108-night World Cruise from Sydney or Brisbane, departing June 2021

Itinerary

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   23 July | Holyhead, Wales

   Since the time of Elizabeth I, the road running from London to Holyhead has been a vital strategic route, linking England, Wales and the sea route to Ireland. Approaching Holyhead from the sea, your first image is of towering sea cliffs rearing above the waves. Natural beauty abounds on the island of Anglesey, the northernmost part of Wales. Anglesey has a long and turbulent history, it was the last stronghold of Druids resisting the Roman invasion, and it was the last refuge of the Welsh princes who resisted English conquest and dominion. Today, Holyhead and Anglesey are your gateway to Wales, a land with a strong and proud Celtic tradition and with some of the most beautiful countryside in the British Isles.

   24 July | At sea
   Cruising the Norwegian Sea

   25 July | London, England (Dover)
   Visible for miles from sea, the White Cliffs of Dover are an instantly recognisable symbol of England. Modern highways make Dover the doorstep to London - Britain's ever-fascinating capital. Visitors to this great city have a wealth of pleasures to choose from. Explore the notorious Tower of London and view the Crown Jewels. Visit Windsor Castle or see Westminster Abbey. The choices are fascinating and endless. Dover is also your gateway to Kent's green countryside, dotted with old medieval towns and castles. Dover has played a major role in world history since the days of the Norman invasion. Today 13th century Dover Castle dominates a harbour filled with cross-channel ferries and merchant and passenger shipping.

   26 July | At sea
   Cruising the Norwegian Sea

   27 July | Inverness/Loch Ness, Scotland (Invergordon)
   In 1933, an enterprising editor in Inverness enlivened a slow news week with the story of an odd sighting in Loch Ness. The legend grew overnight - and today individuals still scan the dark waters of the Loch for a sight of Nessie, the Loch Ness Monster. Legend goes back as far as the 6th century and insists that the celebrated Loch Ness Monster inhabits a cave beneath the picturesque ruins of Urquhart Castle. Welcome to Invergordon, your gateway to Loch Ness and that area of the Highlands known as the "Great Glen."

   28 July | Shetland Islands, Scotland (Lerwick)
   The Shetlands are the most northerly of the British Isles and consist of over one hundred islands, of which a mere 16 are inhabited. Lerwick is the capital of the archipelago. Located on the eastern shore of Mainland, the largest Shetland Island, the town was largely developed by Dutch herring fisherman in the 17th century. The islands are renowned for their superb crafts ranging from woollen and cashmere knitwear to intricate lace shawls and fine jewellery.

   29 July | At sea
   Cruising the Norwegian Sea

   30 Jul | Reykjavik, Iceland
   From volcanoes to glaciers, thermal springs to icy rivers, Reykjavik offers many of Iceland's contrasting wonders, including the famous Blue Lagoon, a stunning outdoor geothermal spa.

   31 July - 01 August | At sea
   Cruising the Norwegian Sea.

   02 August | Nanortalik, Greenland
   Nanortalik means "place of bears" in Greenlandic. Summer visitors to this extraordinary - and extraordinarily isolated - port may spot polar bears on the offshore flow ice. Those offshore waters also teem with seals and Minke, humpback and fin whales. Ashore, brightly painted wooden houses cluster to a rocky peninsula in the harbor. Dramatic boulders dot the landscape, and mountains surround the port. (Nanortalik is well known to the world's elite rock climbers.) Ruined Viking farmsteads and ancient Inuit sites dot the surrounding countryside. The port was founded 1797 as a Danish whaling station. Today, Nanortalik is a fishing port, and many people are traditional seal hunters.

   03 August | Qaqortoq, Greenland
   If you're a seasoned traveler with a taste for destinations untrammelled by modern tourism, Qaqortoq is the ultimate port of call. The ship's launches drop you off at the pier, providing you with the opportunity to stroll the streets, visit the small local museum, talk to the local residents, buy a souvenir stamp at the Post Office and perhaps purchase an Inuit handicraft as a remembrance of your visit to one of the unique communities on the planet.

