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Cruise Region : Oceania, Australia / New Zealand, Pacific cruises
Company : Oceania Cruises
Ship : Riviera
Journey Start : Sun 08 Feb 2026
Journey End : Sun 15 Mar 2026
Count Nights : 35 nights

Schedule

Day Date Port Arrival Departure
1 8.02 Sun Sydney / Australia 07:00 20:00
2 9.02 Mon Day at sea / Sea
3 10.02 Tue Brisbane / Australia 07:00 17:00
4 11.02 Wed Day at sea / Sea
5 12.02 Thu WHITSUNDAY ISLAND 07:00 16:00
6 13.02 Fri Cairns / Australia 10:00 21:00
7 14.02 Sat Cooktown / Australia 07:00 16:00
8 15.02 Sun Day at sea / Sea
9 16.02 Mon Day at sea / Sea
10 17.02 Tue Darwin / Australia 08:00 16:00
11 18.02 Wed Day at sea / Sea
12 19.02 Thu Komodo / Indonesia 08:00 14:00
13 20.02 Fri Tanjung Benoit / Indonesia 11:00 19:00
14 21.02 Sat Tanjung Benoit / Indonesia 07:00
15 22.02 Sun Tanjung Benoit / Indonesia 17:00
16 23.02 Mon Komodo / Indonesia 11:00 17:00
17 24.02 Tue KUPANG WEST TIMOR 10:00 19:00
18 25.02 Wed Day at sea / Sea
19 26.02 Thu Darwin / Australia 07:00 18:00
20 27.02 Fri Day at sea / Sea
21 28.02 Sat Day at sea / Sea
22 1.03 Sun Port Moresby / Papua New Guinea 09:00 16:00
23 2.03 Mon Alotau / Papua New Guinea 10:00 18:00
24 3.03 Tue Day at sea / Sea
25 4.03 Wed Honiara / Solomon Islands 08:00 18:00
26 5.03 Thu Day at sea / Sea
27 6.03 Fri Luganville 08:00 17:00
28 7.03 Sat Port Vila / Vanuatu 07:00 17:00
29 8.03 Sun Day at sea / Sea
30 9.03 Mon Lautoka / Fiji 08:00 18:00
31 10.03 Tue Suva / Fiji 07:00 15:00
32 11.03 Wed Day at sea / Sea
33 12.03 Thu Noumea / New Caledonia 10:00 16:00
34 13.03 Fri Day at sea / Sea
35 14.03 Sat Day at sea / Sea
36 15.03 Sun Sydney / Australia 07:00 18:00
Interior

Interior

from: 8 248€
Balcony

Balcony

from: 12 103€
Suite

Suite

from: 18 290€
Detailed cruise program
  • Day 1: 07:00-20:00

    Sydney / Australia

    Sydney is the state capital of New South Wales and the most populous city in Australiaand Oceania. Located on Australia's east coast, the metropolis surrounds Port Jackson and extends about 70 km (43.5 mi) on its periphery towards the Blue Mountains to the west, Hawkesbury to the north, and Macarthur to the south. Sydney is made up of 658 suburbs, 40 local government areas and 15 contiguous regions. Residents of the city are known as "Sydneysiders". As of June 2017, Sydney's estimated metropolitan population was 5,131,326, and is home to approximately 65% of the state's population.

  • Day 2:

    Day at sea / Sea

  • Day 3: 07:00-17:00

    Brisbane / Australia

  • Day 4:

    Day at sea / Sea

  • Day 5: 07:00-16:00

    WHITSUNDAY ISLAND

  • Day 6: 10:00-21:00

    Cairns / Australia

    Cairns City is the suburb at the centre of Cairns in the local government area of Cairns Region, Queensland, Australia.It can also be referred to as the Cairns Central Business District (CBD). In the 2011 census, the population of Cairns City was 2,737 people.

  • Day 7: 07:00-16:00

    Cooktown / Australia

    Cooktown is a historic town located in the north of Queensland, Australia, along the Endeavour River. The town became a significant stop in the exploration of Australia during Captain James Cook's visit in 1770. Today, Cooktown attracts tourists with its unique atmosphere, blending the heritage of early European explorers with stunning natural landscapes. Visitors can explore the James Cook Museum, which details the history of exploration in the region, and enjoy strolls along picturesque waterfronts and tropical gardens.

    In addition to its historical attractions, Cooktown is renowned for its nature. Surrounding the town are numerous nature reserves and parks where tourists can enjoy trekking, wildlife watching, and exploring diverse ecosystems. Beautiful beaches, such as Portland Road, offer opportunities for relaxing getaways and water sports. Cooktown is the perfect destination for those seeking tranquility and the natural beauty of Australia's northern coastline, while also learning about the region's rich historical heritage.

  • Day 8:

    Day at sea / Sea

  • Day 9:

    Day at sea / Sea

  • Day 10: 08:00-16:00

    Darwin / Australia

    Darwin is the capital city of the Northern Territory of Australia, situated on the Timor Sea. It is the largest city in the sparsely populated Northern Territory, with a population of 145,916. It is the smallest and most northerly of the Australian capital cities, and acts as the Top End's regional centre.

  • Day 11:

    Day at sea / Sea

  • Day 12: 08:00-14:00

    Komodo / Indonesia

    Komodo is one of the 17,508 islands that comprise the Republic of Indonesia. The island is particularly notable as the habitat of the Komodo dragon, the largest lizard on Earth, which is named after the island. Komodo Island has a surface area of 390 square kilometres and a human population of over two thousand. The people of the island are descendants of former convicts who were exiled to the island and who have mixed with Bugis from Sulawesi. The people are primarily adherents of Islam but there are also Christian and Hindu congregations.

