30 nightsFrom Sydney, Australia20 ports of call
Sydney to Bali (Benoa)
Regent Seven Seas Cruises · Seven Seas Mariner
Overview
A 30-night voyage aboard Seven Seas Mariner, departing Sydney, Australia on 19 Feb 2028 and arriving in Benoa/Bali, calling at 20 destinations along the way.
Sydney, AustraliaHobartMilford Sound, New ZealandDunedin, New ZealandTimaruChristchurch, New ZealandPicton, NZWellingtonNapier, New ZealandGisborneTauranga, New ZealandAucklandBrisbaneAirlie BeachCairnsCooktownDarwin, AustraliaKomodo IslandLombokBenoa/Bali
Itinerary
30 nights · 33 ports of call- 1
Day 1 ·Sydney, AustraliaEmbark
19 Feb 2028Depart 17:00Sydney, capital of New South Wales and one of Australia's largest cities, is best known for its harbourfront Sydney Opera House, with a distinctive sail-like design. Massive Darling Harbour and the smaller Circular Quay port are hubs of waterside life, with the arched Harbour Bridge and esteemed Royal Botanic Garden nearby. Sydney Tower’s outdoor platform, the Skywalk, offers 360-degree views of the city and suburbs. - 2
Day 2 ·Cruising the Tasman Sea
20 Feb 2028 - 3
Day 3 ·Hobart
21 Feb 2028Arrive 09:00Depart 18:00Hobart is regarded by guests as one of the region's most friendly, exciting and diverse destinations. In the State of Tasmania, Hobart is Australia's second oldest city. It is rich in character and history, nestling next to one of the most beautiful natural harbors in the world and at the base of Mount Wellington, which rises 3,600 feet from the sea. The working harbor is unique with Antarctic supply vessels and fishing boats coming and going throughout the year. - 4
Day 4 ·Cruising the Tasman Sea
22 Feb 2028 - 5
Day 5 ·Cruising the Tasman Sea
23 Feb 2028 - 6
Day 6 ·Milford Sound
24 Feb 2028Milford Sound is the undisputed jewel of Fiordland National Park. Although called Milford Sound, it is more classified as a fjord. Thousands of years ago, glacial ice forged its rugged grandeur. Sheer faced granite walls soar skyward, white-plumed waterfalls tumble from valleys into glassy waters, and Mitre Peak rears more than 5,000 feet into the mist. Due to its natural beauty and cultural significance, Milford Sound has been nominated a world heritage area. Please be advised that due to the under-developed nature of this destination, organized tours are not available. - 6
Day 6 ·Doubtful Sound
24 Feb 2028 - 6
Day 6 ·Dusky Sound
24 Feb 2028 - 7
Day 7 ·Dunedin
25 Feb 2028Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00This charming city lies at the head of a fiord-like inlet and is surrounded by seven hills. In the early days, Dunedin was the largest and wealthiest city in the country, thanks mainly to the gold fields. It has been responsible for many firsts: the first to have gaslight, water mains, hydro power and steam trams. Discover the rugged, beautiful Otago Peninsula, filled with geological wonders, and gaze in awe at the great albatross with its ten-foot wingspan. Keep an eye out for fur seals on the rocks and perhaps some yellow-eyed penguins. Visit Larnach Castle, a historic 19th-century property surrounded by gardens and splendid views. It is often said that Dunedin is the most perfectly preserved Victorian City anywhere. Explore historic Dunedin with its splendid Victorian and Edwardian stone buildings. Look for delightful local crafts, artwork, wool and leather items among the souvenirs. Enjoy a wide variety of cuisines as well as lamb and seafood. - 8
Day 8 ·Timaru
26 Feb 2028Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00Timaru is a port city in the southern Canterbury region of New Zealand, located 157 kilometres southwest of Christchurch and about 196 kilometres northeast of Dunedin on the eastern Pacific coast of the South Island. - 9
Day 9 ·Christchurch, Lyttelton
