16-Day South Australia Discovery Holiday
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16-night voyage departing Sydney, New South Wales.
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16-Day South Australia Discovery Holiday
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Day 1
Sydney, New South Wales , Australia
Sunday, 19/12/2027
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.
Day 3
Phillip Island, Victoria , Australia
Tuesday, 21/12/2027
Your first sight of Phillip Island's prize asset - its parade of adorable penguins skipping across the sand - will be just one of many unforgettable experiences from your time on this stunning island. Located just to the south of cultured Melbourne, the southern ocean’s rollers have hewn a rugged, dramatic shoreline here, and you’ll be itching to explore as soon as you lay eyes upon it.
Day 4
Melbourne, Victoria , Australia
Wednesday, 22/12/2027
Consistently rated among the "world's most livable cities" in quality-of-life surveys, Melbourne is built on a coastal plain at the top of the giant horseshoe of Port Phillip Bay. The city center is an orderly grid of streets where the state parliament, banks, multinational corporations, and splendid Victorian buildings that sprang up in the wake of the gold rush now stand. This is Melbourne's heart, which you can explore at a leisurely pace in a couple of days.In Southbank, one of the newer precincts south of the city center, the Southgate development of bars, restaurants, and shops has refocused Melbourne's vision on the Yarra River. Once a blighted stretch of factories and run-down warehouses, the southern bank of the river is now a vibrant, exciting part of the city, and the river itself is finally taking its rightful place in Melbourne's psyche.Just a hop away, Federation Square—with its host of galleries—has become a civic landmark for Melburnians. Stroll along the Esplanade in the suburb of St. Kilda, amble past the elegant houses of East Melbourne, enjoy the shops and cafés in Fitzroy or Carlton, rub shoulders with locals at the Victoria Market, nip into the Windsor for afternoon tea, or rent a canoe at Studley Park to paddle along one of the prettiest stretches of the Yarra—and you may discover Melbourne's soul as well as its heart.
Day 5
Melbourne, Victoria , Australia
Thursday, 23/12/2027
Consistently rated among the "world's most livable cities" in quality-of-life surveys, Melbourne is built on a coastal plain at the top of the giant horseshoe of Port Phillip Bay. The city center is an orderly grid of streets where the state parliament, banks, multinational corporations, and splendid Victorian buildings that sprang up in the wake of the gold rush now stand. This is Melbourne's heart, which you can explore at a leisurely pace in a couple of days.In Southbank, one of the newer precincts south of the city center, the Southgate development of bars, restaurants, and shops has refocused Melbourne's vision on the Yarra River. Once a blighted stretch of factories and run-down warehouses, the southern bank of the river is now a vibrant, exciting part of the city, and the river itself is finally taking its rightful place in Melbourne's psyche.Just a hop away, Federation Square—with its host of galleries—has become a civic landmark for Melburnians. Stroll along the Esplanade in the suburb of St. Kilda, amble past the elegant houses of East Melbourne, enjoy the shops and cafés in Fitzroy or Carlton, rub shoulders with locals at the Victoria Market, nip into the Windsor for afternoon tea, or rent a canoe at Studley Park to paddle along one of the prettiest stretches of the Yarra—and you may discover Melbourne's soul as well as its heart.
Day 6
Burnie, Tasmania , Australia
Friday, 24/12/2027
Burnie overlooks Emu Bay, on the north-west coast. This proudly industrial city is Australia’s fifth largest container port and a vibrant place to visit. Burnie was once surrounded by dense rainforest, but this has slowly disappeared, while fortunes were made felling and milling timber. The paper and pulp mill on the city’s outskirts operated from 1938 to 1998. Burnie was first explored by Bass and Flinders and was known as Emu Bay when it was settled by the Van Diemen’s Land Company in 1827. Today, Burnie has a population of almost 19,000. Burnie experiences temperate conditions, with an average maximum of 70 degrees Fahrenheit (21 degrees Celsius) in January and 56.5 degrees Fahrenheit (13.5) degrees Celsius in June.
