32 nights · NSW Australia · Departs Sydney (Australia) · Visiting Brisbane, Airlie Beach, Townsville QLD, Willis Island, Cairns, Darwin, Broome WA, Exmouth WA, Geraldton, Fremantle, Albany WA, Adelaide, Kangaroo Island, Melbourne, Hobart, Eden · Aboard Regent Seven Seas Cruises on the Seven Seas Mariner
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| Cruise line | Regent Seven Seas Cruises |
|---|---|
| Ship | Seven Seas Mariner |
| Duration | 32 nights |
| Port calls | 17 |
| Departures | 1 sailings |
| From fare | $75,198 per person |
| Year built | 2001 |
| Guests | 779 |
| Cabins | 354 |
| Crew | 445 |
| Length | 216 m |
| Beam | 28 m |
| Cruising speed | 21.0 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.
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.
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.
Townsville puts tropical North Queensland within reach, with the Great Barrier Reef offshore and Magnetic Island just across the water. Take the ferry to Magnetic Island, where walking trails, quiet bays and koalas make a compelling day ashore. Back in town, The Strand follows the waterfront, while Castle Hill rewards a climb with broad views over the harbour. Allow time for the Museum of Tropical Queensland, whose exhibits explore the region’s maritime and natural history.
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.
Cairns puts two World Heritage landscapes within reach: the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics rainforest. Boats leave the marina for coral reefs and islands. Inland, the scenic railway and Skyrail connect Cairns with Kuranda, a mountain village above the rainforest. The Esplanade’s waterfront lagoon offers a refreshing pause in the tropical city. Allow time for Cairns itself: its markets, cafés and relaxed waterfront reward a slower pace between excursions.
Darwin is Australia’s northern gateway, where the Timor Sea meets a city shaped by tropical heat and Asian influence. Its compact waterfront puts the harbour within easy reach. The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory offers insight into Indigenous cultures and the region’s wartime past. Beyond town, Kakadu’s wetlands and Litchfield’s waterfalls reward a longer stay. Visit in the dry season for easier travel and clear, warm days.
Broome sits where the red Kimberley meets the Indian Ocean, shaped by tides and pearls. At Cable Beach, pale sand and a vast horizon invite an unhurried swim or a sunset camel ride. Chinatown and the Japanese cemetery trace a pearling history built by divers from across Asia. At Gantheaume Point, low tides can expose dinosaur footprints in the red rock. Between March and October, Roebuck Bay’s Staircase to the Moon may turn its mudflats into an evening spectacle.
Exmouth is the gateway to Ningaloo Reef, where coral gardens begin just offshore and snorkelling can start from the beach. On the North West Cape, this remote Western Australian town opens onto Cape Range National Park. Here, limestone gorges and red cliffs frame beaches along the Indian Ocean. Choose a reef excursion, or explore Yardie Creek by boat beneath the park’s rugged escarpments. From March to August, whale sharks visit Ningaloo, though sightings are never guaranteed.
Geraldton is a working port on Western Australia’s Coral Coast, where the Indian Ocean sets the pace. Its waterfront leads to the striking HMAS Sydney II Memorial, commemorating 645 sailors lost in 1941. At the Museum of Geraldton, exhibits trace the region’s maritime history, including the Batavia shipwreck. Offshore, the Houtman Abrolhos Islands reward visitors with sheltered lagoons and abundant wildlife, reached by boat or scenic flight. Inland, wildflower country and historic Northampton make rewarding excursions.
Fremantle is Perth’s historic port, where Victorian streets meet the Indian Ocean. Visit 19th-century Fremantle Prison, part of a UNESCO World Heritage site, then explore the West End’s limestone buildings. Fishing Boat Harbour serves fresh seafood beside working vessels. The Western Australian Maritime Museum tells the story of the state’s seafaring past. Perth is just 30 minutes away by train, making Fremantle an easy gateway to the city and coast.
Albany sits on King George Sound, where the Southern Ocean meets a coast of granite headlands and sheltered bays. Western Australia’s first European settlement, founded in 1826, retains a handsome historic centre and a working harbour. At the National Anzac Centre, exhibits trace the departure of Australian and New Zealand troops in 1914. Beyond town, Torndirrup National Park brings you close to The Gap and Natural Bridge, where waves hammer the cliffs.
Adelaide pairs a polished city centre with easy access to South Australia’s celebrated wine country. Outer Harbor, the cruise terminal, lies about 20 kilometres from central Adelaide. A train connects the area with the city. Explore the Central Market, North Terrace’s museums and galleries, or the broad encircling parklands. Glenelg’s beachside cafés and the vineyards of the Barossa Valley make rewarding excursions beyond town.
Step ashore at Penneshaw and discover an island where wildlife remains part of daily life. Kangaroo Island is Australia’s third-largest island, with rugged coast, eucalyptus forests and open farmland. At Seal Bay, guided walks bring you close to a breeding colony of Australian sea lions. Flinders Chase National Park rewards the drive west with Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch. Leave time for local honey, seafood and wines, and watch for koalas and kangaroos along the road.
Melbourne is a city best explored with curiosity, a good appetite and comfortable walking shoes. From Station Pier, the centre is roughly six kilometres away, with tram and taxi connections into town. Explore its arcades and laneways, lined with shops, espresso bars and street art, then visit the National Gallery of Victoria. At Queen Victoria Market, browse local produce and Australian specialties; along the Yarra, find restaurants and skyline views.
Hobart gives you a rare pairing: a handsome harbour, a lively food scene and wilderness within easy reach. Founded in 1804, Tasmania’s capital sits beneath kunanyi / Mount Wellington, whose changing weather shapes the city’s skyline. Browse Salamanca Place’s sandstone warehouses, then sample local oysters, cheese and cool-climate wine along the waterfront. Beyond town, MONA offers a provocative art collection, while Bruny Island and the Tasman Peninsula reward a longer excursion.
Eden sits above Twofold Bay on New South Wales’s Sapphire Coast, where deep water meets forested headlands. Its harbour once supported a thriving whaling industry. The Killer Whale Museum tells how orcas famously worked alongside local whalers. Migrating humpback whales can be spotted from shore. Explore Ben Boyd National Park’s rugged coves, or try oysters from nearby Pambula Lake. Coastal walks and quiet beaches make Eden a rewarding base for exploring this stretch of New South Wales.
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 September 7, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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