Roundtrip Sydney Cruise

Day 1 - Sydney

Arrive: Mon 16 December 2024 / Depart: Mon 16 December 2024 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 - Port Arthur, Tasmania

Arrive: Thu 19 December 2024 / Depart: Thu 19 December 2024

No call at Port Arthur is complete without visiting its once-feared and ever-infamous prison colony, a UNESCO historical site. Explore the fascinating ruins, once booming dockyard and restored houses. After a spell in prison, you might like to visit the Tasmanian Devil Conservation Park, where you’ll get to meet some notoriously bad-tempered and increasingly rare marsupials.

Day 5 - Hobart

Arrive: Fri 20 December 2024

Although some parts of the mountainous island of Tasmania are filled with impenetrable rain forests, others are foggy meadowlands that resemble the Yorkshire countryside. Hobart is perfect for a walking tour; many streets feature historic cottages and rows of antiques shoppes. The city's long-ago days as a penal colony are recalled in the handsome sandstone buildings constructed by convicts.

Day 6 - Hobart

Depart: Sat 21 December 2024

Although some parts of the mountainous island of Tasmania are filled with impenetrable rain forests, others are foggy meadowlands that resemble the Yorkshire countryside. Hobart is perfect for a walking tour; many streets feature historic cottages and rows of antiques shoppes. The city's long-ago days as a penal colony are recalled in the handsome sandstone buildings constructed by convicts.

Day 7 - At Sea

Day 8 - Sydney

Arrive: Mon 23 December 2024 / Depart: Mon 23 December 2024

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 9 - At Sea

Day 10 - At Sea

Day 11 - At Sea

Day 12 - Lifou Island

Arrive: Fri 27 December 2024 / Depart: Fri 27 December 2024

Day 13 - Port Vila, Vanuatu

Arrive: Sat 28 December 2024 / Depart: Sat 28 December 2024

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 14 - Luganville

Arrive: Sun 29 December 2024 / Depart: Sun 29 December 2024

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 15 - At Sea

Day 16 - Lautoka

Arrive: Tue 31 December 2024 / Depart: Tue 31 December 2024

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 17 - Suva

Arrive: Wed 01 January 2025 / Depart: Wed 01 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 18 - At Sea

Day 19 - At Sea

Day 20 - At Sea

Day 21 - Sydney

Arrive: Sun 05 January 2025 at 06:30 / Depart: Sun 05 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.