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Northern & Western Australia Explorer Cruise

  • Departure DateSat 18th Nov 2017
  • Princess Cruises Sea Princess
  • 15 Night Cruise From Fremantle
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Itinerary

  • Fremantle
  • Broome
  • Darwin, Australia
  • Port Douglas
  • Cairns
  • Alotau
  • Brisbane

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Day 1 - Fremantle

Arrive: Sat 18 November 2017 / Depart: Sat 18 November 2017

Lying at the mouth of the Swan River, historic Fremantle - founded in 1829 - is your gateway to Perth, the capital of Western Australia. Situated on the banks of the Swan River some 15 miles upriver from Fremantle, Perth is a bustling city where soaring high-rises co-exist with elegant sandstone buildings from the colonial era. Life here moves at a slower pace, so during your visit, relax and savor the bounties of Western Australia, from the wonders of the bush to the wineries of the Swan Valley, from excellent shopping to a leisurely cruise on the Swan River.

Day 2 - At Sea

Day 3 - At Sea

Day 4 - Broome

Arrive: Tue 21 November 2017 at 09:00 / Depart: Tue 21 November 2017 at 20:00

In the 1870s, pearl fishermen discovered the rich waters of Roebuck Bay. A decade later, Broome was founded as a base for the pearl trade and was soon described as "the pearling capital of the world." Japanese, Chinese and Aborigine divers toiled in arduous, dangerous labor to harvest oysters from the seabed. For all its importance to the pearling industry, Broome remained a remote outpost on Australia's Kimberley Coast until its discovery as a travel destination. The legacy of its pearling days can be seen in the town's colorful mix of 19th- and early 20th century buildings. Broome also boasts Cable Beach - a 13-mile strand of white-sand that stretches along the azure waters of the Indian Ocean.

Day 5 - Kimberley Coast

Day 6 - At Sea

Day 7 - Darwin, Australia

Arrive: Fri 24 November 2017 at 07:00 / Depart: Fri 24 November 2017 at 16:00

Closer to Indonesia than to any other Australian city, Darwin is the capital of the "Top End" - the remote, vast Northern Territory. Home to more than half of the territory's population, the city reflects the rugged endurance and individualism required to survive the Outback. Darwin also boasts a colorful history to add to that heritage. During World War II the Japanese bombed the city and threatened invasion. In 1974, Cyclone Tracy cut a destructive swath through the region. In addition, man-eating crocodiles, tropical monsoons, searing heat and bush fires that burn for weeks are all part of everyday life.

Day 8 - At Sea

Day 9 - At Sea

Day 10 - Port Douglas

Arrive: Mon 27 November 2017 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 27 November 2017 at 19:00

In 1877, the aptly named James Venture Mulligan struck pay dirt on Hodgkinson River, igniting the fabled North Queensland Gold Rush. At the height of the boom, Port Douglas boasted 12,000 residents and 27 hotels. Bust inevitably followed boom, and Port Douglas slid into decades of obscurity. Then came a second gold rush in the 1980s as tourists flocked to the North Queensland Coast. Located between the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area and the Great Barrier Reef, Port Douglas provides a perfect gateway to hardy adventurers en route to rainforest and reef. In addition to its nearby scenic wonders, Port Douglas boasts several resorts ranging from the Sheraton Mirage to the Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa in the heart of the rainforest.

Day 11 - Cairns

Arrive: Tue 28 November 2017 at 07:00 / Depart: Tue 28 November 2017 at 19:00

Cairns is one of Australia's hottest vacation destinations. Cairns boasts three of Australia's great natural wonders. Just offshore, immense bastions of living coral form the Great Barrier Reef. Sixteen miles of superb beaches stretch to the north of the city - the famed Marlin Coast. And inland lays the immense Daintree National Park. Cairns itself basks in tropical sunshine, balmy breezes waft in from Trinity Bay. The city's graceful, tree-lined esplanade was once the gateway to the gold fields of North Queensland.

Day 12 - At Sea

Day 13 - Alotau

Arrive: Thu 30 November 2017 at 07:00 / Depart: Thu 30 November 2017 at 18:00

Day 14 - At Sea

Day 15 - At Sea

Day 16 - Brisbane

Arrive: Sun 03 December 2017 at 07:00 / Depart: Sun 03 December 2017

Once considered the "country cousin" among Australian cities, Brisbane is today the nation's third-largest metropolis - and one of the most desirable places to live in the country. Lying on the banks of the meandering Brisbane River, this cosmopolitan city boasts elegant 19th-century sandstone buildings, a lively cultural scene and superb parklands. Brisbane is also your gateway to uniquely Australian adventures, be it the theme parks of the Gold Coast or Queensland's dazzling beaches.

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