Itinerary

Day 1 Sydney, NSW, Australia

Sydney is a cosmopolitan, multicultural city surrounded by golden sand beaches, World Heritage areas, lush national parks and acclaimed wine regions. Sydney owes much of its splendor to its magnificent harbor. Arriving by ship provides an unequaled impression, showing off the city's famous landmarks: the dramatic white sails of the iconic Opera House and the celebrated Harbor Bridge, looming over the skyline.

Day 2 Sydney, NSW, Australia

Sydney is a cosmopolitan, multicultural city surrounded by golden sand beaches, World Heritage areas, lush national parks and acclaimed wine regions. Sydney owes much of its splendor to its magnificent harbor. Arriving by ship provides an unequaled impression, showing off the city's famous landmarks: the dramatic white sails of the iconic Opera House and the celebrated Harbor Bridge, looming over the skyline.

Day 3 At Sea

Day 4 Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

The city's candid, friendly character today belies its history as a penal colony. It also enjoyed a heyday as a whaling center in the 1830s. Today the wharfside warehouses of Salamanca Place are filled with shops and restaurants, and the settlers' cottages in battery park are lovingly restored by proud owners. Tasmania maintains a lot of agricultural heritage, and enjoys a slightly sedate pace of life. See the dazzling new Museum of Old and New Art, which opened in January of 2011.

Day 5 Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

The city's candid, friendly character today belies its history as a penal colony. It also enjoyed a heyday as a whaling center in the 1830s. Today the wharfside warehouses of Salamanca Place are filled with shops and restaurants, and the settlers' cottages in battery park are lovingly restored by proud owners. Tasmania maintains a lot of agricultural heritage, and enjoys a slightly sedate pace of life. See the dazzling new Museum of Old and New Art, which opened in January of 2011.

Day 6 At Sea

Day 7 Burnie, Tasmania, Australia

Burnie overlooks Emu Bay, on the north-west coast of Tasmania. This proudly industrial city is Australia's fifth largest container port and a vibrant place to visit. Originally settled in 1827 as Emu Bay, the town was renamed for William Burnie, a director of the Van Diemen's Land Company in the early 1840s. Burnie was once surrounded by dense rainforest, but this slowly disappeared as fortunes were made felling and milling timber. Burnie offers plenty of activities and sites.

Day 8 Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Located at the mouth of the Yarra River, Melbourne was founded by free settlers in 1835, 47 years after the first European settlement in Australia. Transformed rapidly into a major metropolis by the Victorian gold rush in the 1850s, Melbourne became Australia's largest and most important city, and by 1865 was the second largest city in the British Empire. Today, Melbourne is a major center of commerce, industry and cultural activity, and is consistently ranked as one of the most livable cities in the world.

Day 9 At Sea

Day 10 Adelaide, SA, Australia

Southern Australia's most graceful city lies nestled along the coastal plain between the Gulf St. Vincent and the Adelaide Hills. Unlike its eastern Australian city counterparts, convicts did not colonize Adelaide. Europeans, most of whom were British, first settled Adelaide in 1826. Other settlers to the region included German, Polish, Afghan, Chinese, Italian, Lebanese, Spanish and Scandinavians. The city was designed from the very beginning with wide streets and numerous town squares, marvelous Victorian and Edwardian architecture, parks and wide-open spaces. The city preserved many of its unique stone houses built by the original settlers, as well as the more grand historic public buildings constructed during the Gold Rush years.

Day 11 Penneshaw, Kangaroo Island, SA, Australia

Nestled upon the picturesque Dudley Peninsula, Penneshaw stands as Kangaroo Island's second-largest town and gateway to a wildlife realm renowned for its colony of adorable and diminutive Little Blue Penguins. Follow the road less traveled and discover unique wildlife, mouth-watering food and wine, breathtaking scenery and a laid-back lifestyle. For those yearning for tranquility and rejuvenation, you're welcome to lose yourself in the island's peaceful embrace. Immaculate beaches and nature preserves invite you to take leisurely strolls along their shores, while crystal-clear waters tempt you with opportunities for a refreshing swim or relaxed snorkeling. Kangaroo Island's pristine environment beckons you to unwind, revitalize, and reconnect with nature in unparalleled seclusion.

TENDER REQUIRED. WHEELCHAIR ACCESS AT CAPTAIN'S DISCRETION.

Day 12 Wallaroo, SA, Australia

Nestled on the picturesque Yorke Peninsula, Wallaroo, South Australia, offers guests a captivating blend of history, natural beauty, and coastal charm. Explore the Wallaroo Heritage and Nautical Museum to learn about the town's rich maritime history and copper mining past. Relax on the beautiful North Beach, perfect for swimming and sunbathing, or try your hand at fishing off the famous Wallaroo Jetty. Wallaroo's history dates back to 1851, when it was first settled as a sheep grazing area before becoming a major copper smelting hub. Food enthusiasts can enjoy fresh seafood and visit the local farmers' market for a taste of regional produce.

