Cruise itinerary
17-Night Australia and New Zealand Cruise from Sydney
17 nights · Australia and New Zealand · 8 ports of call
17-night Australia and New Zealand cruise aboard Sapphire Princess, departing Sydney and calling at Brisbane, Willis Island, Cairns, Darwin, Broome WA and Exmouth WA and 1 more.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- Princess Cruises
- Duration
- 17 nights
- Region
- Australia and New Zealand
- Departs
- Sydney
- Returns
- Fremantle
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Sydney
Depart 18:00
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
- Day2At sea
- Day3
Brisbane
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
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
- Day4At sea
- Day5
Willis Island
Arrive 14:00 · Depart 15:00
- Day6
Cairns
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 19:00
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
- Day7At sea
- Day8At sea
- Day9At sea
- Day10
Darwin
Arrive 08:00 · 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
- Day11At sea
- Day12At sea
- Day13At sea
- Day14
Broome WA
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
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
- Day15At sea
- Day16
Exmouth WA
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day17At sea
- Day18
Fremantle
Arrive 06:00
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
- 24 Nov 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
17-Night Australia and New Zealand Cruise from Sydney FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 17-night Australia and New Zealand cruise calls at Sydney, Brisbane, Willis Island, Cairns, Darwin, Broome WA, Exmouth WA and Fremantle.
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 and ends in Fremantle.
How long is this cruise?
17 nights aboard Sapphire Princess.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 24 Nov 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.