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Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, most luxury cruises around Australia and abroad have been cancelled.
If an announcement has been made, we'll update this page with any updated details.
With a long Christmas holiday break, New Year's Eve celebrations and hot Australian sunshine, December is a traveller's dream.
Thinking of taking a cruise before the new year rolls in? We know a few places to help you finish it off with a bang.
Queensland boasts an impressive number of beach locations where you can pull up in a ship, but if we had to choose one, the Great Barrier Reef is a no-brainer. Sailings usually depart from all across Australia though this year are limited to Queensland-based ports. Either way, you can fly in and you can expect the weather in December is oh-so-fine for the journey.
After much nail-biting anticipated, Sydney's New Year's Eve fireworks have been given the green light. Sadly, the crowds have not - but the events, including the cruises, have. Book your spot on one of the boats and wine, dine and party 2020 away as you sail into the new year. Literally.
Being our southernmost state, if you're seeking sunshine in Tassie you'd best believe December and January are the months to visit. December's come with 17-23°C weather and clear skies and there are more than a handful of cruises to take you around its highlights. This includes Bruny Island, Strahan, Port Arthur and the Derwent River. Choose your adventure.
Also, if you time your trip just right you could be in Hobart for the welcoming of the Sydney to Hobart yachts as they race in.
As an international travel ban is still in place, you won't be able to get to these top cruising destinations this December.
However, bookings are being taken for 2022 if you'd like to snatch your spot up early. Here's what you can expect in coming years.
With beautifully warm temperatures and clear blue skies, summer is the best time to explore New Zealand's diverse landscapes.
Enjoy a cruise through the awe-inspiring Milford Sound, hop off the boat for an adventure-inducing hike through Tongariro National Park and don't forget to visit the famous Windy City AKA Wellington for a flat white that rivals Melbourne's best.
Teeming with wildlife and covered in clean white ice, travelling through its waters is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure you won't soon forget.
Summer offers early-season conditions leading to better chances for onshore expeditions. During December, you can catch whales migrating and the end of elephant seal mating season.
During Christmas, European river cruises take on a different tune. Bedazzled with the twinkle of Christmas lights, the river banks come flecked in snow and the towns shine with the sounds of Christmas carols and the smells of winter spices from within their bespoke Christmas markets. It's a sight you have to see.
With winter well underway in Europe, the possibilities of seeing the Aurora Borealis increase. Otherwise known as the Northern Lights, these are best seen from November to February in the Arctic Circle. If cruising is the way you want to see them, Norway is the place to be. Hurtigruten travels from Bergen to Kirkenes calling in at Tromso and Hammerfest, which are renowned for their Northern Lights. The ship also offers an alert system if the lights come out while sailing.
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