26 Night Cruise from Sydney

About this cruise

26 nights starts to feel like a proper adventure. You leave Sydney on October 7, 2026 and the route takes you through Newcastle, Melbourne and Adelaide, with additional stops along the Australia & New Zealand at a pace where there's never any need to rush. You wind up in Brisbane, so it's worth planning a night or two there. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. Sydney Opera House one day, Milford Sound's fjords another. The Antipodes reward the long flight. Darwin stands out. It's Where the outback meets the Timor Sea. Around 10 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. Crown Princess takes the food seriously, with 13 restaurants to choose from. 8 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. There are enough performances, events, and social mixers on a cruise this length that you couldn't do them all if you tried. And that's a good problem. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. All in all, it's a solid trip.