Cruise itinerary
26-Night Australia and New Zealand Cruise from Sydney
26 nights · Australia and New Zealand · 13 ports of call
26-night Australia and New Zealand cruise aboard Crown Princess, departing Sydney and calling at Newcastle NSW, Melbourne, Adelaide, Albany WA, Busselton WA and Fremantle and 6 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Crown Princess
- Cruise line
- Princess Cruises
- Duration
- 26 nights
- Region
- Australia and New Zealand
- Departs
- Sydney
- Returns
- Brisbane
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Sydney
Depart 18:45
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
- Day2
Newcastle NSW
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day3At sea
- Day4At sea
- Day5
Melbourne
Arrive 08:00 · 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
- Day6At sea
- Day7
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
- Day8At sea
- Day9At sea
- Day10
Albany WA
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day11
Busselton WA
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day12
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
- Day13At sea
- Day14
Exmouth WA
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day15At sea
- Day16
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
- Day17At sea
- Day18At sea
- Day19At sea
- Day20
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
- Day21At sea
- Day22At sea
- Day23At sea
- Day24
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
- Day25
Willis Island
Arrive 09:30 · Depart 10:30
- Day26At sea
- Day27
Brisbane
Arrive 08:00
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
Upcoming departures
- 7 Oct 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
26-Night Australia and New Zealand Cruise from Sydney FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 26-night Australia and New Zealand cruise calls at Sydney, Newcastle NSW, Melbourne, Adelaide, Albany WA, Busselton WA, Fremantle, Exmouth WA, Broome WA, Darwin, Cairns, Willis Island and Brisbane.
How many days are spent at sea?
14 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Sydney and ends in Brisbane.
How long is this cruise?
26 nights aboard Crown Princess.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 7 Oct 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.