Outback Byways

12 nights · Round trip Sydney

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Outback Byways

12 nights6 portsRound trip SydneyOceania Riviera

Twelve nights up the Queensland coast and back from Sydney, the value way onto the Great Barrier Reef. Brisbane, the Whitsundays at Airlie Beach, Townsville and Cairns, with the reef itself a tender ride offshore at each.

From $2,525 per person · solo from $5,050

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Why This Ship, Out Here

The Ship

A mid-size ship known for the finest cuisine at sea, country-club casual and never crowded. Oceania Riviera works this route as a round trip over 12 nights.

Travelling Alone

Solo fares are shown beside the per-person price for every suite grade, so you can see the single supplement rather than be told about it. The cheapest solo berth here is $5,050.

The Journey

Day by Day

12 nights · 6 ports

Day 1Sydney, Australia
Day 2Brisbane, Queensland
Day 3Airlie Beach, Queensland
Day 4Townsville, Queensland
Day 5Cairns, Queensland
Day 13Sydney, Australia
At anchor, tender ashore Overnight or consecutive days in port
Sydney, Australia
Day 1
Sydney, Australia

The harbour, the bridge and the Opera House, and the run out past the heads.

Embark

Brisbane, Queensland
Day 2
Brisbane, Queensland

The subtropical river city of the Sunshine State, gateway to the Gold Coast and the Moreton Bay islands.

Ashore

Airlie Beach, Queensland
Day 3
Airlie Beach, Queensland

The Whitsundays, and Whitehaven Beach with its silica sand that squeaks underfoot.

Ashore

Townsville, Queensland
Day 4
Townsville, Queensland

The dry tropics, with Magnetic Island offshore and the reef beyond it.

Ashore

Cairns, Queensland
Day 5
Cairns, Queensland

The reef gateway, with the outer reef an hour offshore and the Daintree rainforest an hour north.

Ashore

Sydney, Australia
Day 6
Sydney, Australia

The harbour, the bridge and the Opera House, and the run out past the heads.

Disembark

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The Fare

What’s Included

Famous for its food, and value against the all-inclusive names. Here is where the line sits.

In the Fare

Your stateroom, all dining including the speciality restaurants with no surcharge, and on the Simply More fares a beverage package, a shore-excursion credit, Wi-Fi and gratuities.

On Top

Airfare, travel insurance, additional excursions and personal expenses. Air is a significant cost out here, so we price the whole journey with flights before you commit.

Your Ship

Oceania Riviera

A mid-size ship known for the finest cuisine at sea, country-club casual and never crowded.

Oceania Riviera
Oceania Riviera
Oceania · 12 Nights · Round trip Sydney

A mid-size ship known for the finest cuisine at sea, country-club casual and never crowded. Every fare below is pulled live from Oceania for this sailing, with the solo price beside the per-person price for each grade.

  • The finest cuisine at sea, across multiple open-seating restaurants
  • Speciality restaurants at no extra charge
  • Simply More: drinks, shore excursions and Wi-Fi on most fares
  • Gratuities on most fares
  • Country-club casual, no formal nights

Every Suite on This Sailing

Suite Solo Per person
Inside Stateroom$5,050$2,525
Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom$6,600$3,300
Veranda Stateroom$6,950$3,475
Veranda Stateroom$7,000$3,500
Veranda Stateroom$7,050$3,525
Veranda Stateroom$7,100$3,550
Concierge Level Veranda Stateroom$7,150$3,575
Concierge Level Veranda Stateroom$7,200$3,600
Concierge Level Veranda Stateroom$7,250$3,625
Concierge Level Veranda Stateroom$7,350$3,675
Penthouse Suite(Butler included)$9,200$4,600
Penthouse Suite (Butler Included)$9,500$4,750
Penthouse Suite(Butler Included)$9,700$4,850
Oceania Suite$25,898$12,949
Vista Suite (Butler Included)$27,298$13,649
Owner's Suite(Butler Included)$37,598$18,799

Fares are per person, for the 3 December 2026 departure, pulled from Oceania direct. Solo is the total for one guest travelling alone; per person is based on double occupancy. Other departures price differently; the dates below carry their own fares.

1 Departure

3 Dec 2026 $2,525

Ready When You Are

Sail Outback Byways.

From $2,525 per person, solo from $5,050, and our planning from first question to the flight home.

Fares are per person, for the 3 December 2026 departure as published by Oceania. Fares are capacity-controlled and may change or be withdrawn without notice. Elevida Luxury Journeys is an independent affiliate of Travel Planners International.