Celiac Cruise Australia 2026: Making Waves in Gluten Free Travel
Celiac Cruise launches in Australia in 2026 with adventures to New Zealand, New Caledonia and Vanuatu
Hey Gluten Free Fam,
Have you ever wanted to travel the world and experience something truly special and unique with the whole family?
If so, you’re in luck! Celiac Cruise have just announced tours to New Zealand, New Caledonia and Vanuatu departing from Sydney in 2026.
One group will dock at the Harbour City and leave towards the South Island of New Zealand, experiencing the very best the Land of the Long White Cloud has to offer. Stops include Picton, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin, with sightseeing opportunities located at Dusky Sound, Doubtful Sound and Milford Sound respectively.
Dates are now confirmed for Australia to New Zealand, embarking from Sydney at 4.30pm on January 27, 2026 before returning 6.30am on February 6, 2026.
The other cruise will explore the wonders of New Caledonia and Vanuatu, stopping off at Noumea, Port Vila and Mystery Island to complete the adventure of a lifetime.
This cruise will embark from Sydney on January 19, 2026 at 6.45pm, returning on January 27, 2026 at 6.30am.
What Makes a Celiac Cruise Special?
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Perhaps you’ve never been on a cruise before and wonder what all the fuss is about? Naturally, those of us living gluten free are extremely selective and cautious in our travel habits. The thought of being marooned out to sea without any coeliac-safe life raft is genuinely terrifying.
But what if the cruise was 100% gluten free and coeliac-safe? How much would that change the equation and give you the confidence to explore new horizons and book that holiday you desperately deserve?
As an organisation, Celiac Cruise leave nothing to chance. They are partnered with the Celiac Disease Foundation as well as a host of gluten free brands that all contribute to the experience. Everything is covered to avoid cross-contamination, from the kitchen environment, chefs, waitstaff and beyond, no trace of gluten is allowed onboard.
Founder Maureen Basye (our guest on A Gluten Free Podcast) and co-founder and CEO Connie Saunders have established an enterprise with the explicit mission that no one should feel different or burdened due to dietary restrictions. Thanks to 5 years of experience, a host of exotic destinations and plenty of glowing testimonials, Australia finally gets the chance to see what it’s all about.
The 2025 schedule for Celiac Cruise delivers world-class holiday opportunities. From the Western Caribbean, Bordeaux, Alaska, Northern Europe, New York to the Bahamas, and the Mediterranean, you can set sail on an incredible gluten free vacation.
However, if you’re keen for something much closer to home, then Sydney 2026 is the moment.
Stay Updated on 2026 Celiac Cruise News
Maureen Basye from Celiac Cruise is our upcoming guest on A Gluten Free Podcast
Fortunately, we have Maureen on A Gluten Free Podcast to go into detail about the 2026 tour Down Under. She reveals her very own story about the organisation, what to know about the adventure, what’s involved and how you can be part of it.
Fresh news and announcements about Celiac Cruise in Australia will follow this year. To stay up-to-date, head to celiaccruise.com and signup to their email list. Also make sure you’re following A Gluten Free Podcast to hear Maureen’s story.
