Singapore - Melbourne - Sydney - Brisbane (Cargo Ship)

Posted by Ed
Last updated on Fri, 15/04/2011 - 12:58pm
Singapore - Melbourne - Sydney - Brisbane (Cargo Ship)
Introduction

When travelling to/from Australia without flying, the most difficult part of the journey is between Singapore/Indonesia and Australia. For this leg, you need to find a cruise ship, passenger-carrying freighter or yacht that is willing to carry you.

One company that specialises in passenger freighter trips, Globoship, does offer a regular service between Singapore and Melbourne, which takes about two weeks, with prices starting from £1300 for a single ticket.

There are only two fare-paying passenger cabins onboard, but these are quite spacious, with full use of a small swimming pool/sauna, en-suite shower-room/toilets and medical facilities. While the cabins aren't the height of luxury, they are perfectly comfortable for your two week journey. Each room contains a double bed, sofa, sitting area, coffee table, fridge, TV (although you are only likely to have reception near the coast) and radio. 

Passengers eat all their meals in the officer's mess, and a small gym is available for passengers' use.

Timetable

This service leaves once every seven weeks. You will need to contact Globoship directly to find out about precise departure dates.

The exact routing is as follows:

  • Singapore Harbour
  • Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Fremantle, Australia
  • Melbourne, Australia
  • Sydney, Australia
  • Bluff, New Zealand
  • Port Chalmers, New Zealand
  • Lyttleton, New Zealand
  • Wellington, New Zealand
  • Napier, New Zealand
  • Tauranga, New Zealand
  • Brisbane, Australia
  • Singapore Harbour

The round-trip takes approximately 49 days in total, whilst Singapore to Melbourne takes just 14 days.

Pricing

Pricing varies depending on start/end location, and whether you are after a one-way or return ticket. A rough idea of pricing is shown below, but for detailed pricing information, contact Globoship directly.

Singapore to Melbourne (14 days one-way): from CHF 1987

Brisbane to Singapore (13 days one-way): from CHF 1681

Round trip (49 days Singapore to Singapore): from CHF 5870

For further information, visit the Globoship website.