The Coral Coast and Orchid Isles Cruise 7020

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DAY	DATE	PORT OF CALL	ARRIVAL	DEPARTURE
1	Sun 22 Mar 2020	Sydney, Australia	Embark	7:00 PM
Cruise ships berthed at Sydney’s Overseas Passenger Terminal (OPT) access sweeping views of the harbour, Opera House, CBD, Circular Quay ferry terminal, and Sydney Harbour Bridge – all within a few minutes’ walk. The White Bay Cruise Terminal for mid-sized vessels that can pass under the Bridge docks two cruise ships. White Bay is 30 minutes’ drive by taxi or shuttle bus from the CBD and Central Station, or take a ferry from Circular Quay (am) or Darling Harbour (pm) on cruise days. Long term car parking is not too far away from each terminal. During the crowded summer season cruise ships occasionally tender passengers from Athol Buoy and Point Piper Buoy. QM2 has docked at Garden Island Naval Base. more info
2	Mon 23 Mar 2020	At Sea
3	Tue 24 Mar 2020	Tangalooma, Australia	8:00 AM	8:00 PM
Originally a whaling station, Tangalooma is a resort township on the west side of Moreton Island, just a 70 minute catamaran trip from Brisbane, in Queensland, Australia. Cruise ships from Sydney anchor offshore for a day on the island. Moreton is home to Queensland's oldest operating lighthouse located at Cape Moreton on the northern tip of the island. The star attraction at the resort is undoubtedly the unique experience of hand-feeding a pod of the amazing wild bottlenose dolphins. From June through October visitors can join whale-watching tours, getting a close view of these gentle giants. more info
4	Wed 25 Mar 2020	Brisbane, Australia	7:00 AM	6:00 PM
Approaching Brisbane River via beautiful Moreton Bay is a scenic delight. The most commonly used Portside Wharf Cruise Terminal is 14 km up-river and 6 km from the CBD, but only accessible to ships that clear the twin Gateway Bridges and less than 270m in length. Regular users of this terminal are P&O Australia and Princess vessels. They sail to the South Pacific, Great Barrier Reef, New Zealand, and PNG. Larger cruise ships berth at the commercial Port of Brisbane (Fisherman Island) at the river mouth, 25 km from the CBD. Smaller ships also berth here when Portside is fully booked. The new Brisbane International Cruise Terminal on the north side of the river mouth will open October 2020. It will berth the world's largest cruise ships. more info
5	Thu 26 Mar 2020	At Sea
6	Fri 27 Mar 2020	Airlie Beach, Australia	8:00 AM	5:00 PM
Airlie Beach is a coastal town in the Whitsunday Region of Queensland, Australia. It is a major hub for daytrips to the Whitsunday islands, on the world famous Great Barrier Reef. So visit the islands. Hayman and North Molle are visible from Airlie and if you make it down to Shute Harbour then Daydream, South Molle and Long Islands are just 15 minutes away by ferry. Airlie Beach township itself is a delightful tourist destination. As the sea is inhabited by marine stingers from November to May, the town has its own artificial lagoon, 200m by 50m, with a bridge and delightful surrounds. Life guards oversee the lagoon day and night. more info
7	Sat 28 Mar 2020	Townsville, Australia	8:00 AM	5:00 PM
Townsville is a city on the NE coast of Queensland, Australia. Adjacent to the central section of the Great Barrier Reef, the city has direct access to the beach. It lies in the dry tropics region, with old gold mining towns, rainforest waterfalls and a relaxed Queensland ambience that add up to 'life in Townsville'. A couple of notable 'must-dos' include viewing the city and Magnetic Island from Castle Hill that overlooks the CBD. Many also visit the preserved World War II bunkers on Castle Hill. Take a stroll along The Strand, the city's beach-front promenade. Stroll by cafes and shops in the mall, and perhaps visit the Museum of Tropical Queensland with its fascinating relics. more info
8	Sun 29 Mar 2020	Cairns, Australia	7:00 AM	6:00 PM
Cairns, located on the warm waters of Trinity Bay, 400km south of the northernmost tip of Queensland, is the gateway to the Tropical North. The Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal (a $120M upgrade opens early 2020, for ships to 300m) is a few minutes’ walk from the heart of town. Nearby are the Great Barrier Reef (90 min. by boat) and the Daintree National Park. The city itself has several theme parks that offer an overview of its natural surroundings. These include: Rainforestation Nature Park, Tjaipukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, and the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. This is a gondola cableway over the rainforest canopy, between Cairns and Kuranda, offering unsurpassed views of ravines and waterfalls within the Barron Gorge National Park. more info
9	Mon 30 Mar 2020	At Sea
10	Tue 31 Mar 2020	At Sea
11	Wed 1 Apr 2020	At Sea
12	Thu 2 Apr 2020	At Sea
13	Fri 3 Apr 2020	Dili, East Timor	8:00 AM	6:00 PM
Dili is the capital, largest city, chief port and commercial centre of East Timor (Timor-Leste). It lies on the north coast of the island of Timur, the southern half of which is Indonesian territory. Darwin lies 715 km to the SE. The island was a Portuguese colony, and an Indonesian province from 1975 to 1999, a period marked by violence. The city is now undergoing a rapid transformation with most changes capturing the essence of reconstruction in East Timor. Burnt-out buildings still form a small part of the scenery, while its former Portuguese colonial flavour can still be found in remaining villas and churches along the seafront. more info
14	Sat 4 Apr 2020	At Sea
15	Sun 5 Apr 2020	Komodo Island, Indonesia	7:00 AM	3:00 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. It makes up part of the Komodo National Park that consists of generally young, oceanic volcanic islands that are constantly rising, eroding and subsiding in the sea. While the park is mostly a diving destination, with visitors from around the world, another attraction here is its incredible nature. So go trekking the Island’s hills and the Kelimutu Volcano, explore the Python cave, or enjoy snorkelling on a day trip cruise. more info
16	Mon 6 Apr 2020	Lembar, Indonesia	10:00 AM	8:00 PM
Lembar is a port in Tawun Harbour on the island of Lombok, located 100 km E of Bali in Indonesia. The island has been promoted as "an unspoiled Bali" for quite some time, with beautiful beaches and the large, looming volcano of Mount Rinjan (3600m). In Lembar are idyllic conditions for snorkelling amongst pretty coral formations and many colourful fish, swimming, or just relaxing on the island's white sandy beach. Traditional fishing boats known as perahu with their twin outriggers and floating fishing houses are features of the surrounding waters. Lembar certainly provides a delightful, restful, but fascinating stop-over. more info
17	Tue 7 Apr 2020	Denpasar (Bali), Indonesia	7:00 AM	Disembark
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. Activities on offer include white water rafting, jungle trekking, river kayaking, mountain cycling and scuba diving. Visit the Elephant Safari Park & Lodge where you can feed and ride an elephant through the tropical jungle. An ideal place for families is the Circus Waterpark Bali with its exciting rides. more info

