Australia is a continent of superlatives: a unique way of life, enchanting cities, snorkelling adventures at the Southern Great Barrier Reef and the world's oldest rainforest. Look forward to exploring all the facets of the fifth continent.
The cruise is fully booked.
For further assistance please contact us at 040 30703050.
Extend your stay with the previous cruise EUX2302 and save € 2,000 per person (applies to Categories 1 - 14) or extend with the subsequent cruise EUX2304 and save € 1,800 per person (applies to Categories 1 - 14).
Golf course - You stop at the world's best and most beautiful greens and are overseen by a PGA golf professional.
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 Sydney
Transfer to embarkation point
Sydney/Australia
Overnight stay on board
Sydney , departure 18.00 hrs
Relaxation at sea
Brisbane/Australia , 7.00 - 19.00 hrs
Subtropical climate, tree-lined streets, open-air cafes and numerous parks - this city is filled with an idyllic atmosphere. Visit the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary*, where you can get up-close to koalas, kangaroos, wallabies and emus. Or enjoy a spectacular view all the way to the Gold Coast from the high plateau of Tamborine Mountain*.
Relaxation at sea
Great Keppel Island**/Australia , 7.00 - 16.00 hrs
One of the most beautiful island stops on the Southern Great Barrier Reef awaits you on Great Keppel Island. Look forward to an independent hike through the unspoilt nature, snorkelling or relaxation on the fine white sands of the beach.
Airlie Beach/Pioneer Bay/Australia , 8.00 - 18.00 hrs
Explore the small and popular holiday resort with its palm-lined beaches, waterside parks and outdoor restaurants. A scenic flight* by helicopter or seaplane takes you to the Whitsunday Islands and Whitehaven Beach, showing off the island world in the turquoise water.
Townsville/Australia, 7.00 - 17.00 hrs
The Paluma Rainforest* is the oldest rainforest on our planet and is filled with the sounds of rare chowchillas, pardalotes and the endemic golden bowerbird. Magnetic Island* in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park is another impressive place with fascinating nature.
Cairns/Australia , 7.00 - 19.00 hrs
Discover charming Cairns on Trinity Bay with its marinas, classical buildings in the oldest part of the city and an impressive market on the water. Enjoy a special snorkelling adventure* at the outer reaches of the Great Barrier Reef, or explore the evergreen rainforest* and the Barron and Stoney Creek Falls* by train or cable car.
Relaxation at sea
Darwin/Australia , 7.00 - 18.00 hrs
Darwin is the starting point for an excursion to Litchfield National Park*. Be dazzled by the rocks and waterfalls and awed by the towering termite mounds that give the landscape a surreal feel.
Relaxation at sea
Benoa/Bali/Indonesia, arrival 12.00 hrs
Overnight stay on board
To round off your cruise in style, the "island of the gods" will welcome you and offer the chance to get to know the sacred temples of Taman Ayun* and Tanah Lot*. The temple complex around Ubud* is at the heart of Bali's culture. After one last night on board, your unforgettable cruise comes to an end here in the port of Benoa.
Benoa/Bali/Indonesia
Transfer*** to scheduled flight to Germany
Arrival in Germany
* The pre- and post-cruise programmes and shore activities are not included in the cruise price and are in the planning stage. Subject to change.
** The ship's berth will not be assigned until after the catalogue has gone to print. Subject to change.
*** Alternative travel package from arrival point with day room, see below for details
The following programmes can be booked.
Please note that our pre- and post-cruise programmes are conducted in German.
For individual programmes kindly consult your travel agent.
The following programmes are offered in German:
Explore your cruise destinations on a more personal basis as a couple – ideal for all those who don’t want to be part of a group. The excursions in the programmes are accompanied by a local tour guide who will be happy to attend to your individual wishes. There will also be enough time and space for your own activities. Transfers are exclusively by private car with private drivers. Prices for solo travellers or groups of three or more are available on request.
Our popular pre- and post-cruise programmes include a broad spectrum of excursions and are usually accompanied by experienced Hapag-Lloyd Cruises tour guides. Recommended for guests who like to share their experiences with a group of like-minded travellers. Explore specially selected highlights of your holiday destination and enjoy the convenience of group travel – we will take care of the transfers, excursions and overnight stays.
A JOURNEY TO FIND YOUR INNER BALANCE
As part of the IN2BALANCE format, renowned experts and trainers present innovative training methods and the relaxation techniques of the Far East: yoga in all its variations, burnout prevention, t'ai chi, shiatsu and interval training. Depending on the cruise you book, discover new and proven techniques to help slow down the pace. On board, you'll train with coaches from our IN2BALANCE team to improve your fitness, flexibility, strength and concentration. This will bring lasting benefits to your personal well-being.
Your route heads north along the east coast of Australia. The diversity of the landscapes here is matched by the variety in the designs of the golf courses selected for this tour. Golfing in Australia always means a very special experience. Get to know the continent from a unique perspective through the golf designs that are heavily influenced by the natural surroundings.
Wed 08.02.2023 Sydney, Australia - Stonecutters Ridge Golf Club
The long, very straight course layout bears the signature of golf champion Greg Norman. "The Shark" designed his first 18 fairways here in 2012 in the middle of the Olympic city of Sydney. He harmoniously integrated the former bushland into his design, creating fairways that perfect the geological features with impressive bunkers and challenging greens. The result is a mixture of a city-and-parkland golf course.
Fri 10.02.2023 Brisbane, Australia - Brisbane Golf Club
The varied parkland course can look back on a 125-year history, making it one of the oldest golf courses on the continent. The 18-hole course features sufficiently wide fairways on a total of 6,105 m (20,030 ft) from the back tee box. The level fairways on the round hold 75 well-placed bunkers and numerous water features. – Tip: The 18th hole with its 316 m (1,037 ft) should be approached with a little restraint, otherwise the ball will land in the clubhouse before its players!
Wed 15.02.2023 Cairns, Australia - Palmer Sea Reef Golf Club
The club describes its course as the world's only tropical links style golf course. The flora and fauna, paired with extremely wide but also some highly modulated fairways, make the Palmer Sea Reef adventure unique. However, insiders warn against fishing lost balls out of the waterways, as there are numerous aggressive saltwater crocodiles watching the golfers pass by from their hiding places.
Sun 19.02.2023 Darwin, Australia - Palmerston Golf & Country Club
The contrasting 18-hole layout, comes up with idiosyncratic course designations! The bus stop, footprint, devil's elbow or even the needle, to name just a few. Whereas the first nine, with partly very long fairways and alone on six of nine holes are guarded with water areas, which then end on quite challenging greens. The second nine want to be mastered on very accurately played fairways guarded by trees.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Olaf Schäfer has been a fully qualified golf professional of the PGA of Germany since 1999. After professional roles at golf courses in northern Germany, he discovered the world of cruises and started working with Golf & Cruise in 2008. He has the highest grade from the PGA of Germany (G1) and successfully completed his training to become a PGA Health Professional in 2018. From then on, he has devoted particular attention to golf and well-being and uses his expert knowledge to answer any questions on these topics. On board and ashore, his golf instruction combines analytical skills with passion and individuality.
