--- title: "Spinifex Tides – Broome, Darwin & Cairns" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/spinifex-tides-broome-darwin-cairns~PCL-KP-20261011-24 description: "24-night Princess Cruises cruise on Crown Princess" image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/d93e44837721a7a5.jpg --- # Spinifex Tides – Broome, Darwin & Cairns ![Route map: 24 nights one way from Melbourne on Crown Princess](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/d93e44837721a7a5.jpg) A 24-night cruise from Melbourne to Sydney, sailing on the evening of 11 October. It makes 9 port calls, starting with Adelaide, Albany and Busselton. Calls last 9 to 17 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 18°C in Albany to 34°C in Darwin (64 to 93°F). The cruise ends in Sydney at 06:00 on 4 November. Crown Princess (2006) carries up to 3,080 guests on 18 decks and has 13 restaurants, 8 of them included in the fare. ## Overview - **Cruise Line:** [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [Crown Princess](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises/crown-princess.md) - **Duration:** 24 nights - **Departure:** 2026-10-11 - **Return:** 2026-11-04 - **From:** [Melbourne, Australia](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/melbourne.md) - **To:** [Sydney, Australia](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/sydney.md) ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Melbourne](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/melbourne.md) | AU | | 17:30 | 10–19°C | | 3 | [Adelaide](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/adelaide.md) | AU | 07:00 | 17:00 | 12–20°C | | 6 | [Albany](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/albany.md) | AU | 07:00 | 16:00 | 12–18°C | | 7 | [Busselton](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/busselton.md) | AU | 09:00 | 18:00 | 12–20°C | | 8 | [Fremantle](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/fremantle.md) | AU | 07:00 | 16:00 | 13–21°C | | 11 | [Broome WA](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/broome-wa.md) | AU | 10:00 | 23:59 | 25–34°C | | 16 | [Darwin](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/darwin.md) | AU | 07:00 | 18:00 | 26–34°C | | 20 | [Cairns](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/cairns.md) | AU | 00:30 | 17:00 | 22–28°C | | 21 | [Willis Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/willis-island.md) | AU | 09:30 | 10:30 | 25–27°C | | 23 | [Brisbane](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/brisbane.md) | AU | 08:00 | 17:00 | 20–26°C | | 25 | [Sydney](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/sydney.md) | AU | 06:00 | | 17–24°C | ## Cabin Prices Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. 5 of this ship's 13 restaurants cost extra. ### EUR #### 1 Guest | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Suite | Mini-Suite | €13,198 | €13,198 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-KP-20261011-24.md?pid=cf347c54-fc5c-4b4b-9108-7415de86ea0e) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. #### 2 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Suite | Mini-Suite | €13,240 | €6,620 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-KP-20261011-24.md?pid=592aaf9d-21a8-42fa-a0bc-8d1faa7d9c64) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. #### 3 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Suite | Mini-Suite | €13,524 | €4,508 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-KP-20261011-24.md?pid=5491b21d-74ac-42e3-ae84-91aef51b5567) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. #### 4 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Suite | Mini-Suite | €13,808 | €3,452 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-KP-20261011-24.md?pid=a9c04632-5565-4de1-bbeb-0d0f06d519b3) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. ### USD #### 1 Guest | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Suite | Mini-Suite | $17,996 | $17,996 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-KP-20261011-24.md?pid=986b35c3-c707-4985-b0b0-ee1801629680) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. #### 2 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Suite | Mini-Suite | $17,996 | $8,998 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-KP-20261011-24.md?pid=0ba59d5f-653c-4736-88f5-34830d71a07b) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. #### 3 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Suite | Mini-Suite | $18,326 | $6,109 