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Discover the Wonders of Australia & New Zealand With Celebrity

Immerse yourself in spectacular diversity on a cruise to Australia and New Zealand, home to some of the world’s oldest cultures and most extraordinary natural beauty. Let Celebrity introduce you to landscapes that range from emerald-green rainforests to rainbow-colored coral reefs and rolling vineyards. 

You’ll find a genuinely friendly welcome, a world-class arts and cultural scene, and a whole new world of culinary adventures, whether you’re feasting on fresh seafood with a view of Sydney Harbour, sampling Hobart’s artisanal cheeses, or exploring New Zealand’s famous coffee culture. 

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Explore the astonishing natural beauty of dual-island New Zealand, where jade-green mountains plunge into the sea and forest-fringed beaches stretch for miles. You’ll discover enchanting cities like cool Auckland, Scottish-influenced Dunedin, and art deco Napier. Add to the mix the ancient Māori culture and a sophisticated food and wine scene for an unforgettable vacation.

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Discover an underwater world like no other, where corals in every color of the rainbow teem with life, from shoals of dazzling tropical fish to graceful sea turtles. Fly by light aircraft over perfectly formed Heart Reef, or gaze at the marbled swirls of white sand and aquamarine water of Whitehaven Beach. From Cairns, you can even sleep under the stars on an offshore pontoon for the ultimate experience of communing with nature.

Hobart’s atmospheric waterfront area buzzes with activity, from craft beer bars to historic pubs, cool coffee shops, and museums. Out of town, explore Tasmania’s wild natural beauty with a trip up craggy Mount Wellington for magnificent views and a free-wheeling cycle ride down, or a boat ride along the shady green Derwent River, where you can spot penguins on Betsey Island.

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When is the best time to cruise to Australia and New Zealand?

The seasons are reversed in the Southern Hemisphere, so the best time to cruise is from October to April. New Zealand has a shorter summer than Australia as it’s further south, so is best visited between December and March, when the days are long and sunny.

What should I pack?

Australia and New Zealand cover a vast area, so pack according to the climate zones you are visiting. Generally speaking, New Zealand is cooler than Australia. In Australia, the north is humid and tropical, and the south is more temperate, generally speaking.

Pack sunblock and a sun hat as the sun is strong here. Good walking shoes are important if you want to take advantage of the wonderful hiking in both countries.

Throughout the ship, casual resort wear, sundresses, shorts, polos, or button-downs are appropriate, paired with sandals, low heels, and loafers. In main and specialty dining, we ask guests to refrain from wearing swimsuits, see-through cover-ups or robes, bare feet, tank tops, T-shirts, and baseball caps. 

Smart Casual attire is required for entry to main dining, specialty dining, and the Celebrity Theatre. Smart Casual means you look comfortable yet tasteful in a dress, skirt, long pants, or jeans with a stylish top or button-down. Shorts and flip-flops are not considered Smart Casual. 

Each itinerary features one to two “formal” nights that we call Evening Chic. Evening Chic means you dress to impress, glamorous and sophisticated in your own way, with a cocktail dress, skirt, slacks, or designer jeans, an elegant dress top, or blazer—some guests even pack a tuxedo or gown for onboard photos. 

The daily program, delivered to your stateroom and available at the Guest Relations Desk, will be your guide to the correct attire each evening. If you do not wish to participate in Evening Chic, Smart Casual attire is acceptable for dining and attending the theater.

Do I need a visa or any other documentation to visit Australia and New Zealand?

You will need a valid passport to visit Australia and New Zealand. It is the responsibility of each guest to identify and obtain all required travel documents and have them available at the pier when necessary. Before leaving home, take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the required travel documents you will be asked to provide prior to boarding the ship. You’ll find more information here . 

Most visitors to Australia and New Zealand need an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA), an electronic, label-free visa obtainable for a small fee. You must apply for this in advance of travel.

What types of itineraries are available?

We offer a wide range of itineraries to Australia, New Zealand, and beyond. You could try a short three- or four-night cruise from Sydney, or a six-night voyage that gives you an overnight in artsy, outdoorsy Hobart, the capital of Tasmania. Australia wine cruises take you to some of the country’s top wine-growing areas, including Melbourne’s Yarra Valley and the Barossa Valley outside Adelaide.