Day 8
Adelaide, South Australia , Australia
Sunday, 26/12/2027
Australians think of Adelaide as a city of churches, but Adelaide has outgrown its reputation as a sleepy country town dotted with cathedrals and spires. The Adelaide of this millennium is infinitely more complex, with a large, multiethnic population and thriving urban art and music scenes supported by a "space activation program" that encourages pop-up shops, markets, performances, street food, mini festivals, art exhibitions, and other "off-the-cuff" experiences in the cities underutilized streets and public spaces.Bright and clean, leafy and beautiful Adelaide is a breeze to explore, with a grid pattern of streets encircled by parkland. The heart of the greenbelt is divided by the meandering River Torrens, which passes the Festival Centre in its prettiest stretch.
Day 9
Kangaroo Island, South Australia , Australia
Monday, 27/12/2027
Kangaroo Island is with 1,740 square miles the third largest island off the coast of Australia. It is 96 miles long and 34 miles wide, and known for its outstanding natural beauty. Due to its remote location, Kangaroo Island was less affected than the mainland by the impact of European development. To this day, the island is rich in diverse flora and fauna seldom found elsewhere. As one of the world’s last unspoiled wilderness places, about 30 percent of the island has been designated as National Parks. The most important one is Flinders Chase at the western end of Kangaroo Island, with Seal Bay Conservation Park following close behind. Its large sandy beach and dune area is home to Australian sea lions where they come to rest and nurse their young. Kingscote, formerly known as Queenscliffe, is the largest town on the island and its main supply depot. Tourism is a significant element in the local economy. A mix of attractive small townships, wildlife sanctuaries and fascinating wilderness areas guarantee a steady stream of visitors each year.
Day 12
Hobart, Tasmania , Australia
Thursday, 30/12/2027
Straddling the Derwent River at the foot of Mt. Wellington's forested slopes, Hobart was founded as a penal settlement in 1803. It's the second-oldest city in the country after Sydney, and it certainly rivals its mainland counterpart as Australia's most beautiful state capital. Close-set colonial brick-and-sandstone shops and homes line the narrow, quiet streets, creating a genteel setting for this historic city of 215,000. Life revolves around the broad Derwent River port, one of the deepest harbors in the world. Here warehouses that once stored Hobart's major exports of fruit, wool, and corn and products from the city's former whaling fleet still stand alongside the wharf today.Hobart sparkles between Christmas and New Year's—summer Down Under—during the annual Sydney-to-Hobart yacht race. The event dominates conversations among Hobart's citizens, who descend on Constitution Dock to welcome the yachts and join in the boisterous festivities of the crews. The New Year also coincides with the Tastes of Tasmania Festival, when the dockside area comes alive with the best of Tasmanian food and wine on offer in numerous cafés, bars, and waterfront stalls. Otherwise, Hobart is a placid city whose nightlife is largely confined to excellent restaurants, jazz clubs, and the action at the Wrest Point Casino in Sandy Bay.The Hobart Tasmanian Travel and Information Centre hours are weekdays 8:30–5:30 and Saturday 9–5.
Day 13
Port Arthur, Tasmania , Australia
Friday, 31/12/2027
Day 15
Eden, New South Wales , Australia
Sunday, 02/01/2028
Day 16
Newcastle, New South Wales , Australia
Monday, 03/01/2028
Day 17
Sydney, New South Wales , Australia
Tuesday, 04/01/2028
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.
Room Type & Prices
All prices per person based on double occupancy. Solo traveller prices — single occupancy. Contact our cruise experts for the latest availability and best fares.
