Grand Voyages
Step aboard Black Watch and experience all the finest ingredients of an unforgettable World Cruise: iconic landmarks; awe-inspiring cultures; energetic cities; sacred temples; captivating nature; idyllic island havens; and ancient metropolises left behind by civilisation. All these and more, topped off by a specially-timed visit to Sydney to savour the spectacular annual New Year’s Eve fireworks painting the sky over the world-famous Harbour Bridge.
Kochi
Phuket
Petra
First landfall is Lisbon, followed by five diverse islands, before reaching Latin America. Highlights of this captivating region include Cartagena de Indias and the Panama Canal. Then indulgent relaxation calls amid the paradise islands of French Polynesia. A special Christmas Day at sea is the perfect contrast to calls into Tonga and the intriguingly-titled, uninhabited Mystery Island, before Sydney for the main event. During three days here you’ll have time to savour some of the world’s most iconic landmarks – Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Opera House and Bondi Beach – along with a once-in-a-lifetime New Year celebration decorated with the world-renowned fireworks. It’s an experience you won’t want to miss. The Australian adventures continue with four more
ports, all before the opportunity to encounter legendary Komodo Dragons. Vibrant Singapore is succeeded by Phuket, the start point for tours to exotic James Bond Island. The following days are spent in India; from Kochi you can take an overland tour to the beautiful Taj Mahal. After Dubai and Khasab, you’ll take in Muscat, gateway to the historic Nakhal Fort and hot springs. Following on, in Salalah you’ll have the chance to uncover a mysterious ‘lost’ city as you search for Ubar. The next three destinations offer tours on a theme: Petra (from Aqaba); Ephesus (Kuşadası); and Pompeii (Naples). There’s also a navigation of the impressive Suez Canal, before you return home.
All included in your cruise price: Comfortable en-suite accommodation • Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, five-course à la carte dinner, late night buffet and self-service tea & coffee • Varied daytime activities • Lectures and talks • Swimming pools, Jacuzzis and gym • Choice of live evening entertainment • 15 formal nights • Overnight stays in Brisbane, Mumbai & Aqaba • Two-night stay in Sydney
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