Sydney, Canada

Three days of Australian nature, iconic fauna and excellent wines. From Sydney Harbour, where ancient Aboriginal traditions meet one of the world’s most famous skylines, to the golden beaches of the Central Coast to the koalas nestled among the eucalyptus trees of Port Stephens. The voyage then continues amongst the vines of Hunter Valley, Australia's most prestigious wine region. It's an overland that alternates culture, wildlife, authentic flavors and spectacular scenery. Ready to discover the real Australia?

Day 1 – Sydney → Port Stephens

• Aboriginal Harbour Heritage Tour along Sydney Harbour
• Transfer to Port Stephens with a stop at The Entrance
• Fish lunch at the Ocean Restaurant
• Sightseeing tour of Newcastle + guided tour of Fort Scratchley
• Arrival at Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary and check-in to the glamping tent
• Free Exploration of the Koala Sanctuary and the Sanctuary Story Walk

Day 2 – Port Stephens

• Exclusive dawn visit to the SKYwalk sanctuary (before it opens)
• Dolphin Discovery Cruise with opportunity for boom netting (experience with a net suspended in the water)
• Stop with views at the Gan Gan Lookout
• Wine tasting at Wonganella Estate

Day 3 – Port Stephens → Hunter Valley → Newcastle

• Transfer to Hunter Valley
• Wine tasting at Mount Pleasant Wines
• Tour + tasting + light lunch at Margan Estate
• Tasting of wine and chocolates at the Glandore Estate
• Transfer to Newcastle and re-embarkation on the ship

Day 1 – From Sydney to Port Stephens: nature, history and...special encounters

We set off from Sydney, but there's none of the obligatory selfies: here, the city tells the story of its origins with an Aboriginal Harbour Tour.

Then it's off again, heading north, among the rivers, forests and beaches that look as if they were handpicked by a director with an obsession with perfection. Stop at The Entrance: a village that is so charming that you almost feel guilty for leaving.

Lunch at the Ocean Restaurant, where the fish is so fresh you could almost ask it how the sea was this morning. In Newcastle, explore Fort Scratchley, with historic tunnels and tales of war: here, the average Australian shows you that, yes, they can be very serious too.

The arrival at the Koala Sanctuary puts everything back in perspective: glamping surrounded by eucalyptus trees and koalas who give you a friendly look up and down as you check in. The Sanctuary Story Walk is a dive into their daily life (spoiler: they sleep a lot).

The day ends with a sophisticated dinner with sunset views at Restaurant 2317.

Day 2 – Koalas at dawn, dolphins in the day, wine at sunset

Set your alarm early: the SKYwalk awaits you before it opens to the public. Wandering high up among the trees while the koalas ignore you with impeccable professionalism is an experience that makes the early start well worth it.

Lunch with views at the Saltwater Restaurant and then off on a boat trip, to spot the cutest residents of Port Stephens: the dolphins.
Bonus: a boom netting experience - because life is too short not to lie on a hammock being towed by a boat out on the open ocean.

In the afternoon, enjoy a stop at the Gan Gan Lookout, the most iconic viewpoint in the region: from up here, Port Stephens unfolds before your eyes, and the scenery reminds you — very gently — just how small you are in this world.

The evening ends with a gourmet treat: a tasting at Wonganella Estate and then dinner among the vines and the warm lights at Sunset + Vine, a Mediterranean-Middle Eastern fusion that’s more surprising than a plot twist in a TV series.

Day 3 – Hunter Valley: vineyards, wineries, and artisan wines

Leave the coast behind and enter sacred territory: Hunter Valley, home to Semillon and vineyards that make any photo look like it belongs in an issue of Condé Nast Traveler.

First stop: Mount Pleasant Wines, a tasting and olives that instantly make you want to move there. Then on to Margan Estate, where you'll discover that wine can be both sustainable and chic at the same time. Tour, tasting and a light lunch directly on the estate.

The finale offers a dramatic twist: Glandore Estate and its tasting of hand-made chocolates.

Head back to Newcastle and get back on board the ship, with the feeling that you’ve experienced three intense, authentic days filled with encounters that…you’ll never forget.

• The experience can be canceled up to 60 days prior to the start date of the excursion.
• In order to offer you an exclusive experience, the number of places is limited: Book early.
• The presence of the Costa Tour Expert is not guaranteed for the entire experience.
• The experience is not recommended for guests with mobility problems.

Three days of Australian nature, iconic fauna and excellent wines. From Sydney Harbour, where ancient Aboriginal traditions meet one of the world’s most famous skylines, to the golden beaches of the Central Coast to the koalas nestled among the eucalyptus trees of Port Stephens. The voyage then continues amongst the vines of Hunter Valley, Australia's most prestigious wine region. It's an overland that alternates culture, wildlife, authentic flavors and spectacular scenery. Ready to discover the real Australia?

