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Sapphire Princess

17-Night Northern Explorer Cruise from Sydney

Grand Class · Sapphire Princess

Sydney, Australia, Brisbane, Australia, and Willis Island, Australia

Sails Wed, Nov 24, 202717 nightsCruiseOnly

One-waySydney, AustraliaPerth (Fremantle), Australia · 8 ports

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6-day low

$1,926

6-day high

$2,804

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$2,619

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Your 17-night itinerary

8 ports and 10 sea days on this sailing.

Itinerary map — Sydney, Australia → Brisbane, Australia → Willis Island, Australia → Cairns, Australia → Darwin, Australia → Broome, Australia → Exmouth, Australia → Perth (Fremantle), Australia

Day 11
Sydney, AustraliaEmbark
Departs 6:00 PM
Sailings from Sydney
Day 22
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Day At Sea
Day 33
Brisbane, Australia
Arrives 7:00 AM · Departs 4:00 PM
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Day 55
Willis Island, Australia
Arrives 2:00 PM · Departs 3:00 PM
Cruises visiting Willis Island
Day 66
Cairns, Australia
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 7:00 PM
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Day 1010
Darwin, Australia
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 6:00 PM
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Day 1212
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Kimberley Coast (Scenic Cruising), Australia
Day 1313
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Yampi Sound (Scenic Cruising)
Day 1414
Broome, Australia
Arrives 7:00 AM · Departs 4:00 PM
Cruises visiting Broome
Day 1515
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Day At Sea
Day 1616
Exmouth, Australia
Arrives 7:00 AM · Departs 4:00 PM
Cruises visiting Exmouth
Day 1717
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Day At Sea
Day 1818
Perth (Fremantle), AustraliaDisembark
Arrives 6:00 AM
Sailings from Perth (Fremantle)

Cabins & suites

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Suite
$5,502$324 / night
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Inside
$2,452$144 / night
Balcony
$5,472$322 / night
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Ocean View
$3,955$233 / night

Ship experience

Onboard dining, entertainment, and venues

About this ship

As you set your sights on the wonders of the world, let Sapphire Princess indulge your every whim. Over 700 balconies, world-class gourmet dining and dazzling entertainment options are just the beginning of your sea-going adventure. Dance the night away, enjoy casino gaming or relax and rejuvenate body and mind at the Lotus Spa®. From the moment you step aboard, it wants you to feel welcomed and right at home. And with attentive service from a friendly staff that knows what hospitality means, you’ll find your Princess® ship truly is your home away from home.

Ports of call

Where you stop and how long you stay

Sydney, Australia
Day 1
Sailings from Sydney
Sydney, Australia
Brisbane, Australia
Day 3
Cruises visiting Brisbane
Brisbane, Australia
Willis Island, Australia
Day 5
Cruises visiting Willis Island
Willis Island, Australia
Cairns, Australia
Day 6
Cruises visiting Cairns
Cairns, Australia
Darwin, Australia
Day 10
Cruises visiting Darwin
Darwin, Australia
Broome, Australia
Day 14
Cruises visiting Broome
Broome, Australia
Exmouth, Australia
Day 16
Cruises visiting Exmouth
Exmouth, Australia
Perth (Fremantle), Australia
Day 18
Sailings from Perth (Fremantle)
Perth (Fremantle), Australia

What's included & extra

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Included

Main dining rooms — Traditional complimentary dining
Pools & fitness — Ship amenities vary by vessel

Extra cost

Dining — Indulge your appetite whenever you wish on board Princess. Every hour, the chefs are busy baking, grilling and sautéing
International Cafe — Open 24-hours a day, the International Cafe located in the Piazza is the place for an ever-changing
Sabatini's Italian Trattoria — The Italian specialty restaurant has been voted one of the "Best Cruise Ship Specialty Restaurants"
Sterling Steakhouse — Sterling Steakhouse serves the highest quality cuts of premium, grain-fed beef including New York st
Alfredo's Pizzeria — Named for the Master Chef Alfredo Marzi, this charming restaurant offers gourmet pizzas with an open
Dine My Way — Make reservations for the main dining room or specialty restaurants at your preferred time each day.
Bars & Lounges — Voted one of the "Best Wine Bars at Sea," by USA TODAY and located in a charming corner of the Atrium, Vines boasts an e
Entertainment & Nightlife — Original musicals, dazzling magic shows, feature films, Top comedians and nightclubs that get your feet movin’ and groo

Policies & FAQ

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Ship specifications

Bars / Lounges: 7
Beam: 205 ft (62.5 m)
Crew Nationality: International
Dining / Restaurants: 13
Elevator / Lift: 14
Fitness Center: Yes
Gross Tonnage: 115,875
Kids Friendly: Yes
Last Refurbished: April, 2023
Maiden Voyage: May, 2004
Maximum Speed: 23 knots
Number of Crew: 1,100
Number of Decks: 17
Number of Pools: 5
Number of Staterooms: 1,337
Number of Suites: 214
Officer's Nationality: British / Italian
Passenger Capacity: 2,670
Registry: Bermuda
Ship Class: Grand Class
Ship Length: 952 ft (290.2 m)
Spa: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Prices shown are per person, based on double occupancy, and include taxes and port fees where available. Gratuities and optional extras are not included. All fares are subject to availability and may change. Final pricing will be confirmed at time of booking.