Crimson Kelp – Hobart, Port Arthur & Melbourne

About this cruise

No complicated itinerary, no back-to-back transfers, just the ports, the ship, and the sea in between. This 7-night sailing from Sydney on October 23, 2027 visits Hobart, Port Arthur and Melbourne. There's a nice rhythm here: explore a port, recover at sea, do it again. You never feel rushed or restless. Sydney Opera House one day, Milford Sound's fjords another. The Antipodes reward the long flight. People come back from this cruise talking about Hobart: Tasmania's gateway to the wild south. Around 11 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. There are 11 restaurants on Royal Princess, so you'd need to double up a few evenings to try them all in 7 nights. Sydney itself is worth spending some time in. Don't just treat it as a departure point. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. 3 ports, one suitcase. That's the appeal.