Day 1 – Sydney → Port Stephens

• Aboriginal Harbour Heritage Tour along Sydney Harbour
• Transfer to Port Stephens with a stop at The Entrance
• Fish lunch at the Ocean Restaurant
• Sightseeing tour of Newcastle + guided tour of Fort Scratchley
• Arrival at Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary and check-in to the glamping tent
• Free Exploration of the Koala Sanctuary and the Sanctuary Story Walk

Day 2 – Port Stephens

• Exclusive dawn visit to the SKYwalk sanctuary (before it opens)
• Dolphin Discovery Cruise with opportunity for boom netting (experience with a net suspended in the water)
• Stop with views at the Gan Gan Lookout
• Wine tasting at Wonganella Estate

Day 3 – Port Stephens → Hunter Valley → Newcastle

• Transfer to Hunter Valley
• Wine tasting at Mount Pleasant Wines
• Tour + tasting + light lunch at Margan Estate
• Tasting of wine and chocolates at the Glandore Estate
• Transfer to Newcastle and re-embarkation on the ship

Day 1 – From Sydney to Port Stephens: nature, history and...special encounters

We set off from Sydney, but there's none of the obligatory selfies: here, the city tells the story of its origins with an Aboriginal Harbour Tour.

Then it's off again, heading north, among the rivers, forests and beaches that look as if they were handpicked by a director with an obsession with perfection. Stop at The Entrance: a village that is so charming that you almost feel guilty for leaving.

Lunch at the Ocean Restaurant, where the fish is so fresh you could almost ask it how the sea was this morning. In Newcastle, explore Fort Scratchley, with historic tunnels and tales of war: here, the average Australian shows you that, yes, they can be very serious too.

The arrival at the Koala Sanctuary puts everything back in perspective: glamping surrounded by eucalyptus trees and koalas who give you a friendly look up and down as you check in. The Sanctuary Story Walk is a dive into their daily life (spoiler: they sleep a lot).

The day ends with a sophisticated dinner with sunset views at Restaurant 2317.

Day 2 – Koalas at dawn, dolphins in the day, wine at sunset

Set your alarm early: the SKYwalk awaits you before it opens to the public. Wandering high up among the trees while the koalas ignore you with impeccable professionalism is an experience that makes the early start well worth it.

Lunch with views at the Saltwater Restaurant and then off on a boat trip, to spot the cutest residents of Port Stephens: the dolphins.
Bonus: a boom netting experience - because life is too short not to lie on a hammock being towed by a boat out on the open ocean.

In the afternoon, enjoy a stop at the Gan Gan Lookout, the most iconic viewpoint in the region: from up here, Port Stephens unfolds before your eyes, and the scenery reminds you — very gently — just how small you are in this world.

The evening ends with a gourmet treat: a tasting at Wonganella Estate and then dinner among the vines and the warm lights at Sunset + Vine, a Mediterranean-Middle Eastern fusion that’s more surprising than a plot twist in a TV series.

Day 3 – Hunter Valley: vineyards, wineries, and artisan wines

Leave the coast behind and enter sacred territory: Hunter Valley, home to Semillon and vineyards that make any photo look like it belongs in an issue of Condé Nast Traveler.

First stop: Mount Pleasant Wines, a tasting and olives that instantly make you want to move there. Then on to Margan Estate, where you'll discover that wine can be both sustainable and chic at the same time. Tour, tasting and a light lunch directly on the estate.

The finale offers a dramatic twist: Glandore Estate and its tasting of hand-made chocolates.

Head back to Newcastle and get back on board the ship, with the feeling that you’ve experienced three intense, authentic days filled with encounters that…you’ll never forget.

• The experience can be canceled up to 60 days prior to the start date of the excursion.
• In order to offer you an exclusive experience, the number of places is limited: Book early.
• The presence of the Costa Tour Expert is not guaranteed for the entire experience.
• The experience is not recommended for guests with mobility problems.

No experience is more thrilling than travelling on the Grand Pacific Drive, one of the most spectacular roads in Australia. Just one hour south of Sydney, the Grand Pacific Drive winds its way along amazing scenery, beaches and breath-taking views.

• Royal National Park
• Bungoona
• Bald Hill
• Sea Cliff Bridge
• Wollongong
• Kiama Blowhole

• Depart the wharf, head south to Royal National Park which is the second oldest national park in the world, offering spectacular scenery from sub tropical rainforests and sandstone heathlands, to dramatic coastal cliffs and unspoilt ocean beaches. A short buch walk is made at Bungoona lookout to see the sweeping views of the Port Hacking River.
• Continue through Royal National Park to Bald Hill where you will enjoy an amazing photo stopBald Hill is one of Australia's most well known and most popular lookouts. Not only are the views excellent, the area is also internationally known as a major hang gliding point and also home to the famous Sea Cliff Bridge which we travel over.
• Continue south to Wollongong where you will have a lunch at a local restaurant.
• After lunch we continue on the Grand Pacific Drive to the quaint seaside township of Kiama, famous for its Blowhole.When the seas are heaving and the wind blows from the south-east, the Kiama blowhole can shoot water 60 m into the air, making it one of the highest in the world. The region's indigenous people, the Wadi Wadi, call it Khanterintee, which means 'mysterious noise'.
• Spend some time enjoying the Blowhole and Kiama before returning to Sydney back along the Grand Pacific Drive.

