Cruise itinerary
24-Night Australia and New Zealand Cruise from Melbourne
24 nights · Australia and New Zealand · 12 ports of call
24-night Australia and New Zealand cruise aboard Crown Princess, departing Melbourne and calling at Adelaide, Albany WA, Busselton WA, Fremantle, Exmouth WA and Broome WA and 5 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Crown Princess
- Cruise line
- Princess Cruises
- Duration
- 24 nights
- Region
- Australia and New Zealand
- Departs
- Melbourne
- Returns
- Sydney
How NestCruise works:we're advisor-led, not a booking engine. No fares are listed and there are no booking fees — tell an advisor your dates and party and they price your exact Crown Princess sailing, typically within 24 hours.
Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Melbourne
Depart 18:00
The capital of Victoria in southeastern Australia, set on Port Phillip Bay along the Yarra River. Known for laneway coffee culture, street art and grand Victorian arcades, it spreads into leafy gardens, sporting grounds and the seaside suburb of St Kilda.
- Laneway cafés
- Queen Victoria Market
- St Kilda
- Day2At sea
- Day3
Adelaide
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
The capital of South Australia, laid out on a grid beside the River Torrens and surrounded by parkland. Known for its festivals, food and wine, it sits within easy reach of the Barossa Valley vineyards and the beaches and wildlife of Kangaroo Island.
- Barossa Valley
- Adelaide Central Market
- North Terrace museums
- Day4At sea
- Day5At sea
- Day6
Albany WA
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day7
Busselton WA
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day8
Fremantle
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
The historic port of Perth in Western Australia, set at the mouth of the Swan River. Its well-preserved colonial centre, weekend markets and the maritime museums sit beside the harbour, with the city and Swan Valley vineyards a short ride away.
- Fremantle Markets
- Maritime Museum
- Cappuccino Strip
- Day9At sea
- Day10
Exmouth WA
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day11At sea
- Day12
Broome WA
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
A remote pearling town on the Kimberley coast of Western Australia, set between red cliffs and turquoise sea. Camels cross the long sweep of Cable Beach at sunset, and dinosaur footprints emerge from the rocks at Gantheaume Point.
- Cable Beach
- Gantheaume Point
- Pearl history
- Day13At sea
- Day14At sea
- Day15At sea
- Day16
Darwin
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
A tropical harbour city on Australia's northern coast, capital of the Northern Territory. A frontier outlaw spirit lingers along its waterfront, the gateway to crocodile country and the wetlands and gorges of Kakadu National Park.
- Kakadu wetlands
- Waterfront precinct
- Crocodile country
- Day17At sea
- Day18At sea
- Day19At sea
- Day20
Cairns
Arrive 00:30 · Depart 17:00
A tropical city in far north Queensland, Australia, set between rainforest and reef. It is the main launching point for trips out to the Great Barrier Reef, with a palm-fringed esplanade lagoon along its waterfront.
- Great Barrier Reef
- Esplanade lagoon
- Daintree rainforest
- Day21
Willis Island
Arrive 09:30 · Depart 10:30
- Day22At sea
- Day23
Brisbane
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
Queensland's riverside capital in eastern Australia, a sunny city wrapped in a bend of the Brisbane River. Riverside walkways, the green South Bank parklands and a man-made city beach line the water, with rainforest hinterland not far away.
- South Bank
- Story Bridge
- River City
- Day24At sea
- Day25
Sydney
Arrive 06:00
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
Upcoming departures
- 11 Oct 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
24-Night Australia and New Zealand Cruise from Melbourne FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 24-night Australia and New Zealand cruise calls at Melbourne, Adelaide, Albany WA, Busselton WA, Fremantle, Exmouth WA, Broome WA, Darwin, Cairns, Willis Island, Brisbane and Sydney.
How many days are spent at sea?
13 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Melbourne and ends in Sydney.
How long is this cruise?
24 nights aboard Crown Princess.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 11 Oct 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.