Why Winter cruising in Australia is the best holiday for 2026

Cruising in Australia is generally considered a summer activity, with the vast majority of cruises available coming between late September and March. Winter cruising, while there used to be a few more options, isn’t currently very popular in Australia, mostly due to a lack of options. However, that doesn’t mean that there aren’t a few different options to check out if you’re thinking of cruising during the winter. Carnival Cruise Line sails year-round in Australia, offering the opportunity to enjoy a range of different tropical destinations and escape the cold, or enjoy shorter cruises just within Australia. If you’ve got a craving for adventure, you could also try a small-ship cruise in the Kimberley. These generally leave from Darwin or Broome. Being smaller, expedition-focused ships, they offer a very different experience in a bucket list destination for almost all Aussies. Then, if you’re willing to fly outside of Australia, there are options much closer to home than a European cruise. Read more at our website: https://cruisepassenger.com.au/ Find us on social media; Instagram: / cruisepassengermagazine Facebook: / cruisepassenger TikTok: / cruisepassenger