   04 August | At sea
   Cruising the Arctic Ocean

   05 August | Nuuk, Greenland
   Although Greenland is the world's largest island, it remains relatively unknown to most people. Only about 15 percent of Greenland is NOT frozen year-round. Although city's are a relatively new concept for Greenlanders, Nuuk is the island's capital and largest city, at about 16,000 people. It lies on a peninsula along the central west coast and is the key to an extensive system of fjords. Like most places in Greenland, it displays a magnificent vista of mountains and valleys. Nuuk's formal history generally dates from 1728, when a Lutheran missionary Hans Egede, came from Denmark to join 12 Greenlandic families in this place, which was then called Godthåb. He built a trading post, a Lutheran mission, and opened the doors to slow, but steady integration between Inuit and European people. The ship's launches drop you off at the pier, providing you with the opportunity to stroll the streets, talk to the local residents, buy a souvenir stamp at the Post Office and perhaps purchase an Inuit handicraft as a remembrance of your visit to one of the unique communities on the planet.

   06 - 07 August | At sea
   Cruising the North Atlantic Ocean

   08 August | Red Bay, Canada
   Red Bay, a coastal community and National Historic Site in Canada, is a beautiful introduction to rural Labrador. Tiny Red Bay has the hallmarks of rural Newfoundland and Labrador: colourful saltbox houses, craggy coastline and complete peace and solitude. The town can be easily walked in a short amount of time, and the effort is worth it. Wander around the beach and soak up the history

   09 August | At sea
   Cruising the North Atlantic Ocean

   10 August | Quebec, Canada
   To visit Québec is to experience France without crossing the Atlantic. The architecture, the ambience, and the animated conversation on the street confirm the impression that a bit of France has been permanently imbedded in North America. Stroll along the streets of the atmospheric Latin Quarter and explore the historic stone and brick houses of Old Québec, the only remaining walled city north of Mexico. Visit the Place Royale and Notre Dame des Victoires, the oldest stone church in North America, and marvel at the turreted Château de Frontenac.

   11 August | Saguenay, Canada
   The Saguenay Fjord Route is an outstanding landscape of sea, mountains and rising cliffs protected by three National Parks. Its exceptional natural beauty can be discovered by land, sea or air. With a decidedly French atmosphere and a touch of the Old World, the banks of the Saguenay Fjord are lined with charming villages surrounded by beautiful landscapes.

   12 August | At sea
   Cruising the North Atlantic Ocean

   13 August | Sydney, Canada (Cape Breton Island)
   Cape Breton is fabled as a magical travel destination and the Port of Sydney is the gateway. Known for its beauty and unique Celtic music and culture, Sydney puts some of the Island's greatest sights and attractions at your fingertips when you disembark into the Joan Harriss Cruise Pavilion. The dockside pavilion offers an array of Shopping Boutiques, a Craft Market and the World's Largest Fiddle. You will also find wireless Internet services, a Visitor Information Centre, and the Cape Breton Island Exhibition Centre featuring artefacts, images and an overview of the rich culture and heritage of this historic Island. Or you can simply sit and savour our local seafood cuisine at the Range Light Cafe, or enjoy a glass of wine on our second level balcony.

   14 August | Halifax, Canada
   Head to Lunenburg, a colonial seaport town which has an Old Town designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Be sure to visit Peggy’s Point Lighthouse,at Peggy's Cove, a quaint, historic fishing village dating back to 1811.

   15 August | At sea
   Cruising the North Atlantic Ocean

   16 - 17 August | New York, USA
   It's impossible not to be awed in New York. From the Statue of Liberty to Times Square, from urban Central Park to the Rockefeller Center, New York spreads an irresistible feast for all. With an overnight stay, you'll have time to walk the famous Brooklyn Bridge to take in the sights.

