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Monday, February 24, 2025 |
Auckland, New Zealand |
Embark |
6:00 PM |
Auckland, one of New Zealand's most populous cities, is located on the North Island of New Zealand. Auckland, known as Tamaki Makaurau, is based around twin harbours called Waitemata and Manukau Harbour extending up to volcanic hills to the west. Auckland has so much to offer when you combine an urban environment, stunning diverse landscapes and warming polynesian culture. Read more about Auckland, New Zealand
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Tuesday, February 25, 2025 |
Rotorua (Tauranga), New Zealand |
8:45 AM |
7:45 PM |
Rotorua (Tauranga) is a centre of tourism and a place of extraordinary natural beauty. It is a smallish city on the shores of a lake of the same name, in the crater of an ancient volcano in the Bay of Plenty region of the North Island of New Zealand. The entire area is thermally active, and the smell of sulphur, a 'rotten eggs’ smell that is never far, results in the nicknames 'Sulphur City' and 'Rottenrua'. Read more about Rotorua (Tauranga), New Zealand
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Wednesday, February 26, 2025 |
Gisborne, New Zealand |
10:00 AM |
9:00 PM |
The city of Gisborne is located at the north end of Poverty Bay in the east coast region of North Island, New Zealand. The Gisborne region has been settled by Maori tribes for over 700 years, where they built their fishing villages and hill forts. Here Captain Cook made his first landing in New Zealand with the Endeavour in 1769. Read more about Gisborne, New Zealand
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Thursday, February 27, 2025 |
Napier, New Zealand |
7:00 AM |
5:00 PM |
Napier is a port city in Hawkes Bay on the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand. It is known as the 'Art Deco' capital of the world because following the earthquake which almost levelled the city in 1931 the rapid rebuilding was strongly influenced by Art Deco architecture. The building style of clean simple lines and bas-relief decoration was not only at its height of popularity, it also suited the needs of the city. Read more about Napier, New Zealand
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Friday, February 28, 2025 |
Picton, New Zealand |
12:00 PM |
8:00 PM |
The picturesque seaside town of Picton near the NE corner of New Zealand's South Island is the South Island base for the ferry service that links the main islands of New Zealand. It’s also the gateway to the marine, forest and island attractions of the Marlborough Sounds. It offers a relaxed setting with beautiful beaches, easy bush walks and an outstanding climate. Read more about Picton, New Zealand
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Saturday, March 1, 2025 |
Christchurch, New Zealand |
9:00 AM |
6:00 PM |
Christchurch, in the Province of Canterbury, is the largest city of the South Island of New Zealand. It is located mid-way down the island's east coast just north of Banks Peninsula, on the edge of the Canterbury Plains. It is a vibrant, cosmopolitan place with exciting festivals, theatre, modern art galleries, great shopping and award-winning attractions. Read more about Christchurch, New Zealand
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Sunday, March 2, 2025 |
Dunedin, New Zealand |
7:30 AM |
4:30 PM |
Dunedin is the principal city of the Otago Region of New Zealand. It was founded in 1848 by Scottish migrants, and today the city still contains many Scottish relics, including a statue of the Scottish Bard Robbie Burns. Fine examples of working heritage include the Speight’s Brewery, the Gasworks Museum and the very popular Taieri Gorge Railway. Read more about Dunedin, New Zealand
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Monday, March 3, 2025 |
Cruising The Fjords Of Milford Sound |
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Tuesday, March 4, 2025 |
Cruising The Tasman Sea |
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Wednesday, March 5, 2025 |
Cruising The Tasman Sea |
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Thursday, March 6, 2025 |
Melbourne, Australia |
11:00 AM |
12:00 AM |
Melbourne, the capital of Victoria, is also known as the cultural, culinary, and sporting capital of Australia. Set on the Yarra River, the city is home to world-class sporting facilities, museums, galleries and theatres and many revered restaurants. The Central Business District (CBD) has become renowned for its tiny laneways, boutique shopping, street art, and impeccable barista-made coffee. Read more about Melbourne, Australia
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Friday, March 7, 2025 |