• We recommend that you book early because only a limited number of places are available.
• When the ship is at anchor in Sydney, the walk from where the tenders will drop you off in the Opera House area to the starting point of your Sydney experience takes around 20 minutes.

Let's immerse ourselves in the magic of the Opera House and of Sydney, Australia's largest and most cosmopolitan city, built around one of the most beautiful bays in the world.

• Sydney Opera House
• Panoramic tour
• Bondi Beach

Admire Sydney’s many historical buildings and the magnificent harbour coastline as you take in a tour of the iconic Opera House, visit Bondi Beach and uncover the city sights.
You begin with a visit Sydney Opera House for a guided tour. The Opera House is situated on Bennelong Point and reaches out to the harbour. Described as the eighth wonder of the modern world, it is certainly one of the most recognisable images - along with the Eiffel Tower and the Empire State Building – and one of the most photographed.
Then join your coach and pass through the historical Rocks area, where the first fleet landed in 1788 to establish Australia’s first European settlement. You can observe examples of early architecture and the beautiful sandstone buildings, made out of the same rocks, which gave this area its name.
Continuing by coach, pass St Mary’s Cathedral, Parliament House, through Kings Cross, Rushcutters Bay, Double Bay and Watson’s Bay before stopping at the world-famous Bondi Beach to enjoy some time at leisure.

• When the ship is at anchor in Sydney, the walk from where the tenders will drop you off in the Opera House area to the starting point of your Sydney experience takes around 20 minutes.
• Guests must be physically fit and be able to climb the 300 stairs involved in the Sydney Opera House tour.

"At Taronga Conservation Society Australia, we believe that wildlife and people can share this planet. We believe that all of us have a responsibility to protect the world’s precious wildlife, not just in our lifetimes, but for the generations of the future." Enjoy this amazing experience.

• Palm Beach
• Barrenjoey Head
• Boathouse café, crystal-clear Pacific waters, Pittwater
• Newport, Dee Why and Curl Curl
• Manly Beach
• Taronga Zoo and lunch

Board your Captain Cook Cruises vessel to commence your cruise. Your express Taronga Zoo ferry ticket includes return rocket ferry and Zoo entrance, plus you get to bypass the bus with access via the Lower Zoo Entrance which is just a short walk from the wharf. Taronga Zoo, the Zoo with the view. Located just 12 minutes from the city by ferry, across the world's most spectacular harbour, award winning Taronga Zoo is a Sydney experience not to be missed. From Australia's unique wildlife to exotic animals from around the world, Taronga has it all. Enjoy the amazing Free Flight Bird Show held in the Zoo's amphitheatre overlooking Sydney Harbour. Special photo sessions with our Koalas. Keeper talks, animal shows and feedings throughout the day. Over 2000 rare and endangered animals including Western Lowland Gorillas, Sumatran Tigers, Kodiak Bears, Giraffes, Chimpanzees and many more. Wild Asia is a complete Asian Rainforest with 10 different exhibits. Take the jungle path that appears out of the mists as you meet all manner of forest creatures from the sleepy Binturong to the agile Fishing Cat. Gaze under water into the stream that is home to the magnificently monochromatic Malayan Tapir and the busy oriental Small-Clawed Otter. Wander through Wild Asia's towering aviaries where colourful rainforest birds soar and glide. See the rare Silvery Gibbons swing hand over hand through the trees and glimpse timid Spotted Deer in the dappled shadows of magnificent, historic fig trees. Wild Asia is a 2.4ha rainforest with over 27,000 plants. The area is set along the banks of a forest river that has its source in the high waterfalls and pools before tumbling down to run beside the boardwalk that links all the exhibits. Taronga also offers wonderful close-up experiences with Australia's unique wildlife in the Streets Creatures of the Wollemi exhibit. This amazing bushwalk experience is home to over 200 native animals local to the Blue Mountains. See platypus, echidnas, wallabies, reptiles and birds in the largest walk through aviary in Australasia. Re-board your rocket ferry to return to Circular quay.

• We recommend that you book early because only a limited number of places are available.
• The tour is not guided, you will be accompaanied by an English escort
• When the ship is at anchor in Sydney, the walk from where the tenders will drop you off in the Opera House area to the starting point of your Sydney experience takes around 20 minutes.

Australia's largest and most cosmopolitan city, Sydney is built around one of the most beautiful harbours in the world.

• Bondi Beach

Enjoy the highlights of Sydney from the comfort of your coach as you travel to the International Airport. Pass by many of the interesting and historic sights whilst enjoying a commentary from your knowledgeable guide. Travel back in time to Sydney’s oldest village – The Rocks. This historic enclave sits in the shadow of the dazzling Harbour Bridge. As you make your way through central Sydney, pass St Mary’s Cathedral, Parliament House and the Sydney Tower. Continue through cosmopolitan Kings Cross, Rushcutters Bay, Double Bay and Watson’s Bay before stopping briefly at the world famous Bondi Beach for a photo opportunity.