    Komodo is part of the Lesser Sunda chain of islands and forms part of the Komodo National Park. In addition, the island is a popular destination for diving. Administratively, it is part of the East Nusa Tenggara province.

  • Day 13: 11:00-19:00

    Tanjung Benoit / Indonesia

  • Day 14: 07:00

    Tanjung Benoit / Indonesia

  • Day 15: 17:00

    Tanjung Benoit / Indonesia

  • Day 16: 11:00-17:00

    Komodo / Indonesia

    Komodo is one of the 17,508 islands that comprise the Republic of Indonesia. The island is particularly notable as the habitat of the Komodo dragon, the largest lizard on Earth, which is named after the island. Komodo Island has a surface area of 390 square kilometres and a human population of over two thousand. The people of the island are descendants of former convicts who were exiled to the island and who have mixed with Bugis from Sulawesi. The people are primarily adherents of Islam but there are also Christian and Hindu congregations.

    Komodo is part of the Lesser Sunda chain of islands and forms part of the Komodo National Park. In addition, the island is a popular destination for diving. Administratively, it is part of the East Nusa Tenggara province.

  • Day 17: 10:00-19:00

    KUPANG WEST TIMOR

  • Day 18:

    Day at sea / Sea

  • Day 19: 07:00-18:00

    Darwin / Australia

    Darwin is the capital city of the Northern Territory of Australia, situated on the Timor Sea. It is the largest city in the sparsely populated Northern Territory, with a population of 145,916. It is the smallest and most northerly of the Australian capital cities, and acts as the Top End's regional centre.

  • Day 20:

    Day at sea / Sea

  • Day 21:

    Day at sea / Sea

  • Day 22: 09:00-16:00

    Port Moresby / Papua New Guinea

  • Day 23: 10:00-18:00

    Alotau / Papua New Guinea

  • Day 24:

    Day at sea / Sea

  • Day 25: 08:00-18:00

    Honiara / Solomon Islands

  • Day 26:

    Day at sea / Sea

  • Day 27: 08:00-17:00

    Luganville

  • Day 28: 07:00-17:00

    Port Vila / Vanuatu

    Port Vila is the capital and largest city of Vanuatu and is on the island of Efate.

    Its population in the last census (2009) was 44,040, an increase of 35% on the previous census result (29,356 in 1999). In 2009, the population of Port Vila formed 18.8% of the country's population, and 66.9% of the population of Efate.

    On the south coast of the island of Efate, in Shefa Province, Port Vila is the economic and commercial centre of Vanuatu. The mayor is Mambo Albert Sandy Daniel, of the Vanua'aku Pati, elected in January 2018; his deputy is Eric Puyo Festa, of the Grin Confederation.

    On March 13, 2015, Port Vila bore extensive damage from Cyclone Pam.

  • Day 29:

    Day at sea / Sea

  • Day 30: 08:00-18:00

    Lautoka / Fiji

  • Day 31: 07:00-15:00

    Suva / Fiji

    Suva is the capital and largest metropolitan city in Fiji. It is located on the southeast coast of the island of Viti Levu, in the Rewa Province, Central Division.

    In 1877, it was decided to make Suva the capital of Fiji, as the geography of former main European settlement at Levuka on the island of Ovalau, Lomaiviti province proved too restrictive. The administration of the colony was moved from Levuka to Suva in 1882.

    At the 2007 census, the city of Suva had a population of 85,691. Including independent suburbs, the population of the Greater Suva urban area was 172,399 at the 2007 census. Suva, along with the bordering towns of Lami, Nasinu, and Nausori have a total urban population of around 330,000, over a third of the nation's population. This urban complex (not including Lami) is known also as the Suva-Nausori corridor.

    Suva is the political, economic, and cultural centre of Fiji. It is also the economic and cultural capital of the Pacific, hosting the majority of regional headquarters of major corporations, as well as international agencies and diplomatic missions in the region. The city also has a thriving arts and performance scene, with a growing reputation as the region’s fashion capital.

  • Day 32:

    Day at sea / Sea

  • Day 33: 10:00-16:00

    Noumea / New Caledonia

    Nouméa is the capital and largest city of the French special collectivity of New Caledonia. It is situated on a peninsula in the south of New Caledonia's main island, Grande Terre, and is home to the majority of the island's European, Polynesian (Wallisians, Futunians, Tahitians), Indonesian, and Vietnamesepopulations, as well as many Melanesians, Ni-Vanuatu and Kanaks who work in one of the South Pacific's most industrialised cities. The city lies on a protected deepwater harbour that serves as the chief port for New Caledonia.

    At the August 2014 census, there were 179,509 inhabitants in the metropolitan area of Greater Nouméa (French: agglomération du Grand Nouméa), 99,926 of whom lived in the city (commune) of Nouméa proper. 66.8% of the population of New Caledonia live in Greater Nouméa, which covers the communes of Nouméa, Le Mont-Dore, Dumbéa and Païta.

  • Day 34:

    Day at sea / Sea

  • Day 35:

    Day at sea / Sea

  • Day 36: 07:00-18:00

    Sydney / Australia

    Sydney is the state capital of New South Wales and the most populous city in Australiaand Oceania. Located on Australia's east coast, the metropolis surrounds Port Jackson and extends about 70 km (43.5 mi) on its periphery towards the Blue Mountains to the west, Hawkesbury to the north, and Macarthur to the south. Sydney is made up of 658 suburbs, 40 local government areas and 15 contiguous regions. Residents of the city are known as "Sydneysiders". As of June 2017, Sydney's estimated metropolitan population was 5,131,326, and is home to approximately 65% of the state's population.