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Australian Circumnavigation & Tasman Sea Explorer Cruise

  • Departure DateSat 21st Oct 2017
  • Holland America Line Maasdam
  • 37 Night Cruise From Sydney
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Itinerary

  • Sydney
  • Brisbane
  • Hamilton Island, Whitsundays
  • Cairns
  • Ribbon Reefs
  • Darwin, Australia
  • Komodo Island
  • Benoa/Bali
  • Exmouth
  • Fremantle
  • Albany
  • Adelaide
  • Penneshaw, Kangaroo Island
  • Melbourne
  • Burnie, Tasmania
  • Hobart
  • Port Arthur, Tasmania
  • Sydney
  • Tauranga
  • Auckland

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Day 1 - Sydney

Arrive: Sat 21 October 2017 / Depart: Sat 21 October 2017 at 18:00

First came the Aborigines, 50,000 years ago; then 759 British convicts, followed by a wave of military settlers known as the Rum Corps. The result: Sydney's bold, egalitarian charm. History, opera, opals and koalas are all here. Sample shore excursions: Cruising Sydney Harbour; Harbour Bridge Climb & The Rocks; A Touch of Aussie Wildlife.

Day 2 - At Sea

Day 3 - Brisbane

Arrive: Mon 23 October 2017 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 23 October 2017 at 18:00

Once a harsh penal settlement, Brisbane is now Queensland's dynamic capital city. A blend of steel and glass defines the skyline, while riverside delights - botanical gardens, promenades, cafes and markets - mesmerize at eye level. Sample shore excursions: Brisbane Sights & Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary.

Day 4 - At Sea

Day 5 - Hamilton Island, Whitsundays

Arrive: Wed 25 October 2017 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 25 October 2017 at 18:00

One of the Whitsunday Islands in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, Hamilton Island features coral reefs, sparkling beaches and clear blue-green waters. Take an excursion to view the wonders of the reef or visit the Koala Gallery Wildlife Experience and see kangaroos, koalas, wombats and crocodiles up close. Or simply wander the soft sand beaches and take in the tropical views. Sample shore excursions: Great Barrier Reef Cruise to Knuckle Reef; Sail the Whitsundays.

Day 6 - At Sea

Day 7 - Cairns

Arrive: Fri 27 October 2017 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 27 October 2017 at 18:00

Warning: You may go "troppo" in Cairns, where lush rain forests run all the way down to the sea and jewel-toned fishes and giant, coral-encrusted clams populate the Great Barrier Reef. Sample shore excursions: Evening Aussie Rain Forest Experience; Scenic Jungle Train & Australian Wildlife.

Day 8 - Great Barrier Reef

Day 8 - Sunrise at Lizard Island

Day 8 - Ribbon Reefs

Arrive: Sat 28 October 2017 / Depart: Sat 28 October 2017

Day 9 - Great Barrier Reef

Day 9 - The Far North Region

Day 9 - The Torres Strait

Day 9 - Sunset at Booby Island

Day 10 - At Sea

Day 11 - Darwin, Australia

Arrive: Tue 31 October 2017 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 31 October 2017 at 18:00

Your chance to experience Kakadu National Park, a huge, pristine sweep of aboriginal land teeming with crocodiles, water buffalo, the water-walking Jesus bird. Its delicate cave paintings date back an incredible 20,000 years. Sample shore excursions: Jumping Crocodile Cruise; Kakadu National Park Adventure.

Day 12 - At Sea

Day 13 - At Sea

Day 14 - Komodo Island

Arrive: Fri 03 November 2017 at 07:00 / Depart: Fri 03 November 2017 at 14:00

One of more than 17,000 islands that make up the Republic of Indonesia, Komodo Island is most famous for its resident Komodo Dragons. The remnant of a once widespread ancient order of monitor lizards, this giant reptile often measures up to 11 feet in length and can weigh more than 300 pounds. Komodo Island is volcanic in origin, with dramatic landscapes of craggy mountains, deep canyons, savannahs and rain forests. Sample shore excursions: Komodo Island Trek.

Day 15 - Benoa/Bali

Arrive: Sat 04 November 2017 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 04 November 2017 at 18:00

Day 16 - At Sea

Day 17 - At Sea

Day 18 - Exmouth

Arrive: Tue 07 November 2017 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 07 November 2017 at 17:00

Located on the North West Cape of Western Australia, the port of Exmouth is home to the wonders of Ningaloo Reef. Ningaloo Marine Park boasts hundreds of miles of beach fringed coast, where you can watch dolphins, manta rays, sea turtles and more. Away from the beach you’ll find an Outback range with caves and red rock gorges to explore. Sample shore excursions: Western Australia Scenic Beauty; Snorkel Ningaloo Reef; Top of the Range: Cape Range National Park.