Some Sydney cruises head north to the spectacular Great Barrier Reef , with stops at Airlie Beach and Cairns, as well as Brisbane and Port Douglas.

We also offer several itineraries that take in both Australia and New Zealand. A 10- or 11-night cruise between Auckland and Sydney visits eight or more different locations in New Zealand, including Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, and the serene Milford Sound. You could also opt for a 12-night cruise round-trip from Sydney that almost circumnavigates New Zealand.

You can sail from Australia and New Zealand to the dreamy South Pacific, too, visiting New Caledonia and Vanuatu on the state-of-the-art Celebrity Edge from Sydney. Cruises from Auckland, meanwhile, take you to Fiji and Samoa, with a day in the beautiful Bay of Islands on the way.

Finally, one-way cruises between Singapore and Sydney visit Bali, Darwin, Cairns, and Airlie Beach, giving you a taste of Asia as well as different Australian ports.

Are there specific health or quarantine regulations I should be aware of?

Both Australia and New Zealand have strict rules about the import of certain items, including seeds, plants, and some foods. While you are unlikely to be bringing such items on a cruise, it’s worth checking if in doubt.

There are no compulsory vaccines required for Australia and New Zealand unless you are coming from an area where yellow fever is prevalent, in which case you will need an inoculation certificate. If you are planning to extend your travels beyond either country, check with your physician if anything else is required.

How do I handle currency exchange between the two countries and on the ship?

Australia and New Zealand both use their own dollars (AU$ and NZD$) as currency. The two are not tied to one another and do not have the same exchange rate, so make sure you understand the value of each before traveling.

Australian dollars are not accepted in New Zealand, or vice versa, so you will need a small supply of each if you are visiting both countries. Credit cards are widely accepted in both, so you really only need cash for small purchases from market stalls or souvenir vendors.

You can change money at the Guest Services Desk on board your ship, or use an ATM in port.

What types of wildlife and natural sights can I expect to see on excursions?

Wildlife and nature are two of the primary reasons for visiting Australia and New Zealand. Depending on where you go in Australia, you could spot kangaroos and koalas. You’ll also most likely see wallabies, which are like smaller kangaroos, and wombats, a cute-faced marsupial.

Tasmanian devils are difficult to spot in the wild, but you can visit a sanctuary on an excursion in Hobart where injured or orphaned animals are rehabilitated. If you want to see penguins, Phillip Island, near Melbourne, is the place.

On the Great Barrier Reef, the coral teems with tropical marine life in dazzling colors, from clownfish to butterfly fish and surgeonfish. Sea turtles, manta rays, and marine mammals like whales and dolphins are a regular sight.

New Zealand’s wildlife includes the kiwi, the national bird, and a spectacular array of seabirds and marine mammals. 

As for natural wonders, you couldn’t be in a better part of the world. From the gorgeous vistas of Sydney Harbour to the extraordinary beauty of the Great Barrier Reef, and the pure white beaches of the Whitsundays, there are unforgettable vistas at every turn. Join a tour from Melbourne along the Great Ocean Road to see the dramatic sea stacks of the Twelve Apostles. In New Zealand, admire the serene beauty of Fiordland, where green mountains plunge straight into the glassy water, and the steaming geothermal pools around Tauranga.

What else is there to do in the region?

Both Australia and New Zealand are packed with activities, whether your interest is Aboriginal culture, art, food, or wine. In Hobart, learn about Port Arthur’s dark history as a penal colony, and explore the extraordinary Museum of Old and New Art (MONA). In Melbourne, see Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal art at the Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, or join a walking tour to admire vibrant street art. Take a behind-the-scenes tour of Sydney’s famous Opera House, and brave the Sydney Harbour Bridge climb.

In New Zealand, learn about the Scottish heritage of Dunedin, or visit the snow-capped mountains and dense forests of “Middle Earth”, the famous movie location. Learn about Maori culture and history at the fabulous Te Papa Museum in Wellington. You can also see how kiwi fruits are produced, or even spend a day on a sheep farm.

Is cruising a good way to see Australia and New Zealand?

