Cruise itinerary
18-Night Australia and New Zealand Cruise from Fremantle
18 nights · Australia and New Zealand · 8 ports of call
18-night Australia and New Zealand cruise aboard Grand Princess, departing Fremantle and calling at Broome WA, Darwin, Cairns, Willis Island, Townsville QLD and Airlie Beach and 1 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Grand Princess
- Cruise line
- Princess Cruises
- Duration
- 18 nights
- Region
- Australia and New Zealand
- Departs
- Fremantle
- Returns
- Sydney
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Fremantle
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
- Day2At sea
- Day3At sea
- Day4
Broome WA
Arrive 11:00 · 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
- Day5At sea
- Day6At sea
- Day7At sea
- Day8At sea
- Day9
Darwin
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day10At sea
- Day11At sea
- Day12At sea
- Day13
Cairns
Arrive 07:00 · 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
- Day14
Willis Island
Arrive 11:00 · Depart 12:00
- Day15
Townsville QLD
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
A tropical city on the coast of north Queensland, Australia, watched over by the granite dome of Castle Hill. It is a gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and to Magnetic Island, a short ferry hop offshore known for its koalas and sheltered bays.
- Magnetic Island
- Castle Hill
- Great Barrier Reef
- Day16
Airlie Beach
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day17At sea
- Day18At sea
- Day19
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
- 31 Oct 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
18-Night Australia and New Zealand Cruise from Fremantle FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 18-night Australia and New Zealand cruise calls at Fremantle, Broome WA, Darwin, Cairns, Willis Island, Townsville QLD, Airlie Beach and Sydney.
How many days are spent at sea?
11 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Fremantle and ends in Sydney.
How long is this cruise?
18 nights aboard Grand Princess.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 31 Oct 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.