Scenic welcomes guests into its home to experience one of Australia’s (and the world’s) untouched patches of wilderness: the Kimberley Coast, where the rugged outback meets the tranquil white sand beaches and turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. Adventure-minded travelers will discover a place rich in natural wonders, astounding wildlife and human history. Scenic Eclipse II, the newest Discovery Yacht…
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Ultra-Luxury Scenic Eclipse Expands its Reach in 2024 with Australia Pacific Itineraries
Ultra-luxury cruise operator, Scenic, has unveiled 13 new voyages that are detailed in a brand-new Scenic Eclipse: Australia, Indonesia, and The Pacific Islands collection for 2024. Adding to the exploration possibilities, guests can for the first time, combine Scenic’s discovery ocean voyages from the collection with land journeys and city stays, diving deeper into the local cultures and highlights. Scenic…
Read MoreWindstar Announces New Australia & New Zealand Small Ship Cruises
Boutique cruise line Windstar Cruises is pointing its compass “Down Under” to Australia and New Zealand for the 2020/2021 winter/spring season. The series of sailings will take place on what will be the newly renovated Star Breeze, an elegant, all-suite ship with balcony and ocean views, carrying just 312 guests. Windstar’s team of travel experts scouted and hand-picked the perfect…
Read MoreGo Deep into Australia with Remote Coastal Access by Small Ship
The leader in small ship, adventure cruises prefers going deep into a region as vast as Australia by exploring it in depth — instead of trying to cover too much ground in a limited number of days. This touring strategy is evident in a new portfolio of cruise offerings in Australia. AdventureSmith Explorations focuses on the most sought-after destinations along…
Read MoreSilversea’s Tale of Tales Unlocks the World’s Authentic Beauty
Silversea’s guests continue to enjoy a range of enrichments aboard the Tale of Tales World Cruise 2019, including a range of enrichment events—both onboard and shoreside— including fascinating lectures from the voyage’s esteemed ‘Tale Tellers.’ Pico Iyer, Saroo Brierley, Harold Koda, and Laksmi Pamuntjak have each joined the Tale of Tales for one segment so far, delivering insightful talks, socializing with…
Read MoreFrom Antarctica to Australia’s Kimberley Coast with Silversea Expeditions
In its 10th year of expedition cruising, industry-leading Silversea Cruises is continuing to unlock a broad range of deep travel experiences for guests, taking them closer to the authentic beauty of the world. From the cool conditions of Antarctica to the warm climates of Australia and beyond, Silversea’s guests will explore over 900 destinations in 2019—more than any other cruise line. Standout…
Read MoreCharter a Ship to the Undiscovered Corners of Australia
Coral Expeditions, Australia’s pioneering expedition cruise line, offers an array of themed cruises to inspire every traveler. While the company boasts a range of expeditions and itineraries year-round, Coral Expeditions is thrilled to also offer travelers the opportunity to charter their own expeditions – providing guests with personalized itineraries across the entire Coral Expeditions fleet. Since 1984, Coral Expeditions has…
Read MoreCoral Expeditions Entices Travelers with Expanded Themed Cruising Offerings
Coral Expeditions, Australia’s pioneering cruise line, has expanded their cruise offering with the development of a series of themed expeditions in its annual sailing calendar. As emerging trends towards authentic experiences, immersive shore excursions and small group programs take center stage in 2018, Coral Expeditions continues to support the growth of expedition cruising in Australia; with delivery of a new…
Read MoreTourism Western Australia Launches Kimberley Expedition Cruising
March 2018 marks the debut of Tourism Western Australia’s first-ever expedition cruise line collective, Kimberley Expedition Cruising, introducing one of the world’s last true wilderness areas, the Kimberley region in Australia’s North West. In partnership with Down Under Answers, Qantas Vacations and Southern World, nine select cruise operators are represented in one brochure to showcase expedition cruise travel in the…
Read MoreCunard Announces Queen Elizabeth to be Based Down Under for 2019-2020 Summer
Luxury cruise line Cunard has announced that its world-famous ship Queen Elizabeth will be based in Australia for an unprecedented 101 days over the 2019-20 summer. Queen Elizabeth will sail on six roundtrip cruises from Melbourne and two from Sydney during the season, which will feature an array of itineraries to South Australia, Tasmania, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea…
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