10 nights · NSW Australia · Departs Sydney (Australia) · Visiting Airlie Beach, Yorkeys Knob, Port Douglas, Willis Island, Brisbane · Aboard Princess Cruises on the Royal Princess
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| Cruise line | Princess Cruises |
|---|---|
| Ship | Royal Princess |
| Duration | 10 nights |
| Port calls | 6 |
| Departures | 1 sailings |
| From fare | $1,499 per person |
| Year built | 2013 |
| Guests | 4272 |
| Cabins | 1780 |
| Crew | 1350 |
| Length | 330 m |
| Beam | 47 m |
| Cruising speed | 22.0 kn |
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.
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.
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.
Port Douglas sits between two World Heritage-listed wonders: the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics’ Daintree Rainforest. From the marina, boats head to reef sites for snorkelling and diving, while rainforest journeys lead north along the coast. Back in town, Four Mile Beach invites a walk, and Macrossan Street brings galleries, cafés and restaurants within easy reach. Choose Port Douglas for a rare pairing of saltwater adventure and tropical forest, with a relaxed village pace between excursions.
Willis Island is a low coral cay in the Coral Sea, about 450 kilometres east of Cairns. There is no town or visitor infrastructure; a small Bureau of Meteorology station is the island’s sole settlement. From the deck, look for seabirds above the reef and surf tracing the edge of this remote outpost. Its isolation is more than a geographic distinction: observations here help forecasters monitor tropical cyclones.
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.
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.
Published August 14, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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