Red Dust Horizon – Cairns, Darwin & Broome

About this cruise

15 nights starts to feel like a proper adventure. You leave Brisbane on November 26, 2027 and the route takes you through Willis Island, Cairns, Darwin, Broome WA, Exmouth WA and Fremantle at a pace where there's never any need to rush. The trip wraps in Fremantle, so you won't retrace your steps. The shape of this trip works well: open water on either side with 6 port calls clustered in the middle. Sydney Opera House one day, Milford Sound's fjords another. The Antipodes reward the long flight. Keep an eye out for Willis Island: Australia's most remote weather station. Around 8 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. From casual buffets to proper sit-down restaurants, Sapphire Princess has 14 dining spots on board, most of them included. The longer time on board means you'll catch several shows, themed nights, and start feeling like a regular at your favourite bar. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. That's 15 nights well spent.