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Australia Small Ship Cruises
with AdventureSmith

AdventureSmith’s Australian cruises let you experience this big, wild country in an active, efficient way. From the famed Great Barrier Reef to the remote Kimberley, let our experienced team guide you through the wide array of Australia small ship cruises and expedition ships. Why cruise Australia with us?

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Personalized

Work with one dedicated U.S.-based specialist to purchase & prepare for your Australia cruise.

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Selection

We can match you with trusted Australia small cruise ships, all intimate at under 150 guests.

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Experience

Our relationships with reputable Australian cruise operators result in tried & trusted cruises.

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Active

Snorkel, scuba dive, hike… guides & gear are included while small ship cruising Australia.

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Australian Cruises 2023 & 2024

Australia cruises are in full effect. Australian cruises in 2023 and 2024 feature genuine Australian hospitality, plus wildlife and iconic landscapes that have made Australia famous.

Sail farther on 2023 Australia cruises, along western Australia and south Australia. Expect a lot more departures to choose from going into 2024 since the Australia cruise season now lasts all year long.

Cruise Australia’s Isolated Coastline In Style

Sail far beyond the reach of what most Australia cruises see. Our Australia small ship cruises sail isolated coastlines, national park and remote reef, all in a safe, unique, exciting and carefree way. Australia cruises with AdventureSmith take you hiking on a walkabout, kayaking, diving, snorkeling and more. You’ll experience the Great Barrier Reef’s most remote reef alongside skilled naturalist guides, sail safely along the remote Kimberley coastline’s towering waterfalls or head south to cruise around Tasmania.

Our team is here to assist you choose your Australia cruise and manage all the logistics that come with planning international travel today. Our worldwide expertise and U.S.-based customer service are the perfect match to pair you with the top immersive, small cruise ships in Australia.

A map showing a small ship Australia cruise route map of the Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea on the Queensland coast with icons for turtles, divers, plants and tourists.

“Our Australia small ship cruises focus on wildlife, remote reef and culture.”

Climate

Small Ship Cruises Australia

Temperature & Rainfall

Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Avg. High (F) 79 79 77 73 66 62 60 64 68 72 75 77
Avg. Low (F) 66 66 64 59 54 48 46 48 52 57 60 64
Avg. Water Temp (F) 74 75 75 72 69 66 66 65 65 66 68 71
Avg. Rainfall (Inches) 4.0 4.6 5.2 5.0 4.6 5.2 3.8 3.1 2.7 3.0 3.0 3.0

Feel the Breeze on Australian Coastal Cruises

Even in the heat of the summer, you’ll feel the breeze aboard our small cruise ships in Australia. Australia’s varied environments, ranging from desert to tropical, make for a diverse climate perfect for year-round travel. From Kimberley cruises in Australia’s fall and winter to Great Barrier Reef and Tasmania cruises in Australia’s summer, AdventureSmith has an Australia small ship cruise for nearly every travel season. Note that the climate data above is for Sydney, Australia. Keep reading for more climate averages for other popular ports on our Australia small ship cruises.

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