Cruise itinerary
8-Night Pacific Cruise from Sydney, New South Wales
8 nights · Pacific · 4 ports of call
8-night Pacific cruise aboard Anthem of the Seas, departing Sydney, New South Wales and calling at Cruising by Willis Island, Queensland, Yorkeys Knob, Cairns, Queensland and Airlie Beach.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- Royal Caribbean International
- Duration
- 8 nights
- Region
- Pacific · Australia and New Zealand · Oceania
- Departs
- Sydney, New South Wales
- Returns
- Sydney, New South Wales
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Where this voyage takes you
- Family Friendly
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Sydney, New South Wales
Depart 17:00
Australia's harbour city, whose cruise terminal sits across the water from the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. The ferries at Circular Quay reach Manly and Bondi, while the historic Rocks district lies right beside the berths.
- Opera House
- Harbour Bridge
- Bondi Beach
- Day2At sea
- Day3At sea
- Day4
Cruising by Willis Island, Queensland
Arrive 15:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day5
Yorkeys Knob, Cairns, Queensland
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day6
Airlie Beach
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 20:00
The gateway to Queensland's Whitsunday Islands, set on a hillside above a palm-lined marina on Australia's Coral Sea coast. Boats leave from here for the white silica sands of Whitehaven Beach and snorkelling trips out to the Great Barrier Reef.
- Whitehaven Beach
- Whitsunday Islands
- Great Barrier Reef
- Day7At sea
- Day8At sea
- Day9
Sydney, New South Wales
Arrive 06:30
Australia's harbour city, whose cruise terminal sits across the water from the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. The ferries at Circular Quay reach Manly and Bondi, while the historic Rocks district lies right beside the berths.
- Opera House
- Harbour Bridge
- Bondi Beach
Upcoming departures
- 24 Jan 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
8-Night Pacific Cruise from Sydney, New South Wales FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 8-night Pacific cruise calls at Sydney, New South Wales, Cruising by Willis Island, Queensland, Yorkeys Knob, Cairns, Queensland and Airlie Beach.
How many days are spent at sea?
5 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It is a round-trip sailing from Sydney, New South Wales.
How long is this cruise?
8 nights aboard Anthem of the Seas.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 24 Jan 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.