Cruising is an excellent way to see Australia and New Zealand. Distances are long here, but on a cruise, you can use the travel time to relax into the luxurious surroundings of your ship, waking up refreshed for a new port of call each day. 

In Australia, many of the most interesting places are around the coast, so you’re well-positioned on a cruise for easy access to dynamic Sydney, foodie Melbourne, or the dreamy coastal scenery around Airlie Beach.

New Zealand, too, is a great place to explore by ship, especially as you sail through the stunning Fiordland and the exquisite Bay of Islands. 

How long are Australia and New Zealand cruises?

We offer a wide range of cruises in Australia and New Zealand, from short getaways to longer voyages that visit both countries. Cruises range from 3, 4, and 6 nights to 9 to 15 nights.

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The complete schedule of Australia cruises on all cruise lines in 2024 and 2025. Including cruises to Australia and from Australia.

January 2024

January 2: 11-night Southern Australia cruise on Holland America . January 2: 6-night Southern Australia cruise on Princess . January 3: 4-night Great Barrier Reef cruise on Carnival . January 3: 55-night cruise to Australia from New York on Cunard . January 3: 94-night round-trip cruise to Australia from California on Holland America . January 4: 21-night cruise to Australia from Indonesia on Oceania . January 5: 7-night Southern Australia cruise on Cunard . January 7: 4-night Queensland cruise on Carnival . January 7: 4-night Tangalooma cruise on Carnival . January 7: 7-night Great Barrier Reef cruise on Carnival . January 11: 5-night Tasmania cruise on Carnival . January 12: 9-night Great Barrier Reef cruise on Royal Caribbean . January 15: 7-night Tasmania cruise on Cunard . January 18: 26-night California to Australia cruise on Princess . January 21: 8-night Southern Australia cruise on Royal Caribbean . January 22: 10-night Queensland cruise on Cunard . January 22: 7-night Southern Australia cruise on Princess . January 24: 4-night Queensland cruise on Carnival . January 24: 4-night Tangalooma cruise on Carnival . January 25: 10-night Great Barrier Reef cruise on Celebrity . January 27: 6-night Southern Australia cruise on Royal Caribbean . January 28: 4-night Great Barrier Reef cruise on Carnival . January 31: 10-night Queensland cruise on Princess .

February 2024

February 1: 3-night cruise to Nowhere from Brisbane on Carnival . February 4: 7-night Great Barrier Reef cruise on Carnival . February 5: 7-night Queensland cruise on Princess . February 6: 14-night Southern Australia cruise on Azamara . February 7: 25-night cruise to Australia from California on Cunard . February 11: 28-night California to Australia cruise on Royal Caribbean . February 13: 7-night Tasmania cruise on Cunard . February 14: 34-night Round Australia cruise on Royal Caribbean . February 17: 10-night Southern Australia cruise on Cunard . February 20: 16-night cruise from Australia to China on Azamara . February 23: 7-night Tasmania cruise on Princess . February 25: 10-night Great Barrier Reef cruise on Celebrity . February 28: 4-night Queensland cruise on Carnival . February 28: 4-night Tangalooma cruise on Carnival . February 29: 3-night cruise to Nowhere from Brisbane on Carnival . February 29: 26-night Round Australia cruise on Princess .

March 1: 16-night cruise from Australia to China on Azamara . March 3: 7-night Southern Australia cruise on P&O . March 5: 5-night Tasmania cruise on Cunard . March 7: 6-night Tasmania cruise on Celebrity . March 8: 7-night Queensland cruise on Royal Caribbean . March 10: 4-night Great Barrier Reef cruise on Carnival . March 10: 42-night cruise to California from Australia on Oceania . March 10: 7-night Tasmania cruise on Princess . March 11: 9-night Great Barrier Reef cruise on Carnival . March 14: 3-night cruise to Nowhere from Brisbane on Carnival . March 24: 4-night Great Barrier Reef cruise on Carnival . March 27: 13-night cruise to Australia from Singapore on Celebrity . March 28: 4-night Queensland cruise on Carnival . March 28: 4-night Tangalooma cruise on Carnival . March 29: 8-night Tasmania cruise on Princess . March 30: 5-night Tasmania cruise on Royal Caribbean . March 31: 10-night Queensland cruise on Princess .

