Australia Intensive Cruise: Adelaide, Melbourne & Sydney

Overview

A 18-night voyage aboard Azamara Pursuit, departing Fremantle on 18 Dec 2028 and arriving in Auckland, calling at 10 destinations along the way.

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   Day 1 ·Perth (Fremantle), AustraliaEmbark

   18 Dec 2028

   Depart 18:00

   Perth, once an Australian backwater, is now at the vanguard of cool, with cutting-edge art, miles of stunning beaches, and a culture that’s both relaxed and impatient for the future.
   
   Situated beside the Swan River, Perth is a magical place to explore. Start in Kings Park on Mount Eliza for the best views and an enchanting treetop walk. To indulge in some retail therapy, visit the high-end fashion boutiques of King Street. Art lovers will want to get acquainted with the center of Perth's art scene—the Art Gallery of Western Australia which features the best collection of Aboriginal art in the country.
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   Day 2 ·At Sea

   19 Dec 2028
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   Day 3 ·Albany, Australia

   20 Dec 2028

   Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00

   European explorers fell in love with Albany in the 17th century and we’re betting you’ll do the same. The beauty of its rugged coastline befits its dramatic whaling, convict and settler history, and the city retells it in exceptional ways.
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   Day 4 ·At Sea

   21 Dec 2028
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   Day 5 ·At Sea

   22 Dec 2028
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   Day 6 ·Port Lincoln

   23 Dec 2028

   Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00
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   Day 7 ·Adelaide, Australia

   24 Dec 2028

   Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00

   Adelaide, to some, is the civilized part of Australia. Pretty and leafy, with spacious green parklands, history buffs can download several walking tours around Victoria Square. Foodies will relish the vibrant culinary scene here. And everyone will be fascinated with the Aboriginal Culture Gallery at the South Australian Museum with an amazing collection of boomerangs, grouped according to purpose - hunting, fighting, ceremony.
   
   Wander through the glass houses in The Botanic Gardens and see everything from endangered plants to noisy pitta birds to water lilies that only open at night. Or visit the Cleland Wildlife Park where you can hold a koala (cute) or a snake (scary).
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   Day 8 ·At Sea

   25 Dec 2028
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   Day 9 ·Phillip Island

   26 Dec 2028

   Arrive 08:00Depart 20:00
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    Day 10 ·Melbourne, Australia

    27 Dec 2028

    Arrive 08:00Depart 22:00

    Melbourne has the honor of being “the world’s most livable city” not to mention “Australia’s cultural capital”, a UNESCO City of Literature, the hub of the country’s film and television industry, and the unquestioned sporting capital of Australia. But don’t mistake Melbourne for a relentless overachiever, it’s got a laid-back and easy vibe that will leave you wanting more.
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    Day 11 ·At Sea

    28 Dec 2028
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    Day 12 ·Eden, Australia

    29 Dec 2028

    Arrive 08:00Depart 15:00

    If you’re chasing paradise along the shores of the Sapphire Coast, you’ll find it in Eden. Set on the breathtaking Twofold Bay, Eden’s laid-back atmosphere, charming locals, and stunning natural surroundings make it a destination you’ll never want to leave.
    
    Start by making your way to the Eden Lookout, where the best views of Twofold Bay are found. In the distance, marvel at the vast hinterland, as well as Boyd’s Tower—an elaborate structure crafted from sandstone that was once used as a lookout for whale spotting.
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    Day 13 ·Sydney, Australia

    30 Dec 2028

    Arrive 08:00

    Head Down Under to the state capital of New South Wales and the most populous city in Australia, the one and only Sydney. With a sunny attitude and a climate to match, Sydney is a vibrant place that combines the best of the beach, with the convenience of the city.
    
    Your first stop should be the UNESCO World Heritage-designated Sydney Opera House. Snap a picture of this iconic building that is a prominent feature of Sydney’s famous skyline for the folks back home. Get out and explore the streets to shop, dine, and view spectacular architecture and heritage buildings including Parliament House, Sydney Town Hall, and the Australian Museum.
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    Day 14 ·Sydney, Australia

    31 Dec 2028

    Head Down Under to the state capital of New South Wales and the most populous city in Australia, the one and only Sydney. With a sunny attitude and a climate to match, Sydney is a vibrant place that combines the best of the beach, with the convenience of the city.
    
    Your first stop should be the UNESCO World Heritage-designated Sydney Opera House. Snap a picture of this iconic building that is a prominent feature of Sydney’s famous skyline for the folks back home. Get out and explore the streets to shop, dine, and view spectacular architecture and heritage buildings including Parliament House, Sydney Town Hall, and the Australian Museum.
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    Day 15 ·Sydney, Australia

    1 Jan 2029

    Depart 06:00

    Head Down Under to the state capital of New South Wales and the most populous city in Australia, the one and only Sydney. With a sunny attitude and a climate to match, Sydney is a vibrant place that combines the best of the beach, with the convenience of the city.
    
    Your first stop should be the UNESCO World Heritage-designated Sydney Opera House. Snap a picture of this iconic building that is a prominent feature of Sydney’s famous skyline for the folks back home. Get out and explore the streets to shop, dine, and view spectacular architecture and heritage buildings including Parliament House, Sydney Town Hall, and the Australian Museum.
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    Day 16 ·At Sea

    2 Jan 2029
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    Day 17 ·At Sea

    3 Jan 2029
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    Day 19 ·Bay of Islands

    4 Jan 2029

    Arrive 13:00Depart 20:00

    It’s been said that the Bay of Islands is home to some of the bluest skies in the world. Located between Cape Brett and the Purerua Peninsula on New Zealand’s North Island, this group of 144 islands is truly a sight to behold.
    
    History buffs will want to visit Waitangi, the site of New Zealand’s first permanent British settlement and learn more about the birthplace of the Treaty of Waitangi—an important document signed between the British and the Māori people. If you’re there are the right time, you might just see a live kapahake performance.
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    Day 19 ·AucklandDisembark

    5 Jan 2029

    Arrive 07:30

    The only city in the world built on an active basaltic volcanic field, Auckland is located on the North Island of New Zealand. With a warm, costal climate, you can surf at black-sand beaches, enjoy picnics in secluded coves, or go horseback riding nearly year round.
    
    Dominating the CBD—that’s the central business district, or simply downtown—is the Sky Tower. At 1,076 feet tall it’s the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere. Take a trip to the top and enjoy a meal and a panoramic view of the city below, including the busy harbor that lends Auckland the nickname “The City of Sails”.

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