Cruise itinerary
18-Night Australia and New Zealand Cruise from Darwin, Northern Territory
18 nights · Australia and New Zealand · 13 ports of call
18-night Australia and New Zealand cruise aboard Silver Cloud, departing Darwin, Northern Territory and calling at coastal cruising, Thursday Island, Queensland, Alotau, Fergusson Island PNG, Dobu, D'Entrecasteaux Islands and Kuyau Island PNG and 6 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Silver Cloud
- Cruise line
- Silversea
- Duration
- 18 nights
- Region
- Australia and New Zealand
- Departs
- Darwin, Northern Territory
- Returns
- Lautoka
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Darwin, Northern Territory
Depart 20:00
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
- Day2At sea
- Day3At sea
- Day4
Thursday Island, Queensland
Arrive 14:00 · Depart 18:30
- Day5At sea
- Day6
Alotau
Arrive 07:30 · Depart 18:00
- Day7
Dobu, D'Entrecasteaux Islands
Arrive 14:30 · Depart 18:30
- Day8
Kuyau Island PNG
Arrive 07:30 · Depart 18:00
- Day9
New Britain Island PNG
Arrive 07:30 · Depart 18:00
- Day10
Rabaul, Bismarck Archipelago
Arrive 07:30 · Depart 22:00
- Day11At sea
- Day12
Solomon Islands
Arrive 14:00 · Depart 18:30
- Day13At sea
- Day14At sea
- Day15At sea
- Day16
Champagne Bay, Espiritu Santo Island
Arrive 08:30 · Depart 19:30
- Day17
Ambrym
Arrive 06:30 · Depart 13:00
- Day18At sea
- Day19
Lautoka
Arrive 08:00
Fiji's second city and main sugar port, set on the western coast of Viti Levu. It is a departure point for the Mamanuca and Yasawa islands, with their reef-fringed lagoons, and sits within reach of the drier coral coast and inland highlands.
- Mamanuca Islands
- Yasawa Islands
- Viti Levu
Upcoming departures
- 25 Sep 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
18-Night Australia and New Zealand Cruise from Darwin, Northern Territory FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 18-night Australia and New Zealand cruise calls at Darwin, Northern Territory, coastal cruising, Thursday Island, Queensland, Alotau, Fergusson Island PNG, Dobu, D'Entrecasteaux Islands, Kuyau Island PNG, New Britain Island PNG, Rabaul, Bismarck Archipelago, Solomon Islands, Champagne Bay, Espiritu Santo Island, Ambrym and Lautoka.
How many days are spent at sea?
8 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Darwin, Northern Territory and ends in Lautoka.
How long is this cruise?
18 nights aboard Silver Cloud.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 25 Sep 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.