•  For flights after 5 PM.
• When the ship is at anchor in Sydney, the walk from where the tenders will drop you off in the Opera House area to the starting point of your Sydney experience takes around 20 minutes.

Let's immerse ourselves in the magic of the Opera House and of Sydney, Australia's largest and most cosmopolitan city, built around one of the most beautiful bays in the world.

• Sydney Opera House
• Panoramic tour
• Bondi Beach

Admire Sydney’s many historical buildings and the magnificent harbour coastline as you take in a tour of the iconic Opera House, visit Bondi Beach and uncover the city sights. You begin with a visit Sydney Opera House for a guided tour. The Opera House is situated on Bennelong Point and reaches out to the harbour. Described as the eighth wonder of the modern world, it is certainly one of the most recognisable images

• along with the Eiffel Tower and the Empire State Building – and one of the most photographed. Then join your coach and pass through the historical Rocks area, where the first fleet landed in 1788 to establish Australia’s first European settlement. You can observe examples of early architecture and the beautiful sandstone buildings, made out of the same rocks, which gave this area its name. Continuing by coach, pass St Mary’s Cathedral, Parliament House, through Kings Cross, Rushcutters Bay, Double Bay and Watson’s Bay before stopping at the world-famous Bondi Beach to enjoy some time at leisure.

• When the ship is at anchor in Sydney, the walk from where the tenders will drop you off in the Opera House area to the starting point of your Sydney experience takes around 20 minutes.
• Guests must be physically fit and be able to climb the 300 stairs involved in the Sydney Opera House tour.

"At Taronga Conservation Society Australia, we believe that wildlife and people can share this planet. We believe that all of us have a responsibility to protect the world’s precious wildlife, not just in our lifetimes, but for the generations of the future."Enjoy this amazing experience.

• Palm Beach
• Barrenjoey Head
• Boathouse café, crystal-clear Pacific waters, Pittwater
• Newport, Dee Why and Curl Curl
• Manly Beach
• Taronga Zoo and lunch

Board your Captain Cook Cruises vessel to commence your cruise. Your express Taronga Zoo ferry ticket includes return rocket ferry and Zoo entrance, plus you get to bypass the bus with access via the Lower Zoo Entrance which is just a short walk from the wharf. Taronga Zoo, the Zoo with the view. Located just 12 minutes from the city by ferry, across the world's most spectacular harbour, award winning Taronga Zoo is a Sydney experience not to be missed. From Australia's unique wildlife to exotic animals from around the world, Taronga has it all. Enjoy the amazing Free Flight Bird Show held in the Zoo's amphitheatre overlooking Sydney Harbour. Special photo sessions with our Koalas. Keeper talks, animal shows and feedings throughout the day. Over 2000 rare and endangered animals including Western Lowland Gorillas, Sumatran Tigers, Kodiak Bears, Giraffes, Chimpanzees and many more. Wild Asia is a complete Asian Rainforest with 10 different exhibits. Take the jungle path that appears out of the mists as you meet all manner of forest creatures from the sleepy Binturong to the agile Fishing Cat. Gaze under water into the stream that is home to the magnificently monochromatic Malayan Tapir and the busy oriental Small-Clawed Otter. Wander through Wild Asia's towering aviaries where colourful rainforest birds soar and glide. See the rare Silvery Gibbons swing hand over hand through the trees and glimpse timid Spotted Deer in the dappled shadows of magnificent, historic fig trees. Wild Asia is a 2.4ha rainforest with over 27,000 plants. The area is set along the banks of a forest river that has its source in the high waterfalls and pools before tumbling down to run beside the boardwalk that links all the exhibits. Taronga also offers wonderful close-up experiences with Australia's unique wildlife in the Streets Creatures of the Wollemi exhibit. This amazing bushwalk experience is home to over 200 native animals local to the Blue Mountains. See platypus, echidnas, wallabies, reptiles and birds in the largest walk through aviary in Australasia. Re-board your rocket ferry to return to Circular quay.

• We recommend that you book early because only a limited number of places are available.
• The tour is not guided, you will be accompaanied by an English escort
• When the ship is at anchor in Sydney, the walk from where the tenders will drop you off in the Opera House area to the starting point of your Sydney experience takes around 20 minutes.

If Sydney Harbour looks spectacular during the day, it looks breath-taking during the night! The best way to experience the harbour is by exploring it on a harbour cruise. Let the magic of Sydney Harbour amaze you through the large picture windows! The mood of the harbour on a cocktail cruise is ever changing as you cruise past the sights of the iconic Opera House, appearing larger than life and cruise under the Sydney Harbour Bridge and marvel at the beauty of its architecture. 

