Northern Explorer Cruise from Sydney to Fremantle (Nov 2027)

Departures & Pricing

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Sapphire Princess

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Sapphire Princess

Sapphire Princess is a luxurious cruise ship designed to dazzle guests with unparalleled comfort, sophisticated elegance, and world-class service.

Guests

2,670

Gross tonnage

115,875

Length

952 ft

Inaugural Cruise

May 16, 2004

Deck plans

12

Sapphire Princess · Deck plans

Deck 16 — Sports

− + Fit

Source: Princess Cruises, captured 5 August 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.

Itinerary

1. 1

   Sydney, NSW, Australia

   Sydney, the capital of New South Wales, is built around one of the world's most striking natural harbours, its shoreline dotted with parks and beaches.

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   At Sea

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   Brisbane, QLD, Australia

   Brisbane, the capital of Queensland, sits along the winding Brisbane River, its skyline mixing modern towers with leafy riverside parklands.

4. 4

   Willis Island

   Willis Island is a tiny, remote coral island beyond the Great Barrier Reef, home to a weather station and vast colonies of seabirds.

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   Cairns, QLD, Australia

   Cairns, in tropical North Queensland, sits where the Great Barrier Reef meets the Wet Tropics rainforest, with a lively esplanade, marina and dining scene.

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   At Sea

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   At Sea

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   At Sea

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   Darwin, NT, Australia

   Darwin is the tropical capital of Australia's Northern Territory, a harbour city known for its waterfront markets and nearby national parks.

10. 10

    At Sea

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    Kimberley Coast (scenic cruising)

    The Kimberley Coast is a remote, rugged stretch of northern Western Australia, marked by mangroves, mosaic sandstone cliffs and the dramatic Horizontal Waterfalls at Talbot Bay.

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    Yampi Sound (scenic cruising)

    Yampi Sound is a dramatic stretch of water in the Buccaneer Archipelago off the Kimberley coast, surrounded by hundreds of islands and occasionally visited by humpback whales.

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    Broome, WA, Australia

    Broome grew up around the pearling industry, its waters once prized for producing some of the finest oysters in the world.

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    At Sea

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    Exmouth, WA, Australia

    Exmouth sits on Western Australia's Pilbara coast beside Ningaloo Reef, where whale sharks and humpback whales can be seen depending on the season.

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    At Sea

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    Perth (Fremantle), WA, Australia

    Perth, the capital of Western Australia, is known for its abundance of green space, with parks and gardens woven through the city.

    *Please note that cruise itineraries are subject to change at any time by the cruise company and are not guaranteed.*

Accommodation

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