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Don't miss out on Seabourn Encore over 16 exciting nights aboard the The Coral Coast and Orchid Isles Cruise 7020 to Asia. Your ship starts out from Sydney and calls into 10 ports in 3 countries before disembarking in Denpasar (Bali). Your 4.5 star cruise from Seabourn Cruise Line has 1 forward departures. Our exclusive specials start as low as $437 per person/day, twin share. Don't miss out - reserve your cabin today!

Seabourn Encore Overview

Seabourn Encore sails out of Sydney and Auckland until March 2020. Her three month season Down Under includes the southern capitals and New Zealand. There are some classic 16-night cruises to New Zealand and the southern Australian capitals. Consider the 14-night cruise from Sydney that spends a night in Hobart and calls at five smaller ports around the three southern States. Seabourn Encore returns to Australia in late 2020 through March 2021. All itineraries depart Sydney and Auckland to include New Zealand. Around April and October each year Seabourn Encore transitions between Australia and the Mediterranean via the Indian subcontinent, the Middle East, and Suez Canal. Seabourn Encore sails out of major Mediterranean ports, ranging from 7 to 19 nights. With all-inclusive fares (drinks and gratuities etc.) and club-like ambiance, the Seabourn Encore experience will be a highlight of your sea travels.

Accommodation

All staterooms are suites, very spacious, with queen bed (or twins), walk-in wardrobe, daily stocked mini-bar (complimentary), living area with dining table, and interactive flat-screen TV. The best of electronic entertainment is available, and your direct-dial telephone to the outside world. All the appointments are luxurious and hardly need listing. This accommodation is a haven to refresh oneself for the next day’s onshore activities. Personal attention extends from supplying fresh fruit and flowers daily, to canapés and newly-baked pastries on returning from a day ashore.

Food and Dining

Dining is in four five-star dining venues. Open seated dining in The 380-seat Restaurant is a memorable experience, overseen by celebrity chefs: award-winning cuisine, regional dishes, many items cooked to order, exotic foods and cheeses, accompanied at your table by ship’s officers. Breakfast and lunch menus here are expansive. The indoor/outdoor specialty dining venue is yet to be described. There’s a sushi restaurant, new pastry oven, and fresh roasted coffee beans. Seabourn has an all-inclusive complimentary beverage and no-gratuities policy.

Entertainment

Spend two hours dining and chatting with newly-met friends, and you make your own entertainment. The Grand Salon is the venue for small shows, cabaret acts, lectures, cooking demonstrations, movies and some social functions. The stunning Observation Bar is the place for early morning coffee or tea, and evening drinks with piano music in the background. Guests enjoy wine, champagne and spirits in any of the many bars and lounges.

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