   18 - 19 August | At sea
   Cruising the North Atlantic Ocean

   20 August | Grand Turk
   Grand Turk, the capital of the Turks and Caicos Islands, is a small island bursting with turn-of-the-century Caribbean charm, retaining the look and feel of the Caribbean 40 years ago. Grand Turk was founded by Bermudan salt rakers some three centuries ago and its Bermudan-British-colonial architecture surrounded by colourful local dwellings make the island a treasure to visit. It is recognised as being one of the first places in the New World where Christopher Columbus landed and also gained worldwide attention when John Glenn splashed down near Grand Turk on his historic first mission to space. Grand Turk is six miles long and just over a mile wide with a population of only 6,000. It is blessed with miles of uncrowded, beautiful beaches and is close to several uninhabited cays such as Gibb's Cay, home of the stingray encounter. While there are many land-side attractions to explore such as the Old Prison, Lighthouse Park, and the re-created salt salina, the real beauty of the island lies underwater. Grand Turk is world-famous for its healthy and beautiful coral reefs that surround the island, stretching almost from the coastline to the 7,000-foot vertical wall just offshore.

   21 - 22 August | At sea
   Cruising the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea.

   23 August | Panama Canal Transit Scenic Cruising
   Appreciate the engineering feat of the Panama Canal on a full day transit.

   24 August | At sea
   Cruising the Pacific Ocean

   25 August | Quito, Ecuador (Manta)
   Quito boasts a wealth of South American history as well as phenomenal views of the Andes. One of the most unique attractions is the Equatorial Monument where you can ‘stand on the equator’. Check out the post office, and send yourself a letter from ‘Middle of the Earth’.

   26 - 27 August | At sea
   Cruising the South Pacific Ocean

   28 - 29 August | Lima, Peru (Callao)
   One of the highlights will undoubtedly be the Gold Museum, which boasts one of the largest collections of Incan jewellery in the world. The famous Indian Market offers unique items for that special souvenir. From Lima you can take an excursion to Machu Picchu.

   30 August | Pisco, Peru (San Martin)
   Truly astonishing, the Nazca Lines, can be best viewed on a flight. From this unique perspective, you can see the hundreds of geoglyphs etched into the surface below. Thrill to the sight of birds, fish, llamas, jaguars and monkeys. The wildlife sanctuary of Islas Ballestas is often called the ‘Galapagos of Peru’ and easiest explored on a shore excursion.

   31 August - 03 September | At sea
   Cruising the South Pacific Ocean.

   04 September | Easter Island, Chile
   The monoliths of Easter Island are puzzling and fascinating. The oldest of the Moai, as the great monoliths are called, date back to 700 A.D. See the quarry, visit the statues and take in the views on a shore excursion.

   05 - 08 September | At sea
   Cruising the South Pacific Ocean.

   09 September | Tahiti, French Polynesia (Papeete)
   Tahiti is a traveller’s paradise. Aquamarine lagoons, white sand beaches and lush tropical forests with plunging waterfalls lure you ashore. Visit Point Venus, where Cook’s expedition observed the transit of Venus across the sun in 1769.

   10 September | Bora Bora
   Majestic mountains sculpted by ancient volcanoes, a shimmering lagoon and a barrier reef dotted with tiny motu, or islets - welcome to Bora Bora, perhaps the most stunning island in the South Pacific. Only 4,600 people live a seemingly idyllic lifestyle in the main villages of Vaitape, Anau and Faanui. No wonder those generations of travellers - including novelist James Michener - regarded Bora Bora as an earthly paradise.

   11 - 12 September | At sea
   Cruising the South Pacific Ocean.

   13 September | At sea
   Cross the International Dateline.

   14 - 15 September | At sea
   Cruising the South Pacific Ocean.

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   16 September | Auckland, New Zealand

   Sailing into Auckland's harbour you'll realise why this is called ‘the City of Sails’. The city has a vibrant style, whilst a visit to the ‘island of wine’ may be a perfect place to spend a day. Waitomo's glow worm grotto is a true geological phenomenon of nature and close by.

   17 - 19 September | At sea
   Cruising the Tasman Sea.

   20 September | Sydney
   Be greeted by the famous Opera House, and say goodbye to new found friends.

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