Northern Explorer

1. Day 1Nov 24

   Sydney, Australia

   Depart 6:00 PM

   Embark

   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.

   

2. Day 2Nov 25

   At sea

3. Day 3Nov 26

   Brisbane, Australia

   Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 4:00 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.

4. Day 4Nov 27

   At sea

5. Day 5Nov 28

   Willis Island (For Service Call), Australia

   Arrive 2:00 PMDepart 3:00 PM

   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.

   

6. Day 6Nov 29

   Cairns, Australia

   Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 7:00 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.

   

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

    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.

    

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

    

15. Day 15Dec 8

    At sea

16. Day 16Dec 9

    Exmouth, Australia

    Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 4:00 PM

    Tender

    About Exmouth

    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.

    

17. Day 17Dec 10

    At sea

18. Day 18Dec 11

    Perth (Fremantle), Australia

    Arrive 6:00 AM

    Disembark

    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.

    

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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.

  $2,049

  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.

  $3,599

  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.

  $4,279

  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.

  $4,699

  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.

  $9,880

  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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• Nov 24, 2027 – Dec 11, 2027Sapphire Princess · this sailingFrom $2,049

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