--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 35c2c5fb-01ff-44da-a0b0-e0e20a1f814f slug: 2239701 voyage_code: None cruise_line: Costa Cruises ship: Costa Serena departure_date: return_date: nights: 20 embarkation_port: Hong Kong disembarkation_port: Sydney (Australia) starting_price_usd: 2987.0 bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-04T20:41:34Z --- # China, Philippines, Australia > Costa Cruises · Costa Serena · Oct 23 – Nov 12   (20 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Costa Cruises | | **Ship** | Costa Serena | | **Duration** | 20 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Hong Kong | | **Disembarkation Port** | Sydney (Australia) | | **Starting Price** | 2,987 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | None | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Hong Kong **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Hong Kong is a "Special Administrative Region of China”. It comprises the island of the same name, 259 other islands in the South China Sea, as well as areas of the mainland around the Kowloon Peninsula and in the so-called “New Territories”. Although it was occupied by Chinese settlers as early as the 2nd millennium B.C., the region remained untouched by Chinese imperialism up until the 17th century when it was the setting for a conflict between the Ming and the Manchu dynasties. However ... ### Day 2: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 3: Subic **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Subic is a coastal municipality in the Philippines, northwest of the capital Manila. Its sandy beaches face Subic Bay, a popular dive site due to its shipwrecks and coral species. The town’s 19th-century Spanish Gate is a legacy of its past as a Spanish naval base. To the east, Subic Bay Freeport Zone features casinos and a golf course. Farther around the bay, theme parks include Zoobic Safari and Ocean Adventure. ### Day 4: Boracay, Philippines **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Bonaire, an island municipality of the Netherlands, lies off Venezuela’s coast in the southern Caribbean. Its reef-lined coast is protected by Bonaire National Marine Park. Beyond its rich marine life, the island shelters lizards, donkeys and birds within its immense Washington Slagbaai National Park, marked by beaches, lagoons, caverns and desert-like hills. ### Day 5: Puerto Princessa,Palawan **Arrives:** 09:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Puerto Princesa is a coastal city on Palawan Island in the western Philippines. It's a base for boat trips through the massive limestone caves and underground river of the biodiverse Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park. Dive sites are dotted around Puerto Princesa Bay, home to long-nosed dolphins, turtles and rays. Close to the port is the 19th-century Immaculate Concepcion Cathedral. ### Day 6: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 7: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 8: Benoa **Arrives:** 02:00 PM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Tanjung Benoa is a peninsula that is a subdistrict of Kuta South District of Badung Regency on Bali. It is famous for its beaches. Tanjung Benoa is also a location of various water sports like banana boat, scuba diving, parasailing, rolling donuts, seawalker, flying fish, snorkeling. ### Day 9: Benoa **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Tanjung Benoa is a peninsula that is a subdistrict of Kuta South District of Badung Regency on Bali. It is famous for its beaches. Tanjung Benoa is also a location of various water sports like banana boat, scuba diving, parasailing, rolling donuts, seawalker, flying fish, snorkeling. ### Day 10: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 11: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 12: Darwin, Australia **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Darwin is the capital of Australia's Northern Territory and a former frontier outpost. It's also a gateway to massive Kakadu National Park. Its popular waterfront area has several beaches and green areas like Bicentennial Park. Also near the water is the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, displaying Southeast Asian and Pacific art, plus a pearling lugger and other seafaring vessels. ### Day 13: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 14: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 15: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 16: Cairns, Australia **Arrives:** 09:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM In Cairns, breathtaking dives along the reef await us, while, for the more adventurous, you can try out the cage to see great white sharks up close. Enjoy a stop at the port of Cairns to discover the magic atmosphere of one of the sunniest beaches in the Northern State of Queensland, Australia. During this stop you can admire the great barrier reef, one of the world's most fascinating coral agglomerates, declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1981. You can also visit the Cairns botanical gard... ### Day 17: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 18: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 19: Brisbane, Australia **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Brisbane, capital of Queensland, is a large city on the Brisbane River. Clustered in its South Bank cultural precinct are the Queensland Museum and Sciencentre, with noted interactive exhibitions. Another South Bank cultural institution is Queensland Gallery of Modern Art, among Australia's major contemporary art museums. Looming over the city is Mt. Coot-tha, site of Brisbane Botanic Gardens. ### Day 20: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 21: Sydney (Australia) **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Sydney, capital of New South Wales and one of Australia's largest cities, is best known for its harbourfront Sydney Opera House, with a distinctive sail-like design. Massive Darling Harbour and the smaller Circular Quay port are hubs of waterside life, with the arched Harbour Bridge and esteemed Royal Botanic Garden nearby. Sydney Tower’s outdoor platform, the Skywalk, offers 360-degree views of the city and suburbs. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Inside | $2,987 | | Ocean View | $3,777 | | Balcony | $4,807 | | Suite | $5,707 | ## Cabin Options ### Inside Cabins **Premium Inside Stateroom** (Code: IP) Premium Inside Stateroom **Interior Group ( I3 + I4 )** (Code: IN2) Interior **Interior** (Code: I1) — From $4,940 Interior **Single Inside** (Code: CI) Interior **Interior Group ( I1 + I2 )** (Code: IN1) Interior **Interior** (Code: I3) Interior **Classic Inside Stateroom** (Code: IC) Classic Inside Stateroom **Inside Guarantee** (Code: IV) Inside Guarantee **Interior** (Code: I4) — From $4,940 Interior **Interior** (Code: I2) — From $4,940 Interior ### Outside Cabins **Classic Outside with Window** (Code: EC) Classic Outside with Window **Oceanview** (Code: E2) — From $4,940 Oceanview **Premium Outside with Window** (Code: EP) Premium Outside with Window **Oceanview Group ( E1 + E2 )** (Code: ET1) Oceanview **Single Oceanview** (Code: CE) Oceanview **Outside Guarantee** (Code: EV) Outside Guarantee **Oceanview** (Code: E1) — From $4,940 Oceanview ### Balcony Cabins **Balcony** (Code: B1) Balcony **Classic Outside with Balcony** (Code: BC) Classic Outside with Balcony **Balcony Group** (Code: BA1) Balcony **Balcony** (Code: B2) — From $4,940 Balcony **Balcony** (Code: B3) Balcony **Premium Outside with Balcony** (Code: BP) Premium Outside with Balcony **Balcony Guarantee** (Code: BV) Balcony Guarantee **Balcony Group** (Code: BA2) Balcony ### Suite Cabins **Suite with Balcony** (Code: S) Suites feature two lower beds (most of which convert into a queen), Large sitting area, Balcony,a private bathroom with shower, direct-dial ship-to-shore telephone, television, hairdryer, and safe deposit box **Grand Suite** (Code: GS) Grand Suite **Mini Suite with Balcony** (Code: MS) Mini-Suites feature two lower beds (most of which convert into a queen), Large sitting area, Balcony,a private bathroom with shower, direct-dial ship-to-shore telephone, television, hairdryer, and safe deposit box ## Ship Information ### Costa Serena Let yourself be seduced by the unique elegance and enticing atmosphere of the goddess of the sea: Costa Serena is a ship inspired by classical legends. Jupiter, Apollo, Bacchus, Clio... all the divinities of the ancient world will captivate you with their singular charm and golden aura in every area of the ship. A ship inspired by fun, well-being and relaxation: bars and restaurants, spacious, panoramic decks, swimming pools covered by a sliding glass roof, virtual reality and sports areas in which to challenge your friends as you sail the ocean waves. 6,000 square metres of space devoted to well-being and arranged across two floors, one measuring 2,100 square metres, entirely given over to the Samsara Spa, one of the largest spas currently in existence on a cruise ship. