Hong Kong to Sydney

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Itinerary

Departs Hong Kong, Hong Kong · 24 nights · ends Sydney, New South Wales, Australia · Asia

1. 

   Wed 1 Mar · Day 1

   Hong Kong Hong Kong

   The Hong Kong Island skyline, with its ever-growing number of skyscrapers, speaks to ambition and money. Paris, London, even New York were centuries in the making, while Hong Kong's towers, bright lights, and glitzy shopping emporia weren't…

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2. Thu 2 Mar Day 2

   At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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3. Fri 3 Mar Day 3

   At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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4. 

   Sat 4 Mar · Day 4

   Busan South Korea

   White-sand city beaches and hot-spring resorts may not be everyone's first image of Korea, but these are what Koreans flock to Busan for all year. And there are plenty of opportunities for rest, relaxation, retail therapy, and even a touch…

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5. 

   Sun 5 Mar · Day 5

   Nagasaki Japan

   Nagasaki city has developed into one of the most important port cities in Japan. During Japan’s period of isolation in the 17th century, Nagasaki played a prominent role in foreign trade relation and only a very few ports were open to…

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6. 

   Mon 6 Mar · Day 6

   Kagoshima Japan

   Kagoshima city is the capital of Kagoshima prefecture and also Kyushu’s southernmost major city. This city is often compared to its Italian sister city Naples, due to its’s similarities such as mild climate and active volcano, Sakurajima.…

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7. Tue 7 Mar Day 7

   At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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   Wed 8 Mar · Day 8

   Yokohama Japan

   In 1853, a fleet of four American warships under Commodore Matthew Perry sailed into the bay of Tokyo (then Edo) and presented the reluctant Japanese with the demands of the U.S. government for the opening of diplomatic and commercial…

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9. 

   Thu 9 Mar · Day 9

   Yokohama Japan

   In 1853, a fleet of four American warships under Commodore Matthew Perry sailed into the bay of Tokyo (then Edo) and presented the reluctant Japanese with the demands of the U.S. government for the opening of diplomatic and commercial…

   Port guide →
10. Fri 10 Mar Day 10

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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11. Sat 11 Mar Day 11

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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12. Sun 12 Mar Day 12

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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13. Mon 13 Mar Day 13

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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14. Tue 14 Mar Day 14

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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15. Wed 15 Mar Day 15

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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16. 

    Thu 16 Mar · Day 16

    Rabaul, Bismarck Archipelago Papua New Guinea

    Rabaul, the former provincial capital, has quite a remarkable location. The town is inside the flooded caldera of a giant volcano and several sub-vents are still quite active today! The fumes of the volcano Tavurvur can be seen continually…

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17. Fri 17 Mar Day 17

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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18. Sat 18 Mar Day 18

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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19. Sun 19 Mar Day 19

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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20. 

    Mon 20 Mar · Day 20

    Cairns, Queensland Australia

    Tourism is the lifeblood of Cairns (pronounced Caans). The city makes a good base for exploring the wild top half of Queensland, and tens of thousands of international travelers use it as a jumping-off point for activities such as scuba…

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21. 

    Tue 21 Mar · Day 21

    Airlie Beach Australia

    Airlie Beach, nestled in Queensland’s tropical Whitsunday Region, is a vibrant gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and the idyllic Whitsunday Islands. Renowned for its stunning waterfront, the town offers a relaxed yet lively atmosphere, with…

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22. Wed 22 Mar Day 22

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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23. Thu 23 Mar Day 23

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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24. 

    Fri 24 Mar · Day 24

    Sydney, New South Wales Australia

    Sydney belongs to the exclusive club of cities that generate excitement. At the end of a marathon flight there's renewed vitality in the cabin as the plane circles the city, where thousands of yachts are suspended on the dark water and the…

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25. 

    Sat 25 Mar · Day 25

    Sydney, New South Wales Australia

    Sydney belongs to the exclusive club of cities that generate excitement. At the end of a marathon flight there's renewed vitality in the cabin as the plane circles the city, where thousands of yachts are suspended on the dark water and the…

    Port guide →

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Shore excursions on this cruise

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