Cruise itinerary
23-Night Pacific Cruise from Sydney, New South Wales
23 nights · Pacific · 13 ports of call
23-night Pacific cruise aboard Oceania Riviera, departing Sydney, New South Wales and calling at At Sea, Brisbane, Queensland, Whitsunday Island, Queensland, Cairns, Queensland, Cooktown, Queensland and Darwin, Northern Territory and 6 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Oceania Riviera
- Cruise line
- Oceania Cruises
- Duration
- 23 nights
- Region
- Pacific · Australia and New Zealand · Oceania
- Departs
- Sydney, New South Wales
- Returns
- Fremantle, Western Australia
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 18:00
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 16:00
- Day6
Cairns, Queensland
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 21:00
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
- Day7
Cooktown, Queensland
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day8
At Sea
- Day9
At Sea
- Day10
Darwin, Northern Territory
Arrive 09:00
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
- Day11
Darwin, Northern Territory
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
- Day12
At Sea
- Day13
At Sea
- Day14
Komodo Island
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
A rugged island in eastern Indonesia, part of a national park in the Lesser Sunda chain. Famous as the home of the Komodo dragon, the world's largest lizard, it draws expedition ships for guided ranger walks, hilltop viewpoints and a rare pink-sand beach.
- Komodo dragons
- Pink Beach
- ranger walks
- Day15
Bali
Arrive 12:00
An Indonesian island in the Lesser Sunda chain, the country's Hindu cultural centre amid a Muslim-majority nation. Terraced rice paddies, cliff and sea temples, volcanic peaks and surf beaches give it a character all its own.
- Rice terraces
- Sea temples
- Ubud arts
- Day16
Bali
Depart 17:00
An Indonesian island in the Lesser Sunda chain, the country's Hindu cultural centre amid a Muslim-majority nation. Terraced rice paddies, cliff and sea temples, volcanic peaks and surf beaches give it a character all its own.
- Rice terraces
- Sea temples
- Ubud arts
- Day17
Lombok
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 15:00
An Indonesian island just east of Bali, dominated by the towering volcano of Mount Rinjani. It offers quieter beaches than its neighbour, traditional Sasak villages, and easy boats out to the three Gili Islands off the northwest coast.
- Mount Rinjani
- Gili Islands
- Sasak villages
- Day18
Waingapu, Sumba
Arrive 11:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day19
Kupang
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day20
At Sea
- Day21
At Sea
- Day22
At Sea
- Day23
At Sea
- Day24
Fremantle, Western Australia
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 19:00
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
Upcoming departures
- 15 Dec 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
23-Night Pacific Cruise from Sydney, New South Wales FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 23-night Pacific cruise calls at Sydney, New South Wales, At Sea, Brisbane, Queensland, Whitsunday Island, Queensland, Cairns, Queensland, Cooktown, Queensland, Darwin, Northern Territory, Komodo Island, Bali, Lombok, Waingapu, Sumba, Kupang and Fremantle, Western Australia.
How many days are spent at sea?
10 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Sydney, New South Wales and ends in Fremantle, Western Australia.
How long is this cruise?
23 nights aboard Oceania Riviera.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 15 Dec 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.