April 1: 31-night cruise from Australia to the USA on Carnival . April 2: 26-night Australia to California cruise on Princess . April 4: 15-night Australia to Hawaii cruise on Royal Caribbean . April 5: 9-night Southern Australia cruise on Celebrity . April 6: 25-night cruise from Australia to Canada on Holland America . April 9: 17-night cruise from Australia to Hawaii on Celebrity . April 11: 10-night Great Barrier Reef cruise on Carnival . April 12: 17-night Australia to Hawaii cruise on Royal Caribbean . April 13: 18-night Australia to Hawaii cruise on Royal Caribbean . April 21: 4-night Queensland cruise on Carnival . April 21: 4-night Tangalooma cruise on Carnival . April 25: 3-night cruise to Nowhere from Sydney on Carnival .

May 4: 10-night Northern Australia cruise on P&O . May 6: 10-night Great Barrier Reef cruise on Carnival . May 16: 3-night cruise to Nowhere from Sydney on Carnival . May 28: 10-night Great Barrier Reef cruise on Carnival .

June 7: 4-night Queensland cruise on Carnival . June 16: 10-night Barrier Reef cruise on P&O . June 20: 4-night Queensland cruise on Carnival . June 20: 4-night Tangalooma cruise on Carnival .

July 4: 4-night Tangalooma cruise on Carnival . July 13: 10-night Barrier Reef cruise on P&O . July 13: 36-night New York to Australia cruise on Princess . July 17: 4-night Tangalooma cruise on Carnival .

August 2024

August 24: 16-night cruise to Australia from Singapore on Carnival . August 24: 10-night Barrier Reef cruise on P&O . August 30: 10-night Barrier Reef cruise on P&O .

September 2024

September 5: 10-night Coral Coast cruise on Princess . September 9: 9-night Great Barrier Reef cruise on Carnival . September 19: 22-night cruise to Australia from the USA on Carnival . September 24: 31-night California to Australia cruise on Princess . September 27: 9-night Great Barrier Reef cruise on Carnival . September 28: 7-night Southern Australia cruise on Princess .

October 2024

October 3: 18-night cruise to Australia from the USA on Celebrity . October 3: 61-night California to Australia cruise on Oceania . October 4: 10-night Barrier Reef cruise on P&O . October 4: 23-night Hawaii to Australia cruise on Princess . October 6: 4-night Tangalooma cruise on Carnival . October 10: 3-night cruise to Nowhere from Sydney on Carnival . October 13: 18-night Hawaii to Australia cruise on Royal Caribbean . October 18: 30-night cruise around Australia on Cunard . October 19: 7-night Southern Australia cruise on Princess . October 22: 11-night Great Barrier Reef cruise on Celebrity . October 24: 23-night cruise to Australia from the USA on Holland America . October 26: 28-night Round Australia cruise on Princess . October 31: 3-night cruise to Nowhere from Sydney on Carnival .

November 2024

November 2: 4-night Tasmania cruise on Celebrity . November 7: 3-night cruise to Nowhere from Sydney on Carnival . November 9: 5-night Tasmania cruise on Carnival . November 9: 7-night Southern Australia cruise on Princess . November 10: 7-night Great Barrier Reef cruise on Carnival . November 10: 6-night Tasmania cruise on Princess . November 13: 8-night Queensland cruise on Royal Caribbean . November 15: 10-night Barrier Reef cruise on P&O . November 17: 7-night Great Barrier Reef cruise on Carnival . November 17: 10-night Queensland cruise on Cunard . November 17: 35-night Australia Circumnavigation cruise on Holland America . November 17: 4-night Tasmania cruise on P&O . November 19: 12-night Singapore to Australia cruise on Royal Caribbean . November 22: 3-night cruise to Nowhere from Sydney on Carnival . November 27: 46-night California to Australia cruise on Seabourn . November 30: 7-night Southern Australia cruise on Princess .

