Plan faster with Cruise Guru’s Cruise Finder, a simple cruise search that turns thousands of sailings into a shortlist that fits your timing, budget and style. Select your preferred departure month to get instant results. Then refine by destination, cruise line, ship, cabin type and holiday length, and the remaining choices update automatically. Whether you are chasing a last-minute escape, comparing a South Pacific family break, or mapping a longer voyage, the tool lines up options side by side. You will see live availability, transparent fare types and filters that help you focus on inclusions that matter, from drinks to Wi-Fi. When you are happy with your selections, click View results to display matching sailings. If you change your mind, remove any filter with one click or reset to start fresh. Use our cruise sale finder features and find a cruise that feels right.
How the Cruise Finder works
Select your departure month to unlock live results, the month is the only required field. As you add optional filters for destination, cruise line, ship, cabin type and length, the other choices update automatically so you only see valid options. Toggle any filter on or off to refine your list or use “Clear options” to reset everything in one step. When you are ready, click “View results” to see matching sailings with live availability and clear fare types. For extra reassurance before you book, review our Price Guarantee.
Quick tips to get better results
- Be flexible on dates. Mid-week departures and shoulder seasons often price sharper than peak holiday weeks.
- Balance cabin and climate. Interiors can be great value on port-heavy or cooler itineraries, while balconies shine on scenic routes.
- Compare total value, not just the fare. Check if drinks, Wi-Fi or gratuities are included so you can weigh like-for-like offers.
- Families, start with school holiday months, then filter by ships with kids clubs and waterslides.
- Consider one-way or repositioning voyages for longer routes and strong per-night value.
- If you prefer a specific brand or ship, set that first to avoid distraction, then broaden dates to surface more options.
Find close to home adventures
Prefer to sail locally. Browse cruises from Sydney, cruises from Brisbane, cruises from Melbourne, cruises from Adelaide or cruises from Perth. Want value ideas before you filter. See our cruise deals for limited time offers, bonus inclusions and special rates that often match school holiday dates.
Or sail away on international escapades
Looking farther afield. Popular hubs include cruises from Singapore, cruises from Auckland, cruises from Barcelona, cruises from Tokyo, cruises from Athens and cruises from Vancouver. Set your month, compare itineraries, then refine by ship or cruise line to match your travel style.
Why use our Cruise Finder
Our Cruise Finder removes guesswork from cruise sale finder choices. Results are tailored to your month, destination and budget, with fare clarity and live availability. Solo travellers can prioritise shorter itineraries. Couples can filter to balcony cabins or adults focused lines. Families can highlight school holiday dates using the month selector and compare ships with waterslides and kids clubs. If you know your line, filter straight to Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean or Celebrity Cruises. Fans of fun at sea can explore Carnival Cruises and then return to the finder to set dates and cabins.
Helpful extras for smooth planning
Pair your cruise with flexible payments using our cruise payment plan, or check what is covered with cruise insurance. If you are booking a celebration, our group bookings team can arrange space across multiple cabins and help with dining times. For general questions, browse cruise advice or review common queries on our FAQs, then continue your search with the filters that matter to you.
Flights and pre or post stay options
Planning an international voyage. Our team can help tie flights to your chosen sailing. Call 13 13 03 and we will check preferred airlines, departure points and any extras you might need. We can also help with hotels and tours before or after your cruise so your itinerary feels seamless from airport to cabin.
Need extra help
If you want one to one guidance, contact us or request a call back and our specialists will walk through options, explain inclusions and highlight current offers. If you are organising a milestone trip, we can coordinate cabins, note dietary needs and suggest the best time to book based on typical release cycles. When you are ready, return to the Cruise Finder to confirm the sailing that fits your plan.
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Popular ways to use the tool
Hunting value next month. Choose the coming month and sort results by price, then cross check with last minute cruises to spot sharp fares. Planning a once in a lifetime journey. Select a longer length and explore world cruises for epic segments and full circumnavigations.
When you want destination ideas before filtering, browse Mediterranean cruises or Alaska cruises for inspiration, then return to the Cruise Finder and apply dates that match your plans. Whichever path you take, the goal is simple, use the filters to reduce noise, view live results and book easily. Easily.
Ready to plan
Select your travel month to begin, refine your cruise search with the filters that matter to you, and click View results to see live sailings. Start your search now with Cruise Finder and find a cruise that fits.
Frequently asked questions about the Cruise Finder
What is the Cruise Finder and how does it help me plan faster?
It is our simple cruise search that shows live availability across thousands of sailings, then lets you narrow with filters until you have a shortlist that fits your timing, budget and style.
Do I need to choose a month before anything else, and why is it required?
Yes. Selecting a departure month is the only mandatory field because it unlocks accurate availability and pricing. All other filters are optional.
Can I search specifically by cruise line or even choose an individual ship?
Yes. You can filter to a specific line or ship at any time, or start broad and narrow later as you compare options.
How do I reset my search if I make a mistake or change my mind mid-way?
Deselect any filter with one click, or use “Clear options” to start fresh without leaving the page.
What is the best way to compare prices, dates and cabin types in the results?
Click “View results” after setting your filters. You can then sort by price, trip length or departure date and compare cabins side by side.
What if I need flexible payments, planning advice or one to one help from a specialist?
Use our cruise payment plan, read cruise advice or contact us for tailored guidance. Then return to the finder to book.