27 Feb 2028Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00Christchurch is the largest city of the South Island. Sprawling out across the Canterbury Plains, Christchurch was incorporated as a city in 1862. It was named after the Oxford College attended by John Robert Godley, leader of the settlers arriving in the first four ships to Christchurch. It is a charming city, a garden city with many parks within its boundaries. The city has a backdrop of the Southern Alps and long, ocean beaches are only a short drive away. - 10
Day 10 ·Picton
28 Feb 2028Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00Picton is a town on the north coast of the South Island, in New Zealand. It’s known as a gateway to the islands and inlets of the Marlborough Sounds. The Edwin Fox Maritime Museum is a 19th-century former convict and cargo ship. EcoWorld Aquarium shelters and rehabilitates native animals such as tuatara reptiles and blue penguins. Nearby, the Queen Charlotte Track traverses coastal forest, skyline ridges and bays - 11
Day 11 ·Wellington
29 Feb 2028Arrive 07:00Depart 16:00Stroll past Victorian Gothic buildings, visit the exquisite Botanic Gardens, take the cable car up the mountain for a fantastic view, or head for the city beach. Journey around the spectacular harbor with its amazing views and visit a sheep or cattle station. See some of the sites where the Lord of the Rings trilogy was filmed. Shopping: Shop for arts and crafts, jewelry, fine woolens, and leather goods. Shop for arts and crafts, jewelry, fine woolens, and leather goods. Enjoy a variety of continental dishes in addition to succulent lamb and seafood. - 12
Day 12 ·Napier
1 Mar 2028Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00The twin cities of Napier and Hastings, located within the region of Hawke's Bay on the East Coast of New Zealand's North Island, are unique. The area is blessed with a Californian-Mediterranean climate, boasting one of the highest sunshine averages in the country. The area is also dotted with colorful vineyards and orchards, with some of the most fertile farmland you will see. Within the region are more than twenty of New Zealand's finest vineyards. - 13
Day 13 ·Gisborne
2 Mar 2028Arrive 07:00Depart 16:00This charming seaside community was named in honor of the crew member aboard Captain James Cook’s ship Endeavour who first sighted land in the area in 1769. Not only boasting a long maritime history and a vibrant Maori heritage and culture, Gisborne is also known for its wine, often called the “Chardonnay Capital of New Zealand.” Be sure to visit Gisborne’s splendid array of boutique wineries. And for a taste of Gisborne’s history and art, the Tairawhiti Museum is an essential destination in this city of warm smiles and even warmer hearts. - 14
Day 14 ·Rotorua (Tauranga), New Zealand
3 Mar 2028Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00Tauranga is a harbourside city in the Bay of Plenty region on New Zealand's North Island. It hosts historic buildings like the Elms Mission Station, an 1847 Georgian-style home. A bridge over the harbour connects Tauranga to Mount Maunganui, a beach town with hot saltwater pools and an extinct namesake volcano with winding walking paths. Offshore is the active volcano White Island, accessible by helicopter or boat. - 15
Day 15 ·Auckland
4 Mar 2028Arrive 07:00Depart 17:00Auckland, “The City Of Sails”, is spread over a narrow isthmus between the sparkling waters of the Waitemata and Manukau Harbours on New Zealand’s North Island. It earns its sobriquet from having more boats per capita than any other city in the world. The first settlers here were the Maori, and are still a vibrant component of its cosmopolitan population. Auckland offers the visitor all the amenities of a world-class city. Browse the shops of Queen Street or the Parnell area with its galleries and boutiques in quaintly restored Victorian buildings. For a magnificent panorama of the city travel to Mount Eden, the city’s highest point, or visit the Skytower for loftier views. Minutes from downtown you can relax on a black sand beach, or explore the America’s Cup Yachting Village. Further afield there are the spectacular pine-clad Waitakere Mountains, the amazing Waitomo Glowworm Caves and the verdant vineyards of Kumeu River Wines. - 16
