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Cruising the South Pacific from Auckland 2011
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| Land only discount: 10% |
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Tour Operator |
Globus |
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Tour Code |
PCR1 |
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Vacation Quality |
First Class |
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Vacation Type |
Tour and Cruise |
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Number of Days |
22 |
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Starting Price |
$3739 (Select Dates) * |
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Countries Visited |
New Zealand
Australia
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City Highlights |
Christchurch, Cairns, Ayers Rock, Auckland, Alice Springs, Hobart, Dunedin, Sydney, Melbourne |
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Cairns: Great Barrier Reef cruise with choice of activities; farewell dinnerAlice Springs: Sightseeing tour; visit the School of Air, the Old Telegraph Station, and the Royal Flying Doctor Service; Aboriginal Dreamtime Tour; Outback barbequeAyers Rock: Sightseeing tour around the base of the rock; sunset toastSydney: Sightseeing tour; Sydney Harbour cruise; visit the Opera House, botanical gardens, Bondi Surf Bathers’ Life Saving Club, and an opal company; welcome dinnerCruising: 12-night Princess cruise to Melbourne, Tasmania, Milford Sound, Dunedin, Christchurch, Tauranga, and AucklandAuckland: Sightseeing tour; services of a Local HostAll Intra-Tour FlightsNotes:- Cruise itinerary provided by Princess Cruises and is most up to date at time of printing. Your travel documents will contain the most current information.
- Your Tour Director will not accompany you on board the cruise.
MEALS
American breakfast daily (B), 11 lunches (L), and 15 dinners (D), including a welcome dinner in Sydney and a farewell dinner in Cairns.
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Day 1: Board your transpacific flight and skip a day as you cross the International Date Line on your way Down Under for the adventure of a lifetime.
Day 2: Board your transpacific flight and skip a day as you cross the International Date Line on your way Down Under for the adventure of a lifetime.
Day 3: Arrival in Auckland, New Zealand.
Haere Mai—welcome to New Zealand! Hotel rooms are available for mid-afternoon check-in. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.
Day 4: Auckland (Embarkation).
This morning, sightsee in this attractive city that is known as the “City of Sails.” This afternoon, transfer to the harbor and embark your Princess cruise ship. (B,D)
Day 5: Cruising: Tauranga.
Spend the day in the port town of Tauranga on the Bay of Plenty. Choose from a list of optional shore excursions, like a day trip to geothermal Rotorua and a visit to the “Hobbiton” movie set from Lord of the Rings followed by a cruise through the spectacular Waitomo Glowworm Caves. (B,L,D)
Day 6: Cruising: At Sea.
Take advantage of the onboard activities and facilities. (B,L,D)
Day 7: Cruising: Christchurch.
Enjoy a day in the “Garden City” with its old stone buildings and the charming Avon River. Take an optional tour of the city or visit the International Antarctic Centre, which depicts life on the frozen continent. (B,L,D)
Day 8: Cruising: Dunedin.
Take in the Scottish influences and heritage in Dunedin. Choose from a list of optional shore excursions, including a sightseeing tour, a wildlife cruise to see penguins, and a ride on the scenic Taieri Gorge Railway. (B,L,D)
Day 9: Cruising: Milford Sound, New Zealand.
Today, cruise on stunning Milford Sound in FIORDLAND NATIONAL PARK, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Immerse yourself in some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world as you are surrounded by sheer rock walls and majestic waterfalls. (B,L,D)
Day 10: Cruising: At Sea.
Take advantage of the onboard activities and facilities. (B,L,D)
Day 11: Cruising: At Sea.
Take advantage of the onboard activities and facilities. (B,L,D)
Day 12: Cruising: Hobart, Tasmania.
Enjoy the day in “Tassie.” Perhaps take an optional shore excursion to Port Arthur, where the first convicts arrived in the 1830s, or to a local wildlife park to see famed Tasmanian Devils. (B,L,D)
Day 13: Cruising: At Sea.
