Destination
Transpacific
Trip Duration
72 nights
Cruise Ship
VolendamCruise Company
Holland America LineStart Port
Sydney, AustraliaItinerary
The vibrant cultural capital of Australia, Sydney is a must-see city for anyone visiting the Land Down Under. From the silhouette of its iconic opera house perched on the edge of the water to the idyllic green hills of the Blue Mountains sprawling from the city, Sydney is guaranteed to capture your heart. With its pristine beaches, landmark architecture, and charming islands, you may never want to leave Sydney Harbor - but venture outside the city and you'll be rewarded with a world of incredible nature just waiting to be discovered.
Depart 18:00
The vibrant cultural capital of Australia, Sydney is a must-see city for anyone visiting the Land Down Under. From the silhouette of its iconic opera house perched on the edge of the water to the idyllic green hills of the Blue Mountains sprawling from the city, Sydney is guaranteed to capture your heart. With its pristine beaches, landmark architecture, and charming islands, you may never want to leave Sydney Harbor - but venture outside the city and you'll be rewarded with a world of incredible nature just waiting to be discovered.
Arrive 08:00
Depart 19:00
Townsville, sitting beneath Castle Hill, is a bustling city which enjoys sunshine for more than 300 days a year. Townsville offers lots of it's stunning naturally occurring features to the public such as the Great Barrier Reef, The Strand beach promenade, and hill walks to Castle Hill. The abundant plant and wildlife are proud features of the town with Townsville Bontanic Gardens and Reef HQ Aquarium providing education and experiences on the tropical weather, plant life and wild life. Townsville boasts its raw culture with side streets filled with restaurants, Federation style architecture and tours to Australia's largest intact ship wreck the SS Yongala.
Arrive 08:00
Depart 18:00
The gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, Cairns is a paradise for outdoor explorers. With picturesque islands dotting its waters, magnificent rainforests just a short distance inland, and miles of sweeping beaches in between, you’ll truly experience the best that Australia has to offer. From hidden coral cays to secret forest swimming spots, Cairns is also one of the best places in Australia to get your feet wet – so don’t forget your bathing suit!
Torres Strait is a strait of water that lies between Australia and Papua New Guinea. There are 274 Torres Strait Islands, 17 of which are inhabited.
Arrive 08:00
Depart 18:00
Located in Australia’s only truly tropical region, Darwin is a melting pot of cultures and creatures. Its proximity to southeast Asia mean it’s full of Asian culture and cuisine, and you won’t want to miss the bustling markets serving up authentic international cuisine. The adventurous Aussie spirit is alive and well too, and you can channel your inner Crocodile Dundee as you explore the rivers and wetlands by boat in hopes of catching a glimpse of Darwin’s famous saltwater crocodiles. And the area has a fascinating history, from aboriginal cultures to colonization to World War II.
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With its beautiful garden theme, the Volendam will allow you to enjoy the ultimate cruise experience in truly memorable surroundings.
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2014Passengers:
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