Best Cruises in Australian Capital Territory Canberra–Queanbeyan

Enquiry regarding beverage and WiFi package i found Gabriel the travel consultant very pleasant and helpful

We had a wonderful experience with Vagabond Cruises and would like to sincerely thank the entire team for their professionalism, organisation, and… Read more

warm service throughout our event. Special thanks for the staff’s attentiveness, the smooth coordination, and the effort made to ensure our guests were comfortable and well looked after. We truly appreciate your cooperation and hospitality, and we look forward to working with you again in the future. Highly recommended.

I have cruised with P&O out of Brisbane several times and once out of Sydney, have no complaints, always chose a cruise that cost no more than $100… Read more

per day, per person plus on board expenses. Have been extremely happy with them all. Last one was on the Encounter, Brisbane to Singapore 2023, stayed in Singapore and returned on the Encounter after the refit in dock when the water slide was added. 14 days there, 15 days return and I think it was 19 days between in Singapore. Wonderful holiday, even had COVID when arrived in Singapore, not a problem. Love cruising, many people complain but if you don’t set your expectations too high then you won’t be disappointed.

If I could rename this company, it would be “Sht Time Cruise.” The owner, Chris, was shockingly rude to our entire group of 50 guests. From the… Read more

moment we boarded, the atmosphere was unwelcoming and unpleasant.

Drinks were misleading: when ordering a gin and tonic, they hid the gin bottle behind the counter and served only tonic water.

Food service was unacceptable: nothing was offered until late in the evening, and when food finally arrived, guests were given only a single small piece. Anyone who asked for seconds was told to line up again, and one guest was even threatened with being thrown off the boat for requesting more.

Despite charging us $10,000, the service felt designed to squeeze money out of us rather than provide any hospitality.

This was one of the worst experiences we’ve ever had. Absolutely ridiculous behavior and treatment. I strongly advise avoiding this company at all costs.

I made my travel inquiry with the lovely Emer. Nothing was a problem. She is always friendly, and helpful. I also spoke to Harrison , who was also extremely helpful. You couldn’t find team members. Show details

Will scam you out of money – The most unprofessional service I’ve ever dealt with. They forged our signatures to scam us out of receiving back the $500 bond. They claimed we… Read more

caused damage to the boat but have not provided evidence of damage caused by us. After multiple attempts at asking for time stamped photo evidence, they cannot provide anything. Claimed they showed us the damage when we completed our trip but they be DID NOT. They also claimed we signed to accept the damage when we completed our trip but we DID NOT. They sent a screenshot of our “signature” made at 3:24pm but we didn’t disembark the boat until after 4:00pm. So dodgy. Do not trust them!

Bought Hop in Hop out tickets including Toronga zoo entry. Took the ride back from the zoo and ended up at Darling harbour without a ferry back to… Read more

Manly. Staff help was bad as we had no idea how to get around . Had to ask someone in public what needs to be done…ended up paying for public transport to get back to Manly later..

We are on the crown princess at the moment on a fifteen day cruise. The ship and all the crew are absolutely fantastic they can not do enough for… Read more

you the weather has been good.An the islands we have visited are so perfect in every way. The things you can do are non stop. The condition of the ship is immaculate. We left Sydney and back to Sydney. The accommodation and food on board was perfect.

Our cruise, my sister-in-law and myself. May, 2026. Our Stateroom was comfortable - bed and pillows great. Water in the showet was consistently… Read more

