NSW Australia Cruise from Sydney to Hong Kong — 15 Days

15 nights · NSW Australia · Departs Sydney (Australia) · Visiting Brisbane, Airlie Beach, Yorkeys Knob, Bitung, Manila, Hong Kong · Aboard Cunard on the Queen Anne

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Cruise lineCunard
ShipQueen Anne
Duration15 nights
Port calls7
Departures1 sailings
From fare$3,339 per person
Year built2024
Guests3353
Cabins1397
Crew1225
Length323 m
Beam36 m
Cruising speed22.0 kn
  1. Day 1

    Sydney, Australia

    From the water, Sydney’s harbour frames the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and ferries crossing between historic quays. Beyond the waterfront, central Sydney pairs nineteenth-century buildings with contemporary architecture and leafy streets. Walk the Royal Botanic Garden for harbour views, or take a ferry to Manly for a coastal perspective. Allow time to explore The Rocks, where the city’s colonial beginnings meet galleries, cafés and a lively weekend market.

  2. Day 2

    Brisbane, Australia

    Brisbane is a river city with a relaxed subtropical pace and a confident cultural scene. Ride a CityCat ferry for an easy view of its bridges, riverside parks and skyline. At South Bank, galleries, restaurants and the Queensland Performing Arts Centre sit close to a man-made beach. Two leading art museums anchor the Queensland Cultural Centre. Afterward, explore the city’s dining precincts, where Queensland produce and global influences share the menu.

  3. Day 4

    Airlie Beach, Australia

    Airlie Beach is the mainland gateway to the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef, on Queensland’s Coral Sea coast. Boats leave its marina for island beaches, reef snorkelling and sailing, on day trips or overnight cruises. The foreshore lagoon offers a saltwater swim and bay views; cafés and shops line the town centre. Conway National Park’s rainforest trails provide a quieter inland counterpoint.

  4. Day 5

    Yorkeys Knob, Australia

    Yorkeys Knob sits about 15 kilometres north of Cairns, on a coast made for an easy first look. Its broad sandy beach invites a stroll, while the marina sends boats towards the Great Barrier Reef. Spend the day on the water, or stay ashore for a quieter taste of tropical Queensland. Cairns’ waterfront, markets and rainforest tours are within reach, making it easy to set your own pace.

  5. Day 10

    Bitung, Indonesia

    Bitung, on Sulawesi’s northeastern tip, is a working port and gateway to remarkable marine life. Lembeh Strait, just offshore, draws divers to celebrated muck-diving sites, where unusual small creatures reward a patient eye. On land, Tangkoko Nature Reserve protects black-crested macaques, bear cuscuses and tiny spectral tarsiers in lowland rainforest. Expect a practical, unpolished city rather than a resort, with fresh seafood and access to North Sulawesi’s wild side.

  6. Day 13

    Manila, Philippines

    Manila asks you to look beyond its traffic and modern skyline. Inside Intramuros, Spanish-era walls enclose stone churches, leafy courtyards and Fort Santiago, where Philippine history feels close at hand. Nearby, the National Museum complex displays Filipino art and heritage. Make time for a meal of adobo or fresh seafood, then watch sunset over Manila Bay. This is a port best explored with a clear plan—and room for discovery.

  7. Day 15

    Hong Kong, China

    Hong Kong is best approached from the water, where the Star Ferry crosses Victoria Harbour beneath a skyline of towers. Ride the Peak Tram for sweeping views of the harbour and surrounding islands. In Central, colonial landmarks stand beside glass towers; across the harbour, Kowloon’s markets and temples offer a different pace. Cantonese kitchens range from dim sum teahouses to polished dining rooms. Leave time for the harbour after dark, when the city’s lights come into focus.

Queen Anne Cruises

Published September 17, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard

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