Depart Circular Quay for a 2 hr private charter on Sydney Harbour aboard the Captain Cook 3 . Take in the stunning colours of Sydney harbour at day's end, Enjoy a glass of sparkling wine or beer or soft drink on arrival.  Indulge your taste buds with  a selection of canapes . Travel on a 2 hour circuit of Sydney harbour taking in all the spectacular sights of the Harbour and the magnificent homes that can only seen from the harbour. After the cruise the guides will escort the guests back to the passenger terminal.

• Please note: Space is limited, so please reserve early.
• The tour is accompanied by an escort.
• When the ship is at anchor in Sydney, the walk from where the tenders will drop you off in the Opera House area to the starting point of your Sydney experience takes around 20 minutes.

No experience is more thrilling than travelling on the Grand Pacific Drive, one of the most spectacular roads in Australia. Just one hour south of Sydney, the Grand Pacific Drive winds its way along amazing scenery, beaches and breath-taking views.

• Royal National Park
• Bungoona
• Bald Hill
• Sea Cliff Bridge
• Wollongong
• Kiama Blowhole

• Depart the wharf, head south to Royal National Park which is the second oldest national park in the world, offering spectacular scenery from sub tropical rainforests and sandstone heathlands, to dramatic coastal cliffs and unspoilt ocean beaches. A short buch walk is made at Bungoona lookout to see the sweeping views of the Port Hacking River.
• Continue through Royal National Park to Bald Hill where you will enjoy an amazing photo stopBald Hill is one of Australia's most well known and most popular lookouts. Not only are the views excellent, the area is also internationally known as a major hang gliding point and also home to the famous Sea Cliff Bridge which we travel over.
• Continue south to Wollongong where you will have a lunch at a local restaurant .
• After lunch we continue on the Grand Pacific Drive to the quaint seaside township of Kiama, famous for its Blowhole.When the seas are heaving and the wind blows from the south-east, the Kiama blowhole can shoot water 60 m into the air, making it one of the highest in the world. The region's indigenous people, the Wadi Wadi, call it Khanterintee, which means 'mysterious noise'.
• Spend some time enjoying the Blowhole and Kiama before returning to Sydney back along the Grand Pacific Drive.

• We recommend that you book early because only a limited number of places are available.
• When the ship is at anchor in Sydney, the walk from where the tenders will drop you off in the Opera House area to the starting point of your Sydney experience takes around 20 minutes.

The idealopportunity to discover the charm of Sydney just when the city glows up withthe thousand lights of the evening. After a tour along the main places ofinterest a panoramic dinner awaits us at the Sydney Tower.

• View of the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge
• Kings Cross
• Sydney Tower buffet dinner.

• Australia's largest and most cosmopolitan city, Sydney is built around one of the most beautiful harbours in the world. 
• Travel to Sydney Tower where you will enjoy a buffet dinner. Construction of Sydney Tower began in late 1970 and was opened to the public in August 1981. Enjoy 360 degree views of Sydney from 270 meters above the streets below from Sydney Tower while dining. 
• After dinner, drive to Sydney's famous architectural masterpiece, the Sydney Opera House. Here, enjoy the breathtaking views of the city, harbour and the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge in the night close up. Reboard your coach to then transfer back to wharf.

• Space is limited, so please reserve early.
• When the ship is at anchor in Sydney, the walk from where the tenders will drop you off in the Opera House area to the starting point of your Sydney experience takes around 20 minutes.

Discover the wonderful Blue Mountains up close. Their name derives from the blue haze generated by the rays of sunshine illuminating vapour drops in the atmosphere.

• Featherdale Wildlife Park
• Leura and Katoomba
• Three Sisters
• Scenic World Blue Mountains
• Katoomba Falls
• Mount Solitary
• Jamison Valley
• Echo Point

Travel past Sydney’s inner west residential suburbs to the foot of the Blue Mountains. En-route, visit Feather dale Wildlife Park, with a large private collection of unique Australian fauna. See koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, birds of the rainforest, birds from inland, colourful parrots and reptiles.  Leaving the park, follow the trail of Australia's early explorers

• Blaxland, Wentworth & Lawson
• as the coach climbs high into the mountains to the townships of Leura and Katoomba. The Blue Mountains are so named because of the blue haze caused by rays of light striking dust particles and small droplets of moisture in the atmosphere. The haze is an interesting scientific phenomenon, especially noticeable due to the slopes being heavily timbered with Eucalyptus trees. At Echo Point witness the spectacular Three Sisters rock formation and views over the Jamison Valley.  Next transfer to The Hydro Majestic Hotel for light lunch in the ballroom. After lunch, enjoy a ride at Scenic World Blue Mountains with 360° views, taking in the famous Three Sisters, the magnificent Katoomba Falls, Mt Solitary and the near endless vista of the Jamison Valley.  Either float on air in the Skyway with its world first Electro-Scenic Glass Floor or ride the steepest incline Railway in the world down to a lush and hidden valley or quietly glide out of the valley aboard the Cableway, taking in the breath-taking panorama of the stunning World Heritage listed Blue Mountains National Park.

