| Booking small ship cruises lets you visit different places without having to pack and unpack daily!... the Australian cruise ships operating on these small ship cruises take you from one exciting destination to another!... and holiday cruises are surprisingly affordable... definitely the best value for your vacation dollar.
European and North American visitors find they feel at
home on Australia cruises, even though
Australia is literally on the other side of the world.
Photos of the most popular Australian icons are so ubiquitous
as to become as familiar as the Statue of Liberty or the
Eiffel
Tower...
In addition, the Australian national character allays the
uniquely dramatic landscapes, wildlife and aboriginal cultures
found only in this ancient island nation.
Australia is a popular
destination for small ship cruises as it encompasses such
large areas of untamed country, the vast Great Barrier
Reef teeming
with marine life and an incredible array of wildlife found
no where else on Earth... including kangaroos, koala bears,
wombats and platypus. But there is also a modern metropolitan
side of Australia to be discovered in its great cities
like Sydney and Melbourne.
What can I do on Australia cruises?
Part of the appeal of small ship cruises is the incredible variety of activities
available and the excitement of these destinations. Holiday cruise options
range from civilized to radical... Explore the Kimberley Coast, keeping
an eye out for crocodiles… Take a riverboat up the Murray and tour
a world class winery… enjoy teatime at a country estate... Or perhaps
you’d rather raft white water, bungee jump and jet boat all in the
same afternoon… go diving or snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef...
or play golf and try your hand at America’s Cup sailing in the Whitsundays.
Whichever level of activity you choose, be sure to take
advantage of every opportunity to experience the indigenous
culture. The Australian aboriginal people typically live
in remote areas of Australia that will require you to plan
overnight stays either before or after any small ship cruises.
One of the best ways to see city sights and the surrounding
country is by planning a drive - yourself itinerary. It’s
an affordable and flexible way to schedule your time the
way
you would
like. And no trip to Sydney is truly complete without taking
one or two Harbour holiday cruises.
Where do Australia cruises go?
Because its an island nation, Australia is best visited via cruise ship. Australia’s
most popular regions for small ship cruises are on its east coast, across the
top (Cairns to Darwin) and the Kimberley coast of Western Australia... both
the outback and the Great Barrier Reef are readily accessible.
A number of Australia cruises can be taken between Australia and New
Zealand as they operate one-way between Auckland and Sydney, or
the reverse. This makes it easy to spend important extra
time on land before and after the cruise to get the most
out of your vacation... For example, visitors wishing to
see Ayers Rock in the Australian Outback would fly there
from Sydney and two nights are recommended to ensure your
participation in some Aussie activities and experience
the aboriginal culture
When can I go on Australia cruises?
Because Australia is in the Southern Hemisphere, the seasons in Australia are
opposite the Northern hemisphere seasons… Summer arrives in December
and ends in March, and its around this time you’ll find a number of
small ship cruises operate.
When planning Australia holiday cruises and flying from North America, you need to
allow two days in advance of your departure date on all Australia cruises
for flight times from North America, and the fact you lose a day crossing
the international date line… as most small ship cruise companies offer
pre-cruise hotel packages it is best to allow 3-4 days in advance of any
planned Australia cruises.
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