Indonesia is the world’s largest archipelagic state and each of its approximately 17,500 islands is home to different treasures. Explore the Buddhist Borobudur Temple on Java, marvel at the rice terraces on Bali and visit the home of the primeval monitor lizards on Komodo. Enjoy breathtaking views on Australia’s eastern coast: the opalescent Great Barrier Reef and golden beaches will entice you to explore, and the joie de vivre of the residents of Brisbane and Sydney will rub off on you, too.
The cruise is fully booked.
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Combine cruises EUR1601 and EUR1602 and save € 1,000 or EUR1602 and EUR1603 and save € 1,500.
At anchor - If the ship anchors in open water the ferrying ashore will be done with tenders or Zodiacs.
Zodiac - Wherever our small and manoeuvrable ships cannot go further, you can safely continue your adventure in a Zodiac (robust motorised inflatable rubber boats; depending on weather conditions).
Scheduled flight from Germany to Singapore
Singapore
Transfer to embarkation point for the EUROPA
Singapore, departure 21.00 hrs
Relaxation at sea
Pulau Pantara/Indonesia, 10.00 – 15.00 hrs
Pulau Pantara/Indonesia
Snorkel, sunbathe, unwind and let your mind drift away – immerse yourself in the relaxed island life and enjoy a few wonderful hours on the beach.
Semarang/Java, 7.00 – 19.00 hrs
Semarang/Java/Indonesia
Today, the former Dutch coastal base is the most important harbour on the north coast of Java. In the island’s interior, there is a fantastic religious monument: the Buddhist Borobudur*. Enjoy magnificent views of the countryside from the terraced pyramid decorated with countless relief panels. You can also admire the beauty of the countryside as you sit back and enjoy a nostalgic journey on the vintage locomotive train*.
Relaxation at sea
Benoa/Bali, 7.00 – 17.30 hrs
Benoa/Bali/Indonesia
Dreamy white-and-black beaches, evergreen rice terraces and people for whom hospitality takes highest priority promise a colourful excursion*. Religion plays an important role in the lives of the Balinese people, and the Besakih Temple* is deemed to be the mother temple of them all. Constructed on the slopes of the sacred Gunug Agung volcano, the complex is home to many religious groups and offers you fabulous views. Bali is also known for being the island of temple dances, and a dance course* will give you the opportunity to learn the popular legong dance yourself.
Pink Beach/Komodo, 12.00 – 17.00 hrs
Relaxation at sea
Darwin/Australia, 13.00 – 19.00 hrs
Darwin/Australia
In the cosmopolitan capital of the tropical Top End, the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory* is known for its outstanding collection of Aboriginal art. You will experience something of an adventure on the Adelaide River: a boat ride* will carry you to the location of the jumping crocodiles and, with a little luck, the chance to see the reptiles living in their natural environment.
Entspannung auf See
Yirrkala, 7.00 – 14.00 hrs
Entspannung auf See
Port Douglas, 14.00 – 19.00 hrs
Cairns, arrival 21.00 hrs
Port Douglas/Australia
Thanks to its proximity to the Great Barrier Reef, the small town is a popular departure point for exploration on land and on water. Take part in the Dreamtime Walk* through Daintree National Park and not only will you learn about the practical uses of numerous plants but also a great deal about the myths of the indigenous people of Australia. A special experience awaits you during the trip to Cape Tribulation*: here the rainforest meets up directly with the Great Barrier Reef, offering a unique habitat for flora and fauna.
Cairns, departure 14.00 hrs
Hamilton Island/Great Barrier Reef, 8.00 – 18.00 hrs
Fitzalan Anchorage/Hamilton Island/Great Barrier Reef/Australia
A wonder of white sandy beaches and densely forested mountains: the 74 islands and islets that make up the Whitsunday Islands. Take to the beach to unwind and let your mind drift away, or take to the skies on a flight* over the Great Barrier Reef and the Whitsunday Islands.
Relaxation at sea
Brisbane, 8.00 – 18.00 hrs
Brisbane/Australia
Take a trip* on the Brisbane River and discover the city as viewed from the water. The trip ends at Lone Pine Park* where, with a little luck, you will make the acquaintance of koalas, kangaroos and wallabies. Enjoy spectacular views as far as the Gold Coast from the high plateau of Tamborine Mountain*, or take a guided tour of the Queensland Gallery of Modern Art, QAGOMA* – whatever your choice, you are assured lasting memories.
Relaxation at sea
Sydney/Australia, arrival 6.00 hrs
City tour, then scheduled flight to Frankfurt
Arrival in Frankfurt
= at anchor
= Zodiac landing
Symposium at Sea is a contemporary series of lectures bringing together experts from the worlds of economics, business, politics and culture on selected cruises on board the EUROPA to discuss some interesting current topics with you. Attend fascinating lectures given by the experts, expand your mind with some background knowledge and enjoy lively discussions with well-known personalities.