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 3,780 | | Crew | 1,100 | | Gross Tonnage | 114,147.0 | | Length | 948.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 1,504 | ## Ports of Call ### Hong Kong *Coordinates: 22.3203, 114.239* Hong Kong is a "Special Administrative Region of China”. It comprises the island of the same name, 259 other islands in the South China Sea, as well as areas of the mainland around the Kowloon Peninsula and in the so-called “New Territories”. Although it was occupied by Chinese settlers as early as the 2nd millennium B.C., the region remained untouched by Chinese imperialism up until the 17t... ### Subic *Coordinates: 14.9, 120.233* Subic is a coastal municipality in the Philippines, northwest of the capital Manila. Its sandy beaches face Subic Bay, a popular dive site due to its shipwrecks and coral species. The town’s 19th-century Spanish Gate is a legacy of its past as a Spanish naval base. To the east, Subic Bay Freeport Zone features casinos and a golf course. Farther around the bay, theme parks include Zoobic Safari a... ### Boracay, Philippines *Coordinates: 11.9634, 121.927* Bonaire, an island municipality of the Netherlands, lies off Venezuela’s coast in the southern Caribbean. Its reef-lined coast is protected by Bonaire National Marine Park. Beyond its rich marine life, the island shelters lizards, donkeys and birds within its immense Washington Slagbaai National Park, marked by beaches, lagoons, caverns and desert-like hills. ### Puerto Princessa,Palawan *Coordinates: 9.92877, 118.813* Puerto Princesa is a coastal city on Palawan Island in the western Philippines. It's a base for boat trips through the massive limestone caves and underground river of the biodiverse Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park. Dive sites are dotted around Puerto Princesa Bay, home to long-nosed dolphins, turtles and rays. Close to the port is the 19th-century Immaculate Concepcion Cathedral. ### Benoa *Coordinates: -8.8076, 115.207* Tanjung Benoa is a peninsula that is a subdistrict of Kuta South District of Badung Regency on Bali. It is famous for its beaches. Tanjung Benoa is also a location of various water sports like banana boat, scuba diving, parasailing, rolling donuts, seawalker, flying fish, snorkeling. ### Darwin, Australia *Coordinates: -12.4628, 130.842* Darwin is the capital of Australia's Northern Territory and a former frontier outpost. It's also a gateway to massive Kakadu National Park. Its popular waterfront area has several beaches and green areas like Bicentennial Park. Also near the water is the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, displaying Southeast Asian and Pacific art, plus a pearling lugger and other seafaring vessels. ### Cairns, Australia *Coordinates: -16.9203, 145.771* In Cairns, breathtaking dives along the reef await us, while, for the more adventurous, you can try out the cage to see great white sharks up close. Enjoy a stop at the port of Cairns to discover the magic atmosphere of one of the sunniest beaches in the Northern State of Queensland, Australia. During this stop you can admire the great barrier reef, one of the world's most fascinating coral agglo... ### Brisbane, Australia *Coordinates: -27.471, 153.023* Brisbane, capital of Queensland, is a large city on the Brisbane River. Clustered in its South Bank cultural precinct are the Queensland Museum and Sciencentre, with noted interactive exhibitions. Another South Bank cultural institution is Queensland Gallery of Modern Art, among Australia's major contemporary art museums. Looming over the city is Mt. Coot-tha, site of Brisbane Botanic Gardens. ### Sydney (Australia) *Coordinates: -33.8675, 151.207* Sydney, capital of New South Wales and one of Australia's largest cities, is best known for its harbourfront Sydney Opera House, with a distinctive sail-like design. Massive Darling Harbour and the smaller Circular Quay port are hubs of waterside life, with the arched Harbour Bridge and esteemed Royal Botanic Garden nearby. Sydney Tower’s outdoor platform, the Skywalk, offers 360-degree views of... ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2239701 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2239701 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2239701.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2239701/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/costa-cruises/costa-serena/other/61426.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-04 20:41:34 UTC