Melbourne, Australia |
12:00 AM |
6:00 PM |
Melbourne, the capital of Victoria, is also known as the cultural, culinary, and sporting capital of Australia. Set on the Yarra River, the city is home to world-class sporting facilities, museums, galleries and theatres and many revered restaurants. The Central Business District (CBD) has become renowned for its tiny laneways, boutique shopping, street art, and impeccable barista-made coffee. Read more about Melbourne, Australia
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Saturday, March 8, 2025 |
Burnie, Australia |
9:30 AM |
7:30 PM |
Burnie, on the NW coast of Tasmania, is a regional city best known for its busy container port and major industries. It is becoming famous for the wealth of unexpected places for visitors to explore. The central business district provides a thoroughfare to the beach-side board-walk, while Burnie Park with its historic tearoom the 'Burnie Inn', a wildlife sanctuary and a walking track to Oldaker Falls, are close to the city centre. Read more about Burnie, Australia
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Sunday, March 9, 2025 |
Cruising The Tasman Sea |
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Monday, March 10, 2025 |
Sydney, Australia |
6:00 AM |
6:00 PM |
Situated on Australia's east coast is Sydney, the capital city of New South Wales. Cruising guests have the privilege when departing Sydney ports to view the iconic and famous Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge while leaving Sydney Harbour. In 1973, the Opera House completed construction and is the most popular building in Australia and one of the most famous in the world. Read more about Sydney, Australia
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Tuesday, March 11, 2025 |
Cruising The Tasman Sea |
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Wednesday, March 12, 2025 |
Brisbane, Australia |
7:00 AM |
7:00 PM |
Queensland's Capital city Brisbane, which boasts more than 280 sunny days annually, is situated in what's called the "sunshine state." Brisbane is renowned for its sophisticated museums and art galleries, gorgeous botanic gardens, premium shopping in the CBD and Moreton Bay. The city is traversed by the Brisbane River, which provides excellent access to the north and south via the public transport system and well-known CityCats. Admire the sights of the river city and explore the riverfront landmarks with the wind in your hair. Read more about Brisbane, Australia
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Thursday, March 13, 2025 |
Cruising The Coral Sea |
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Friday, March 14, 2025 |
Airlie Beach, Australia |
7:00 AM |
5:00 PM |
Airlie Beach, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, is the main hub for all Reef activities and access to the Whitsunday Islands. Experience stunning views by day and a vibrant nightlife. If you’re looking for a spot to relax then head to the Airlie Beach Lagoon to relax and unwind. Read more about Airlie Beach, Australia
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Saturday, March 15, 2025 |
Cairns, Australia |
10:00 AM |
7:00 PM |
Cairns is a Far North Queensland city located on the northeast coast of Australia. This laid-back city is just over a 2 hour flight from Brisbane, Queensland’s state capital. With a backdrop of rainforest mountains, Cairns is known to be the gateway of 2 iconic Australian sites, The Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforest. Read more about Cairns, Australia
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Sunday, March 16, 2025 |
Cruising The Coral Sea |
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Monday, March 17, 2025 |
Alotau, Papua New Guinea |
7:00 AM |
4:00 PM |
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Tuesday, March 18, 2025 |
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea |
10:00 AM |
7:00 PM |
Port Moresby, situated on the Gulf of Papua on the SE coast of New Guinea island, is the capital and largest city of Papua New Guinea. The Port lies on the underside of the Bird’s Tail Peninsula with Australia’s northernmost tip 500 km to the WSW. Before colonisation the local Motuan people traded their pots for food (sago) in large scale canoe expeditions to the west. Read more about Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
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Wednesday, March 19, 2025 |
Cruising The Coral Sea |
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Thursday, March 20, 2025 |
Cruising The Arafura Sea |
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Friday, March 21, 2025 |
