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Desert, Reef & Rainforest
An epic 20-night coast-to-coast adventure via the remote Red Centre followed by an out-and-back cruise along Australia’s Queensland coast
You'll be cruising on Celebrity Edge® – the perfect choice if you’re new to cruise and seeking something beyond the ordinary. The service is exceptional from the minute you step onboard and experience entertainment and shore explorations throughout your voyage, plus award-winning dining as part of your cruise.
From £5,925 per person.
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Desert, Reef & Rainforest
From £4,975 per person
20 nights- Board Basis - Full Board (Cruise) Room Only (elsewhere)
- 4 nights QT Perth - Perth
- 1 nights ParkRoyal Hotel Darling Harbour - Sydney
- 10 night Great Barrier Reef Cruise aboard Celebrity Edge
- Deluxe Inside Stateroom
- Embarks Sydney 9th November 2026 - Disembarks Sydney 19th November 2026
- Ports of Call - Brisbane - Airlie Beach - Cairns (Yorkey's Knob) - Port Douglas - Willis Island
- 3 nights Red Centre Highlights with accommodation at Voyages Sails in the Desert - Uluru
- 2 nights ParkRoyal Hotel Darling Harbour - Sydney
- Sydney Opera House Backstage Tour experience included
- Fly with Qantas from London Heathrow
- Flights available from other UK airports - contact us for details
- Based on 2nd November 2026 departure
Itinerary overview
Trip notes
Before your cruise
Direct flights from London to Perth make the city an easy-breezy gateway to Australia. Spending a...
Trip notes
Reef to rainforest
On your cruise, you’ll be skirting the Queensland coast between Brisbane and Port Douglas, stoppi...
Trip notes
Edgy stuff
Celebrity Edge® is packed with innovations at sea including the Magic Carpet®, a movable, over-th...
Trip notes
After your cruise
If you can spare the time, you could always stay for a few more nights in Sydney once you’ve dise...
Days 1 to 4
Perth
Start off your holiday in the best way – with a few days in the Western Australia city of Perth. ...
Day 5 & 6
Sydney
Catch a flight over to Sydney and spent the night here before making your way to the harbour to b...
Day 7
At sea
The journey north begins with a day at sea, the perfect time to get your bearings on board.
Day 8
Brisbane
The first stop on your cruise is the thriving and lively Queensland city of Brisbane.
Day 10
Airlie Beach
Beach bliss awaits once you’ve reached Airlie Beach. Cruising the Whitsunday Islands is the top p...
Day 11
Cairns (Yorkey’s Knob)
Tropical Cairns, where you’ll spend a couple of days, is the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef a...
Days 12
Port Douglas
From Port Douglas, head up to Cape Tribulation to see where Great Barrier Reef meets the Daintree...
Day 13
At sea
As you begin the voyage back south, spend an hour cruising past the tiny Willis Island and local ...
Day 16
Uluru
Catch a flight over to the heart of Australia to marvel at the Red Centre. From Alice Springs, tr...
Day 17
Kings Canyon
Today’s adventure takes you from Ayers Rock Resort to Kings Canyon, with a hearty breakfast stop ...
Day 18 & 19
Uluru
Rise early and head to Talinguru Nyakunytjaku for a breathtaking Uluru sunrise, complete with a h...
Day 20
Sydney
Enjoy your final day in one of Australia's most iconic cities; you've come all this way after all...
Trip notes
Before your cruise
Direct flights from London to Perth make the city an easy-breezy gateway to Australia. Spending a few nights here is the perfect way to acclimatise to the time change and see one of the country’s coolest cities. The Red Centre and its iconic landscapes (Uluru and Kings Canyon to name just a couple) is the natural next step as you make your way across the country.
Trip notes
Reef to rainforest
On your cruise, you’ll be skirting the Queensland coast between Brisbane and Port Douglas, stopping in Airlie Beach and Cairns. These perfect pit stops give you access to a world where ancient rainforests spill down to the coast to meet the Great Barrier Reef. You can swap your big ship for small boat island adventures or go full jungle mode on a trip into the Daintree Rainforest.
