AUSTRALIA- NEW ZEALAND CRUISE TOUR ON PRINCESS
CRUISES
BEAUTIFUL DIAMOND PRINCESS
7
NIGHT LAND TOUR AND A 12 DAY CRUISE FROM SYDNEY
TO AUCKLAND
Join Wiley
and Diane Burns of Sunburst Cruises and Travel as we tour and cruise to one of
the most beautiful places in the world!
January
8 - 27, 2011
Tour Highlights
Get to know the best of Australia
and beyond. Take an escorted land tour of two sparkling waterfront cities: Sydney with its amazing Harbour and Bondi Beach,
as well as Cairns, gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. Plus, tour options to Ayers Rock,
Alice Springs, Darwin and Kakadu National Park.
Ayers Rock 
This is Australia’s
sacred Aboriginal site and the world’s largest monolith—a truly spectacular sight
The Great Barrier Reef 
On your Australia
cruise you can tour the largest living organism on the planet by
semi-submersible submarine.
Kakadu
National Park 
Australia’s Kakadu National
Park is host to everything from aboriginal rock
art formations to an amazing habitat of birds and other wildlife.
Cruise Highlights
Explore the
cosmopolitan cities and charming towns of Australia
and New Zealand
on this cruise Down Under. You’ll cruise between Sydney
and Auckland with plenty of opportunities for
fun activities and spectacular sights along the way, such as snorkeling with
creatures of the Great Barrier Reef or taking in the breathtaking views of Fjordland
National Park.
Christchurch 
On your New Zealand
cruise, explore Cathedral Square
and tour the 19th century British-inspired cathedral
Fjordland
National Park (Scenic
Cruising) 
Cruise to Auckland and its World Heritage site—home to
14 majestic fjords and five icy-blue lakes
Melbourne,
Australia 
Australia’s commercial heart is also home to the world-class Royal
Botanical Gardens.
Sydney, Australia 
Cruise Sydney Harbour—in the "capital
of the Pacific Rim"—and take in the
spectacular sights, such as the famed Opera House.
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7-Night Land Tour featuring
2-nights Sydney, 1-night Ayers Rock, 1-night Kakadu,
1-night Darwin and 2-nights Port Douglas plus a 12-day Sydney to Auckland
cruise.
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Travel Sequence:
Tour first, then Cruise
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Ship: Diamond Princess
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Voyage Departure
Port: Sydney,
Australia
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Number of Days:
19 (12 cruise, 7 tour)
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Departure Date:
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Itinerary: M103
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Highlights:
Uluru National
Park & Ayers Rock
Boat tour in Kakadu
National Park
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway ride
Full day tour of the Great Barrier Reef
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Itinerary
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Day
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Destination
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1
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Sydney
Arrive in Sydney
and check into your hotel. Enjoy a welcome reception this evening with your
traveling companions and tour director. Overnight at Amora
Jamison Sydney.
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2
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Sydney
Today a city tour takes you to world-famous Bondi Beach
and the historic Rocks district plus you'll enjoy views of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House. Afternoon
and evening are at leisure. Overnight at Amora
Jamison Sydney. (B)
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3
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Sydney/Ayers Rock
Fly to the heart of the Outback, Ayers Rock. Tour Mt. Olga and the
mysterious domes of Uluru
National Park, then
see Ayers Rock at Sunset. Overnight at the Sails Resort. (B)
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4
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Ayers Rock/Darwin/Kakadu
Fly to Darwin to begin touring Kakadu
National Park. Visit
ancient Aboriginal art sites and see diverse wildlife along the way.
Overnight at Gagudju Crocodile Hotel. (B,D)
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5
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Kakadu/Darwin
Today, enjoy the Yellow Waters boat tour through the World Heritage
Kakadu National Park. Later, enjoy a city tour
of Darwin.
Overnight at the Crowne Plaza.
(B,L)
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Darwin/Port Douglas
Fly to Cairns to tour the rain forest village of Kuranda.
Then journey on Skyrail for aerial views of Barron Falls. Later, enjoy ocean views on
your motorcoach trip to Port Douglas. Overnight
Sheraton Mirage Resort. (B)
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Port Douglas
After breakfast, board a high-speed catamaran for a full-day tour of the Great Barrier Reef. Additional optional water
activities are available. This evening is free to spend at your leisure.
Overnight Sheraton Mirage Resort (B,L).
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Port Douglas/Sydney
Motorcoach to Cairns
for a return flight to Sydney.
Then, transfer to the pier where you'll embark the ship. (B)
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Port
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Arrival
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Departure
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Sydney, Australia
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8:00
PM
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9
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At Sea
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Melbourne, Australia
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9:00
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6:00
PM
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11
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At Sea
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12
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Hobart (Tasmania), Australia
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8:00
AM
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6:00
PM
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13
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At Sea
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14
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At Sea
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15
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Fjordland
National Park, New
Zealand (Scenic Cruising)
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7:00
AM
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5:00
PM
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16
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Dunedin
(Port Chalmers), New
Zealand
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9:00
AM
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6:00
PM
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Christchurch (Lyttelton), New Zealand
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8:00
AM
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6:00
PM
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18
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At Sea
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Tauranga, New Zealand
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8:00
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7:00
PM
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Auckland, New Zealand
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Day
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Destination
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20
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Arrive in Auckland.
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Diamond Princess is a luxury destination in itself. Wake
each morning in anticipation of a new horizon. Take in the view from one of
nearly 740 balcony staterooms. Indulge in a hot stone massage at the renowned
Lotus Spa, enjoy fine dining in a formal or relaxed atmosphere and make it a
cruise to remember.
Twin beds that make up
into a queen-size bed. Separate sitting area with sofa bed and desk. Balcony.
Two televisions. Refrigerator.
Walk-in closet. Bath with tub and
shower. Approximately 354 square feet, including
balcony.
Oceanview
Double With Balcony*
Twin beds that make up into a comfortable queen-size bed. Balcony.
Refrigerator and TV. Spacious closet
and desk. Bathroom with shower. Approximately 237 to 307 square feet, including balcony.
Pricing for this fabulous Cruisetour:
Cat. F – Obstructed Oceanview cabin $4,797.74
pp
Cat. BA
– Balcony Cabin $5,647.74 pp
Cat.
AC – Mini Suite $5,947.74
pp
Cat.
AB – Mini Suite $6,047.74 pp
Other
categories available – call for pricing.
Above prices are
based on double occupancy and include 7 day land package including interior
airfare, lodging and transfers, 12 day cruise including all meals and
entertainment on board ship, port charges, govt. taxes and transfers. Princess reserves the right to add a fuel
surcharge of $9 pp per day if the cost of oil reaches $70 per barrel.
Round-trip airfare
is available through Princess from Charlotte and
Los Angeles. Call for pricing.
Cruise
only pricing available also!
Call Sunburst Cruises and Travel today to hold your
cabin on this fabulous cruise with a 20% of the cruise fare deposit and final
payment will be due October 15, 2010.
336-998-8851 or
800-611-6780
or info@sunburstcruises.com