December 2024

December 1: 9-night Southern Australia cruise on Celebrity . December 1: 8-night Tasmania cruise on P&O . December 4: 16-night Bali to Australia cruise on Regent Seven Seas . December 5: 3-night cruise to Nowhere from Brisbane on Carnival . December 5: 4-night Tangalooma cruise on Carnival . December 8: 12-night cruise from Singapore to Australia on Azamara . December 8: 7-night Great Barrier Reef cruise on Carnival . December 10: 10-night Great Barrier Reef cruise on Celebrity . December 11: 5-night Tasmania cruise on Cunard . December 14: 12-night Southern Australia cruise on Princess . December 15: 4-night Airlie Beach cruise on Carnival . December 18: 8-night Christmas cruise on P&O . December 18: 10-night Christmas cruise on Royal Caribbean . December 20: 15-night Southern Australia cruise on Azamara . December 20: 14-night Holidays cruise on Princess . December 20: 14-night Holidays cruise on Regent Seven Seas . December 21: 14-night Holidays cruise on Norwegian . December 21: 14-night Holidays cruise on Princess . December 22: 14-night Holidays cruise on Holland America . December 22: 34-night cruise around Australia on Oceania . December 23: 13-night Holidays cruise on Cunard . December 26: 3-night cruise to Nowhere from Brisbane on Carnival . December 27: 3-night cruise to Nowhere from Sydney on Carnival .

January 2025

January 4: 37-night cruise to Australia from Florida on Holland America . January 4: 6-night Queensland cruise on Royal Caribbean . January 5: 4-night Queensland cruise on Carnival . January 5: 5-night Tasmania cruise on Cunard . January 8: 4-night Queensland cruise on Carnival . January 9: 3-night cruise to Nowhere on Carnival . January 9: 49-night cruise to Australia from England on Cunard . January 10: 12-night Queensland cruise on Cunard . January 10: 18-night Singapore to Australia cruise on Regent Seven Seas . January 11: 8-night Tasmania cruise on P&O . January 16: 11-night Great Barrier Reef cruise on Celebrity . January 19: 7-night Great Barrier Reef cruise on Carnival . January 20: 4-night Queensland cruise on Carnival . January 20: 26-night California to Australia cruise on Princess . January 23: 7-night Queensland cruise on Royal Caribbean . January 24: 4-night Queensland cruise on Carnival . January 25: 4-night Tasmania cruise on Princess . January 27: 7-night Southern Australia cruise on P&O . January 28: 5-night Tasmania cruise on Carnival . January 29: 10-night Queensland cruise on Princess .

February 2025

February 2: 4-night Queensland cruise on Carnival . February 4: 23-night cruise to Australia from California on Cunard . February 6: 3-night cruise to Nowhere on Carnival . February 6: 5-night Tasmania cruise on Cunard . February 10: 7-night Queensland cruise on Princess . February 13: 4-night Queensland cruise on Carnival . February 16: 7-night Great Barrier Reef cruise on Carnival . February 17: 10-night Great Barrier Reef cruise on Carnival . February 19: 18-night Australia to Singapore cruise on Azamara . February 27: 3-night cruise to Nowhere on Carnival . February 28: 58-night cruise from Australia to England on Cunard .

March 2: 4-night Queensland cruise on Carnival . March 3: 9-night Southern Australia cruise on Celebrity . March 6: 3-night cruise to Nowhere on Carnival . March 6: 21-night Tahiti to Australia cruise on Regent Seven Seas . March 8: 11-night Queensland cruise on Princess . March 9: 4-night Queensland cruise on Carnival . March 13: 3-night cruise to Nowhere on Carnival . March 14: 9-night Great Barrier Reef cruise on Carnival . March 16: 7-night Great Barrier Reef cruise on Carnival . March 19: 6-night Southern Australia cruise on Princess . March 19: 28-night Round Austalia cruise on Princess . March 21: 10-night Great Barrier Reef cruise on P&O . March 25: 11-night Great Barrier Reef cruise on Celebrity . March 27: 13-night Singapore to Australia cruise on Celebrity . March 30: 4-night Queensland cruise on Carnival . March 30: 29-night cruise from Australia to the USA on Holland America .

