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Australia Repositioning via Brisbane, Willis Island & Rabaul (Best Balance)

⚓ Brisbane · Willis Island · Airlie Terminal · Townsville · Willis Island · Thursday Island · Cooktown · Cairns · Rabaul · Alotau · Samarai

Balanced route with a steady mix of port days and sea days. Covers Australia and Papua New Guinea. Includes scenic-cruising segments.

☾21 nights Sydney Australia 12 ports 9 sea days
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Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $664/night. with most departures landing in the $635-$725/night band. across 1 tracked sailings.

Typical price

$664/night

$13,934 total

Normal range

$635-$725/night

$13,331-$15,234 total

Lowest recent fare

$714/night

$14,994 total

Comparison set

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Best overall value
Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Seven Seas Navigator • Regent Seven Seas Cruises

21-night Australia Repositioning via Brisbane, Willis Island & Rabaul

Jul 13, 2027 → Aug 3, 2027 • Sydney → Cairns

Lowest in 180 days $1,061 above typical

From $14,994

$714/night

Typical price

↑8% above typical

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July 2027
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Median price/night
$714
1 sailing
Upcoming departures
8% above itinerary median
1 priced departures tracked

Route overview

How this route is built

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21 nights · 12 port calls · 9 sea days · 2 countries

12 port calls across Australia, Papua New Guinea · Neither especially port-heavy nor sea-day heavy for this trip length.

  1. 1

    Embark in Sydney

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Brisbane

    Australia · Australia

  3. 3

    Willis Island

    Australia · Australia

    Scenic cruising Anchorage
  4. 4

    Airlie Terminal

    Australia · Australia

  5. 5

    Townsville

    Australia · Australia

  6. 6

    Willis Island

    Australia · Australia

    Scenic cruising Anchorage
  7. 7

    Thursday Island

    Australia · Melanesia

  8. 8

    Cooktown

    Australia · Australia

  9. 9

    Cairns

    Australia · Australia

  10. 10

    Cairns

    Australia · Australia

  11. 11

    Rabaul

    Papua New Guinea · Melanesia

  12. 12

    Alotau

    Papua New Guinea · Melanesia

  13. 13

    Samarai

    Papua New Guinea · Melanesia

  14. 14

    Disembark in Cairns

    Disembarkation ports can vary by sailing

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FAQ

What’s the best month to sail this itinerary?

It depends on weather and crowd levels. Use the sailing list to compare dates and prioritize port days with comfortable conditions.

Are these sailings all the same route?

They can be close but not identical. Look for differences in port order, arrival times, and sea day placement.

How should I choose between two similar sailings?

Compare: (1) ship, (2) port day timing, (3) number of sea days, (4) price vs cabin value, and (5) flight convenience.