• The excursion involves some walking.
• Comfortable shoes are recommended.
• We recommend that you book early because only a limited number of places are available.
• When the ship is at anchor in Sydney, the walk from where the tenders will drop you off in the Opera House area to the starting point of your Sydney experience takes around 20 minutes.
• For flights after 8 PM.

Discover the wonderful Blue Mountains up close. Their name derives from the blue haze generated by the rays of sunshine illuminating vapour drops in the atmosphere.

• Featherdale Wildlife Park
• Leura and Katoomba
• Three Sisters
• Scenic World Blue Mountains
• Katoomba Falls
• Mount Solitary
• Jamison Valley
• Echo Point

Travel past Sydney’s inner west residential suburbs to the foot of the Blue Mountains. En-route, visit Feather dale Wildlife Park, with a large private collection of unique Australian fauna. See koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, birds of the rainforest, birds from inland, colourful parrots and reptiles.  Leaving the park, follow the trail of Australia's early explorers

• Blaxland, Wentworth & Lawson
• as the coach climbs high into the mountains to the townships of Leura and Katoomba. The Blue Mountains are so named because of the blue haze caused by rays of light striking dust particles and small droplets of moisture in the atmosphere. The haze is an interesting scientific phenomenon, especially noticeable due to the slopes being heavily timbered with Eucalyptus trees. At Echo Point witness the spectacular Three Sisters rock formation and views over the Jamison Valley.  Next transfer to The Hydro Majestic Hotel for light lunch in the ballroom. After lunch, enjoy a ride at Scenic World Blue Mountains with 360° views, taking in the famous Three Sisters, the magnificent Katoomba Falls, Mt Solitary and the near endless vista of the Jamison Valley.  Either float on air in the Skyway with its world first Electro-Scenic Glass Floor or ride the steepest incline Railway in the world down to a lush and hidden valley or quietly glide out of the valley aboard the Cableway, taking in the breath-taking panorama of the stunning World Heritage listed Blue Mountains National Park. From the Blue Mountains a pleasant return journey to Sydney.

• The excursion involves some walking.
• Comfortable shoes are recommended.
• We recommend that you book early because only a limited number of places are available.
• When the ship is at anchor in Sydney, the walk from where the tenders will drop you off in the Opera House area to the starting point of your Sydney experience takes around 20 minutes.

Discover the wonderful Blue Mountains up close. Their name derives from the blue haze generated by the rays of sunshine illuminating vapour drops in the atmosphere.

• Featherdale Wildlife Park
• Leura and Katoomba
• Three Sisters
• Scenic World Blue Mountains
• Katoomba Falls
• Mount Solitary
• Jamison Valley
• Echo Point

Travel past Sydney’s inner west residential suburbs to the foot of the Blue Mountains. En-route, visit Feather dale Wildlife Park, with a large private collection of unique Australian fauna. See koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, birds of the rainforest, birds from inland, colourful parrots and reptiles.  

Leaving the park, follow the trail of Australia's early explorers * Blaxland, Wentworth & Lawson * as the coach climbs high into the mountains to the townships of Leura and Katoomba. The Blue Mountains are so named because of the blue haze caused by rays of light striking dust particles and small droplets of moisture in the atmosphere. The haze is an interesting scientific phenomenon, especially noticeable due to the slopes being heavily timbered with Eucalyptus trees.

At Echo Point witness the spectacular Three Sisters rock formation and views over the Jamison Valley.  Next transfer to The Hydro Majestic Hotel for light lunch in the ballroom.

After lunch, enjoy a ride at Scenic World Blue Mountains with 360° views, taking in the famous Three Sisters, the magnificent Katoomba Falls, Mt Solitary and the near endless vista of the Jamison Valley.  Either float on air in the Skyway with its world first Electro-Scenic Glass Floor or ride the steepest incline Railway in the world down to a lush and hidden valley or quietly glide out of the valley aboard the Cableway, taking in the breath-taking panorama of the stunning World Heritage listed Blue Mountains National Park.

• The excursion involves some walking.
• Comfortable shoes are recommended.
• We recommend that you book early because only a limited number of places are available.
• When the ship is at anchor in Sydney, the walk from where the tenders will drop you off in the Opera House area to the starting point of your Sydney experience takes around 20 minutes.
• For flights after 8 PM.

Discover the wonderful Blue Mountains up close. Their name derives from the blue haze generated by the rays of sunshine illuminating vapour drops in the atmosphere.

• Featherdale Wildlife Park
• Leura and Katoomba
• Three Sisters
• Scenic World Blue Mountains
• Katoomba Falls
• Mount Solitary
• Jamison Valley
• Echo Point

Travel past Sydney’s inner west residential suburbs to the foot of the Blue Mountains. En-route, visit Feather dale Wildlife Park, with a large private collection of unique Australian fauna. See koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, birds of the rainforest, birds from inland, colourful parrots and reptiles.  

