Australia, NZ & South Pacific
Explore the rugged landscape of the Kimberley or snorkel with colourful fish and turtles on the Great Barrier Reef. Take in the natural beauty of New Zealand and marvel at the mighty fjords of Milford Sound whilst learning about Maori culture. Or enjoy island life in the South Pacific with beautiful white sandy beaches, turquoise waters and traditional villages.
Best Times to Go
Australia & New Zealand:
Peak: December–February
Shoulder: March, May, September, October
Queensland or the Kimberley:
Peak: June, July, August
Shoulder: April, May, September, October
South Pacific:
Peak: June, July August
Shoulder: May, September, October
Ways to Cruise
Ocean - Luxury
On an Ocean Luxury cruise, you can expect a true five-star all-inclusive (or mostly inclusive) experience with personalised attention, exceptional service and beautifully appointed and spacious cabins.
A few of our favourites:
15-night South Pacific Revelry with Regent Seven Seas Cruises - Auckland to Papeete
16-night Sydney to Auckland with Silversea - enjoy your Christmas break as you cruise to Tasmania and then onto the amazing Milford and Doubtful Sounds. Welcome the new year at sea before finishing your cruise in Auckland.
11-day Australia's West Coast Odyssey with Ponant - from Broome to Fremantle. Immaculate beaches edged with turquoise waters, majestic landscapes designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, encounters with marine life and unearthing the mysterious history of the region… this unforgettable journey is sure to surprise you.
Ocean - Deluxe
On a deluxe ocean cruise, you'll enjoy well-appointed cabins with great service and enhanced dining options.
Consider:
16-day Treasures of Captain Cook with Oceania Cruises - set sail from Sydney and explore New Zealand's Bay of Islands, Auckland, Rotorua, Napier, Picton, Dunedin and the Fjords of Milford Sound. Head back to Australia to spend a night in Melbourne before disembarking in Sydney.
14-night Fiji & Vanuatu with Celebrity Cruises - embark in Sydney and head to Noumea, Fiji, Vanuatu, Loyalty Island and back to Sydney.
32-day Grand Australia Circumnavigation with Viking Cruises - admire the Whitsunday Islands, the wilds of northwestern Tasmania, the histories of Perth, Adelaide and Melbourne and explore Komodo and Bali.
Expedition Cruising
With a focus on the destination, expedition cruises are smaller and are generally led by highly experienced and qualified guides and specialists such as biologists, naturalists, historians, photographers and other scientific specialists.
A few of our favourites:
7-night Kimberley Snapshot Broom to Wyndham with The Kimberley Collection on True North/True North II - the best of the best! For those pressed for time or perhaps considering the budget – here is the flagship Kimberley Ultimate itinerary condensed into a single week voyage! Includes the King George Falls, the Hunter River, the Prince Regent Falls, Montgomery Reef and the Horizontal Falls.
10-day Kimberley Expedition: Waterfalls & Wandjinas with Seabourn - from Broome to Darwin or reverse, your expedition takes in Lacepede Island, Kuri Bay, the Hunter River, Ashmore Reef, Vansittart Bay and King George River.
17-day Indonesia Voyage: Komodo, Papua & Great Barrier Reef with Abercrombie & Kent
9-night West Papua and Asmat Tribe Expedition with Aqua Expeditions - an exclusive voyage to West Papua – one of the most uncharted destinations in all of Indonesia, rarely visited on board New Guinea cruises. This expedition offers the unique opportunity to sail to the Asmat region, inhabited by its namesake indigenous tribe who are known for their rich cultural heritage.
Family Cruising
A great value holiday option to create unforgettable memories with your family. You'll be able to do as much or as little as your family likes whilst enjoying some truly amazing destinations.
A few of our favourites:
4-night Disney Magic at Sea with Disney - Melbourne to Sydney - sail from Melbourne to Sydney via Hobart and enjoy all the one-of-a-kind offerings aboard this cruise.
8-night Queensland Cruise with Royal Caribbean - embark in Sydney and travel to Airlie Beach, Cairns, Willis Island and return to Sydney.
10-day Vanuatu & New Caledonia with Carnival - embark in Sydney and travel to Mare, Mystery Island, Lifou, Noumea and back to Sydney.