From Outback to Oasis - Sydney to Darwin

Itinerary

Day 1 Jan 28, 2027 Sydney, Australia Departs 17:00 If you want a snapshot of Australia's appeal, look no further than Sydney: The idyllic lifestyle, friendly locals and drop-dead natural beauty of this approachable metropolis and its attractions explain why the country tops so many travelers' wish lists. But Sydney is more than just the embodiment of classic antipodean cool—the city is in a constant state of evolution. A list of what to do in Sydney might start with the white-hot nightlife, with its new cocktail bars and idiosyncratic mixology dens. Inventive restaurants helmed by high-caliber chefs are dishing up everything from posh pan-Asian to Argentine street food, while the famous dining temples that put Sydney on the gastronomic map are still going strong too. The famed harbor is among the top sights—home to twin icons the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, it is the stepping-off point for some of the city's best cultural attractions and sightseeing. In one day you can sail around the harbor, get a behind-the-scenes tour of the opera house and climb the bridge, with time to spare for people-watching over a flat white at a waterfront café. Speaking of water, when you plan what to do in Sydney, you will want to include the iconic beaches, where surfers, office workers and tourists alike converge on some of the most gorgeous shoreline scenery anywhere. Bondi, Bronte and Clovelly are all within easy reach of the Central Business District, as is Manly, a charming seaside town located a short ferry ride from Circular Quay. Beyond the city you'll discover UNESCO World Heritage Sites and the chance to encounter Australia's cuddliest wildlife—a perfect way to round out your envy-inducing Sydney photo collection. Sydney, Australia port guide Search cruises visiting Sydney, Australia

Sydney, Australia photo — Day 1 Jan 28, 2027 Sydney, Australia Departs 17:00 If you want a snapshot of Australia's appeal, look no further than Sydney: The idyllic lifestyle, friendly locals and drop-dead natural beauty of this approachable metropolis and its attractions explain why the country tops so many travelers' wish lists. But Sydney is more than just the embodiment of classic antipodean cool—the city is in a constant state of evolution. A list of what to do in Sydney might start with the white-hot nightlife, with its new cocktail bars and idiosyncratic mixology dens. Inventive restaurants helmed by high-caliber chefs are dishing up everything from posh pan-Asian to Argentine street food, while the famous dining temples that put Sydney on the gastronomic map are still going strong too. The famed harbor is among the top sights—home to twin icons the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, it is the stepping-off point for some of the city's best cultural attractions and sightseeing. In one day you can sail around the harbor, get a behind-the-scenes tour of the opera house and climb the bridge, with time to spare for people-watching over a flat white at a waterfront café. Speaking of water, when you plan what to do in Sydney, you will want to include the iconic beaches, where surfers, office workers and tourists alike converge on some of the most gorgeous shoreline scenery anywhere. Bondi, Bronte and Clovelly are all within easy reach of the Central Business District, as is Manly, a charming seaside town located a short ferry ride from Circular Quay. Beyond the city you'll discover UNESCO World Heritage Sites and the chance to encounter Australia's cuddliest wildlife—a perfect way to round out your envy-inducing Sydney photo collection. Sydney, Australia port guide Search cruises visiting Sydney, Australia

Day 3 Jan 30, 2027 Brisbane 08:00 – 18:00 10.0 hrs ashore They don’t call it the Sunshine State for nothing, and Brisbane’s modern metropolis fully exploits its sun-blessed location, basking in Queensland’s generous year-round glow. The envied climate makes Brisbane a city of outdoor adventure, activity and relaxation, where days drift by surfing rollers, or relaxing in the shade of swaying palms. While Brisbane may play second fiddle to Sydney and Melbourne at times, it radiates a creative and contemporary energy, offering visitors a refreshing combination of laidback waterfront luxury and urban sophistication. Sandy islands nearby provide scenic diving and oceanside relaxation opportunities, while the city's animal santuaries offer opportunities to meet unbearably cute koalas and kangaroos. Brisbane’s impressive skyline of metallic cylinders rises high above the broad Brisbane River below, which curves lazily through downtown. The rolling waves of the Pacific are close by, but there’s something special about relaxing on soft sand in the very heart of the city, on the beautifully executed South Bank Parklands man-made beach. With golden sand and shallow lagoon waters to cool off in, it’s a dreamy spot to lie back with a book, amid the landscaped gardens. Nestled in a river meander of its own, Brisbane Botanic Park glows with colour, tropical plants and wading ibis birds, and is easily walkable from the Parklands. The South Bank is the cultural hub of city, and houses the celebrated Queensland Gallery of Modern Art - a surreal and vibrant jaunt through contemporary Australian art. The city’s award-winning restaurants also serve up elite food, matched with generous splashes of wine, direct from the nearby Granite Belt’s wine regions. Brisbane port guide Search cruises visiting Brisbane

