Sydney to Cairns Cruise

Day 1 - Sydney

Arrive: Tue 13 July 2027 / Depart: Tue 13 July 2027 at 17:00

Sydney, capital of New South Wales and one of Australia's largest cities, is best known for its harbourfront Sydney Opera House, with a distinctive sail-like design. Massive Darling Harbour and the smaller Circular Quay port are hubs of waterside life, with the arched Harbour Bridge and esteemed Royal Botanic Garden nearby. Sydney Tower’s outdoor platform, the Skywalk, offers 360-degree views of the city and suburbs.

Day 2 - Cruising the Tasman Sea

Day 3 - Brisbane

Arrive: Thu 15 July 2027 / Depart: Thu 15 July 2027

Brisbane, the third largest city in Australia, is the state capital of Queensland and the most populous city of Queensland. The settlement grew from an original penal colony, established in 1825. Free settlers were permitted in 1842 and Queensland was proclaimed a separate colony in 1859. Due to its growing live music scene, Brisbane was nominated as one of the Top 5 International Music Hotspots by Billboard magazine in 2007.

Day 4 - Willis Island, Australia

Arrive: Fri 16 July 2027 / Depart: Fri 16 July 2027

Day 5 - Airlie Beach

Arrive: Sat 17 July 2027 at 07:00 / Depart: Sat 17 July 2027 at 17:00

Day 6 - Townsville, Australia

Arrive: Sun 18 July 2027 at 07:00 / Depart: Sun 18 July 2027 at 17:00

Head out to the Great Barrier Reef to dive or snorkel, or discover the local beaches and enjoy the tropical scenery, the seafront promenade, galleries and shops. Venture out to stunning Magnetic Island with its national park, miles of walking trails, wildlife and magnificent coral reefs. Take home local artwork, crafts, jewelry and souvenirs. Savor fresh seafood along with a wide variety of international cuisines, perhaps a cold beer or a glass of fine wine.

Day 7 - Willis Island, Australia

Arrive: Mon 19 July 2027 / Depart: Mon 19 July 2027

Day 8 - Cruising the Coral Sea

Day 9 - Thursday Island

Arrive: Wed 21 July 2027 / Depart: Wed 21 July 2027

Discover the distinct Torres Strait culture of this remote island and its people, who follow a traditional lifestyle. Enjoy the spectacular scenery and expansive views over the Torres Strait. Visit the historic fortress, the Pearl Divers monument and see historic buildings. Or journey across the strait to Cape York and its wilderness. Select some local souvenirs. Enjoy fresh seafood and other dishes in delightful waterfront settings.

Day 10 - Cruising the Coral Sea

Day 11 - Cooktown

Arrive: Fri 23 July 2027 at 07:00 / Depart: Fri 23 July 2027 at 17:00

This quaint frontier town, scenically located on Cape York Peninsula in Far North Queensland, Cooktown is the site of Australia’s first European settlement. The town is named after the famous South Seas explorer Captain Cook, and Cook’s Pillar marks the spot where his ship, the Endeavour landed ashore in 1770. Grassy Hill offers a 360° panorama of the countryside and pristine beaches. The area remains a near-wilderness offering dramatic mountains, eucalypts, mangroves and rainforests, heathlands, grasslands, and rivers for the adventurous traveler.

Day 12 - Cairns

Arrive: Sat 24 July 2027 at 07:00

Cairns is the capital of Far North Queensland, and its east coastal cities rest along the Great Barrier Reef. The state of Queensland occupies a vast 667,000 square miles and much of the land remains uninhabited, covered with miles of rainforest where Australian teak, hopp, pine and fig trees abound. Before 1879, when the city of Cairns was established, the only inhabitants of this region were the Aborigines, the culture for which Australia is perhaps best known.

Day 13 - Cairns

Depart: Sun 25 July 2027 at 17:00

Cairns is the capital of Far North Queensland, and its east coastal cities rest along the Great Barrier Reef. The state of Queensland occupies a vast 667,000 square miles and much of the land remains uninhabited, covered with miles of rainforest where Australian teak, hopp, pine and fig trees abound. Before 1879, when the city of Cairns was established, the only inhabitants of this region were the Aborigines, the culture for which Australia is perhaps best known.

Day 14 - Cruising the Coral Sea

Day 15 - Cruising the Coral Sea

Day 16 - Cruising the Coral Sea

Day 17 - Cruising the Coral Sea

Day 18 - Alotau, Papua New Guinea

Arrive: Fri 30 July 2027 at 07:00 / Depart: Fri 30 July 2027 at 17:00

Alotau is one of the world’s last great frontiers. This port is the gateway to a land of thriving tribal cultures, smoldering volcanoes and vast pristine mountainous rainforests of Papua New Guinea, as well as many historical memorials and relics from the Battle of Milne Bay during WWII. If you stay in town, stroll along the bustling harbor filled with fishing boats, outriggers and small ferries to arrive at the market. Delight in the scents and tastes of fresh tropical fruits from pineapples to guavas to kumquats.

Day 19 - Cruising the Coral Sea

Day 20 - Cruising the Coral Sea

Day 21 - Cruising the Coral Sea

Day 22 - Cairns

Arrive: Tue 03 August 2027 at 07:00 / Depart: Tue 03 August 2027

Cairns is the capital of Far North Queensland, and its east coastal cities rest along the Great Barrier Reef. The state of Queensland occupies a vast 667,000 square miles and much of the land remains uninhabited, covered with miles of rainforest where Australian teak, hopp, pine and fig trees abound. Before 1879, when the city of Cairns was established, the only inhabitants of this region were the Aborigines, the culture for which Australia is perhaps best known.