Short Cruises

Time for a quick holiday?

Short cruises are a great chance to pack a bag, get away from it all and spend a few days in a beautiful place.

Enjoy a romantic break in a Tasmanian foodie haven, or relax on a tropical beach with your loved ones.

Treat your family to an action-packed short itinerary, full of waterslides, pools, dive-in movies, and kids activities day and night.

Or take a Brisbane or Sydney cruise holiday and make the most of the quiet and peacefulnes of the sea.

With short cruises from Sydney and short cruises from Brisbane, you’ll find a destination that is perfect for you.

Where can you go on a Short Cruise?

Where do our Short Cruises depart from?

SYDNEY

BRISBANE

DO AS MUCH OR AS LITTLE AS YOU LIKE

DINING & BARS

Every meal will be the adventure of a lifetime for your tastebuds. Our talented chefs and bartenders will bring out your inner foodie.

ENTERTAINMENT

There is nothing quite like a live show after a fun filled day. Kickback and let us entertain the socks off you.

RELAXATION

When was the last time that you really relaxed? A visit to our Spa & Fitness centre will leave you in seventh heaven.

ALL-INCLUSIVE PRICE

You will find live entertainment, dining and more. But you won't find any of that on your bill, they are all included.

Let Carnival transport you to an Ocean Adventure

TANTALISE YOUR TASTEBUDS

Try a variety of delicious options at our international food plaza or a romantic dinner under the stars at Fahrenheit 555*.

REST EASY

Put your feet up in one of our spacious cabins as you sip champagne and relax in your own private sanctuary.

JOURNEY IN STYLE

With 12 decks of fun, adventure and relaxation, your holiday begins before you have arrived at your destination.

RELAX AND UNWIND

Put your feet up, read a book while relaxing in a hammock at our child-free Serenity retreat.

GET SOAKING WET

Take the plunge on Green Lightning or zoom around tight turns on the Twister waterslide.

*Charges apply.

Commonly Asked Questions

'Short and sweet' takes on fresh meaning when you book a short cruise deal online at Carnival Cruise Line.

What is a short cruise?

After the past couple of years, a short relaxing trip every now and again is something that is priceless. What better place for a weekend getaway or a few days relaxing than a picturesque Australian destination. Or you can take one of our short cruises out to sea and back as a sampler and really understand why people love them so much. Check out our:

How long is a short cruise?

Short cruises give you the luxury to do a lot, or not very much at all. You can jam some big fun into a short itinerary, or use a quick getaway to relax and enjoy some personal time. Carnival has short cruises for:

Are short cruises worth it?

A short itinerary doesn’t mean you miss out on anything. In fact, it’s the opposite. Short cruises still mean you can make the most of stunning destinations, as well as more than 45 activities onboard, including:

How much does a short cruise cost?

With plenty of short cruises to choose from, the price of the best short cruise options for you comes down to a few decisions such as:

  • Duration
  • Departure
  • Dates
  • Budget

Once you have an idea of these things, search our short cruises below.

What are the best short cruises?

The best short multi-day cruises have the same ingredients. Whether you’re after a Queensland, NSW, Victoria or Tasmania cruise, make sure you choose:

  • Destinations you love
  • A fun cruise ship
  • Majestic surrounds
What short cruises are available in Australia?

There are a heap of short breaks on offer, including weekday and weekend cruises to:

  • Hobart
  • Airlie Beach
  • Moreton Island
  • Melbourne Cup

Use the Cruise Search button below to view cruise details and special offers.