, can be good value for money as long as you're happy booking an inside cabin. Since all meals are included in the fare and there is brewed coffee, teabags, usually some sort of cold drink, and chilled water available in the buffet areas all day at no charge, and all entertainment is also included in the fare. So the only onboard costs are optional items - speciality coffees like espressos or lattes, alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, bottled water, photos, excursions, spa treatments and the casino.

 

There are often good last minute deals, also booking immediately the intinerary is released can also end up being the lowest price fare, and on Princess you can often get your booking refared if there are price drops before final payment - but you have to monitor the prices regularly.

Yep one cruise we left home with blow all in the bank, but knew we could still have a good time. ($10k I’d been wait8ng on arrived first day, we had a GREAT time).

 

another came home with a few $$$ OBC left, come to think of it last cruise we got a mysterious $37 credit ea, so the6 owe us $8.56....

[Docker123]

What is that island boats float around to have an “international” cruise?

 

That would be pretty affordable, and quick.

 

[GUT2407]

Willis Island?

 

they actually have to anchor and have a commentary we did it a few years ago with a Cyclone around anchor touched bottom and may as well have been a bouncing ball it came back up so quick.

 

not sure it makes it an international cruise but impacts on the ability to sell tax free on board, or some such thing, I read up on it once, but can’t recall the precise details.

Edited January 19, 2019 by GUT2407

[GUT2407]

Oh and not exactly cheap, we just book another cruise there, it was that it the Pacific Islands, (which would be a real international cruise) Qld Coast was slightly more expensive.

[MicCanberra]

1 hour ago, Docker123 said:

What is that island boats float around to have an “international” cruise?

 

That would be pretty affordable, and quick.

 

Willis Island.

[Elorac123]

On 1/19/2019 at 10:11 AM, sewgood said:

OP since you are new to cruise critic you may not know that on the Australian/New Zealand board we have an always active thread called El Cheapo Cruise Thread.

Keep an eye on it for cheap cruises mainly out of Australia, some are international relocation cruises or cruises to PNG, NZ, New Caledonia or Indonesia.

There are always cruise deals to be found especially in October and November.

 

Welcome to the AUS/NZ board.

Come back and let us know what ports you are interested in cruising to.

 

Maybe the El Cheapo thread should be a “pinned post” 

A search locates it but a new member may not know its there yo search for 

Cheers Carole

[MicCanberra]

5 minutes ago, Elorac123 said:

Maybe the El Cheapo thread should be a “pinned post” 

A search locates it but a new member may not know its there yo search for 

Cheers Carole

wouldn't be a bad idea.