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-KP-20261011-24.md?pid=33f82d5c-ed97-4e8b-8858-7898473e997f) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. #### 4 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Suite | Mini-Suite | $18,656 | $4,664 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-KP-20261011-24.md?pid=257ad85e-cbcb-458f-bc4a-039b113fc894) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. ## Price History (1 guest) ### EUR | Date | Suite | |------|------| | 2026-10-03 | €13,198 | | 2026-10-04 | €13,198 | ### USD | Date | Suite | |------|------| | 2026-10-03 | $17,996 | | 2026-10-04 | $17,996 | ## Ship Details - **Year Built:** 2006 - **Passengers:** 3,080 - **Crew:** 1,200 - **Gross Tonnage:** 113,561 GT - **Decks:** 18 - **Length:** 290.2m - **Beam:** 36m - **Dining (total):** 13 - **Dining (included):** 8 - **Dining (surcharge):** 5 ## Port Details ### [Melbourne](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/melbourne.md) *Australia* > Culture, coffee, and laneway art Avg dock time: 10.6h · Weather: 10–19°C - Currency: Australian Dollar - Languages: en - Timezone: Australia/Melbourne ### [Adelaide](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/adelaide.md) *Australia* > South Australia's festival city of wine and art Avg dock time: 11.2h · Weather: 12–20°C - Currency: Australian Dollar - Languages: en - Timezone: Australia/Adelaide ### [Albany](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/albany.md) *Australia* > Western Australia's rugged southern harbour Avg dock time: 8.5h · Weather: 12–18°C - Currency: Australian Dollar - Languages: en - Timezone: Australia/Perth ### [Busselton](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/busselton.md) *Australia* > Home to the Southern Hemisphere's longest jetty Avg dock time: 9h · Weather: 12–20°C - Currency: Australian Dollar - Languages: en - Timezone: Australia/Perth ### [Fremantle](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/fremantle.md) *Australia* > Perth's funky port town of craft beer and heritage Avg dock time: 9.5h · Weather: 13–21°C - Currency: Australian Dollar - Languages: en - Timezone: Australia/Perth ### [Broome WA](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/broome-wa.md) *Australia* > Kimberley's red-pindan gateway to Cable Beach sunsets Avg dock time: 12.3h · Weather: 25–34°C - Currency: Australian Dollar - Languages: en - Timezone: Australia/Perth ### [Darwin](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/darwin.md) *Australia* > Where the outback meets the Timor Sea Avg dock time: 11h · Weather: 26–34°C - Currency: Australian Dollar - Languages: en - Timezone: Australia/Darwin ### [Cairns](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/cairns.md) *Australia* > The gateway to the Great Barrier Reef Avg dock time: 12.3h · Weather: 22–28°C - Currency: Australian Dollar - Languages: en - Timezone: Australia/Brisbane ### [Willis Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/willis-island.md) *Australia* > Australia's most remote weather station Avg dock time: 1h · Weather: 25–27°C - Currency: Australian Dollar - Languages: en - Timezone: Etc/GMT-10 ### [Brisbane](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/brisbane.md) *Australia* > Sunshine State's laid-back river city Avg dock time: 9.6h · Weather: 20–26°C - Currency: Australian Dollar - Languages: en - Timezone: Australia/Brisbane ### [Sydney](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/sydney.md) *Australia* > Where the Opera House meets the harbour Avg dock time: 17.1h · Weather: 17–24°C - Currency: Australian Dollar - Languages: en - Timezone: Australia/Sydney ## Before & After on This Ship Prices are per person for 1 guest, in each fare's own currency. | | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous | [Coastal Escape – Sydney & Melbourne](https://cruisello.com/cruises/coastal-escape-sydney-melbourne~PCL-KP-20261007-4.md) | 2026-10-07 | 2026-10-11 | 4 | – | | Next | [South Pacific Odyssey – Sydney to Los Angeles](https://cruisello.com/cruises/south-pacific-odyssey-sydney-to-los-angeles~PCL-KP-20261104-30.md) | 2026-11-04 | 2026-12-04 | 30 | – | | Next bookable | [Tasman Drift – Bay of Islands & Auckland](https://cruisello.com/cruises/tasman-drift-bay-of-islands-auckland~PCL-KP-20261104-5.md) | 2026-11-04 | 2026-11-09 | 5 | €1,673 / $2,258 | ## Browse - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - [Crown Princess](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises/crown-princess.md) - [Search Cruises](https://cruisello.com/search.md)