Cruise itinerary
11-Night Australia and New Zealand Cruise from Sydney, New South Wales
11 nights · Australia and New Zealand · 5 ports of call
11-night Australia and New Zealand cruise aboard Celebrity Edge, departing Sydney, New South Wales and calling at Airlie Beach, Yorkeys Knob, Cairns, Queensland, Port Douglas, Queensland and Willis Island, Queensland.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Celebrity Edge
- Cruise line
- Celebrity Cruises
- Duration
- 11 nights
- Region
- Australia and New Zealand
- Departs
- Sydney, New South Wales
- Returns
- Sydney, New South Wales
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Sydney, New South Wales
Depart 16:30
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
- Day2At sea
- Day3At sea
- Day4
Airlie Beach
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
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
- Day5At sea
- Day6
Yorkeys Knob, Cairns, Queensland
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day7At sea
- Day8
Port Douglas, Queensland
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day9
Willis Island, Queensland
- Day10At sea
- Day11At sea
- Day12
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
- 1 Dec 2026
- 2 Mar 2027
- 24 Mar 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
11-Night Australia and New Zealand Cruise from Sydney, New South Wales FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 11-night Australia and New Zealand cruise calls at Sydney, New South Wales, Airlie Beach, Yorkeys Knob, Cairns, Queensland, Port Douglas, Queensland and Willis Island, Queensland.
How many days are spent at sea?
6 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?
11 nights aboard Celebrity Edge.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 1 Dec 2026, 2 Mar 2027 and 24 Mar 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.