Day 16 ·Cruising the Tasman Sea
5 Mar 2028 - 17
Day 17 ·Cruising the Tasman Sea
6 Mar 2028 - 18
Day 18 ·Cruising the Coral Sea
7 Mar 2028 - 19
Day 19 ·Brisbane
8 Mar 2028Arrive 07:00Depart 17:00Brisbane, the third largest city in Australia, is the state capital of Queensland and the most populous city of Queensland. The settlement grew from an original penal colony, established in 1825. Free settlers were permitted in 1842 and Queensland was proclaimed a separate colony in 1859. Due to its growing live music scene, Brisbane was nominated as one of the Top 5 International Music Hotspots by Billboard magazine in 2007. - 20
Day 20 ·At Sea
9 Mar 2028 - 21
Day 21 ·Airlie Beach, Australia
10 Mar 2028Arrive 07:00Depart 16:00 - 22
Day 22 ·Cairns
11 Mar 2028Arrive 10:30Depart 20:30Cairns is the capital of Far North Queensland, and its east coastal cities rest along the Great Barrier Reef. The state of Queensland occupies a vast 667,000 square miles and much of the land remains uninhabited, covered with miles of rainforest where Australian teak, hopp, pine and fig trees abound. Before 1879, when the city of Cairns was established, the only inhabitants of this region were the Aborigines, the culture for which Australia is perhaps best known. - 23
Day 23 ·Cooktown
12 Mar 2028Arrive 07:00Depart 16:00This quaint frontier town, scenically located on Cape York Peninsula in Far North Queensland, Cooktown is the site of Australia’s first European settlement. The town is named after the famous South Seas explorer Captain Cook, and Cook’s Pillar marks the spot where his ship, the Endeavour landed ashore in 1770. Grassy Hill offers a 360° panorama of the countryside and pristine beaches. The area remains a near-wilderness offering dramatic mountains, eucalypts, mangroves and rainforests, heathlands, grasslands, and rivers for the adventurous traveler. - 24
Day 24 ·Cruising the Coral Sea
13 Mar 2028 - 25
Day 25 ·Cruising the Timor Sea
14 Mar 2028 - 26
Day 26 ·Darwin
15 Mar 2028Arrive 11:00Depart 20:00Along the coast of the Northern Territory lies Darwin, a city isolated by the vast Australian desert. The area was sought by the French, Dutch and British, and was established as the town of Darwin in 1869. In 1942, the city was under the threat of a Japanese attack, so a major Australian military base was established. Today Darwin is the largest city of the Northern Territory, offering sights from its colonial past and excellent shopping and dining opportunities. - 27
Day 27 ·Cruising the Timor Sea
16 Mar 2028 - 28
Day 28 ·Cruising the Timor Sea
17 Mar 2028 - 29
Day 29 ·Komodo, Indonesia
18 Mar 2028Arrive 07:00Depart 16:00Indonesia’s isolated Komodo Island is a natural wonder of tropical savanna and scrubland, home to the famed pre-historic Komodo dragon. Komodo National Park is the only place on earth that they can be found in the wild. The island of Komodo itself is about 60 squares miles in area with dramatic landscapes of 2,000 foot craggy mountains, canyons, Savannas and monsoon rain forests in the valleys. Human habitation is therefore limited to only one settlement in Slawi Bay. - 30
Day 30 ·Lombok
19 Mar 2028Arrive 10:30Depart 19:00Lombok is an Indonesian island east of Bali and west of Sumbawa, part of the Lesser Sunda Island chain. It's known for beaches and surfing spots, particularly at Kuta and Banko Banko (in south Lombok). The motor-vehicle-free Gili Islands (Gili Trawangan, Gili Air and Gili Meno), off Lombok’s west coast, offer more beaches, reefs for diving and snorkeling, and a sea turtle hatchery. - 31
Day 31 ·Benoa (Bali)Disembark
20 Mar 2028Arrive 07:00Bali is an Indonesian island known for its forested volcanic mountains, iconic rice paddies, beaches and coral reefs. The island is home to religious sites such as cliffside Uluwatu Temple. To the south, the beachside city of Kuta has lively bars, while Seminyak, Sanur and Nusa Dua are popular resort towns. The island is also known for its yoga and meditation retreats.
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