Cruises

Saturday, July 31, 2010

No one does the land Down Under with such over-the-top style.

Celebrity Cruises is returning to Australia and New Zealand for the 2011/2012 season with 12-18 night cruises aboard Celebrity Century®. We wanted to include a few extra take-your-breath-away experiences to your cruise. So we added itineraries to the French Polynesian Islands, where exotic is elevated to a whole new level. Take the Tranz Alpine Express and glide through the breathtaking Southern Alps in Christchurch, New Zealand. Be whisked away on an air-conditioned catamaran to explore the Great Barrier Reef of Australia. And when an island like Bora Bora calls your name, stop and explore its brilliant blue lagoons and black and white sand beaches. Celebrity Cruises®. Designed for you^SM.

The season begins on November 18th with an 18 night cruise from Honolulu to Sydney, including Tahiti and Bora Bora. Then on November 30th there is a 12 night Australia and New Zealand cruise beginning in Sydney and ending in Auckland. The December 12th sailing is also a 12 day cruise from Auckland back to Sydney.  Prices start at just $1,549 pp for an inside cabin. On December 24th there is a 13 day holiday cruise with prices starting at $1,999 pp.

In January once again there are 2 - 12 night cruises with prices starting at $1,669 pp for inside cabins. 

January 30th and February 17th there are 2 - 18 night Circumnavigation of Australia.  On Jan 30th, 2012 you depart Auckland and visit many exciting ports including Milford Sound, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth.  On the February 17th cruise, you visit Perth, Geraldton, Broome, Bali, Darwin, Cairns, Brisbane and Sydney.

The Australia season end on March 6, 2012 with an 18 night cruise from Sydney back to Hawaii.

Call our certified South Pacific specialists at 800-942-3301 for more details.

Friday, August 07, 2009

Monday, June 15, 2009

Oceania 16 Day South Pacific Cruise | January 23 - February 8, 2010

Our itineraries Down Under and throughout the Far East are much like a set of exquisite Chinese boxes. The more you explore, and the deeper you delve into each destination, the closer you come to reaching the treasures nestled inside the innermost box.

Splendors of Down Under
The carefree spirit Down Under is exemplified on this voyage, which presents a wealth of unusual opportunities. Follow an Aboriginal guide through a rain forest near Melbourne and learn how the indigenous people use native plants. Tour a wildlife sanctuary near Hobart and observe Tasmania's unique fauna, including wombats, koalas, and the rare Tasmanian Devil. For a panoramic
view of New Zealand, ride the train from Dunedin through Taieri Gorge, in awe of the fantastic scenery. Of course, no cruise is complete without a shopping spree, and Sydney offers the perfect chance, especially in the chic boutiques in The Rocks.

Voyage Highlights:

• Christchurch, the award-winning "Garden City", is surrounded by volcanic mountains to the west, but the city center is quite flat. Take the famous tram for a one mile loop around; then choose where you want to start your walk.

Category G from $4,799 per person

Book by July 31st for a $100 ship board credit per person

Alternate sailing dates in the South Pacific Region are December 20, 2009 and January 23, 2010. Call for details on these itineraries.

Monday, April 27, 2009

Port Douglas is a popular port of call for major cruise lines on 10+ day Australia and New Zealand cruises.

From glamorous Four Mile Beach to the wilderness of Dickson Inlet, picturesque Port Douglas has become an international holiday mecca - just 70 kilometers north of Cairns. With nothing taller than a palm tree, development is low-rise, low-key and relaxing. It is regarded as the most popular base from which to explore the northern areas of the reef and rainforest coast of Daintree and Cape Tribulation. 

Fishing village charm meets aquatic amusement and jungle intrigue in Port Douglas. And if you think this sounds like the perfect setting for your Australian adventure, wait 'til you experience it firsthand. Take a dip in the warm tropical waters. Sip a fruity drink at one of the many seaside cafés. Or relish the heart-pumping thrill of reef, river and rain-forest exploration. There are more than 100 day tour options which depart Port Douglas daily.

Friday, April 03, 2009

America is introducing new itineraries aboard the Volendam, including a new 34 day circumnavigation of Australia. The cruise will begin in Sydney and visit Melbourne, Adelaide, Albany, Exmouth, Darwin, Cairns, Whitsunday Island and Brisbane.

There will also be a new series of 14 day round trip cruises from Sydney to Australia & New Zealand. Beginning January 20th or February 28, 2010, the cruise will visit 6 ports: . The 14 day cruise starting January 6, 2010 ill include New Caledonia, Vanautu and Fiji. Fares for the 14 day cruises begin at $1,599 per person, double occupancy.

Collectors’ Voyages sail to the Great Barrier Reef and includes port-intensive visits in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific:

For travelers who enjoy time aboard ship as well as the unique experiences that Down Under offers, Holland America Line provides the opportunity to explore Australia, New Zealand and the Fijian islands with four Collectors’ Voyages: a 28-day, Pacific Treasures and New Zealand, roundtrip Sydney, Australia, departs Jan. 6, 2010, with fares beginning at $3,599; a 48-day, New Zealand and Australia Circumnavigation, roundtrip Sydney, Australia, departs Feb. 28, 2010, with fares starting from $5,599; a 74-day, New Zealand, Australia and South Pacific cruise from Sydney, Australia, to Vancouver, B.C., departs Feb 28, 2010, with fares from $7,999; and a 60-day, Australia Circumnavigation and South Pacific sailing, from Sydney, Australia, to Vancouver, B.C., departs March 14, 2010, with fares from $6,599.