Darwin, Australia |
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6:00 PM |
The new Darwin cruise ship terminal at Fort Hill Wharf is adjacent to the convention centre, only one kilometre from Darwin’s CBD. Modern amenities, hotels and parking are there, plus a mini-market with beautiful local productions – Aboriginal art and crafts, diamonds and opals, and eateries, distinctive of the Top End. Darwin is a home port for the small luxury vessels Coral Princess and Coral Discoverer that explore the Kimberley coast to Broome. Read more about Darwin, Australia
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Saturday, March 22, 2025 |
Cruising The Timor Sea |
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Sunday, March 23, 2025 |
Komodo Island, Indonesia |
10:00 AM |
6:00 PM |
Komodo Island may be closed to visitors throughout 2020, following which numbers may be limited to 5000 annually. The decision will be made in mid 2019. Komodo Island lies in the Wallacea Region of Indonesia, identified by Conservation International as a global conservation priority area, and is located in the centre of the Indonesian archipelago between the islands of Sumbawa to the west and Flores to the east. Read more about Komodo Island, Indonesia
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Monday, March 24, 2025 |
Denpasar (Bali), Indonesia |
12:00 PM |
12:00 AM |
Bali is an Indonesian island at the western-most of the Lesser Sunda Islands, lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east. It is one of Indonesia’s 33 provinces, with the provincial capital at Denpasar towards the south of the island. Bali is home to the most of Indonesia's Hindu minority, and also the largest tourist destination in the Archipelago. Read more about Denpasar (Bali), Indonesia
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Tuesday, March 25, 2025 |
Denpasar (Bali), Indonesia |
12:00 AM |
2:00 PM |
Bali is an Indonesian island at the western-most of the Lesser Sunda Islands, lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east. It is one of Indonesia’s 33 provinces, with the provincial capital at Denpasar towards the south of the island. Bali is home to the most of Indonesia's Hindu minority, and also the largest tourist destination in the Archipelago. Read more about Denpasar (Bali), Indonesia
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Wednesday, March 26, 2025 |
Surabaya, Indonesia |
9:00 AM |
6:00 PM |
Surabaya is Indonesia’s second largest city and the capital of East Java. It is located on the NE coast of Java, sheltered by the island of Madura in the Java Sea. This is “the city of heroes”, whereby during a battle between Indonesian nationalists and British/Dutch forces in 1945 Indonesia galvanised its claims to independence. Read more about Surabaya, Indonesia
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Thursday, March 27, 2025 |
Semarang, Indonesia |
8:00 AM |
5:00 PM |
Semarang, on the N coast of Java, is the capital of the Province of Central Java and one of the largest cities in Indonesia. Northern Semarang has a lot of old Dutch colonial buildings, especially in the area called The Old City. Here is found the fascinating Dutch fortress that is pentagonal in shape, and nearby the Lawang Sewu building, once a company head office for the Dutch East Indies, with an old locomotive, to name but a few of about 50 old buildings that recall the history of colonialism. Read more about Semarang, Indonesia
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Friday, March 28, 2025 |
Cruising The Java Sea |
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Saturday, March 29, 2025 |
Singapore, Singapore |
12:00 PM |
12:00 AM |
Singapore, sometimes referred to as the "Lion City," is a vibrant, multiethnic city-state in Southeast Asia. Well-known for its spotless public transport system, profusion of open space, and ability to seamlessly blend a rich cultural history with contemporary comforts. Despite its tiny size, Singapore has enough attractions to suit the interests of all kinds of travellers. Read more about Singapore, Singapore
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Sunday, March 30, 2025 |
Singapore, Singapore |
12:00 AM |
Disembark |
Singapore, sometimes referred to as the "Lion City," is a vibrant, multiethnic city-state in Southeast Asia. Well-known for its spotless public transport system, profusion of open space, and ability to seamlessly blend a rich cultural history with contemporary comforts. Despite its tiny size, Singapore has enough attractions to suit the interests of all kinds of travellers. Read more about Singapore, Singapore
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