Royal Caribbean cruise ship docked at the port of Sydney, Australia
Australia, New Zealand, Pacific

Sydney, NSW Australia

Port schedule

Sydney, NSW Australia cruise ship port calendar shows all scheduled arrival and departure dates in a timetable format. The cruise calendar displays the ship’s estimated time of arrival including related information. If you want to find out more about the cruise ship itineraries such as ports, dates, and arrival/departure times just follow the ship’s link.

Arrivals

See All Arrivals

Departures

See All Departures

Port Overview

Sydney Cruise Port is Australia’s busiest and most iconic cruise port, located in the heart of Sydney Harbour. It serves as the primary gateway for cruises throughout Australia, New Zealand, the South Pacific, Asia, and global itineraries.

The port offers spectacular views of world-famous landmarks including the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. Sydney serves as both a turnaround port and transit port for major international cruise lines.

Sydney operates two cruise terminals:

  • Overseas Passenger Terminal (OPT) – primary and most centrally located terminal

  • White Bay Cruise Terminal – secondary terminal for ships unable to pass under the Harbour Bridge

Major cruise lines operating from Sydney include:

 

Port General Information

Information

Details

Number of Quays

Sydney has two main cruise quays: Overseas Passenger Terminal and White Bay Cruise Terminal.

Number of Passenger Terminals

The port features two dedicated international cruise terminals.

Distance to City Center

Overseas Passenger Terminal is located in Sydney Harbour directly in the city center. White Bay Cruise Terminal is located approximately 6 km (3.7 miles) from the city center.

Distance to Airport

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport is located approximately 12 km (7.5 miles) from Overseas Passenger Terminal and 15 km (9.3 miles) from White Bay Cruise Terminal.
Port address
Overseas Passenger Terminal, 130 Argyle Street, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia
Port phone number
+61 2 9296 4962

Sydney, NSW Australia - Transport to the Cruise Port

Transport Options from the Airport

Travelers arriving at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport have several transportation options to reach the cruise terminals.

1. Taxi

Taxis are available outside all airport terminals.

To Overseas Passenger Terminal:

  • Travel time: 20–30 minutes

  • Estimated cost: AUD $45–$65

To White Bay Cruise Terminal:

  • Travel time: 25–35 minutes

  • Estimated cost: AUD $50–$70

2. Rideshare Services (Uber, Ola, DiDi)

Rideshare services operate from designated airport pickup areas.

Travel time:

  • Overseas Passenger Terminal: 20–30 minutes

  • White Bay Cruise Terminal: 25–35 minutes

Cost: AUD $40–$60

3. Train and Public Transportation

Sydney Airport is directly connected to the city via Airport Link train.

Route to Overseas Passenger Terminal:

  • Airport Link train to Circular Quay Station

  • Walk approximately 10 minutes to terminal

Total travel time: approximately 30–40 minutes

Route to White Bay Cruise Terminal:

  • Airport Link train to Central Station

  • Taxi or shuttle to White Bay terminal

4. Cruise Line Shuttle Transfers

Most cruise lines offer shuttle transfers between Sydney Airport and cruise terminals.

These can be pre-booked and provide direct terminal access.

5. Private Transfers

Private transfers provide comfortable and direct transport between airport and cruise terminals.

Services include:

  • Meet-and-greet

  • Luxury vehicles

  • Direct drop-off

6. Car Rentals

Rental car services are available at Sydney Airport.

Parking is limited near Overseas Passenger Terminal but available near White Bay Cruise Terminal.

Advance booking is recommended.

Cruises
Find your perfect cruise holiday
Find a Cruise
Ships
Explore the official cruise schedule for all the major cruise lines in one place
Explore Ships
Ports
Keep up to date with the cruise ship schedules in ports around the world
Ports Schedules