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Desert, Reef & Rainforest

with Celebrity Cruises

A coast-to-coast adventure via the remote Red Centre followed by an out-and-back voyage along Australia’s Queensland coast shows many sides to this stunning country.

Cruise & stay
19 nights
Cruise

Celebrity Cruises® 
State-of-the-art ships and next-level design set the tone with Celebrity Cruises®: think floating platforms, villa accommodation and real grass lawns. You’ll receive exceptional service from the minute you step onboard and experience entertainment and shore explorations throughout your voyage, plus award-winning dining as part of your cruise.

Celebrity Edge®
If entertainment, exceptional drinking dining and views for days float your boat, look no further than the first of Celebrity Cruises®’ first Edge Class ship. She’s the perfect choice if you’re new to cruise and seeking something beyond the ordinary.

Itinerary overview

Days 1 to 3

Perth

Start off your holiday in the best way – with a few days in the Western Australia city of Perth. ...

Day 4

Uluru (via Alice Springs)

Catch a flight over to the heart of Australia to marvel at the Red Centre. From Alice Springs, tr...

Day 5

Kings Canyon

The morning is yours to just relax; alternatively, you could go on a Sunrise Field of Light tour ...

Day 6

Sydney (via Alice Springs)

The day begins with a climb to the rim of the canyon in time for sunrise. Then there will be some...

Day 7

Sydney

Make your way to the harbour to board the Celebrity Edge®.

Day 8

At sea

The journey north begins with a day at sea, the perfect time to get your bearings on board.

Day 9

Brisbane

The first stop on your cruise is the thriving and lively Queensland city of Brisbane.

Day 10

At sea

Spend a day at sea as the Celebrity Edge® makes her way along the coast.

Day 11

Airlie Beach

Beach bliss awaits once you’ve reached Airlie Beach. Cruising the Whitsunday Islands is the top p...

Days 12 to 13

Cairns (Yorkey’s Knob)

Tropical Cairns, where you’ll spend a couple of days, is the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef a...

Day 14

Port Douglas

From Port Douglas, head up to Cape Tribulation to see where Great Barrier Reef meets the Daintree...

Day 15

At sea

As you begin the voyage back south, spend an hour cruising past the tiny Willis Island and local ...

Day 16

At sea

Soak up the on board atmosphere for one more day as you cruise back to Sydney.

Days 17 to 19

Sydney

It’s time to leave the Celebrity Edge for the final time. But the fun doesn’t stop here – you can...

Day 20

Sydney

Goodbye Aus, it’s been a blast! It’s time to begin the journey home.

Days 1 to 3

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 4

Uluru (via Alice Springs)

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 5

Kings Canyon

The morning is yours to just relax; alternatively, you could go on a Sunrise Field of Light tour or a hot-air balloon ride. The desert is your backdrop as you continue to Kings Canyon via Curtain Springs Station, arriving at your resort in time for sunset.

Day 6

Sydney (via Alice Springs)

The day begins with a climb to the rim of the canyon in time for sunrise. Then there will be some time to do a challenging three-hour hike to the ‘Garden of Eden’ oasis, or a shorter and easier walk through the canyon floor. Later, head back to Alice Springs for your flightto Sydney.

Day 7

Sydney

Make your way to the harbour to board the Celebrity Edge®.

Day 8

At sea

The journey north begins with a day at sea, the perfect time to get your bearings on board.

Day 9

Brisbane

The first stop on your cruise is the thriving and lively Queensland city of Brisbane.

Day 10

At sea

Spend a day at sea as the Celebrity Edge® makes her way along the coast.

Day 11

Airlie Beach

Beach bliss awaits once you’ve reached Airlie Beach. Cruising the Whitsunday Islands is the top pick of activities from here.

Days 12 to 13

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.

Day 14

Port Douglas

From Port Douglas, head up to Cape Tribulation to see where Great Barrier Reef meets the Daintree Rainforest.

Day 15

At sea

As you begin the voyage back south, spend an hour cruising past the tiny Willis Island and local reefs.

Day 16

At sea

Soak up the on board atmosphere for one more day as you cruise back to Sydney.

Days 17 to 19

Sydney

It’s time to leave the Celebrity Edge for the final time. But the fun doesn’t stop here – you can add on a few nights in one of Australia’s most iconic cities; you’ve come all this way after all.

Day 20

Sydney

Goodbye Aus, it’s been a blast! It’s time to begin the journey home.

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