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Dunedin to Melbourne: Australia & New Zealand Expedition Cruise

Dunedin to Melbourne: Australia & New Zealand Expedition Cruise

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Description

Join us for an exciting journey from the Sub-Antarctic Islands of New Zealand and Australia to Tasmania and beyond. By combining the Sub-antarctic Islands with Tasmania and Phillip Island, there is the chance to see various different species of penguins, albatrosses and mollymawks and even be present when the Little Penguins come back ashore on Phillip Island in the evening. Apart from endemic birds the plant life on these islands is quite fascinating and it will become obvious why most of these islands have UNESCO World Heritage status. When in Tasmania, the convict history will also be present.

Throughout the voyage, learn about the geology, wildlife and history of this spectacular area from lecture presentations offered by your knowledgeable onboard Expedition Team.

Trip Name
Dunedin to Melbourne: Australia & New Zealand Expedition Cruise
Days
16
Overview
Vessel Type: Luxury Expedition Length: 108 metres Passenger Capacity: 144 Built / refurbished: 1989 / 2008 / 2018 Silversea’s purpose-built luxury Silver Explorer expedition cruise ship has been designed specifically for navigating waters in some of the world’s most remote destinations, including both of earth’s polar regions. A strengthened hull with a Lloyd’s Register ice-class notation (1A) for passenger vessels enables the Silver Explorer Expedition Cruise Ship to safely push through ice floes with ease. A fleet of 12 Zodiac boats allows Silversea Expedition guests to visit even the most off-the-beaten path locations and an expert Expedition Team provides insight and understanding to each unforgettable Silver Explorer luxury cruise adventure.

Itinerary



Day 1 - Day 1 DUNEDIN (SOUTH ISLAND)
Clinging to the walls of the natural amphitheater at the west end of Otago Harbour, the South Island's second-largest city is enriched with inspiring nearby seascapes and wildlife. Because Dunedin is a university town, floods of students give the city a vitality far greater than its population of 122,000 might suggest.
Day 2 - Day 2 ULVA ISLAND
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Day 3 - Day 3 THE SNARES
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Day 4 - Days 4 - 5 ENDERBY & AUCKLAND ISLANDS
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Day 5 - Day 6 CAMPBELL ISLAND
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Day 6 - Day 7 DAY AT SEA
Days at sea are the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind and catch up with what you’ve been meaning to do. So whether that is whale watching from the Observatory Lounge, writing home to your loved ones or simply topping up your tan by the pool, these blue sea days are the perfect balance to busy days spent exploring shore side.
Day 7 - Days 8 - 9 MACQUARIE ISLAND
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Day 8 - Days 10 - 11 AT SEA
Days at sea are the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind and catch up with what you’ve been meaning to do. So whether that is whale watching from the Observatory Lounge, writing home to your loved ones or simply topping up your tan by the pool, these blue sea days are the perfect balance to busy days spent exploring shore side.
Day 9 - Day 12 HOBART (TASMANIA)
Straddling the Derwent River at the foot of Mt. Wellington's forested slopes, Hobart was founded as a penal settlement in 1803. It's the second-oldest city in the country after Sydney, and it certainly rivals its mainland counterpart as Australia's most beautiful state capital. Close-set colonial brick-and-sandstone shops and homes line the narrow, quiet streets, creating a genteel setting for this historic city of 215,000. Life revolves around the broad Derwent River port, one of the deepest harbors in the world.
Day 10 - Day 13 MARIA ISLAND, TASMANIA
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Day 11 - Day 14 FLINDERS ISLAND, TASMANIA
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Day 12 - Day 15 PHILLIP ISLAND
Your first sight of Phillip Island's prize asset - its parade of adorable penguins skipping across the sand - will be just one of many unforgettable experiences from your time on this stunning island. Located just to the south of cultured Melbourne, the southern ocean’s rollers have hewn a rugged, dramatic shoreline here, and you’ll be itching to explore as soon as you lay eyes upon it.
Day 13 - Day 16 MELBOURNE
Consistently rated among the "world's most livable cities" in quality-of-life surveys, Melbourne is built on a coastal plain at the top of the giant horseshoe of Port Phillip Bay. The city center is an orderly grid of streets where the state parliament, banks, multinational corporations, and splendid Victorian buildings that sprang up in the wake of the gold rush now stand. This is Melbourne's heart, which you can explore at a leisurely pace in a couple of days.
Day 14 - Please Note:
Expedition highlights and itinerary listed here are possible experiences only and cannot be guaranteed. Your Expedition Leader and Captain will work together to ensure opportunities for adventure and exploration are the best possible, taking into account the prevailing weather and wildlife activity. Expedition Team members scheduled for this voyage are subject to change or cancellation.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
09-02-202124-02-2021USD $16,600Adventurer Suite. From
09-02-202124-02-2021USD $16,900Explorer Suite. From
09-02-202124-02-2021USD $18,200View Suite. From
09-02-202124-02-2021USD $19,000Vista Suite. From
09-02-202124-02-2021USD $26,500Veranda Suite. From
09-02-202124-02-2021USD $31,300Medallion Suite. From
09-02-202124-02-2021USD $33,300Silver Suite. From
09-02-202124-02-2021USD $36,700Grand Suite. From
09-02-202124-02-2021USD $40,500Owner's Suite. From

Inclusions

    • Discover Ulva Island, The Snares, Enderby Island and Auckland Island, Campbell Island, Macquarie Island, Hobart, Maria Island, Flinders Island, Phillip Island
    • Learn about the various conservation projects going on to help the UNESCO World Heritage sites visited
    • See historic sites and areas related to Australia’s convict times
    • Wildlife Watch List: Penguins: Snares Crested, Erect-crested, Fiordland, Little Blue, Yellow-eyed, Rockhopper, King, Royal and Gentoo Penguins, Humpback whales, Minke whales, sei whales, fin whales, pilot whales, orcas, New Zealand sea lions, Birds of note: Wandering, Black-browed, Royal, Grey-headed and Light-mantled Sooty Albatross, Campbell Island Shag, Campbell Teal, New Zealand Bellbirds, Red-crowned Parakeets, Red-billed Gull, Short-tailed Shearwater.

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