This 12-night Oceania itinerary links Sydney to Cairns, threading 5 ports of call through 1 country with 2 days at sea to unwind aboard Oceania Riviera.
Why sail this route
You unpack once and let the ship do the travelling: Sydney over 12 nights, starting in Sydney and finishing in Cairns, with a new port waiting most mornings instead of airports and hotel check-ins.
The pacing runs to 5 port days and 2 days at sea — time to enjoy the ship between stops.
Good to know
- Best for
- Repositioning & bucket-list cruisers
- Season
- Winter sailing
- Route
- Sydney → Cairns
- Pace
- 5 port days · 2 sea days
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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The Ship
Your home for all 12 nights aboard Oceania Riviera — so you unpack once and wake up somewhere new each morning.
About This Cruise
The 12 Night Outback Byways Sydney to Sydney is a 12-night one-way itinerary aboard Oceania Riviera. You board in Sydney and disembark in Cairns, calling at 5 ports across 1 country along the way.
In sequence the voyage takes in Australia (Sydney, Brisbane, Airlie Beach and 2 more).
As a one-way sailing you'll fly into Sydney and home from Cairns, so it's worth checking the two gateways before you book. Longer hops are crossed on the 2 days at sea, keeping daylight hours for the ports. Sailing dates, cabin availability and fares vary by season — use Check Dates & Prices for live pricing, or call our team to talk through the options.