Queensland And South Pacific Cruise

Day 1 - Sydney

Arrive: Fri 10 January 2025 / Depart: Fri 10 January 2025 at 19:00

Mark Twain called it “the wonder of the world”. James Michener wrote, “It is a thing of beauty, a fairy-tale body of water”. With an area that sprawls 670 square miles, Sydney is one of the largest cities in the world. But it's the exquisite Sydney Harbour that draws world-wide acclaim – that, along with its magnificent Opera House. And with nearly three days, you'll have plenty of time to go exploring.

Day 2 - At Sea

Day 3 - At Sea

Day 4 - Airlie Beach

Arrive: Mon 13 January 2025 / Depart: Mon 13 January 2025

Discover the history and sightseeing highlights of this charming beachside town. Your coach will take you to the Proserpine Historical Museum, where you’ll delve into the legacy of the region’s sugar and cattle industries, as well as viewing a ‘Digger’ vintage steam locomotive that was used in the sugar fields during WWI. Then you’ll take in the highlights of this developing area, pausing at the Harbour Lookout for stunning panoramic views, and concluding with refreshments at the Whitsunday Sailing Club.

Day 5 - Townsville

Arrive: Tue 14 January 2025 / Depart: Tue 14 January 2025

Day 6 - Port Douglas

Arrive: Wed 15 January 2025 / Depart: Wed 15 January 2025

Port Douglas is a town on the Coral Sea in the tropical far north of Queensland, Australia. It's known for its beach resorts and as a base for visits to both the Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest reef system, and Daintree National Park, home to biodiverse rainforest. In town, Macrossan Street is lined with boutique shops and restaurants.

Day 7 - Yorkeys Knob

Arrive: Thu 16 January 2025

Yorkeys Knob is a coastal suburb of Cairns, in Cairns Region, Far North Queensland, Australia. It is north of the centre of Cairns, and is the third beach suburb after Machans Beach and Holloways Beach.

Day 8 - Yorkeys Knob

Depart: Fri 17 January 2025

Yorkeys Knob is a coastal suburb of Cairns, in Cairns Region, Far North Queensland, Australia. It is north of the centre of Cairns, and is the third beach suburb after Machans Beach and Holloways Beach.

Day 9 - At Sea

Day 10 - At Sea

Day 11 - Brisbane

Arrive: Mon 20 January 2025 / Depart: Mon 20 January 2025

Come face to face with koalas, kangaroos and wombats on tours from this laid-back city. Wander in botanical gardens and enjoy people-watching from a cafe on the Brisbane River.

Day 12 - At Sea

Day 13 - Sydney

Arrive: Wed 22 January 2025 / Depart: Wed 22 January 2025

Mark Twain called it “the wonder of the world”. James Michener wrote, “It is a thing of beauty, a fairy-tale body of water”. With an area that sprawls 670 square miles, Sydney is one of the largest cities in the world. But it's the exquisite Sydney Harbour that draws world-wide acclaim – that, along with its magnificent Opera House. And with nearly three days, you'll have plenty of time to go exploring.

Day 14 - At Sea

Day 15 - At Sea

Day 16 - Lifou Island

Arrive: Sat 25 January 2025 / Depart: Sat 25 January 2025

Day 17 - At Sea

Day 18 - Lautoka

Arrive: Mon 27 January 2025 / Depart: Mon 27 January 2025

Perched on the west coast, Lautoka, is not only the second largest city among Fiji's 332 islands, it is also the second gateway, after the capital city Suva, to Fiji's experience of tropical paradise. Idyllic beaches lead to the crystal-clear waters of the lagoon that forms a circle around the land. In itself, this is a blissful scene to behold, framed with lush terrain.

Day 19 - Suva

Arrive: Tue 28 January 2025 / Depart: Tue 28 January 2025

Try the ceremonial drink yaqona or kava, made from the root of the pepper tree. You'll find it everywhere, including Suva's must-see market, piled high with tropical fruits, exotic vegetables, freshly caught fish and – reflecting Fiji's rich cultural flavour – brightly coloured Indian sweets.

Day 20 - At Sea

Day 21 - Luganville

Arrive: Thu 30 January 2025 / Depart: Thu 30 January 2025

Luganville is the second largest city in Vanuatu. Its population is 16,312. The city is called Santo by people from Vanuatu's northern islands, who use Luganville as their big city. It is called Kanal by rural residents of the large island of Espiritu Santo on which the city lies.

Day 22 - Port Vila, Vanuatu

Arrive: Fri 31 January 2025 / Depart: Fri 31 January 2025

Port Vila is the capital of Vanuatu, and has plenty of rambling streets and cafés to wander and appreciate. As you explore, every now and then you’ll catch yet another glimpse of the stunning harbour.

Day 23 - Noumea, New Caledonia

Arrive: Sat 01 February 2025 / Depart: Sat 01 February 2025

This South Seas ‘Riveria’ has a distinctive French flavour among its boutiques and cafés. Noumea enjoys more sunshine than any other Pacific island, and beach lovers will fall for its string of bays.

Day 24 - At Sea

Day 25 - At Sea

Day 26 - Brisbane

Arrive: Tue 04 February 2025 / Depart: Tue 04 February 2025

Come face to face with koalas, kangaroos and wombats on tours from this laid-back city. Wander in botanical gardens and enjoy people-watching from a cafe on the Brisbane River.

Day 27 - At Sea

Day 28 - Sydney

Arrive: Thu 06 February 2025 at 06:30 / Depart: Thu 06 February 2025

Mark Twain called it “the wonder of the world”. James Michener wrote, “It is a thing of beauty, a fairy-tale body of water”. With an area that sprawls 670 square miles, Sydney is one of the largest cities in the world. But it's the exquisite Sydney Harbour that draws world-wide acclaim – that, along with its magnificent Opera House. And with nearly three days, you'll have plenty of time to go exploring.