Leaving the park, follow the trail of Australia's early explorers * Blaxland, Wentworth & Lawson * as the coach climbs high into the mountains to the townships of Leura and Katoomba. The Blue Mountains are so named because of the blue haze caused by rays of light striking dust particles and small droplets of moisture in the atmosphere. The haze is an interesting scientific phenomenon, especially noticeable due to the slopes being heavily timbered with Eucalyptus trees.

At Echo Point witness the spectacular Three Sisters rock formation and views over the Jamison Valley.  Next transfer to The Hydro Majestic Hotel for light lunch in the ballroom.

After lunch, enjoy a ride at Scenic World Blue Mountains with 360° views, taking in the famous Three Sisters, the magnificent Katoomba Falls, Mt Solitary and the near endless vista of the Jamison Valley.  Either float on air in the Skyway with its world first Electro-Scenic Glass Floor or ride the steepest incline Railway in the world down to a lush and hidden valley or quietly glide out of the valley aboard the Cableway, taking in the breath-taking panorama of the stunning World Heritage listed Blue Mountains National Park.

From the Blue Mountains a pleasant return journey to Sydney.

• The excursion involves some walking.
• Comfortable shoes are recommended.
• We recommend that you book early because only a limited number of places are available.
• When the ship is at anchor in Sydney, the walk from where the tenders will drop you off in the Opera House area to the starting point of your Sydney experience takes around 20 minutes.

A thrilling yet safe climb of the iconic Harbour Bridge, built in 1932 * the perfect excursion for our most adventurous guests.

• Harbour Bridge
• 1500 metre walk
• 360° views of the bay and city

• We walk from the port and head towards Harbour Bridge.
• We reach our destination and, once there, get ready to climb the bridge. We are handed a special uniform, communication equipment and a harness that will be attached to a static line for the entire duration of the climb.
• The walk is 1500 metres long and develops along catwalks, ladders, and arches during a 3-hour climb. There is a handrail along most of the bridge to make the climb easier.
• The top is 130 metres high and offers amazing 360° views over the bay and city.

• This excursion is not recommended for guests with mobility problems.
• Minimum age: 10 years.
• You need to be physically fit to take part in this excursion.
• A paying adult must be present for every two participants under the age of 16.
• We recommend that you do not drink alcohol before climbing; participants will be subjected to a breathalyser test to check that the level of alcohol in the blood is under 0.05%. The tour is prohibited to those with a blood alcohol level which exceeds this limit.
• Each guest must fill in a release of liability form and meet the terms and conditions governing participation.
• It would be sensible to consider any disturbances which could potentially affect your ability to tackle stairs and steep gradients safely.
• We recommend wearing flat shoes, preferably with a rubber sole as it is possible they will get wet. We do not recommend wearing shoes with PVC or leather soles.
• Participants must wear a special suit over clothing.
• Lockers are available in which to store objects which cannot be taken onto the bridge (e.g. cameras and video cameras).
• Although the climb is available to pregnant woman up until the end of their second trimester (week twenty-four) who have no pregnancy-related issues, we ask that you consult your doctor and fill in a certificate of good health before tackling the journey.
• We recommend that you book early because only a limited number of places are available.
• The tour is not guided, it will be escorted by an English-speaking escort.
• In Sydney the ship will be at anchor: the walk from where the tenders will drop you off in the Opera House area to the coach parking place takes around 20 minutes.

The ideal opportunity to discover the beauty of Sydney from an entirely new perspective, offering stunning panoramic views of some of the main sights and wonderful beaches of the region.

• Panoramic views
• Pacific Ocean
• Botany Bay
• Darling Harbour
• Sydney Harbour Bridge*Sydney Opera House
• Sydney harbour
• Taronga zoo
• Watson bay
• Rose Bay
• Manly Cove
• Bondi, Coogee and Clovelly zoo
• Marboura Beach
• Port Botany Cape Banks
• Botany Bay

• We leave the port by coach and reach the heliport after a 30 minute journey. Immediately after take-off, we enjoy the amazing panoramic views of the Sydney skyline, Pacific Ocean and historic Botany Bay*.
• We then fly over Darling Harbour and admire some of the most famous sights of the city such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the magnificent Sydney Opera House.
• Afterwards, our pilot takes us to discover the picturesque Sydney harbour and provide some interesting information about its history.
• We continue our flight with Taronga zoo, Watson's bay, Rose Bay, Manly Cove as well as the fantastic headlands and some of the most beautiful beaches in the world such as Bondi, Coogee and Clovelly.
• Finally, we head South to go back to the heliport and admire the coast and wonderful beaches. Before landing, we take in the magnificent view of Marboura Beach, the historical Port Botany Cape Banks and Botany Bay.