'just off Cold'. NOT pleasant. The Steward we noticed he took shortcuts, compared to our previous cruise on the Encounter earlier this year with steward [Name Removed] who was great . FOOD, - the Psntry - forget it! I couldn't find anything, apart from salad that was palatable. The roast pork looked divine, but one taste was too much. I don't know how or what they cook it with but I most certainly couldn"t eat it. The chips were a possibility but barely warm and the other dishes were not in any way appealing. Even the bread rolls which are usually so tasty were mostly stale and not at all nice. Occasionally there is a tasty dessert piece, but seldom found. Coffee is horrid and hot water is never hot and often not available. At lunch in the restaurants, there are no bread rolls available even though you may ask for one, though the bread & butter plates are on the table. Many of the meals in the restaurants are good quality however they're often luke warm which is disappointing & at times very basic. Having to check in prior to going to dinner at the Waterfront & Angelos is frustrating and really bothersome for the older generation, to which we belong. Looking at the menu by scanning with one's phone is another annoyance. We have to say though that the staff in these Restaurants are most accommodating, friendly, charming & obliging. NO complaints or concerns in that area at all. In fact, one waiter who came to our attention on several occasions was one named "[Name Removed]'.who stood out from the rest of these hard working staff members. We had no issues or problems with any staff who were All Great. THE ENCOUNTER HOTEL - where we spent a lot of time. On two occasions, they ran out of straws and nobody rectified this situation by going to another bar or storage area to top up the supply. Lemon was not included in a Margarita. Nor any trimmings on any of the very expensive cocktails etc. ENTERTAINMENT - generally no live music entertainers before each evening. No complaints with the quality of the musicians, though it was disappoing to find Francis Meria missing in the Piano Bar. Also, although the HOTSHOTS and, David & Stephanie were wonderful, And The Polaris Violin Trio, superb, what is sadly lacking is a Dio or group progicient in Jazz & Blues and Latin. How much MORE enjoyable a cruise would be if this genre of music was to be included.!! The Voice of the Ocean was enjoyable and well appreciated by the huge audience, however, it had no sooner started and then it was over. Coaches didn"t have the opportumity to coach either, they were simply judges. A short event which was nevertheless entertaining. Our views.

The cruise was quite good but trying to get our money back from the casino is a long drawn out pain in the....... 10 weeks have passed. You can't… Read more

call anyone and they reply to enquiries with that old cliques. The cheques in the mail. You can't do anything about it. Princess cruise lines distance themselves from this process.

Review: Celebrity Edge is the GOAT — Literally a Floating Resort ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "If you haven't been on the Celebrity Edge, you're missing out on the most… Read more

high-tech, stunning ship at sea. It doesn't even feel like a cruise; it feels like a luxury urban hotel that just happens to be moving.

The Spaces: The Magic Carpet is insane—it’s a tangerine platform that hangs off the side and moves between decks. One minute it’s a luxury lounge, and the next it’s a sky-high restaurant with the best views in the world. Then there’s Eden, which is like a giant three-story garden library by day and turns into a crazy performance space at night with aerialists and live music.

The Pool & Outdoors: The Resort Deck is completely different from other ships. The pool is huge (25 yards!) and faces outwards so you’re always looking at the ocean. You have to see the Martini Hot Tubs—they look like giant glasses and glow at night. The Rooftop Garden is also a vibe; it's full of real plants and is the best spot for a movie under the stars or just chilling.

Food & Fun: The food is actually 10/10. There are 4 different main restaurants (Tuscan, Cyprus, Normandie, and Cosmopolitan), each with its own theme. You can't miss the Martini Bar in the Grand Plaza—the bartenders do gravity-defying shows with the shakers and the giant chandelier syncs its lights to the music. I loved the pizzas!!

The Best Crew: A massive shout-out to The Basement youth counselors, Flor and Yuliya. They are the absolute best and made the teen club feel like a real hangout with gaming tournaments and zero stress. They gave free souvenirs, absolute banger!!! I'm stuck at my school desk right now and it’s a total Bruh moment. I’d give anything to be back in an Infinite Veranda room, hitting that button to open the window and watching the ocean. If you’re in Sydney, book a long trip on this ship. You won’t want to leave."

Tasmanian staff amazing helpful and friendly. Victorians definitely not so friendly or helpful. Rude as tbh Show details

We booked a river cruise in September 2024 from Budapest to Amsterdam with Travel Marvel. We boarded the cruise and after 2 days onboard we were told… Read more

to disembark within 24 hours due to rising river water levels and the cruise was cancelled. Travel Marvel did not provide any refunds or compensation even though we paid over $20,000 as a couple for this cruise. Other cruise providers refunded customers and paid for return flights and onward travel, as we spoke with other cruise travellers nearby, however Travel Marvel did not provide any assistance. Travel Marvel advised that we must contact our travel insurance company for help. Very dissatisfied and disappointed and will never go with Travel Marvel again.

