Cruise itinerary
12-Night Pacific Cruise from Sydney, New South Wales
12 nights · Pacific · 6 ports of call
12-night Pacific cruise aboard Oceania Riviera, departing Sydney, New South Wales and calling at At Sea, Brisbane, Queensland, Whitsunday Island, Queensland, Townsville, Queensland and Cairns, Queensland.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Oceania Riviera
- Cruise line
- Oceania Cruises
- Duration
- 12 nights
- Region
- Pacific · Australia and New Zealand · Oceania
- Departs
- Sydney, New South Wales
- Returns
- Sydney, New South Wales
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 Oceania Riviera sailing, typically within 24 hours.
Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Sydney, New South Wales
Arrive 08:00 · 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
- Day2
At Sea
- Day3
Brisbane, Queensland
Arrive 07:00 · 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
- Day4
At Sea
- Day5
Whitsunday Island, Queensland
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day6
Townsville, Queensland
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 19:00
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
- Day7
Cairns, Queensland
Arrive 07:00
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
- Day8
Cairns, Queensland
Depart 15:00
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
- Day9
At Sea
- Day10
At Sea
- Day11
At Sea
- Day12
Sydney, New South Wales
Arrive 07:00
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
- Day13
Sydney, New South Wales
Arrive 08:00 · 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
Upcoming departures
- 3 Dec 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
12-Night Pacific Cruise from Sydney, New South Wales FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 12-night Pacific cruise calls at Sydney, New South Wales, At Sea, Brisbane, Queensland, Whitsunday Island, Queensland, Townsville, Queensland and Cairns, Queensland.
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?
12 nights aboard Oceania Riviera.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 3 Dec 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.