Themed Cruises: Travel your vibe

Love a good laugh? Mad for Golf or Tennis? Can’t resist a Pinot or Puccini? Themed cruises are where your passions take the wheel, with the bonus of ocean views, world-class food and like-minded travellers who get it. Whether you’re a culture vulture, golf nut or disco diva, these cruises dial up the fun and deliver something you won’t find on your standard sailing.

Here are a few of our favourite themed cruises right now.

Crystal Cruises is turning up the volume to celebrate its 35th anniversary, and who better to headline than the Queen of disco herself… Gloria Gaynor. Expect sequins, soul and "I Will Survive" echoing across the open seas. Prefer your swing on the green? Crystal also runs luxury golf cruises, combining legendary courses with five-star onboard indulgence.

If you like your cruise with a side of storytelling, step aboard a Uniworld Boutique River Cruise. These themed sailings are rich with heritage and local flavour – think Christmas markets, Jewish heritage journeys and regional food-focused itineraries through Europe’s most enchanting towns.

Calling all golfers: Azamara and PerryGolf have crafted a series of dream voyages for your inner scratch player. Sail in boutique luxury to some of the world’s top courses, with tee times sorted and the 19th hole waiting on deck. This is golf travel at its most seamless… and stylish. PLUS you get to holiday with like minded people!

Want your holiday to leave you glowing inside and out? Windstar’s Wellness Cruises are small-ship sanctuaries where mornings start with yoga, days are filled with nourishing food and spa workshops, and the entire vibe is pure bliss. The goal? Come home better than you left.

Wine lovers, this one's for you. AmaWaterways Wine Cruises offer a swirl through Europe’s finest vineyards. Join hosted tastings, tour ancient cellars and meet the winemakers behind your favourite drops – all while sailing through postcard-worthy river landscapes.

For travellers who want to dig deeper, Ponant’s Smithsonian Journeys bring history and science to life. With expert lectures, field excursions and boutique ships, these cruises explore culture, nature and human stories in fascinating corners of the world.

Whether you're a foodie or a fan of finesse at the card table, Oceania Cruises has a themed sailing to match. From French patisserie classes to competitive bridge tournaments, these cruises pair passion with polished service and culinary excellence.

Add a little magic to your next voyage. Princess Cruises has partnered with Hollywood’s legendary Magic Castle to bring sleight-of-hand, illusions and spellbinding shows to sea. It’s exclusive, theatrical and utterly delightful.

Baseball fans, meet your dream holiday. MSC Cruises’ Baseball Cruises bring legends of the game onboard for coaching clinics, Q&As and autograph sessions. A cruise that’s part sport, part sunshine, all homerun.

From comedy clubs to epic costume parties, Virgin Voyages puts themed fun front and centre. Adults-only and always a little cheeky, Virgin’s sailings include Halloween raves, music takeovers and wellness-focused weeks. Think festival energy meets floating hotel.

Disney Cruise Line takes themed cruising to a whole new level. Whether you’re trick-or-treating at sea, celebrating Christmas with Mickey or sailing with your favourite Marvel heroes, the magic starts the moment you step onboard.

Carnival Australia knows how to bring the fun, from Grinchmas in July to retro 80s bashes. With themed shows, dance parties and all-out dress-ups, these cruises are full of nostalgic joy and big-laugh moments.

With Avalon Waterways’ Special Interest Cruises, you can explore the Danube on a photography cruise, chase culinary adventures in Burgundy or trace historical footsteps with World War II-themed itineraries. They’re boutique, immersive and packed with personality.

If you’re fascinated by the natural world, Lindblad Expeditions–National Geographic offers something extraordinary. Sail with scientists, naturalists and researchers through some of Earth’s wildest corners – these aren’t just cruises, they’re floating field labs for the curious.

Inspired to set sail on a journey like no other? Discover the world from a new perspective, with endless horizons and unforgettable destinations. Connect with our cruise specialists today and start planning your dream voyage!