Australia cruises basically come in four different types. First, you can fly into a major airport in Australia or New Zealand (normally Sydney or Auckland), embark on a cruise of 10-15 days to various ports in Australia, New Zealand or Tasmania, and then fly back home.
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Second, you can book a segment of 15-100+ days of a world cruise that includes Australia and/or New Zealand ports.
Third, you can take a repositioning cruise between Southeast Asia and Australia.
Finally, you can fly to Australia and book a cruise of a week or more on a small ship that cruises only in the South Pacific.
The island of Australia is the perfect place to plan a cruise. When planning this kind of voyage, it is best to look at the many different options to be sure you choose the best cruise for your travel plans. Your adventure can be booked both locally and from afar. Some travelers choose to cruise from Asia or as part of a world tour cruise. Others book shorter cruises of varying lengths from an Australian port.
The best time of the year to book a cruise ship Australia trip is during the Australian summer which begins in December and ends in late February, although spring and fall offer an excellent way to take advantage of lower rates.
List of Lines that serve Australia
These cruise lines will have cruises that both embark and disembark in Australian or New Zealand ports. Most cruise itineraries range from 10 to 24 days.
* Princess Cruise Lines
* Oceania Cruises
* P & O Cruises
* INTRAV Clipper Cruise Line
* Royal Caribbean International
* Celebrity Cruises
* Crystal Cruises
* Holland America Line
* Silversea Cruises
Ports of Call
Cruises that call at ports Sydney, Melbourne, Hobar-Tasmania, Burnie-Tasmania and Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington Bay of Islands major ports of call in New Zealand. Longer Pacific voyages and world-circling itineraries some lines schedule cruise programs focusing on these two destinations, either together or separately. Because they are located in the Southern Hemisphere, summer arrives in December there, but their mild climates make these two destinations attractive cruise venues any time of the year. New Zealand has many natural features and recreational opportunities and activities.
About the Country
The country's wild middle, known as the outback, also offers superb beaches and surfing. When you travel down under you will see just how different these 2 really are. The country is also one of the flattest land masses on the planet, its highest point rising 7,310 feet above sea level and New Zealand being extremely mountainous, with Mount Cook towering over 12,000 feet. The land down under offers an incredible variety of wildlife including kangaroos, koala bears, wombats and the unique platypus. The land features are best characterized as gentle and regular, with sloping plains and, with the exception of Sydney Harbour, a smooth coastline with few inlets or bays.