Day 6 Feb 2, 2027 Whitsunday Islands, Australia 10:00 – 20:00 10.0 hrs ashore Part of the Great Barrier Reef near the Whitsundays, Hardy Reef’s kaleidoscopic beauty is well documented. Warm waters house a technicolour world so flamboyant that it is no wonder that it has been toping travellers’ wish list for years. Considered one of the seven wonders of the natural world, Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is one of the greatest natural beauties there is. Composed of over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands it stretches for over 2,300 kilometres. View less Larger than the Great Wall of China, greater in size than the United Kingdom, Holland and Switzerland combined (and roughly half the size of Texas), it is the only living thing on earth that can be seen from outer space. So suffice to say, that the Great Barrier Reef is big both above and beneath the water. And Hardy Reef is one of the jewels in its crown. Located off Airlie Beach, the stretch of the Reef is home to trevally, Coral Trout, snapper and a host of smaller marine life as well as Giant Maori Wrasse and a massive Giant Queensland Groper. Naturally, divers and snorkellers will find their watery nirvana here and anyone who goes in will be rewarded with turtles, reef sharks and barracuda amongst a plethora of other strange and wonderful reef species. But there is one thing that makes Hardy Reef stand head and shoulders above its other coastal counterparts - Reefworld. The floating pontoon, moored 39 nautical miles off the mainland allows for non-divers to enjoy the prismatic beauty of the reef, while keeping their feet dry. Whitsunday Islands, Australia port guide Search cruises visiting Whitsunday Islands, Australia

Whitsunday Islands, Australia photo — Day 6 Feb 2, 2027 Whitsunday Islands, Australia 10:00 – 20:00 10.0 hrs ashore Part of the Great Barrier Reef near the Whitsundays, Hardy Reef’s kaleidoscopic beauty is well documented. Warm waters house a technicolour world so flamboyant that it is no wonder that it has been toping travellers’ wish list for years. Considered one of the seven wonders of the natural world, Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is one of the greatest natural beauties there is. Composed of over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands it stretches for over 2,300 kilometres. View less Larger than the Great Wall of China, greater in size than the United Kingdom, Holland and Switzerland combined (and roughly half the size of Texas), it is the only living thing on earth that can be seen from outer space. So suffice to say, that the Great Barrier Reef is big both above and beneath the water. And Hardy Reef is one of the jewels in its crown. Located off Airlie Beach, the stretch of the Reef is home to trevally, Coral Trout, snapper and a host of smaller marine life as well as Giant Maori Wrasse and a massive Giant Queensland Groper. Naturally, divers and snorkellers will find their watery nirvana here and anyone who goes in will be rewarded with turtles, reef sharks and barracuda amongst a plethora of other strange and wonderful reef species. But there is one thing that makes Hardy Reef stand head and shoulders above its other coastal counterparts - Reefworld. The floating pontoon, moored 39 nautical miles off the mainland allows for non-divers to enjoy the prismatic beauty of the reef, while keeping their feet dry. Whitsunday Islands, Australia port guide Search cruises visiting Whitsunday Islands, Australia

Day 7 Feb 3, 2027 Townsville, Australia 08:00 – 18:00 10.0 hrs ashore The Townsville region in North Queensland, Australia is a bustling and vibrant destination boasting diversity in landscape, lifestyle and experiences. Experience barra fishing in the Burdekin or Hinchinbrook, snorkeling fringing reefs around Magnetic Island, scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef, bird watching at the surrounding wetlands, skydiving The Strand in Townsville, or taking a wagon ride in Charters Towers. With reef, rainforest, outback and wetlands all within easy traveling distance of Townsville, Australia’s spectacular natural wonders await your exploration. VIEW CRUISES F Townsville, Australia port guide Search cruises visiting Townsville, Australia

Day 9 Feb 5, 2027 Cairns 08:00 – 18:00 10.0 hrs ashore The gateway to Australia's Great Barrier Reef and the tropical north of the country, Cairns sits on the east coast of the Cape York Peninsula in northern Queensland. This laid-back city is popular with travelers who depart from here for days of sailing, diving, snorkeling and trekking through nearby parks—a celebrated launching pad especially for those who want to explore the reef, the Daintree Rain Forest and other attractions of this part of Queensland. And what better place to start one's adventure? The residents of Cairns are welcoming, the beach life fantastic and the climate consistently sunny and warm. Wend your way due east of Cairns, and you'll find yourself on the Great Barrier Reef, the world's longest coral reef and also the world's largest living organism. Famously visible from outer space, it's often been described as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. The Kuranda Scenic Railway is a different sort of wonder—an engineering marvel from the 19th century that passes through rain forests on UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites before reaching the village of Kuranda. Green Island, a 6,000-year-old coral cay, is an easy day trip from Cairns with opportunities to snorkel and swim; Port Douglas, an hour north of Cairns, is a favorite with visitors thanks to its top-notch restaurants, art galleries and boutiques. Finally, hop on a six-person cable car known as the Skyway Rainforest Cableway for a bird's-eye view of the stunning natural appeal of the region. Cairns port guide Search cruises visiting Cairns