• The excursion will involve groups of 20 participants, subdivided into two groups of 10 persons who will hop on-board the helicopter at different times. 
• The flight lasts approximately 25 minutes: whilst one group is in the air, the other can take photos and refresh themselves with a drink.
• The excursion does not include a guide; the pilot will provide details in English during the flight. 
• We recommend that you book early because only a limited number of places are available.
• You need to be physically fit to take part in this excursion.
• This excursion is not recommended for guests with mobility problems.* Comfortable shoes and clothing are recommended.
• When the ship is at anchor in Sydney, the walk from where the tenders will drop you off in the Opera House area to the starting point of your Sydney experience takes around 20 minutes.

Australia's largest and most cosmopolitan city, Sydney is built around one of the most beautiful harbours in the world.

• Mrs Macquarie’s Chair
• Bondi Beach

Depart Oversees passenger terminal – travel to Mrs Macquarie’s Chair – photo stop opportunity. Travel through Kings Cross , Double Bay , Rose Bay to Watsons Bay and the entrance to Sydney Harbour.  Travel to Bondi Beach – photo stop at Bondi Beach   Travel back to the city through Paddington – scenic driver through the city /Darling Harbour. Travel along Hickson Road  – under the Harbour Bridge – through the historic Rocks area back to the Oversees Passengers terminal

• When the ship is at anchor in Sydney, the walk from where the tenders will drop you off in the Opera House area to the starting point of your Sydney experience takes around 20 minutes.

Australia's largest and most cosmopolitan city, Sydney is built around one of the most beautiful harbours in the world.

• Bondi Beach

Enjoy the highlights of Sydney from the comfort of your coach as you travel to the International Airport. Pass by many of the interesting and historic sights whilst enjoying a commentary from your knowledgeable guide. Travel back in time to Sydney’s oldest village – The Rocks. This historic enclave sits in the shadow of the dazzling Harbour Bridge. As you make your way through central Sydney, pass St Mary’s Cathedral, Parliament House and the Sydney Tower. Continue through cosmopolitan Kings Cross, Rushcutters Bay, Double Bay and Watson’s Bay before stopping briefly at the world famous Bondi Beach for a photo opportunity.

•  For flights after 5 PM.
• When the ship is at anchor in Sydney, the walk from where the tenders will drop you off in the Opera House area to the starting point of your Sydney experience takes around 20 minutes.

Australia's largest and most cosmopolitan city, Sydney is built around one of the most beautiful harbours in the world.

• Mrs Macquarie’s Chair
• Bondi Beach

Depart Oversees passenger terminal – travel to Mrs Macquarie’s Chair – photo stop opportunity.Travel through Kings Cross , Double Bay , Rose Bay to Watsons Bay and the entrance to Sydney Harbour. Travel to Bondi Beach – photo stop at Bondi Beach  Travel back to the city through Paddington – scenic driver through the city /Darling Harbour.Travel along Hickson Road  – under the Harbour Bridge – through the historic Rocks area back to the Oversees Passengers terminal

• When the ship is at anchor in Sydney, the walk from where the tenders will drop you off in the Opera House area to the starting point of your Sydney experience takes around 20 minutes.

Enjoy the beautiful Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park.

• Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park

Depart the wharf and travel by coach from Sydney, through the inner Western Suburbs and past the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games Site. Arrive at the award winning Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park. At the park you’ll see koalas and kangaroos up close plus a friendly Dingo, Australia’s famous native ‘dog’. You can even take a close-up photo of the friendly koalas. Enjoy free time to explore on your own. At the conclusion of your tour, reboard your coach and travel back to Sydney.

• The visit is not guided, you will be accompanied by an English-speaking escort. 
• When the ship is at anchor in Sydney, the walk from where the tenders will drop you off in the Opera House area to the starting point of your Sydney experience takes around 20 minutes.

Let's launchthis scenic tour along some of the city's main attractions and enjoy the beautiful view of the city by night.

• The Rocks
• Sydney Opera House
• Darling Harbour
• Mrs. Macquarie's Chair
• Royal Botanic Gardens
• Sydney Habour Bridge
• Spiagge di Neutral Bay, Mosman e Seaforth

Tour the highlights of Sydney and see the Opera House adn Darling Harbour. Continue onto Mrs Macquarie's Chair, directly east of the Opera House on the eastern edge of the Royal Botanic Gardens, providing excellent views west across the harbour to the Bridge and the Mountains in the far distance. Continue touring and cross the Sydney Harbour Bridge and tour through the popular Northern Beaches of Neutral Bay, Mosman, and Seaforth. Capture the beauty and lifestyle of the harbour city from our specially selected vantage points at Milson's Point and Seaforth. After completing the tour of the Northern Beaches, return to the CBD where you will experince Sydney sunset like no other, from the heights of Sydney Tower. The Sydney Tower has been an integral feature of the Sydney skyline for over 30 years. Measuring 309 metres at its highest point, it is one of the tallest structures in the southern hemisphere and by far the tallest building in Sydney.

• When the ship is at anchor in Sydney, the walk from where the tenders will drop you off in the Opera House area to the starting point of your Sydney experience takes around 20 minutes.