Southern Cross Traverse – Hobart, Melbourne & Eden

About this cruise

If you've got 12 nights to work with, this sailing from Brisbane on January 20, 2027 through Sydney, Eden, Hobart, Port Arthur, Melbourne and Newcastle is genuinely one of the better ways to spend them. 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 Port Arthur: Tasmania's haunting convict ruins by the sea. Around 10 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. Grand Princess takes the food seriously, with 10 restaurants to choose from. 6 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. The longer time on board means you'll catch several shows, themed nights, and start feeling like a regular at your favourite bar. This one's for people who really want to switch off. No half measures. Block out the calendar. A January sailing is basically an excuse to chase the sun for a week or two. 6 ports, one suitcase. That's the appeal.