Day 13 Port Lincoln, SA, Australia

A well-protected harbor in Boston Bay on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula, Port Lincoln is an important port for grain shipment, fishing for bluefin tuna and multi-species aquaculture. It is also proud to call itself Australia's Seafood Capital. First charted in 1802, it was not truly established until a government subsidized settlement in the 1840s. There are a number of mill and settler's cottages preserved today, and the eccentric Koppio Smithy Museum holds a centuries-spanning collection of everything from pioneer implements, barbed wire displays and carriages to vintage cars and bicycles. Another specialty museum with a particular focus on Port Lincoln is the Axel Stenross Maritime Museum highlighting the fishing and maritime history with displays and old wooden boats, including some built at the Stenross shipyard. Other attractions of the area range from natural features such as the Whaler's Way limestone coast, and the Glen Forest Animal Park to snorkeling with sea lions or cage diving with great white sharks. The town also boasts a railway museum and a prominent statue of the graceful thoroughbred Makybe Diva, owned by a local tuna fisherman and the only horse to win the coveted Melbourne Cup three times.

Day 14 At Sea

Day 15 At Sea

Day 16 Albany, WA, Australia

Located at the southern tip of Western Australia, Albany was the first colonial settlement in the west, founded in 1826, when Major Edmund Lockyer claimed the western third of the continent for the British Crown. It was the only deep water port on the continent's western third until the founding of Fremantle and was crucial to the gold rush era. Several decades later, it was also the last port from which Australian troops left to join World War I, and thus integral to the ANZAC legend. Architectural heritage in Albany includes the Old Farm, Strawberry Hill, which as founded in 1827 to feed the troops, and was later a gentleman's residence. The picturesque St. John's Church, Town Hall and the fanciful Old Post Office each represent different traditions which thrived here. The Princess Royal Sound area is rich with natural wonders preserved in national parks. Torndirrup National Park is a granite prominence assaulted by the swells of the Southern Sea, resulting in phenomena such as the blowholes and the picturesque granite Natural Bridge.

Day 17 Busselton, Australia

TENDER REQUIRED. WHEELCHAIR ACCESS AT CAPTAI'S DISCRETION.

Day 18 Fremantle - Perth - Pinnacles, WA, Australia

Historic Fremantle is the gateway port for Perth, the capital of Western Australia. Located 12 miles upriver from Fremantle on the banks of the Swan River, Perth was founded on June12, 1829 by Captain James Stirling, the political center of the free settler Swan River Colony. Perth is considered one of the most isolated metropolitan areas on Earth, with Adelaide in South Australia, the closest city with a population over one million. Perth is geographically closer to East Timor, Singapore and Jakarta than it is to Sydney or Melbourne. Today, Perth is a lively cosmopolitan city, and the Swan Valley Region is home to more that 40 vineyards, many of which are still run by their original families. Perth became known worldwide as the "City of Lights" when city residents lit their house and street lights as American astronaut John Glenn passed overhead while orbiting the earth on Friendship 7 in 1962.

Once disembarked, enjoy a worry-free transfer from Fremantle Port to Perth hotel.

Join a Pinnacles Day Tour this afternoon, exploring some of the West Coast's most stunning natural regions. Enjoy a star-studded adventure of twinkling twilight and wildlife in the native wonderland of the Pinnacles.

Overnight in Perth

Day 19 Perth, WA, Australia

Discover Perth at your own pace.

Perth is a city that rewards those who take their time. Soak up the café culture of Northbridge, graze along Fremantle's famous cappuccino strip, or explore the boutique bars and restaurants of Leederville. Stroll the pristine white sands of Cottesloe Beach, lose yourself in the sweeping gardens of Kings Park, or take a ferry to Rottnest Island to meet the iconic quokkas. History lovers will delight in Fremantle's heritage streets, markets, and the infamous Fremantle Prison, while art and culture enthusiasts can explore the Perth Cultural Centre and the Art Gallery of Western Australia. Shop the boutiques of Subiaco, browse the Fremantle Markets for unique souvenirs, or head to the Swan Valley for a leisurely afternoon of wine tasting. However you choose to spend your time, Perth's effortlessly relaxed, sun-drenched lifestyle is sure to leave a lasting impression.

Overnight in Perth

Day 20 Perth, WA, Australia

Discover Perth at your own pace. 

Perth is a city that rewards those who take their time. Soak up the café culture of Northbridge, graze along Fremantle's famous cappuccino strip, or explore the boutique bars and restaurants of Leederville. Stroll the pristine white sands of Cottesloe Beach, lose yourself in the sweeping gardens of Kings Park, or take a ferry to Rottnest Island to meet the iconic quokkas. History lovers will delight in Fremantle's heritage streets, markets, and the infamous Fremantle Prison, while art and culture enthusiasts can explore the Perth Cultural Centre and the Art Gallery of Western Australia. Shop the boutiques of Subiaco, browse the Fremantle Markets for unique souvenirs, or head to the Swan Valley for a leisurely afternoon of wine tasting. However you choose to spend your time, Perth's effortlessly relaxed, sun-drenched lifestyle is sure to leave a lasting impression. 

Overnight in Perth

Day 21 Perth, WA, Australia

Enjoy a worry-free private transfer to airport today.

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