CRUISING THE SOUTH PACIFIC (PC2010)

Hotels


Cairns
Rydges Esplanade Resort (F),

Alice Springs
Lasseters Hotel (F),

Ayers Rock
Desert Gardens Hotel (F),

Sydney
The Menzies Sydney (SF),

South PacifIc Cruise
Diamond Princess,

Auckland
SKYCITY Hotel (SF)

Meals
American breakfast daily (B), 11 lunches (L), and 15 dinners (D), including a welcome dinner in Cairns and a farewell dinner in Sydney.

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 Cairns, Australia. G’day and welcome to Australia! Cairns is the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a special welcome dinner. (D)

Day 4:
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. You may want to join the optional tour to Tjapukai Aboriginal Park this evening. (B)

Day 5:
Cairns–Alice Springs. Today we fly to the Outback. 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 6:
Alice Springs–Ayers Rock. Today, experience an ABORIGINAL “DREAMTIME” TOUR and learn more about this important native culture from your Local Guide. Later, fly farther into the Outback to “The Centre of Australia.” In the afternoon, 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 “Sunset Strip” to stop for a champagne toast in the Outback as you witness the changing colors of the Rock. (B)

Day 7:
Ayers Rock–Sydney. Your Outback adventure continues this morning. For an unforgettable experience you may choose to rise early for an optional camel ride to watch the sunrise at Ayers Rock. Then, enjoy a TOUR around the base of Uluru, learning of its significance in Aboriginal “Dreamtime” mythology. For an even more amazing view of Ayers Rock, perhaps take an optional aircraft ride. Later on, leave the Outback and fly to Sydney, Australia’s largest city. (B)

Day 8:
Sydney. This morning, 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 farewell dinner at a waterfront restaurant overlooking Sydney Harbour, the Opera House, and Harbour Bridge. (B,D)

Day 9:
Sydney (Embarkation). Most of today is free for your own exploration. This afternoon, transfer to the harbor and say goodbye to your Tour Director as you embark your Princess cruise ship. (B,D)

Day 10:
Cruising: At Sea. Take advantage of the onboard activities and facilities. (B,L,D)

Day 11:
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 12:
Cruising: At Sea. Take advantage of the onboard activities and facilities. (B,L,D)

Day 13:
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 14:
Cruising: At Sea. Take advantage of the onboard activities and facilities. (B,L,D)

Day 15:
Cruising: At Sea. Take advantage of the onboard activities and facilities. (B,L,D)

Day 16:
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 17:
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 18:
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 19:
Cruising: At Sea. Take advantage of the onboard activities and facilities. (B,L,D)

Day 20:
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 21:
Auckland (Disembarkation). Your cruise ends this morning in the “City of Sails.” Upon disembarkation from your Princess cruise ship, enjoy a city tour of Auckland before a mid-afternoon check-in at your hotel. (B)

Day 22:
Auckland. Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)

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City Highlights


Cairns:
Great Barrier Reef cruise with choice of activities; welcome dinner

Alice Springs:
Sightseeing tour; visit the School of Air, the Old Telegraph Station, and the Royal Flying Doctor Service; Aboriginal Dreamtime Tour; Outback barbeque

Ayers Rock:
Sightseeing tour around the base of the rock; sunset toast

Sydney:
Sightseeing tour; Sydney Harbour cruise; visit the Opera House, botanical gardens, Bondi Surf Bathers’ Life Saving Club, and an opal company; farewell dinner

Cruising:
12-night Princess cruise to Melbourne, Tasmania, Milford Sound, Dunedin, Christchurch, Tauranga, and Auckland

Auckland:
Sightseeing tour; services of a Local Host

All Intra-Tour Flights
Notes: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.

Ship
Diamond Princess

Price Details US
Pricing is based on inside cabin category J/JJ; upgrade to an outside obstructed view cabin category F/FF from $216; a balcony cabin category BB/BC from $919 or a balcony mini-suite category AB/AC from $1459.Cruise line non-commissionable fare, government taxes, and fees of $415 (PC) or $376 (PCR) are additional.Single Room Supplement: $1485Triple Room Reduction per person: $188Extra nights per person in Cairns:in single room $114; in twin room $74; in triple room $69Extra nights per person in Auckland:Jan.-Sep. in single room $128; in twin room $82; in triple room $72Oct.-Dec. in single room $132; in twin room $85; in triple room $752011 prices and itineraries are subject to change. Details will be available in August 2010.

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