Take advantage of the onboard activities and facilities. (B,L,D)
Day 14: Cruising: Melbourne.
Explore the Victorian city of Melbourne. A selection of optional shore excursions is available, including a city tour and a wildlife park where you will see koalas and kangaroos, followed by wine tasting in the Yarra Valley. (B,L,D)
Day 15: Cruising: At Sea.
Take advantage of the onboard activities and facilities. (B,L,D)
Day 16: Sydney (Disembarkation).
Your cruise ends this morning. After disembarking your ship, explore one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Sightseeing starts with a SYDNEY HARBOUR CRUISE that highlights the natural wonder of this magnificent bustling waterway. Explore the SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a guided tour of its amazing interior and theaters. Then, travel to Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair on the edge of the city’s BOTANICAL GARDENS for a great photo opportunity and sweeping views of the harbor, Sydney Opera House, and Harbour Bridge. Feel like a local while touring inside the world-famous BONDI SURF BATHERS’ LIFE SAVING CLUB and enjoy a lifesaving demonstration! See some of the city’s original suburbs and the historic Rocks area, home to Sydney’s original convicts. Stop at one of the country’s leading OPAL COMPANIES to discover how the beautiful gems are mined. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a special welcome dinner at a waterfront restaurant overlooking Sydney Harbour, the Opera House, and Harbour Bridge. (B,D)
Day 17: Sydney.
A full day at leisure for your own discoveries. Your Tour Director will have suggestions to help you make the most of this exciting city. (B)
Day 18: Sydney–Ayers Rock.
Uluru, also called Ayers Rock, is sacred to the Aboriginal people Today, fly to “The Centre of Australia.” Travel to a popular lookout to enjoy views of the magnificent Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), a geological splendor of some 30 brilliant monoliths. There is time to take photos before returning to TOUR around the base of Uluru, learning of its significance in Aboriginal “Dreamtime” mythology. Later, visit the “Sunset Strip” for a champagne toast in the Outback as you witness the changing colors of the Rock. (B)
Day 19: Ayers Rock–Alice Springs.
For an unforgettable experience you may choose to rise early for an optional camel ride to watch the sunrise at Ayers Rock. Then, fly to Alice Springs. Here, visit the ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR SERVICE and the SCHOOL OF AIR to appreciate how medical and education services are provided to those living in remote regions. Then, on to Anzac Hill, a tribute to Australia and New Zealand’s war heroes. You will also visit the historic OLD TELEGRAPH STATION to discover the history of how early settlers developed communications. This evening, enjoy a truly unique Aussie experience—an OUTBACK BARBEQUE that features a meal of typical campfire fare, fascinating tales of the Outback, and Aboriginal folklore. (B,D)
Day 20: Alice Springs–Cairns.
Today, experience an ABORIGINAL “DREAMTIME” TOUR and learn more about this important native culture from your Local Guide. Later, fly to Cairns, gateway to the Great Barrier Reef The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef system in the world, one of the seven natural wonders of the world. (B)
Day 21: Cairns. Great Barrier Reef Cruise.
Board a fast catamaran for a CRUISE to Green Island, one of the many tropical islands on Australia’s famous Great Barrier Reef. Here you can choose to SNORKEL, take a Glass-Bottom BOAT TOUR, or walk through the island’s cool rainforest. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner. (B,D)
Day 22: Cairns.
Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)
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Land & Air and Land Only prices are based on per person in a double occupancy room. Single (Land & Air) and Single (Land Only) prices are based on per person in a single room. Land & Air prices are based from Los Angeles/San Francisco (LAX/SFO), for air supplement prices from your departure airport please call us toll-free at 1-800-935-2620. Taxes are not included on the listed prices.
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| Jan 24 - Feb 14, 2011 | $5052.0 | $3739.0 | $5052 | $3739 |
* All prices are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. Please call us toll free at 1-800-935-2620 to confirm availability and current pricing on all our discounted specials. The prices on this website are not guaranteed until a deposit has been made. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in these prices until a booking has been confirmed by one of our agents.
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