April 1: 10-night Queensland cruise on Princess . April 2: 4-night Queensland cruise on Carnival . April 3: 29-night Australia to USA cruise on Carnival . April 6: 4-night Tasmania cruise on Carnival . April 8: 21-night Australia to Hawaii cruise on Royal Caribbean . April 9: 17-night Australia to USA cruise on Celebrity . April 9: 14-night Bali to Australia cruise on Norwegian . April 11: 10-night Great Barrier Reef cruise on P&O . April 11: 20-night Australia to Hawaii cruise on Princess . April 17: 3-night Getaway cruise on Celebrity . April 18: 4-night Queensland cruise on Carnival . April 20: 18-night Australia to USA cruise on Celebrity . April 22: 5-night Tasmania cruise on Carnival .

May 4: 61-night Australia to California cruise on Oceania . May 6: 10-night Great Barrier Reef cruise on Carnival . May 16: 3-night cruise to Nowhere on Carnival . May 16: 10-night Great Barrier Reef cruise on P&O . May 27: 10-night Great Barrier Reef cruise on Carnival . May 30: 10-night Great Barrier Reef cruise on P&O . May 30: 10-night Kimberley Coast cruise on Seabourn .

June 6: 4-night Queensland cruise on Carnival . June 19: 4-night Queensland cruise on Carnival . June 22: 10-night Great Barrier Reef cruise on P&O .

July 3: 4-night Queensland cruise on Carnival . July 4: 10-night Great Barrier Reef cruise on P&O . July 16: 4-night Queensland cruise on Carnival . July 18: 10-night Great Barrier Reef cruise on P&O .

August 2025

August 1: 3-night cruise to Nowhere on Carnival . August 1: 10-night Great Barrier Reef cruise on P&O . August 4: 10-night Great Barrier Reef cruise on Carnival . August 22: 3-night cruise to Nowhere on Carnival .

September 2025

September 4: 4-night Queensland cruise on Carnival . September 5: 10-night Great Barrier Reef cruise on P&O . September 8: 9-night Great Barrier Reef cruise on Carnival . September 15: 30-night California to Australia cruise on Princess . September 17: 10-night Great Barrier Reef cruise on Carnival . September 18: 22-night USA to Australia cruise on Carnival . September 18: 10-night Great Barrier Reef cruise on P&O .

October 2025

October 1: 19-night USA to Australia cruise on Celebrity . October 2: 19-night USA to Australia cruise on Celebrity . October 5: 4-night Queensland cruise on Carnival . October 9: 3-night cruise to Nowhere on Carnival . October 12: 27-night USA to Australia cruise on Holland America . October 13: 17-night Hawaii to Australia cruise on Royal Caribbean . October 16: 16-night Australia to Hawaii cruise on Princess . October 21: 11-night Great Barrier Reef cruise on Celebrity . October 29: 2-night Sydney to Brisbane cruise on Carnival . October 30: 3-night cruise to Nowhere on Carnival . October 31: 21-night Hawaii to Australia cruise on Princess .

November 2025

November 2: 4-night Queensland cruise on Carnival . November 6: 3-night cruise to Nowhere on Carnival . November 7: 10-night Great Barrier Reef cruise on P&O . November 13: 5-night Tasmania cruise on Celebrity . November 16: 5-night Tasmania cruise on Carnival . November 21: 3-night cruise to Nowhere on Carnival . November 22: 5-night Tasmania cruise on Princess . November 23: 8-night Tasmania cruise on P&O . November 23: 28-night Round Australia cruise on Princess . November 30: 8-night Queensland cruise on Princess .

December 2025

December 1: 12-night Singapore to Australia cruise on Royal Caribbean . December 4: 3-night cruise to Nowhere on Carnival . December 4: 4-night Queensland cruise on Carnival . December 5: 10-night Great Barrier Reef cruise on P&O . December 7: 7-night Great Barrier Reef cruise on Carnival . December 8: 9-night Tasmania cruise on Princess . December 10: 11-night Southern Australia cruise on Princess . December 12: 11-night Great Barrier Reef on Celebrity . December 12: 16-night Bali to Australia cruise on Regent Seven Seas . December 14: 4-night Queensland cruise on Carnival . December 14: 21-night Singapore to Australia cruise on Azamara . December 15: 6-night Southern Australia cruise on Princess . December 18: 8-night Christmas cruise on P&O . December 19: 9-night Christmas cruise on Royal Caribbean . December 21: 14-night Southern Australia cruise on Holland America . December 21: 14-night Holidays cruise on Norwegian . December 26: 3-night cruise to Nowhere on Carnival . December 26: 3-night cruise to Nowhere on Carnival .

