Destination
Australia and New Zealand
Trip Duration
5 nights
Cruise Ship
Pacific ExplorerCruise Company
P&O AUStart Port
Melbourne, AustraliaEnd Port
Melbourne, AustraliaItinerary
Depart 19:00
Melbourne is the second largest city in Australia with over 4.4 million people calling it home. The city is an eclectic mix of stlye, dining and sport, making it an ideal place to visit and soak in the culture. The City Circle Tram loop will take you around the city to attractions like the Royal Botanical Gardens and the Healesville sanctuary. Taking a stroll through Melbourne's cobbled laneways will lead you to an array of cafes, coffee shops and unique shopping boutiques, the perfect way to discover the laid-back city.
Arrive 08:00
Depart 22:00
Hobart, the capital of Tasmania, is a small port city located at the foot of Mount Wellington. Hobart is the second oldest city in Australia, having been originally founded in 1804 as a penal colony. A tour of the oldest brewery in Australia, Cascade brewery is highly recommended. During the Summer season Hobart hosts some fantastic festivals and events from The Taste of Tasmania food festival, to the Yacht Race from Sydney to Hobart. These events attract a big audience and create a great atmosphere throughout the port city.
Arrive 08:00
Depart 17:00
The Tasmanian Port Arthur is located South-East of the Tasman Peninsula. Port Arthur is connected to the mainland by a 400m long land bridge, known as 'Eaglehawk Neck'. The former convict settlement is now a World Heritage site, home to a museum which shows visitors what life was like for convicts in one of Australia's most infamous prisons in the 19th Century. Guided tours are available day or night, as well as cruises to the Isle of the Dead, a cemetary for prisoners. A visit to Port Arthur is sure to leave visitors with a host of new knowledge.
Arrive 07:00
Melbourne is the second largest city in Australia with over 4.4 million people calling it home. The city is an eclectic mix of stlye, dining and sport, making it an ideal place to visit and soak in the culture. The City Circle Tram loop will take you around the city to attractions like the Royal Botanical Gardens and the Healesville sanctuary. Taking a stroll through Melbourne's cobbled laneways will lead you to an array of cafes, coffee shops and unique shopping boutiques, the perfect way to discover the laid-back city.
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Take advantage of up to $300 onboard credit per cabin AND pay $49 deposits per person when you book Value or Value Plus fare on select P&O Australia sailings between 11 December 2024 and close of business on 10 March 2025. Ask your cruise consultant if this offer applies to your departure. Conditions apply. Terms & Conditions apply
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With designs reflecting the very best of modern Australia, the Pacific Explorer brings you an extravagance and elegance that will ensure you enjoy a cruise holiday you will never forget.
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2 Adults
5 nights
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