Port-forward pace
8 ports in 12 nights
Most days put a destination at the center of the plan.
Australia cruises
Australia Repositioning via Brisbane & Willis Island
Brisbane · Willis Island · Airlie Terminal · Townsville · Willis Island · Thursday Island · Cooktown · Cairns
Port-heavy Australia itinerary. Australia-focused routing. Includes scenic-cruising segments.
12 nights
Sydney
Australia
8 ports
4 sea days
What this trip feels like
Active, varied and destination-focused
With 8 ports across 12 nights, this trip keeps the focus on time ashore. Expect more destination variety and a busier rhythm, with the ship serving as the link between port days.
Broad destination variety
Brisbane · Airlie Terminal · Townsville + more
Frequent changes of scenery across the itinerary.
Route logistics
Sails from Sydney
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Port experience
Brisbane · Pick your date carefully
Cruise traffic varies substantially by date, so your specific port day can feel very different depending on when you visit.
Best for · Destination-led trips · Active days ashore · Travelers who prefer variety
Think twice if · You want long, uninterrupted stretches of time onboard
Best departures
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Itinerary pricing
What this itinerary usually costs
Typical pricing runs around $543/night, with most departures landing in the $514-$659/night band across 1 tracked sailing.
Typical price
$543/night
$6,519 total
Normal range
$514-$659/night
$6,173-$7,908 total
Lowest recent fare
Building history
$5,719 total
Comparison set
1 sailings
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When should I go?
Not enough departures yet to identify a reliable cheaper season.
Route overview
How this route is built
12 nights · 8 port calls · 4 sea days · 1 countries
8 port calls across Australia · More port-intensive than many 12-night alternatives.
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