Cruise itinerary
16-Night Australia and New Zealand Cruise from Fremantle
16 nights · Australia and New Zealand · 7 ports of call
16-night Australia and New Zealand cruise aboard Sapphire Princess, departing Fremantle and calling at Broome WA, Darwin, Cairns, Willis Island, Brisbane and Sydney.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- Princess Cruises
- Duration
- 16 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 15:00
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 09:00 · Depart 18:15
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
- Day7
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
- Day8At sea
- Day9At sea
- Day10At sea
- Day11
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
- Day12
Willis Island
Arrive 09:30 · Depart 10:30
- Day13At sea
- Day14
Brisbane
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 21:00
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
- Day15At sea
- Day16At sea
- Day17
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
- 10 Oct 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
16-Night Australia and New Zealand Cruise from Fremantle FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 16-night Australia and New Zealand cruise calls at Fremantle, Broome WA, Darwin, Cairns, Willis Island, Brisbane and Sydney.
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 Fremantle and ends in Sydney.
How long is this cruise?
16 nights aboard Sapphire Princess.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 10 Oct 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.