CAIRNS (TOURS FROM YORKEYS KNOB), AUSTRALIA Queen Mary 2
Laid-back Cairns is your gateway to the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef, a spectacular location for snorkelling and diving among kaleidoscopic marine life and coral. Follow Foreshore Promenade around the lagoon filled with pleasure craft or take a scenic railway ride to the tranquil mountain village of Kuranda.
CAIRO (TOURS FROM SOKHNA), EGYPT Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mary 2
Ponder an age-old enigma as Giza’s mighty pyramids continue to puzzle, mystify and bewilder today. Mostly they inspire a profound awe to all who stand before them, just like the riches they once contained. Many of these now reside at Cairo’s superb Archaeological Museum, notably Tutankhamen’s gold mask inset with lapis lazuli.
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA Queen Mary 2O
For a first glimpse over this wonderful city, savour an awe-inspiring cable car ride up Table Mountain. Perhaps make the poignant tour of Robben Island or take a cultural trip to Stellenbosch and its surrounding wine lands. Then again, a leisurely browse of the modern Waterfront and a number of clamorous city markets is just as rewarding.
CHAN MAY, VIETNAM Queen Elizabeth
Pass coastal sand dunes, verdant green hills and paddy fields en route to the historic Vietnamese cities of Hue or Da Nang . Explore the sprawling complex of temples and pavilions in Hue’s Imperial Citadel, glimpse ancient tombs and pagodas that line the shimmering Perfume River or explore the sacred caves found within the Marble Mountains.
COLOMBO, SRI LANKA Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mary 2
Contemplate colonial-era buildings in the Fort District or the colourful assortment of Buddhist and Hindu temples. Stroll along the seafront Galle Face Green, peer at the exhibits in the Colombo National Museum and National Art Gallery or explore the narrow cobbled streets of the Pettah bazaar district for a truly authentic slice of Sri Lankan life.
DARWIN, AUSTRALIA Queen Mary 2
On the remote northern shores of Australia’s ‘Top End’, balmy Darwin has grown from frontier settlement into a multicultural modern city. Discover the region’s dramatic history – from Aboriginal heritage to World War II air raids and the devastating Cyclone Tracey – in the museums and galleries. Explore historic Fannie Bay Gaol, the exotic George Brown Botanic Gardens or go on a crocodile cruise.
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Queen ElizabethO
, Queen Mary 2O
Gaze upon astounding extravagance at man- made resorts whose islets resemble palm trees and a world map, as well as the billowing Burj Al Arab Hotel. Delve too into a culture that has long drawn globe-trotting visitors: the Jumeira Mosque, glittering Gold Souq, or a Heritage Village showcasing ancient Bedouin craftsmanship.
DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND Queen Victoria
Welcome to the ‘Edinburgh of New Zealand’. A statue of Robert Burns stands in the city, while you’ll also find New Zealand’s only tartan maker and whisky distillery in the city. Some of its elegant landmarks include Larnach Castle and the beautifully ornate Victorian railway station, where you can board the scenic Taieri Gorge Railway.
DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA Queen Mary 2
Head to the sandy ‘Golden Mile’ and its vibrant promenade, buzzing with brightly painted rickshaws and brimming with hand-woven baskets and intricate beadwork. Away from the coast set eyes upon the Zulu kingdom, the majestic Valley of a Thousand Hills or the Garden Route, draped in lush foliage and dotted with quaint villages.
EASTER ISLAND, CHILE Queen Victoria
Exotic, far-flung and deeply puzzling, Easter Island is a World Voyage gem. Those giant stone heads, known as moai, have been a source of wonder and bewilderment since the island was first ‘discovered’ in 1722. You can visit the quarry at Rano Raraku, an extinct volcanic crater, and marvel at the heads keeping watchful vigil around the isle.
O= Overnight Stay M= Maiden Call
FORTALEZA, BRAZIL Queen VictoriaM
On the northern stretch of Brazil’s ‘shoulder’, Fortaleza is a pleasant palm-lined resort. The sands are soft and the backdrops often impressive. A complex of reddish coloured cliffs lie behind Morro Branco, while from Canoa Quebrada, an expanse of sand dunes stretch inland like waves, and thrill seekers can zoom across the surface on a buggy ride.
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, USA Queen Elizabeth, Queen Victoria
Embark on a Sunshine State shopping spree at the fashionable spots of Las Olas Boulevard and Cortez Street. Or swap city sidewalks for the ‘Sea of Grass’ that defines the wetlands of the Everglades National Park. As you marvel at this vast expanse, keep a keen eye out for the shy resident alligators.
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA Queen Victoria, Queen Mary 2
A sprinkling of sugar cube houses rising up the verdant slopes creates a vivid first impression here. Once ashore, peer back into the 15th century aboard the Santa Maria, a replica of Columbus’s galleon, and contemplate his original Atlantic crossing. Or take in the finest perspective of this flower-decked isle, a breathtaking helicopter ride over harbour, hills and your ship far below.
GRAND CAYMAN, CAYMAN ISLANDS Queen Victoria
Former buccaneer hideaway and largest of the three beautiful Cayman Islands, Grand Cayman is a magnet for the super-rich and scuba diving devotees. Alternatively, dive into the duty-free stores in George Town, feed the graceful inhabitants of Stingray City, take a trip to Hell or bask on one of the flawless white beaches.
HANOI (TOURS FROM HALONG BAY), VIETNAM Queen Elizabeth
The ‘bay of the descending dragon’ is a breathtaking body of water close to Vietnam’s border with China. From its calm waters, excellent for kayaking, up to 3,000 monolithic limestone islands loom up in improbable shapes topped with wild vegetation. Some are even hollow and their caves glisten with stalactites and stalagmites.
Cairns Lagoon, Australia
Moai, Easter Island
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