Cairns photo — Day 9 Feb 5, 2027 Cairns 08:00 – 18:00 10.0 hrs ashore The gateway to Australia's Great Barrier Reef and the tropical north of the country, Cairns sits on the east coast of the Cape York Peninsula in northern Queensland. This laid-back city is popular with travelers who depart from here for days of sailing, diving, snorkeling and trekking through nearby parks—a celebrated launching pad especially for those who want to explore the reef, the Daintree Rain Forest and other attractions of this part of Queensland. And what better place to start one's adventure? The residents of Cairns are welcoming, the beach life fantastic and the climate consistently sunny and warm. Wend your way due east of Cairns, and you'll find yourself on the Great Barrier Reef, the world's longest coral reef and also the world's largest living organism. Famously visible from outer space, it's often been described as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. The Kuranda Scenic Railway is a different sort of wonder—an engineering marvel from the 19th century that passes through rain forests on UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites before reaching the village of Kuranda. Green Island, a 6,000-year-old coral cay, is an easy day trip from Cairns with opportunities to snorkel and swim; Port Douglas, an hour north of Cairns, is a favorite with visitors thanks to its top-notch restaurants, art galleries and boutiques. Finally, hop on a six-person cable car known as the Skyway Rainforest Cableway for a bird's-eye view of the stunning natural appeal of the region. Cairns port guide Search cruises visiting Cairns

Day 13 Feb 9, 2027 Darwin, Australia Arrives 07:00 "Australia's capital of the north is a uniquely tropical city, and a historically isolated outpost of this vast, diverse country. Reaching up towards the equator, a full 2,000 miles from Sydney and Melbourne, the city was named in honour of Charles Darwin by the British settlers who established a frontier outpost here. With a unique history, beautiful islands nearby, and a palette of sizzling Pacific flavours, colourful Darwin is an enchanting and exotic Australian destination. Crocodiles patrol the jungled waterways and tropical rainforests around Australia's gateway to the Top End. Explore via airboat to look down on the veiny waterways of the mist-laced Kakadu National Park. The sounds of chattering birdlife and the gentle splash of fountains and waterfalls will fill your ears in George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens. Soak it all in, before kicking back and relaxing with a picnic and a crackling barbecue. The sunshine and famous tropical pink sunsets mean many visitors naturally gravitate to the city's soft sands to relax at spots like pretty Mindil Beach, as evening approaches. The adjoining market is filled with souvenirs and crafts stands and is the perfect great place to enjoy some fiery Asian flavours. Stroll the stalls, grab some food, and crack open an ice-frosted beer as the sunset show begins. It may be remote, but Darwin found itself on the front line during the Pacific War, as the Japanese air force unloaded their bombs onto the city in 1942. This relaxed unassuming city has a deeply resilient backbone, however, and you can explore the museums to learn more of the war's impact on Darwin, as well as the devastating effects of one of Australia's worst natural disasters, Cyclone Tracy in 1973." Darwin, Australia port guide Search cruises visiting Darwin, Australia

Pricing

Lowest fare we've tracked over the observed 87-day span: $9,499 · range $9,499–$11,249

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Deluxe Veranda Suite

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from $11,249

$937 / night

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from $11,299

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from $11,699

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Prices verified Jun 25, 2026

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Name	Supplier code	Type
Penthouse Suite	A	Suite
Penthouse Suite	B	Suite
Penthouse Suite	C	Suite
Concierge Suite	D	Suite
Concierge Suite	E	Suite
Explorer Suite	ES	Suite
Serenity Suite	F1	Suite
Serenity Suite	F2	Suite
Deluxe Veranda Suite	G1	Suite
Deluxe Veranda Suite	G2	Suite
Grand Suite	GS	Suite
Veranda Suite	H	Suite
Regent Suite	RS	Suite
Signature Suite	SG	Suite
Seven Seas Suite	SS	Suite
Seven Seas Suite	SS2	Suite

