Day by Day
To learn more about each port of call and our included as well as optional excursions, click on the individual days below.
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Bali (Benoa), Indonesia |
Immerse yourself in nature, discover Bali’s heritage and explore spiritual temples. |
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Lombok, Indonesia |
Walk along the white sands of Senggigi Beach or meet local artisans at nearby craft villages. |
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Komodo, Indonesia |
Encounter the indigenous Komodo dragon at Komodo National Park or snorkel at Pink Beach. |
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Sail the Timor Sea |
Cross the Timor Sea, traveled by Indonesia’s indigenous people for centuries. |
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Darwin, Australia |
View the iconic Christ Church Cathedral or see wildlife including the jumping crocodiles. |
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Darwin, Australia |
Explore Darwin, a relaxed city, and the largest in Australia’s Northern Territory. |
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Sail the Arafura Sea |
Travel through the Arafura Sea, whose floor once formed a dry land bridge between continents. |
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Thursday Island, Australia |
Stroll this charming island town, meet the locals and learn about its history and culture. |
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Sail the Coral Sea |
Traverse the Coral Sea and admire the azure waters, a paradise for divers. |
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Cairns, Australia |
See Cairns’ highlights, from the Botanic Gardens to the UNESCO-listed Great Barrier Reef. |
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Townsville, Australia |
Admire the mix of old and new architecture, stroll The Strand or learn about Aboriginal culture. |
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Whitsunday Islands (Airlie Beach), Australia |
Indulge in the region’s breathtaking scenery by coach, plane or catamaran in the archipelago. |
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Sail the Australian Coast |
Discover the Australian coast that lures surfers and beach lovers with its dramatic waves. |
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Brisbane, Australia |
See Queenslander and modern architecture, or venture to Steve Irwin’s Australia Zoo. |
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Sail the Australian Coast |
Learn more about Australia’s intriguing history as you trace its scenic coastline. |
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Newcastle, Australia |
Witness the scenic coastline with its ocean baths, or experience Hunter Valley’s viniculture. |
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Sydney, Australia |
Pass the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House, or admire the UNESCO-listed Blue Mountains. |
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Sydney, Australia |
Enjoy a boat ride through Sydney Harbour or climb the city’s famous bridge. |
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Sail the Gippsland Coast |
Sail Australia’s Gippsland Coast, a picturesque shore of unspoiled landscapes. |
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Melbourne, Australia |
View Victorian-era architecture and visit Fitzroy Gardens or encounter some local wildlife. |
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Scenic Sailing: Bass Strait |
Pass through the Bass Strait and admire some of the scenic islands that dot this waterway. |
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Tasmania, Australia |
Experience Tasmania’s capital, from the stunning Botanical Gardens to historic Port Arthur. |
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Sail the Tasman Sea |
Cross the Tasman Sea, named after the first European spice trader to arrive on Tasmania. |
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Scenic Sailing: Foveaux Strait |
View the landscapes of the South Island’s farmland as you navigate the narrow Foveaux Strait. |
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Dunedin, New Zealand |
Admire Victorian and Edwardian architecture and discover wildlife of the Otago Peninsula. |
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Christchurch, New Zealand |
Explore the “Garden City,” see the Cardboard Cathedral and visit the Mona Vale gardens. |
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Wellington, New Zealand |
Discover the architectural and cultural treasures of New Zealand’s capital. |
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Napier, New Zealand |
Marvel at the city’s collection of art deco architecture or sample wines from Hawke’s Bay. |
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Rotorua, New Zealand |
Visit highlights of harborside Tauranga or mingle with the locals and learn about their culture. |
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Auckland, New Zealand |
Explore the city from Albert Park and the Auckland War Memorial Museum to the Sky Tower. |
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Auckland, New Zealand |
Admire the stunning yachts in Auckland’s marinas and sample New Zealand’s famous wines. |
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Pre & Post Cruise Extensions
More days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your Viking cruise or cruisetour. Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether with a choice of exciting cities.
Pre & Post Cruise Extensions vary by itinerary and are subject to change.
On Australia, New Zealand & Indonesia your Viking Resident Historian is delivering the following iconic lectures:
- - History of Australia - from Dreamtime to 1851
- - History of Australia - from 1851 to the Present
- - History of New Zealand
- - Pacific Exploration
- - Indonesia
- - How the Spice Trade Changed the World
- - Oceans in Context
- - Islands in History