After several weeks of communication and threats we have been refunded the payments made to Royal Caribbean but not other expenses as promised. Show details

Have just returned from a 10 night, Broome to Darwin cruise with Ponant. The Kimberley is definitely best seen from the water. First class in all… Read more

aspects. Would definitely recommend this cruise. In fact, I will go again at a diff ent time of the year.

River Cruises – We have been on 2 cruises (Rhine & Rhone Revealed 2019 and Zurich to Vienna) and both were well organised with excellent tour directors. Rooms were… Read more

very good and the was food excellent. Excellent and entertaining local tour guides. Drinks with meals were included featuring local wines. The food/drink waiting staff and room cleaners were friendly & efficient. We enjoyed dancing on board with a local musician every night.

Excellent helpful staff helped me take advantage of last-minute cruise tour with Cunard at great price reduction. I hope the rest of my tour goes as well as the booking process.

Crazy expensive. Feel sorry for the tourism on this island as too expensive to visit. $260 return for a 2 walk on passengers with no car. Ridiculous. Show details

Unfortunately our recent cruise on the MS Noordam (Auckland to Sydney) did not meet our expectations, particularly in the dining areas. Whilst the… Read more

beverage staff were excellent, we found waiters in the main dining room apathetic about service. Meals were rushed and the food was not great. The Lido buffet was a nightmare...nowhere to sit and food was not presented well and looked unappetising. Our biggest disappointment was the Pinnacle Grill. Whilst the atmosphere was lovely, the food was a disgrace. 3 prawns on a plate with tomato sauce, and a raw (not medium rare as ordered) rack of lamb is NOT 5 star dining. Considering the additional cost of US$52 per person we were more than disappointed. After speaking to the maitre'd we felt we should've been invited back for a complimentary meal. Instead, a plate of chocolate crackles was delivered to our suite! Very poor customer service. Have to mention that our room steward was excellent, as were the room service staff. The band and dance group were very professional and provided some great entertainment. Other entertainers brought on board at various ports were 2nd rate (apart from the Australian magician). We have another cruise booked for January 2027 which I booked before this cruise. Hopefully the Westerdam can redeem the shortfallings of the Noordam.

Tea Gardens Ferry – The ferry is a great trip from Nelson Bay to Tea Gardens. Built in the 1940s it takes an hour to travel across the bay and up the Myall river. The… Read more

staff are friendly and give a commentary. Dolphins can be spotted on the way. Once at Tea Gardens a quick walk along the river followed by lunch then another wander before heading back.

Cruise Okinawa /Naha Via Taiwan Overall service to the Lighthouse restaurant was pleasant. Although the food was average. After years of saving and… Read more

paying for families of 5 to be able to afford this 4 days special holiday. Toward the end we were slapped with $395 USD Hotel service charge (Tip) $611.AUD Would I go on this cruise again-answer is No. Would I recommend this cruise -No

Disappointing experience! – We did the river cruise with APT on the Amaverde from Budapest to Amsterdam and it was quite a disappointing experience when compared to the… Read more

advertising material provided by APT. The meals were basic and mostly tasted like they were pre-prepared meals; reheated when required. Everything was done to a tight budget and every day one could see the staff poring over spreadsheets and costings. We were supposed to have butler service in our suite but we were never told how to contact the butler or what services he/she would provide. The cruise itself was interesting but there were so many other tourists around we didn't feel like we had an individual experience at the places we stopped. Everything was canned tourism. Personally I think APT is overpriced for what it delivers and I wouldn't travel with them again.

The best new year we had! – My boyfriend and I wanted to celebrate New Year's Eve together. It was one of the best decisions we made together. We googled best ideas and went for… Read more

NYE Cruises. We went on board the Sydney Showboat NYE cruise and spent the last day of the year pretty well, like never before! We enjoyed the fireworks display as well as the cabaret show onboard. We had a really good night. 100% recommendable.

Simply the best! – In November 2005 my wife and I went on the Orion, the first (and last) cruise ship to visit Dili in East Timor. It was a fantastic experience and all… Read more

aspects were exceptionally good. Since then we have been on several more, through the Solomons and on her sister ship to Borneo - all unforgettable experiences.