Ship

Your ship Seven Seas Explorer 6★ **55,254** GT **746** guests Built **2016** Seven Seas Explorer is spaciously intimate, breathlessly elegant and perfectly staffed to offer Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ special brand of all-inclusive luxury. The summer of 2016 will herald not only the launch of the most luxurious ship to sail the seven seas, but also the moment when you can experience the new standard in elegance and sophistication. Journey to the world’s most beautiful places in spacious designer suites, indulge in a decadent treatment at the world renowned Canyon Ranch SpaClub, enjoy a musical performance in a plush lounge, and delight in extensive gourmet dining throughout the day and night. Seven Seas Explorer is stunning, with art by Pablo Picasso on the walls and a vivid cobalt-blue glass installation on the ceiling in the elegant restaurant Compass Rose. See for yourself how every space is designed to impress. Seven Seas Explorer ship guide Search cruises on Seven Seas Explorer

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Airport	Price pp	Included
ABQ	$18,929.00	Extra
ALB	$19,039.00	Extra
ATL	$18,919.00	Extra
AUS	$18,829.00	Extra
AVL	$18,839.00	Extra
BDL	$19,039.00	Extra
BFL	$18,989.00	Extra
BHM	$18,739.00	Extra
BIL	$18,929.00	Extra
BNA	$18,739.00	Extra
BOI	$18,929.00	Extra
BOS	$18,699.00	Extra
BUF	$19,039.00	Extra
BWI	$18,739.00	Extra
CHA	$18,739.00	Extra
CHS	$18,839.00	Extra
CID	$18,829.00	Extra
CLE	$18,739.00	Extra
CLT	$18,719.00	Extra
CMH	$18,739.00	Extra
COS	$18,929.00	Extra
CVG	$18,739.00	Extra
DCA	$18,739.00	Extra
DEN	$18,729.00	Extra
DFW	$18,679.00	Extra
DSM	$18,829.00	Extra
DTW	$18,879.00	Extra
ELP	$18,929.00	Extra
EUG	$18,989.00	Extra
EWR	$18,699.00	Extra
FAR	$18,829.00	Extra
FAT	$18,989.00	Extra
FLL	$18,769.00	Extra
FSD	$18,829.00	Extra
GEG	$18,989.00	Extra
GRR	$18,739.00	Extra
GSO	$18,989.00	Extra
GSP	$18,839.00	Extra
GTF	$18,929.00	Extra
HNL	$18,989.00	Extra
HSV	$18,739.00	Extra
IAD	$18,739.00	Extra
IAH	$18,769.00	Extra
ICT	$18,829.00	Extra
ILM	$18,839.00	Extra
IND	$18,739.00	Extra
JAN	$18,739.00	Extra
JAX	$18,919.00	Extra
JFK	$18,699.00	Extra
LAS	$18,929.00	Extra
LAX	$18,559.00	Extra
LBB	$18,829.00	Extra
LEX	$18,739.00	Extra
LGA	$18,699.00	Extra
LIT	$18,829.00	Extra
MAF	$18,829.00	Extra
MCI	$18,829.00	Extra
MCO	$18,799.00	Extra
MDW	$18,899.00	Extra
MEM	$18,739.00	Extra
MIA	$18,769.00	Extra
MKE	$18,829.00	Extra
MOB	$18,739.00	Extra
MSN	$18,829.00	Extra
MSP	$18,919.00	Extra
MSY	$18,829.00	Extra
MYR	$18,839.00	Extra
OKC	$18,829.00	Extra
OMA	$18,829.00	Extra
ORD	$18,899.00	Extra
ORF	$18,839.00	Extra
PBI	$18,769.00	Extra
PDX	$18,989.00	Extra
PHL	$18,709.00	Extra
PHX	$18,779.00	Extra
PIA	$18,829.00	Extra
PIT	$18,739.00	Extra
PSP	$18,989.00	Extra
PVD	$19,039.00	Extra
PWM	$19,039.00	Extra
RDU	$18,839.00	Extra
RIC	$18,839.00	Extra
RNO	$18,929.00	Extra
ROC	$19,039.00	Extra
RSW	$18,919.00	Extra
SAN	$18,639.00	Extra
SAT	$18,829.00	Extra
SAV	$18,749.00	Extra
SBA	$18,989.00	Extra
SDF	$18,739.00	Extra
SEA	$18,909.00	Extra
SFO	$18,649.00	Extra
SGF	$18,829.00	Extra
SHV	$18,829.00	Extra
SLC	$18,929.00	Extra
SMF	$18,989.00	Extra
SNA	$18,559.00	Extra
STL	$18,829.00	Extra
SYR	$19,039.00	Extra
TPA	$18,729.00	Extra
TUL	$18,829.00	Extra
TUS	$18,929.00	Extra
TYS	$18,739.00	Extra
XNA	$18,829.00	Extra
YEG	$18,929.00	Extra
YOW	$19,039.00	Extra
YUL	$18,999.00	Extra
YVR	$19,109.00	Extra
YYC	$18,929.00	Extra
YYJ	$18,989.00	Extra
YYZ	$19,099.00	Extra

From Outback to Oasis - Sydney to Darwin

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