Southampton to Sydney

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Itinerary

Departs Southampton, England · 67 nights · ends Sydney, New South Wales, Australia · Grand Voyage

1. 

   Tue 18 Jan · Day 1

   Southampton England

   Lying near the head of Southampton Water, a peninsula between the estuaries of the Rivers Test and Itchen, Southampton is Britain’s largest cruise port. It has been one of England’s major ports since the Middle Ages, when it exported wool…

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2. Wed 19 Jan Day 2

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3. Thu 20 Jan Day 3

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4. 

   Fri 21 Jan · Day 4

   Lisbon Portugal

   Set on seven hills on the banks of the River Tagus, Lisbon has been the capital of Portugal since the 13th century. It is a city famous for its majestic architecture, old wooden trams, Moorish features and more than twenty centuries of…

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5. Sat 22 Jan Day 5

   At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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6. 

   Sun 23 Jan · Day 6

   Santa Cruz de Tenerife Spain

   The largest of the Canary Islands, Tenerife is a beautiful and scenic island which enjoys year-round sunshine and is dominated by Mount Teide. The mountain range runs through the centre of the island, with fertile valleys on the northern…

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7. Mon 24 Jan Day 7

   At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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8. Tue 25 Jan Day 8

   At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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9. 

   Wed 26 Jan · Day 9

   Sao Vicente Island Cape Verde

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10. Thu 27 Jan Day 10

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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11. Fri 28 Jan Day 11

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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12. Sat 29 Jan Day 12

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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13. Sun 30 Jan Day 13

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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14. Mon 31 Jan Day 14

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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15. Tue 1 Feb Day 15

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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16. Wed 2 Feb Day 16

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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17. Thu 3 Feb Day 17

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18. 

    Fri 4 Feb · Day 18

    Cape Town South Africa

    Sometimes referred to as the Mother City, Cape Town is the most famous port in South Africa and is influenced by many different cultures, including Dutch, British and Malay. The port was founded in 1652 by Dutch explorer Jan Van Riebeeck,…

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19. 

    Sat 5 Feb · Day 19

    Cape Town South Africa

    Sometimes referred to as the Mother City, Cape Town is the most famous port in South Africa and is influenced by many different cultures, including Dutch, British and Malay. The port was founded in 1652 by Dutch explorer Jan Van Riebeeck,…

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20. Sun 6 Feb Day 20

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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21. 

    Mon 7 Feb · Day 21

    Gqeberha (ex Port Elizabeth) South Africa

    Originally the home of the San and Khoisan people and later the Xhosa tribe, the area now known as Gqeberha (previously Port Elizabeth) became a landing place for passing European ships after Portuguese navigator Bartolomew Diaz arrived in…

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22. 

    Tue 8 Feb · Day 22

    Gqeberha (ex Port Elizabeth) South Africa

    Originally the home of the San and Khoisan people and later the Xhosa tribe, the area now known as Gqeberha (previously Port Elizabeth) became a landing place for passing European ships after Portuguese navigator Bartolomew Diaz arrived in…

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23. Wed 9 Feb Day 23

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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24. 

    Thu 10 Feb · Day 24

    Durban South Africa

    Durban, a glistening jewel on the south-east coast of Africa, is the third largest city in South Africa and the major city of KwaZulu-Natal. It has been a centre of sea trade since before colonisation and now has a flourishing artistic…

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25. Fri 11 Feb Day 25

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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26. Sat 12 Feb Day 26

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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27. Sun 13 Feb Day 27

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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28. 

    Mon 14 Feb · Day 28

    Pointe des Galets Réunion

    Pointe des Galets, located on the western coast of Réunion Island, is a charming coastal destination that blends natural beauty with local culture. Known for its scenic beaches lined with unique volcanic pebbles, the area offers stunning…

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29. 

    Tue 15 Feb · Day 29

    Mauritius Mauritius

    Mauritius, a jewel of the Indian Ocean, is a paradise for travelers seeking sun, sea, and culture. Famous for its pristine white-sand beaches, turquoise lagoons, and vibrant coral reefs, the island offers world-class snorkeling, diving, and…

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30. Wed 16 Feb Day 30

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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31. Thu 17 Feb Day 31

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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32. Fri 18 Feb Day 32

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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33. Sat 19 Feb Day 33

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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34. Sun 20 Feb Day 34

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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35. Mon 21 Feb Day 35

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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36. Tue 22 Feb Day 36

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37. 

    Wed 23 Feb · Day 37

    Port Klang Malaysia

    Kuala Lumpur, or KL as locals refer to it, intrigues visitors with its diversity and multicultural character. The city's old quarter features stretches of shop houses that hint at its colonial past, while modern buildings—including the…

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38. 

    Thu 24 Feb · Day 38

    Singapore Singapore

    The main island of Singapore is shaped like a flattened diamond, 42 km (26 miles) east to west and 23 km (14 miles) north to south. Near the northern peak is the causeway leading to West Malaysia—Kuala Lumpur is less than four hours away by…

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39. 

    Fri 25 Feb · Day 39

    Singapore Singapore

    The main island of Singapore is shaped like a flattened diamond, 42 km (26 miles) east to west and 23 km (14 miles) north to south. Near the northern peak is the causeway leading to West Malaysia—Kuala Lumpur is less than four hours away by…

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40. Sat 26 Feb Day 40

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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41. Sun 27 Feb Day 41

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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42. Mon 28 Feb Day 42

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43. 

    Tue 29 Feb · Day 43

    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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44. 

    Wed 1 Mar · Day 44

    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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45. Thu 2 Mar Day 45

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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46. Fri 3 Mar Day 46

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47. 

    Sat 4 Mar · Day 47

    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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48. 

    Sun 5 Mar · Day 48

    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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49. 

    Mon 6 Mar · Day 49

    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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50. Tue 7 Mar Day 50

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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51. 

    Wed 8 Mar · Day 51

    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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52. 

    Thu 9 Mar · Day 52

    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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53. Fri 10 Mar Day 53

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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54. Sat 11 Mar Day 54

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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55. Sun 12 Mar Day 55

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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56. Mon 13 Mar Day 56

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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57. Tue 14 Mar Day 57

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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58. Wed 15 Mar Day 58

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59. 

    Thu 16 Mar · Day 59

    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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60. Fri 17 Mar Day 60

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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61. Sat 18 Mar Day 61

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62. Sun 19 Mar Day 62

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63. 

    Mon 20 Mar · Day 63

    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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64. 

    Tue 21 Mar · Day 64

    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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65. Wed 22 Mar Day 65

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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66. Thu 23 Mar Day 66

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67. 

    Fri 24 Mar · Day 67

    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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68. 

    Sat 25 Mar · Day 68

    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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