They aren't cheap though and starting at about $1600 a night for a cabin, plus the cost of your drinks, it is something we plan on carefully and about every 2 years. We wait til they have a last minute offer. Last couple of times we have been able to get half price deals through a friend now at Clean Cruising who notifies us as soon as they come out and handles the bookings etc for us.

But last time we had about 2 weeks notice so just have to be prepared to take off at short notice & makes them affordable for us anyway.

The fellow passengers are always a good bunch, except when there are media people on board and they tend to take over things but even on this small ship there are plenty of places to chill out. This is a perfectly maintained ship with a very attentive, cheerful crew right down to the bar staff who know your first names and favourite drink from day one. The food is superb, whether fine dining or al fresco BBQ, just get spoilt rotten and we love it! But it IS about the destinations and it is something else to visit a remote island village for the first time ever from a ship of any type.. Too much happening everyday, announcements and briefings and not much time to rest up in between. And it is NOT geared for fishing OR diving except on expensive side trips. Should provide affordable drinks packages as it can quickly blow your budget too.

Just returned from our first Regent Seven Seas cruise from Montreal to NYC booked through MyCruises. We were totally blown away by the service… Read more

quality of RSS. It is everything like they claimed and better. Its status of ultra luxury is well deserved, especially with its included valet laundry service, free WiFi, and unlimited excursions. Well done RSS!

Terrible Cruise Line! Never again! The administration is absolutely disgraceful with zero care factor for their passengers on board the employees at… Read more

the guest desk are dismissive because they cannot solve any issues or make any decisions to assist the passengers. The food was ok, the wait staff all over the ship are exceptional. I'm not sure if all Cruise lines are like NCL but this one has turned me off Cruising for good!

Wonderful – We are family of 11 and 50 degrees North planned our holiday in Lapland this Christmas and a couple of other countries along the way. We have to say… Read more

just an excellent experience and we would certainly use this company again. We can't thank you enough for a wonderful holiday and all of your recommendations and arrangements. Don't think twice about making contact with them. L.B.

We are extremely disheartened by the complete lack of empathy and understanding shown by Azamara Cruises in light of a deeply personal and tragic… Read more

event. My wife and I had planned a five week European holiday including a cruise with Azamara. Just three days before our departure, my beloved 95 year old father-in-law passed away. We understood that our travel insurance wouldn't cover the delay however we made the conscious and respectful decision to postpone our trip by two weeks, simply to be able to attend his funeral. This unfortunately meant missing our scheduled flight and cruise departure dates. While our airline, accommodation and other companies responded with compassion and practical solutions - offering reasonable flexibility with minimal penalties - Azamara's reaction was starkly different. Despite explaining the situation and providing a copy of the death certificate via our travel agent, we were met with rigid policies and a lack of human consideration. The first piece of feedback was 'that's what travel insurance is for'. Subsequently the only offer is a credit of $5,169 toward a future cruise, valid for 12 months - whilst keeping the balance of the $12,258 we had already paid. No full credit, no refund, no reschedule, and no empathy. It was in this moment we realised, some companies simply do not care about their customers beyond the transaction. To be treated with such indifference during an already painful time is both shocking and disappointing. For this reason, we cannot in good conscience recommend Azamara Cruises to anyone. When choosing a company for your holidays, particularly something as personal and expensive as a cruise, compassion and flexibility should matter. Unfortunately, Azamara failed on both counts.

Our family’s first Disney Adventure cruise (19–23 March 2026) was unfortunately very disappointing, not only because of issues experienced onboard… Read more

but also due to the complete lack of customer follow-up afterwards.

I emailed Disney Cruise guest communications on 19 March, 22 March and again on 11 April regarding multiple concerns during the trip, including accessibility issues for elderly family members, missed dining experiences and the handling of our stateroom isolation after my son was diagnosed with gastroenteritis onboard.

Despite receiving acknowledgment that a reply would be provided within two weeks, there has been absolutely no response to any of my emails, even after more than three weeks.

What disappointed me most was not just the incidents themselves but the lack of accountability and customer care afterwards. For a premium cruise brand that promotes exceptional guest experience, the silence from customer feedback was extremely frustrating and unprofessional.

Very disappointed with how post-cruise guest concerns were handled.

Amazing experience and well worth it. The operation is well organized and crewed with a 100% whale sightings guaranteed Show details