Indonesia & Australia Combination Cruise: Bali, Darwin & Cairns

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.

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 city of Surabaya has some fascinating places here to explore. The Arab quarter is like a Middle Eastern medina - a warren of narrow lanes with stalls selling prayer beads next to perfume next to dates.

Nestled along Bali's scenic northern coast, Celukan Bawang is a picturesque port town offering visitors a serene escape amidst lush landscapes and traditional Balinese culture. With its tranquil beaches, vibrant markets, and opportunities for cultural exploration, Celukan Bawang invites travelers to immerse themselves in the beauty and tranquility of Indonesia's "Island of the Gods."

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.

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.

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.

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.

This coastal city has little in the way of sandy beaches or surf, but it does have shady parks, charming colonial buildings, and a boardwalk-flanked waterfront Esplanade with a terrific man-made beach and picnic facilities. The historic town center has thrived recently, with an influx of lively eateries and bars. There are also some excellent museum and a world-class aquarium.Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service has an office on Magnetic Island, but Townsville Enterprise's information kiosks in Flinders Square and the Museum of Tropical Queensland (MTQ), on the mainland, are the best sources of visitor info about the island.

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.

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.

Founded in 1824 on the banks of the wide, meandering Brisbane River, the former penal colony of Brisbane was for many years regarded as just a big country town. Many beautiful timber Queenslander homes, built in the 1800s, still dot the riverbanks and inner suburbs, and in spring the city's numerous parks erupt in a riot of colorful jacaranda, poinciana, and bougainvillea blossoms. Today the Queensland capital is one of Australia's most up-and-coming cities: glittering high-rises mark its polished business center, slick fashion boutiques and restaurants abound, and numerous outdoor attractions beckon. In summer, temperatures here are broilingly hot and days are often humid, a reminder that this city is part of a subtropical region. Wear SPF 30-plus sunscreen and a broad-brimmed hat outdoors, even on overcast days.Brisbane's inner suburbs, a 5- to 10-minute drive or 15- to 20-minute walk from the city center, have a mix of intriguing eateries and quiet accommodations. Fortitude Valley combines Chinatown with a cosmopolitan mix of clubs, cafés, and boutiques. Spring Hill has several high-quality hotels, and Paddington, New Farm, Petrie Terrace, West End, and Woolloongabba are full of an eclectic mix of restaurants and bars. Brisbane is also a convenient base for trips to the Sunshine and Gold coasts, the mountainous hinterlands, and the Moreton Bay islands.

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.