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Cruising from Sydney allows you to explore the very best of Australia – including its rich culture and diverse landscape. Dive the Great Barrier Reef, browse Hobart’s Salamanca Markets or tantalise your tastebuds in the Barossa Valley and Margaret River wine regions. From bustling cities to deserted outback, coastal paradise to craggy peaks to lush rainforest, Australia is a land that has it all.

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One of the wonderful things about Australia is the fact that you don’t have to go far to see something new. If you’re short on time, short cruises from Sydney allow you to explore some of the country’s highlights. On 2 or 3-day cruises from Sydney, browse Melbourne’s boutique stores and laneways, see a koala at Brisbane’s Australia Zoo or kick back and relax on the Gold Coast.

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Located off the north coast of Australia, the rugged paradise of Papua New Guinea is the perfect destination for those who want to head off the beaten track. On a cruise from Sydney, relax on Alotau’s immaculate white-sand beaches, or dive the Conflict Islands’ pristine reef system to uncover the intriguing marine life within. You’ll soon realize that Papua New Guinea is a place that’s not easily forgotten.

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Located just off Australia’s mainland, Tasmania offers plenty to explore on your next cruise from Sydney. Stroll through bustling Hobart and sample some of the local produce, then uncover the state’s history as a penal colony at Port Arthur. Trek Tassie’s wilderness on a hike of Cradle Mountain, or marvel at the beauty of Freycinet Peninsula. Whether on a short cruise getaway or a longer trip, Tasmania is simply a must-see.

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From the balmy jungles of South America to the icy terrains of Antarctica, revel in the best of both worlds on a cruise from Sydney. In Puntarenas, learn how Starbucks coffee beans are harvested at the company’s only farm. Walk past pyramids in Huatulco, and uncover treasures of Mesoamerica. Or ascend to Corcovado Mountain and visit one of the new Seven Wonders of the World, the Christ the Redeemer statue.

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• Transportation : Public transport makes Sydney easy to get around, thanks to its ferries, buses, trains and light rail. Driving in the city is not recommended, especially during peak hour, due to high density traffic.

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Whether taking a short cruise from Sydney or a world tour, there’s plenty to explore in the city before or after your cruise. Foodies can indulge in diverse cuisines, while history and nature lovers can find hidden gems at every turn. Climb the Harbour Bridge, tour the Opera House or wander the Royal Botanic Gardens. Outside the city, cool off at Manly Beach, hike the Blue Mountains or catch a game at Sydney Cricket Ground.

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FILE PHOTO: Workers are reflected in an office building's windows in Sydney's Barangaroo business district in Australia's largest city, May 8, 2017. REUTERS/Jason Reed//File Photo

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian business conditions fell to the lowest in 2-1/2 years in August with the outlook for jobs taking a hit, a survey showed on Tuesday, while there was mixed news on inflation pressures subsiding.

The survey from National Australia Bank (NAB) showed its index of business conditions fell 3 points to +3, the lowest since January 2022 and below its long-run average.

The more volatile business confidence index dropped 5 points to -4, the lowest so far this year.

Within the conditions measure, the index of employment plunged from +7 to +1 after a brief uptick in July, suggesting weak sales and profitability could be feeding into labour demand.

"That suggests the period of very strong private sector labour demand seen throughout the post-COVID period may be coming to an end," said NAB Chief Economist Alan Oster.

"Conditions are now fairly clearly below average compared to the history of the survey which reflects the weakness seen in the private sector broadly as the economy has slowed."

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has held interest rates steady at 4.35% since November, judging the current rate restrictive enough to bring inflation back to its target band of 2-3% while preserving the employment gains.

However, underlying inflation stayed sticky at 3.9% last quarter, a reason that policymakers have all but ruled out an interest rate cut this year.

