Holidays
Australia: Cruises
Australian Cruises Overview
Australian cruises provide opportunity to experience various surroundings in one package.
There are numerous cruise journeys but some are more popular than others.
The cruise operators like P&O Cruises Australia has a large fleet of ships to cater for anyone's choice.
You can book cruises to Australia from overseas or Australian cruises from within the country.
Some operators combine Australia New Zealand cruises to cater for magnificent tours to both countries. So why should I take a cruise?
Australian cruises are actually hotel accommodations on water. You move from one place to another but you keep the same level of luxury.
This way, day is filled with the new place activities and the evening is spent in the same luxurious environment. Ok, so what is popular among tourists?
Australian Cruises: Top Destinations
The top destinations for Australian cruises are:
- Great Barrier Reef Australian Cruises
- Whitsunday Australian Cruises
- Sydney Cruises
- Murray River Australian Cruises
- Coburg and Cape York Peninsula Cruises
It is important to note that Australia cruises do not limit themselves to ships. Some companies offer cruises by bus or a train. Although, these type of cruises are less luxurious they do offer a better access to the destination and a much lower price.
Cruises to Australia: Great Barrier Reef
This is really a treat for anyone who adores marine life. Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest marine National Park. The beauty of the place stretches between Cairns and Townsville with numerous islands in between. Many Great Barrier Reef tours provide mini cruises to facilitate a better access to the marine life. Some operators can include diving and swimming in shallow waters of the coral reefs.
Cruises to Australia: Whitsunday Islands
This is probably the world's best snorkeling and diving area. The cruise operators to the Whitsunday Islands often maintain low numbers of passengers. This way everybody has the chance to experience the beauty of the place. Also, there is no congestion to enjoy crystal waters of the area. Small cruises to Whitsunday Islands do not lack luxury. Small ships still provide a personalised service and a great accommodation.
Sydney Cruises
Sydney Harbour cruises are a short trips to enjoy magnificent landmarks of this astonishing city. The trip is designed to show waterfront, the bridge and the famous opera. For those who love celebrity life, the "mega rich" mansions are explored from the cruising ships. There is lots of shore excursions with a stop over to magnificent restaurants.
Australian Cruises to Murray River
This is a hybrid type tour between the comfort of the ship and the camping experience. The cruise intends to expose travelers to local wildlife, beautiful landscape and the local indigenous culture. Most cruise operators run slow moving paddle ships with full comfort guaranteed. However, it is the shore excursions which really stay in memory forever.
Coburg and Cape York Peninsula Australian Cruises
This is a cruise to the top end of Australia. The rich Aboriginal culture and the rich local wildlife is the key objective of the cruise. Some cruise operators try to design the journey to follow Captain Cook's routes. It is a very exciting journey into distant cultures and communities of Australia. You are guaranteed to enjoy this journey. Also, rest assured that locals will not bring the fate of Captain Cook on you!
P&O Cruises Australia
P&O Cruises Australia is one of the largest tourism operators in the country. Currently they have 4 cruise ships which cater for local and Australia New Zealand cruises. All ships and superliners offer a luxurious comfort with ever increasing new destinations. There are currently five cities of departure:
- Sydney
- Brisbane
- Fremantle
- Newcastle
- Auckland
There are numerous holiday destinations, including South Pacific region. There is a price range which will suite anyone and "early bird" discounts.