Australia Circumnavigation + Dili & Komodo

Departure: 12 November 2022

EXPLORE AUSTRALIA 

It can be hard to decide where to go in this spectacular country, so why not go all around?!!!

Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef. Befriend a kangaroo in Cooktown. Explore Darwin and the untamed Outback. Sip pinot noirs in the famed Yarra Valley.

This is a voyage of a life-time! 

AUSTRALIA CIRCUMNAVIGATION

Departing 12 November 2022, Noordam will undertake an epic roundtrip 32-day Australia Circumnavigation sailing. One to tick off the bucket list, Oosterdam will head north first, with calls in Airlie Beach, Townsville and Cairns then on to Darwin before visiting Dili, and Komodo Islands.

Continuing south to Western Australia, stops in Broome, Exmouth, Geraldton and Fremantle proceed the journey around the southern most tip of the state to the historic town of Albany. Oosterdam will then call make three calls in South Australia, including one to Penneshaw on Kangaroo before returning to Sydney on 11 December via Melbourne and Burnie.

Some highlights include;

The Townsville region in North Queensland, experience barra fishing in the Burdekin or Hinchinbrook, snorkelling fringing reefs around Magnetic Island, scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef, bird watching at the surrounding wetlands, skydiving The Strand in Townsville, or taking a wagon ride in Charters Towers.

The Great Barrier Reef is a haven for a huge variety of plants and animals. Look for the rich array of flora and fauna on the islands’ beaches and in the rain forests. At night, gaze up in wonder at the multitude of stars that shine crystal-clear in the southern sky. Seeing this UNESCO World Heritage Site up close will be an experience you’ll never forget.

Albany with its historic heart has a certain faded grandeur, while the modern waterfront is undergoing major redevelopment. Its natural wonders include stunning coastline stretching from Torndirrup National Park’s majestic cliffs to the tranquil bay at King George Sound. In the interior, the peaks of the Stirling Range offer opportunities for day hikes with breathtaking views.

Long roads run arrow-straight through the fields, scrub and dense gum forests of this spectacular unspoiled destination of Kangaroo Island. Almost half the island remains bushland or national park, sheltering koalas, echidnas and a million or so tammar wallabies.

Your ship: Noordam

Named for the Northern compass point, Noordam features museum-quality art — from 19th-century oils to contemporary photographs of music greats Dizzy Gillespie and B.B. King.

Guests onboard can enjoy regional cooking demonstrations and food and wine tastings with EXC Port to Table programming.

Explore the world’s wonders through BBC Earth Experiences. Take yoga or Pilates in our Fitness Center. Savor the sounds of Music Walk™ and the delights of our specialty restaurants.

UPGRADE to Balcony - limited availability 

Sydney, Airlie Beach, Townsville, Cairns, Cruising Great Barrier Reef, Cruising Torres Straits, Darwin, Dili East Timor, Komodo Island, Broome, Exmouth, Geraldton, Fremantle (overnight), Albany, Port Lincoln, Adelaide, Kangaroo Island, Melbourne (overnight), Burnie, Sydney

All fares are displayed in Australian Dollars and pricing is per person based on twin share occupancy unless stated otherwise. Although all due care is taken to keep information as up-to-date as possible, pricing and availability are subject to change without notice: due to varying timing schedules of supplier automated update processes; currency fluctuations; fuel surcharges or government tax & fee changes and may not be guaranteed until paid in full. Gratuities may be an additional onboard charge depending on particular cruise line selected. Please ask your cruise consultant for any clarification of Terms & Conditions.