Trip notes
Edgy stuff
Celebrity Edge® is packed with innovations at sea including the Magic Carpet®, a movable, over-the-water platform that changes identity depending on where it’s at. On Deck 14, it’s an casual pool deck bar and on Deck 5 you can enjoy ‘Dinner on the Edge’, choosing sushi dishes from the speciality restaurant Raw on 5. Finally, on Deck 2, it’s used as a seriously swanky tender platform.
Trip notes
After your cruise
If you can spare the time, you could always stay for a few more nights in Sydney once you’ve disembarked from Celebrity Edge. This gives you time to see the familiar sights of the city like the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, surf or sun soak on the famous nearby beaches, or just make the most of the cosmopolitan vibes in the city centre.
Days 1 to 4
Perth
Start off your holiday in the best way – with a few days in the Western Australia city of Perth. Beautiful beaches, botanic gardens and parks await, as does the unique Rottnest Island, home of the inquisitive quokka.
Day 5 & 6
Sydney
Catch a flight over to Sydney and spent the night here before making your way to the harbour to board the Celebrity Edge®.
Day 7
At sea
The journey north begins with a day at sea, the perfect time to get your bearings on board.
Day 8
Brisbane
The first stop on your cruise is the thriving and lively Queensland city of Brisbane.
Day 9
At sea
Spend a day at sea as the Celebrity Edge® makes her way along the coast.
Day 10
Airlie Beach
Beach bliss awaits once you’ve reached Airlie Beach. Cruising the Whitsunday Islands is the top pick of activities from here.
Day 11
Cairns (Yorkey’s Knob)
Tropical Cairns, where you’ll spend a couple of days, is the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and northern Queensland’s dense rainforests.
Days 12
Port Douglas
From Port Douglas, head up to Cape Tribulation to see where Great Barrier Reef meets the Daintree Rainforest.
Day 13
At sea
As you begin the voyage back south, spend an hour cruising past the tiny Willis Island and local reefs.
Days 14 & 15
At sea
Soak up the on board atmosphere for one more day as you cruise back to Sydney.
Day 16
Uluru
Catch a flight over to the heart of Australia to marvel at the Red Centre. From Alice Springs, travel through the MacDonnell Ranges on the way to Uluru where a guide will regale you with the Aboriginal Tjukurpa stories and show you ancient rock art. End the day with an Uluru sunset.
Day 17
Kings Canyon
Today’s adventure takes you from Ayers Rock Resort to Kings Canyon, with a hearty breakfast stop at Kings Creek Station, home to cattle, wild camels, and an inspiring local story. Then lace up your boots for an unforgettable hike! Tackle the steep rim climb for jaw-dropping views over Watarrka National Park, pausing at lookout points and, time permitting, the lush ‘Garden of Eden’ waterhole. The 3-hour rim walk is challenging but rewarding, perfect for those with good fitness. Prefer something gentler? Stroll the canyon floor among boulders, native plants, and birdlife. After lunch (own expense), it’s back to the resort for a well earned rest.
Day 18 & 19
Uluru
Rise early and head to Talinguru Nyakunytjaku for a breathtaking Uluru sunrise, complete with a hot cup of tea or coffee. Then journey to the mystical 36 domes of Kata Tjuta, pausing at a dune viewing platform for sweeping views before exploring Walpa Gorge. Wander the 1.3 km trail through towering domes and striking rock formations. Later, wrap up the day with another unforgettable Uluru sunset before returning to the resort. The next morning, you’ll be whisked from your accommodation to the exclusive Field of Light installation. After a quick intro to artist Bruce Munro’s incredible vision, get ready to be wowed by this dazzling display in the heart of the desert. You'll then return to the airport for your flight back to Sydney.
Day 20
Sydney
Enjoy your final day in one of Australia's most iconic cities; you've come all this way after all. Take in the views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, explore vibrant eighbourhoods, relax on famous beaches, or simply oak up Sydney's laid-back charm.
Day 21
Sydney
Goodbye Aus, it’s been a blast! It’s time to begin the journey home.
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