tour of australia, new zealand and tasmania

Departure from Canada

Depart Toronto crossing the International Dateline and begin adventure of a lifetime by skipping a day ahead

International Dateline

Crossing the International Dateline.

Sydney

Arrive Sydney. Transfer to our ship. Time to rest. Ship sails at 5.00 pm

Full day at sea

Full day at sea. Time of rest and relax. Enjoy a beautiful warm day swimming, sun tanning or simply relaxing

Melbourne

Arrive Melbourne population of over 4 million. Sightseeing tour hop on hop off bus to historic and Artistic city. View most influential buildings, town hall Parliament and old city custom house, princess theatre and sights of 1956 Olympics. You can come on and off bus and return to ship anytime or stay longer do some shopping.

Full day at sea

Full day at sea. Time of rest and relax. Enjoy a beautiful warm day swimming, sun tanning or simply relaxing

Hobart

Our ship arrives in Hobart, Tasmania, founded a few years later than Sydney, also owns its origins to the establishment of penal colony. Our walking tour takes us to earliest structures buildings still in excellent condition. Hear stories of important characters. At the end of the tour some free time for shopping before we return to ship.

Full day at sea

Full day at sea. Time of rest and relax. Enjoy a beautiful warm day swimming, sun tanning or simply relaxing

Sydney

As you ship passes Harbour Heads you are presented with the shimmering Skyline of Sydney hailed as “the most beautiful harbor in the world”. Prepare yourself this morning for spectacular views of the Pacific Ocea. See where the English Explorer James Cook first dropped anchor in 1770. Highlights of the city tour include kings Cross, the Harbour Bridge, Chinatown, the Rocks, Circular Quay, the Botanic Gardens and the fashionable suburb of Paddington. Discover one of the world’s most fascinating architectural sights as you take a guided tour of the Sydney Opera House poised majestically on Sydney Harbour. Return to ship for dinner and overnight.

Full day at Sea

Full day at sea. Time of rest and relax. Enjoy a beautiful warm day swimming, sun tanning or simply relaxing

Full day at sea

Another full day at sea. Time of rest and relax. Enjoy a beautiful warm day swimming, sun tanning or simply relaxing.

Fiordland - Doubtful Sound

This morning we arrive on the South Island at Fiordland, New Zealand’s largest national park. Described by Rudyard Kipling as the “Eight Wonder of the World”, Milford Sound, lined by cliffs that soar nearly a mile above its surface is always spectacular – daily scenic flights and cruises reveal its beauty to visitors. This afternoon we arrive at Doubtful Sound, a magnificent fjord, sustaining an amazing array of wildlife and its steep hills covered with hundreds of waterfalls. We make a short stop at Dusky Sound, part of New Zealand’s Fiordland National Park. We will pass by majestic Resolution Island and see abundance of sunbathing seals on Seal Rock.

Dunedin

Today we arrive in Dunedin, one of the most historic sites in New Zealand. Our tour takes us to the University of Otago, the First Church, mansions of Royal Terrace and the Botanic Gardens. Return to our ship for dinner and overnight.

Christchurch

Christchurch. Travel down the tree lined Avon River, tour English style gardens and pass Gothic Cathedral. Its Christ church number two most English city. Drive double decker bus, time to do some souvenir shopping before return to ship for dinner and overnight.

Wellington

Today we arrive in the city of Wellington. We enjoy the magnificent views from the summit of Mt. Victoria, continue to Botanical Gardens and view the exhibition of New Zealand’s natural history marvels at Te Papa. Return to our ship for dinner and overnight

Napier - Cape Kidnappers

Napier, located on the eastern cost of North Island is a capital of New Zealand’s Oldest wine country. Nearby Cape Kidnappers is home to the largest mainland gannet colony in the world. Napier has also superb collection of Art Deco, Spanish Mission and Classical Revival buildings. Return to our ship for dinner and overnight.

Tauranga - Rotorua - Te Puia

This morning we embark on a tour of Tauranga, a combination of historic baths and amazing natural wonders. We visit the lovely town of Rotorua and see the Prince’s Gardens, the Victorian Bath House and Blue Baths. In Te Puia we take a guided walk through an amazing geothermal wonderland. Return to our ship for dinner and overnight.

Bay of Islands

Our visit to the Bay of Islands includes a visit to country’s first capital, Russell Township. We visit the oldest existing Church of Christ, Pompallier Mission with a demonstration of printing press and Maiki Hill with magnificent views of the bay. Return to our ship for dinner and overnight

Full day at Sea

Full day at sea. Time of rest and relax. Enjoy a beautiful warm day swimming, sun tanning or simply relaxing

Full day at sea

Full day at sea. Time of rest and relax. Enjoy a beautiful warm day swimming, sun tanning or simply relaxing

Return to Canada

Morning arrival in Sydney. We are transferred to the airport for a flight to Toronto. Evening arrival