Inside
143–225 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Large Inside
222–231 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Ocean View: Fully Obstructed
175–282 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Ocean View: Partial Sea View
175–282 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Ocean View
174–180 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Verandah
228–405 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Signature Suite
393–400 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Neptune Suite
465–502 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Inside
| Cabin | Grade | Per Person | Avail. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inside · 143–225 sqft | N Interior Stateroom (N) | Enquire → | ||
| MM Interior Stateroom (MM) | Enquire → | |||
| M Interior Stateroom (M) | Enquire → | |||
| L Interior Stateroom (L) | Enquire → | |||
| Large Inside · 222–231 sqft | K Large Interior Stateroom (K) | Enquire → | ||
| J Large Interior Stateroom (J) | Enquire → | |||
| I Large Interior Stateroom (I) | Enquire → |
Inside · 143–225 sqft
N Interior Stateroom (N)
Inside · 143–225 sqft
MM Interior Stateroom (MM)
Inside · 143–225 sqft
M Interior Stateroom (M)
Inside · 143–225 sqft
L Interior Stateroom (L)
Large Inside · 222–231 sqft
K Large Interior Stateroom (K)
Large Inside · 222–231 sqft
J Large Interior Stateroom (J)
Large Inside · 222–231 sqft
I Large Interior Stateroom (I)
Oceanview
| Cabin | Grade | Per Person | Avail. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean View: Fully Obstructed · 175–282 sqft | HH Ocean View Stateroom (Obstructed) (HH) | Enquire → | ||
| H Ocean View Stateroom (Obstructed) (H) | Enquire → | |||
| Ocean View: Partial Sea View · 175–282 sqft | G Ocean View Stateroom (May be Partial View) | Enquire → | ||
| Ocean View · 174–180 sqft | F Ocean View Stateroom (F) | Enquire → | ||
| E Ocean View Stateroom (E) | Enquire → | |||
| DD Ocean View Stateroom (DD) | Enquire → | |||
| D Ocean View Stateroom (D) | Enquire → | |||
| C Ocean View Stateroom (C) | Enquire → |
Ocean View: Fully Obstructed · 175–282 sqft
HH Ocean View Stateroom (Obstructed) (HH)
Ocean View: Fully Obstructed · 175–282 sqft
H Ocean View Stateroom (Obstructed) (H)
Ocean View: Partial Sea View · 175–282 sqft
G Ocean View Stateroom (May be Partial View)
Ocean View · 174–180 sqft
F Ocean View Stateroom (F)
Ocean View · 174–180 sqft
E Ocean View Stateroom (E)
Ocean View · 174–180 sqft
DD Ocean View Stateroom (DD)
Ocean View · 174–180 sqft
D Ocean View Stateroom (D)
Ocean View · 174–180 sqft
C Ocean View Stateroom (C)
Balcony
| Cabin | Grade | Per Person | Avail. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verandah · 228–405 sqft | VH Verandah Stateroom (VH) | Enquire → | ||
| VF Verandah Stateroom (VF) | Enquire → | |||
| VE Verandah Stateroom (VE) | Enquire → | |||
| VD Verandah Stateroom (VD) | Enquire → | |||
| VC Verandah Stateroom (VC) | Enquire → | |||
| VB Verandah Stateroom (VB) | Enquire → | |||
| VA Verandah Stateroom (VA) | Enquire → |
Verandah · 228–405 sqft
VH Verandah Stateroom (VH)
Verandah · 228–405 sqft
VF Verandah Stateroom (VF)
Verandah · 228–405 sqft
VE Verandah Stateroom (VE)
Verandah · 228–405 sqft
VD Verandah Stateroom (VD)
Verandah · 228–405 sqft
VC Verandah Stateroom (VC)
Verandah · 228–405 sqft
VB Verandah Stateroom (VB)
Verandah · 228–405 sqft
VA Verandah Stateroom (VA)
Suite
| Cabin | Grade | Per Person | Avail. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Signature Suite · 393–400 sqft | SZ Signature Suite (SZ) | Enquire → | ||
| SY Signature Suite (SY) | Enquire → | |||
| SS Signature Suite (SS) | Enquire → | |||
| Neptune Suite · 465–502 sqft | SC Neptune Suite (SC) | Enquire → | ||
| SB Neptune Suite (SB) | Enquire → | |||
| SA Neptune Suite (SA) | Enquire → |
Signature Suite · 393–400 sqft
SZ Signature Suite (SZ)
Signature Suite · 393–400 sqft
SY Signature Suite (SY)
Signature Suite · 393–400 sqft
SS Signature Suite (SS)
Neptune Suite · 465–502 sqft
SC Neptune Suite (SC)
Neptune Suite · 465–502 sqft
SB Neptune Suite (SB)
Neptune Suite · 465–502 sqft
SA Neptune Suite (SA)
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