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Northern Explorer

Nov 24, 2027 – Dec 11, 202717 nightsSydney to Perth (Fremantle)

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Brisbane

Australia

Day
3
Date
Nov 26, 2027
Arrive
7:00 AM
Depart
4:00 PM

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.

Sapphire Princess

Guests
2,670
Crew
1,100
Year built
2004
Decks
18
Tonnage
115,875
Length
952
Deck plans

Sapphire Princess

Guests
2,670
Crew
1,100
Year built
2004
Decks
18
Tonnage
115,875
Length
952
Deck plans

Sapphire Princess

Guests
2,670
Crew
1,100
Year built
2004
Decks
18
Tonnage
115,875
Length
952
Deck plans

Sapphire Princess

Guests
2,670
Crew
1,100
Year built
2004
Decks
18
Tonnage
115,875
Length
952
Deck plans

Sapphire Princess

Guests
2,670
Crew
1,100
Year built
2004
Decks
18
Tonnage
115,875
Length
952
Deck plans

Sapphire Princess

Guests
2,670
Crew
1,100
Year built
2004
Decks
18
Tonnage
115,875
Length
952
Deck plans

Sydney

Australia

Day
1
Date
Nov 24, 2027
Depart
6:00 PM

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.

Cairns

Australia

Day
6
Date
Nov 29, 2027
Arrive
8:00 AM
Depart
7:00 PM

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.

Darwin

Australia

Day
10
Date
Dec 3, 2027
Arrive
8:00 AM
Depart
6:00 PM

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

Broome

Australia

Day
14
Date
Dec 7, 2027
Arrive
7:00 AM
Depart
4:00 PM

Exmouth

Australia

Day
16
Date
Dec 9, 2027
Arrive
7:00 AM
Depart
4:00 PM

Exmouth's unspoiled beaches, pristine deep blue ocean, and dramatic red ochre coastline are an unrivaled sight to behold. Located 1,270 kilometers north of Perth, this remote gem only emerged in 1964 as a support town for the United States Naval Communications Centre.

Perth (Fremantle)

Australia

Day
18
Date
Dec 11, 2027
Arrive
6:00 AM

Suite

460–932 sq ft

From $9,174 per person

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.

Two Bedroom Family Suite

These suites are for larger families or groups traveling together and include special suite-only benefits and two bathrooms — connected by a large living room, which leads to an expansive private balcony. Each suite sleeps up to eight people.

Reserve Collection

323 sq ft

A premium stateroom category featuring our best located Mini-Suite staterooms, as well as the great amenities found in all Mini-Suites — plus exclusive dining benefits and luxurious perks. Each night, enjoy Reserve Dining, an exclusive dining area featuring expedited seating with no wait, additional menu options, dedicated wait staff and tableside preparations.

Mini-Suite

323 sq ft

From $4,674 per person

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.

Balcony

214–222 sq ft

From $4,204 per person

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.

Oceanview

146–206 sq ft

From $3,549 per person

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.

Interior

158–162 sq ft

From $1,999 per person

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.

Wheelchair-Accessible

Princess offers a selection of staterooms that provide full wheelchair-turning space. In addition, these staterooms include a roll-in shower equipped with grab bars and a fold-down bench seat, an easy access closet and accessible writing desk.

Length
17 nights
Departs
Nov 24, 2027, Sydney
Returns
Dec 11, 2027, Perth (Fremantle)
Ports of call
8
Days at sea
8
Ship
Sapphire Princess

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Itinerary

  1. Day 1Nov 24

    Sydney, Australia

    Depart 6:00 PM

    Embark

    Sydney, Nova Scotia
  2. Day 2Nov 25

    At sea

  3. Day 3Nov 26

    Brisbane, Australia

    Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 4:00 PM

  4. Day 4Nov 27

    At sea

  5. Day 5Nov 28

    Willis Island (For Service Call), Australia

    Arrive 2:00 PMDepart 3:00 PM

    Tender

  6. Day 6Nov 29

    Cairns, Australia

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 7:00 PM

    Cairns
  7. Day 7Nov 30

    At sea

  8. Day 8Dec 1

    At sea

  9. Day 9Dec 2

    At sea

  10. Day 10Dec 3

    Darwin, Australia

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 6:00 PM

    Darwin
  11. Day 11Dec 4

    At sea

  12. Day 12Dec 5

    Kimberley Coast (Scenic Cruising), Australia

    Arrive 1:00 PMDepart 5:00 PM

    Scenic cruising

  13. Day 13Dec 6

    Yampi Sound (Scenic Cruising), Australia

    Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 12:00 PM

    Scenic cruising

  14. Day 14Dec 7

    Broome, Australia

    Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 4:00 PM

    Gantheaume Point and red cliffs from the air, Broome
  15. Day 15Dec 8

    At sea

  16. Day 16Dec 9

    Exmouth, Australia

    Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 4:00 PM

    Tender

    Exmouth
  17. Day 17Dec 10

    At sea

  18. Day 18Dec 11

    Perth (Fremantle), Australia

    Arrive 6:00 AM

    Disembark

    Rottnest Island from the air, off Fremantle

Sapphire Princess

Guests
2,670
Crew
1,100
Year built
2004
Decks
18
Tonnage
115,875
Length
952
Dining and venues
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  • Cruise on Sapphire Princess
  • Main Dining Room
  • Reserve Collection Dining
  • World Fresh Marketplace
  • Prego Pizzeria
  • Trident Grill
  • OceanNow® Delivery
  • Swirls Ice Cream Bar
  • International Café
  • Afternoon Tea
  • Casual, specialty and culinary experiences
  • A signature steakhouse at sea
  • A taste of Italian tradition
  • Makoto Ocean
  • Churrascaria Brazilian Grill
  • Alfredo's Pizzeria
  • Chef's Table Experience
  • Crab Shack
  • Ultimate balcony dining
  • Good Spirits® At Sea
  • Crooners
  • Wheelhouse Bar
  • Vines Wines Bar
  • The Piazza
  • Princess Theater
  • Vegas style casino
  • Movies Under the Stars®
  • Music & Dancing
  • Pools & Hot Tubs
  • Skywalkers Nightclub
  • Fine Arts Gallery
  • Just For Kids 3-7
  • Just For Kids 8-12
  • Just For Teens 13-17
  • Family

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Deck plans

Deck plan (June 2026)
Sapphire Princess, Deck plan (June 2026) deck plan

Staterooms

Per person, double occupancy

  • Interior, Sapphire Princess

    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.

    $1,999$3,609

  • Oceanview, Sapphire Princess

    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.

    $3,549$5,229

  • Balcony, Sapphire Princess

    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.

    $4,204$7,094

  • Mini-Suite, Sapphire Princess

    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.

    $4,674$7,944

  • Suite, Sapphire Princess

    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.

    $9,174$12,134

Plus $310 taxes, fees and port expenses per person.

Dates and prices

17 nights, Northern Explorer

On Sapphire Princess

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