Northern Explorer

1. Day 1Mar 13

   Perth (Fremantle), Australia

   Depart 4:00 PM

   Embark

   About Perth (Fremantle)

   Perth is the capital of Western Australia and has more people than any other city in the state. Most of the metropolitan area lies on the Swan Coastal Plain, with the Indian Ocean on one side and the Darling Scarp on the other. The city spread outward from settlements the British founded on the Swan River, where its central business district and the port of Fremantle now stand.

   

2. Day 2Mar 14

   At sea

3. Day 3Mar 15

   At sea

4. Day 4Mar 16

   Broome, Australia

   Arrive 11:30 AMDepart 7:30 PM

5. Day 5Mar 17

   Yampi Sound (Scenic Cruising), Australia

   Arrive 12:00 PMDepart 5:00 PM

   Scenic cruising

6. Day 6Mar 18

   Kimberley Coast (Scenic Cruising), Australia

   Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 11:00 AM

   Scenic cruising

7. Day 7Mar 19

   At sea

8. Day 8Mar 20

   Darwin, Australia

   Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 5:00 PM

   About Darwin

   ​Capital of the Northern Territory (NT), with an estimated population of 150,000, Darwin is home to most of the Northern Territory population.

   

9. Day 9Mar 21

   At sea

10. Day 10Mar 22

    At sea

11. Day 11Mar 23

    At sea

12. Day 12Mar 24

    Cairns, Australia

    Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 5:00 PM

    About Cairns

    A cosmopolitan city flanked by pristine rainforests and golden beaches, Cairns is the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, Kuranda, and the Daintree rainforest, a World Heritage protected area.

    

13. Day 13Mar 25

    Willis Island (For Service Call), Australia

    Arrive 9:30 AMDepart 10:30 AM

    Tender

    About Willis Island (For Service Call)

    Willis Island is the only place with a permanent population across the Coral Sea Islands Territory, which Australia governs as an external territory. It lies in the Coral Sea beyond the Great Barrier Reef, east of Cairns in Queensland. The Willis Islets, a small group with sandy cays, run away from it to the north-north-east.

    

14. Day 14Mar 26

    At sea

15. Day 15Mar 27

    Brisbane, Australia

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 9:00 PM

    About Brisbane

    Once a harsh penal settlement, Brisbane is now Queensland's dynamic capital city. A blend of steel and glass defines the skyline, while riverside delights - botanical gardens, promenades, cafes and markets - mesmerize at eye level.

    

16. Day 16Mar 28

    At sea

17. Day 17Mar 29

    At sea

18. Day 18Mar 30

    Sydney, Australia

    Arrive 6:00 AM

    Disembark

    About Sydney

    Sydney is the largest city on Cape Breton Island, which is linked by causeway to the rest of Nova Scotia. Sydney's attractions start at the harbor, where visitors can shop for locally made crafts and see the world's largest fiddle, which towers beside the port's cruise pavilion.

    

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  Interior

  Interior (158–162 sq ft)

  These staterooms are the perfect place to recharge your batteries. Our most affordable option, featuring two twin beds or a queen-size bed. Other amenities include a refrigerator, hair dryer, TV, closet and bathroom with shower.

  $3,749

  Chosen Interior

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  Oceanview

  Oceanview (146–206 sq ft)

  Enjoy the added benefit of a view of the ocean from either a picture window or porthole that brings in natural light. This stateroom includes all the amenities of an interior room.

  $4,437

  Choose Oceanview

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  Balcony

  Balcony (214–222 sq ft)

  This impressive stateroom offers the added indulgence of a balcony and gives you more space than a standard stateroom. Enjoy your own private outdoor space with a table, two chairs, and a relaxing view of the inspiring scenery surrounding you, whether a beautiful sunset over the ocean or a new city to explore. It’s also perfect to enjoy cocktails before dinner or a leisurely breakfast.

  $6,069

  Choose Balcony

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  Mini-Suite

  Mini-Suite (323 sq ft)

  Choose a luxurious Mini-Suite with balcony which is substantially larger than a Balcony stateroom and receive a complimentary welcome glass of bubbly. Mini-Suites include a separate sitting area with sofa bed and two flat-panel televisions. For families or groups needing a little extra space, Mini-Suites offer an appealing and affordable option.

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  Choose Mini-Suite

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  Suite

  Suite (460–932 sq ft)

  Surrounding you with deluxe accommodations, a spacious Suite with balcony includes all the amenities of a Reserve Collection Mini-Suite, plus incredible premiums. Enjoy more living space, a sofa bed and separate seating areas, and wonderfully enhanced amenities that range from priority disembarkation to a complimentary mini-bar setup in suite and so much more.

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  Choose Suite

Prices per person, double occupancy. + $310 taxes & fees per person. Gratuities extra, about $18 per person per day ($19 mini-suites, $20 suites).

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