Day 19 - At Sea

Day 20 - Fremantle

Arrive: Thu 09 November 2017 at 12:00

Located between the Indian Ocean and Australia's famed Outback, Perth and Fremantle are rich in Aboriginal and British colonial history. Explore historic Fremantle and modern Perth; visit the Swan Valley region for vineyard tours and witness koalas and kangaroos in their natural habitat; and travel to the Outback and watch a desert sunrise over Ayers Rock. Sample shore excursions: Perth & Fremantle Highlights; Vines & Wines; Ayers Rock, the Olgas & the Outback Overland Adventure.

Day 21 - Fremantle

Depart: Fri 10 November 2017 at 13:00

Located between the Indian Ocean and Australia's famed Outback, Perth and Fremantle are rich in Aboriginal and British colonial history. Explore historic Fremantle and modern Perth; visit the Swan Valley region for vineyard tours and witness koalas and kangaroos in their natural habitat; and travel to the Outback and watch a desert sunrise over Ayers Rock. Sample shore excursions: Perth & Fremantle Highlights; Vines & Wines; Ayers Rock, the Olgas & the Outback Overland Adventure.

Day 22 - Albany

Arrive: Sat 11 November 2017 at 12:00 / Depart: Sat 11 November 2017 at 18:00

Day 23 - At Sea

Day 24 - At Sea

Day 25 - Adelaide

Arrive: Tue 14 November 2017 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 14 November 2017 at 23:59

Day 26 - Penneshaw, Kangaroo Island

Arrive: Wed 15 November 2017 at 07:00 / Depart: Wed 15 November 2017 at 18:00

Day 27 - At Sea

Day 28 - Melbourne

Arrive: Fri 17 November 2017 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 17 November 2017

A genteel city of Victorian buildings, verdant parks and a vibrant multicultural heart full of galleries, restaurants, fashionable boutiques - no wonder Melbourne has been named the planet's most livable city. Sample shore excursions: Melbourne Highlights; Blue Dandenongs, Birds & Olinda Village; Melbourne Past & Present.

Day 29 - Burnie, Tasmania

Arrive: Sat 18 November 2017 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 18 November 2017 at 16:00

On "Tiny Tassie," as the Aussies affectionately call Tasmania, find flora and fauna unique to the island: the infamous Tasmanian devil, the platypus, Huon pines more than 2,000 years old. Sample shore excursions: Gunns Plains Cave & Wildlife; Panoramic Coastal Journey.

Day 30 - Hobart

Arrive: Sun 19 November 2017 at 14:00 / Depart: Sun 19 November 2017 at 23:00

The capital of Tasmania, Hobart lies along the Derwent River and is dominated by the breathtaking Mount Wellington. Stroll the harbor side docks to browse artist studios, relax at a local café, and visit the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery. Nearby, sample the famous wines of Coal River Valley or view the magnificent cliffs of Port Arthur. Sample shore excursions: Hobart Vistas & Botanical Garden; Bonorong Wildlife Park; Colonials and Convicts.

Day 31 - Port Arthur, Tasmania

Arrive: Mon 20 November 2017 at 07:00 / Depart: Mon 20 November 2017 at 15:00

The Port Arthur Historic Site is the best preserved convict site in Australia and one of the country’s most visited heritage attractions. Take a drive down Arthur Highway which forms part of the Convict Trail Touring Route and passes through breathtaking seascapes, rolling farmlands and little villages, vineyards, artists studios and sweeping bays.

Day 32 - At Sea

Day 33 - Sydney

Arrive: Wed 22 November 2017 at 07:00 / Depart: Wed 22 November 2017 at 18:00

First came the Aborigines, 50,000 years ago; then 759 British convicts, followed by a wave of military settlers known as the Rum Corps. The result: Sydney's bold, egalitarian charm. History, opera, opals and koalas are all here. Sample shore excursions: Cruising Sydney Harbour; Harbour Bridge Climb & The Rocks; A Touch of Aussie Wildlife.

Day 34 - At Sea

Day 35 - At Sea

Day 36 - At Sea

Day 37 - Tauranga

Arrive: Sun 26 November 2017 at 08:00 / Depart: Sun 26 November 2017 at 18:00

Site of fierce Maori wars, Tauranga today is a peaceful city in the heart of kiwifruit-growing country. Farther afield: Rotorua, with its spouting geysers and bubbling mud pools, the Waitomo Glow Worm Caves and nocturnal kiwi houses. Sample shore excursions: Fascinating Rotorua; Longridge Park & Jetboat Ride; Maori Marae Visit.

Day 38 - Auckland

Arrive: Mon 27 November 2017 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 27 November 2017

Set between two sparkling harbors, the "City of Sails" boasts the greatest number of boats per capita of any city in the world. (One, Black Magic, won the 1995 America s Cup!) Here, too, are beautiful beaches, expansive parks, fascinating Polynesian culture. Sample shore excursions: Highlights of Auckland; Coast to Coast.

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