Australia & Asia Combination Cruise: Sydney, Bali & Hong Kong

One of the Southern Hemisphere’s most spectacular cities, Sydney’s amazing architecture and beachy atmosphere often start or begin our Australia and New Zealand cruises. Discover a city where water is the way to travel, and explore intriguing convict history, expansive green spaces, and trendy districts.

Mooloolaba is a suburban township in Queensland and a popular beach destination where you can dine on world-class cuisine, swim in waterfalls, dive with sharks and visit the world-famous Australia Zoo.

This laid-back town seems as if it’s permanently on vacation—and for good reason. It’s the heart of the Great Barrier Reef and the gateway to the 74 Whitsunday Islands.

Cairns is a popular destination due to its relaxed ambiance, year-round tropical climate and proximity to such natural wonders as the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest and the Atherton Tablelands.

Cairns is a popular destination due to its relaxed ambiance, year-round tropical climate and proximity to such natural wonders as the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest and the Atherton Tablelands.

Darwin has grown from a gateway to South East Asia to one of Australia’s most modern and tropical cities, with miles of pristine beaches, fantastic fishing and the World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park.

A deeply spiritual place filled with thousands of temples, rice terraces that color every available acre and artful offerings of flowers and incense, Bali is a culturally rich, lush and verdant island.

This commercial port, busily exporting the island’s most important products (including of course the beans for your next cup of java), is your gateway to two amazing religious sites: Borobudur and Prambanan.

The site of the world's busiest port, Singapore offers everything from the Mustafa Centre (a 24-hour mall) and the nightlife on Mohamed Sultan Road to incredible food with Chinese, Malay and Indian influences.

The site of the world's busiest port, Singapore offers everything from the Mustafa Centre (a 24-hour mall) and the nightlife on Mohamed Sultan Road to incredible food with Chinese, Malay and Indian influences.

Still referred to as Saigon by many, Ho Chi Minh City has an energy all its own, where trendy restaurants, nightclubs, bustling markets and French colonial architecture mix with modern and Asian influences.

Still referred to as Saigon by many, Ho Chi Minh City has an energy all its own, where trendy restaurants, nightclubs, bustling markets and French colonial architecture mix with modern and Asian influences.

A contrast between the fortified citadel and monumental entry gates of Hue and the charming small town of Hoi An and its old quarter, Da Nang is also a take off point for visits to countryside villages.

Hong Kong is neon lights, mountains and beaches, junk boats and yachts, street markets and high-end malls, and an unbelievable array of skyscrapers, all designed with the essential input of feng shui.

Hong Kong is neon lights, mountains and beaches, junk boats and yachts, street markets and high-end malls, and an unbelievable array of skyscrapers, all designed with the essential input of feng shui.

There are two facets to Taipei: the modern, international east side with its upscale malls, chic stores and trendy restaurants, and the west bastion of traditional life, its narrow lanes lined with vendor stalls.

Naha, Okinawa, invites travelers with its blend of Ryukyuan history, pristine beaches like Naminoue Beach, distinctive cuisine featuring Okinawa soba and taco rice, bustling Kokusai Dori shopping street, traditional Eisa dance performances, and nearby natural wonders such as the Kerama Islands. Visit historic sites like Shuri Castle, and explore the warm hospitality of this vibrant city for an unforgettable journey in Japan's southernmost prefecture.

Kōchi is a city with a well-earned reputation for having a good time. Begin your visit with a trip to Kōchi Castle, one of only 12 original castles still standing in Japan. After you work up your appetite, try Sawachi cuisine, including Kōchi’s signature dish, katsuo no tataki (seared bonito). Wash it down with a shōchū with the locals.

Famous for the beef that bears its name, the port city of Kobe is also a short bullet train ride from Kyoto, the ancient capital renowned for countless temples, shrines and castles of shoguns and emperors.