Markets are still wagering there is an 80% probability that the RBA could cut in December, in part due to expectations the U.S. Federal Reserve will ease policy this month, joining most other major central banks.

The survey found some mixed news on the inflation measures, with growth in labour costs easing to a quarterly rate of 1.7% from July's 2.4% which was boosted by the increase in minimum wages in the month.

However, gains in purchase costs remained elevated at 1.6% in the quarter, up from July's 1.3%, while retail prices grew at 1.2% for the three months ending August, up from 1.0% in July.

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Mayhem broke out on a recent Carnival cruise ship with a passenger sharing a clip showing the technical issue that caused it to change locations.

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When passengers abroad Carnival Vista were told it wasn’t going to its intended destination in the Caribbean, hundreds were left fuming with a clip of the chaos going viral.

The eight-night Southern Caribbean cruise left Port Canaveral, Florida on August 10 and was intended to stop in Aruba, Curacao and Turks and Cacaos.

However, due to an engine problem, the cruise line had to alter the itinerary, instead heading to the Bahamas, making stops at Nassau, Princess Cays, Freeport, and Half Moon Cay,

A Carnival cruise spokesperson told the New York Post a “technical issue” had affected the ship’s cruising speed.

New footage shared by a passenger standing at the back of the vessel shows the alleged propeller issue that affected the vessel’s speed — in turn changing the course of the itinerary.

“Typically the ship has two wakes coming out – and see right now it only has one wake,” the passenger said as he pointed to the working wake.

“This propeller on this side is working (on the right). This propeller on this side (left) is not working.

“So the ship goes a little slower. We’re only doing about 11 to 12 knots which is super slow for a cruise ship, it normally goes 18 to 20 knots.”

He said this limits where you can go on the ship , adding it was now heading to the Bahamas which he didn’t have a problem with.

“I am fine with it,” he said.

However, not everyone shared his stance, with a viral clip from August 28 showing passengers loosing it when they learned on the day of departure of the change in itinerary.

“Give us our money,” several guests chanted as cruise staff attempted to explain the situation.

The cruise line did offer a $US400 ($A600) on-board voucher or full refund for any guests who wished to cancel their trip despite the revised itinerary — but many were still left disappointed.

In the clip, a staffer stood before hundreds of guests apologising for the change in itinerary as he explained that due to s technical issue the ship “simply doesn’t have the power” to go on to its intended destination.

“On behalf of Carnival, ourselves and all the crew, our apologies over what’s happened,” the staffer said.

“It’s not something that is under our control unfortunately. We had a technical issue as we were coming in this morning, hence we have a delay arriving.

“Our technicians have been working on it on-board. The long and short of it is it’s an ongoing live issue.

“We had to make an itinerary change because we simply don’t have the power to get to where we want to go.”

He then explained guests can opt for a refund and also have $US400 ($A600) credits to use on-board.

An eight-day cruise aboard the Vista averages $US779 ($A11700) per person.

“We communicated directly with guests on board regarding their options for the sailing,” Carnival told the New York Post in a statement.

“Those that sailed were given an on-board credit as well as a future cruise credit toward another cruise to make up for the unexpected change, and those who preferred not to sail were offered a 100 per cent refund.”

Even with the choice of not cruising to the Bahamas, passengers were still frustrated.

“They knew about the problem prior to us getting onto the ship,” Ashley Ball told Inside Edition.

“They just didn’t say that until we were already on the ship, and, you know, went through customs and the lines and securities and all that, and then decided to display that information.”

However, others have taken to social media to defend the cruise liner, saying passengers would have signed contracts that explained ports can change at any time.

“You signed a contract stating ports may change,” one person wrote on TikTok

“Was on the Vista in June. Deck 11 balcony room. Hottest ship I have EVER BEEN ON,” another said.

“Was just on the Vista, was actually my best Carnival cruise,” said another.

Spencer Aronfeld, a cruise ship lawyer from Florida, who shared a TikTok about the saga, said under federal maritime law and under the contract passengers have with Carnival, “the cruise line can change its itinerary for basically any reason at all, anytime for whatever they want”.

“Whatever is in the best interest of the passengers and the vessel and most likely Carnival,” he added.

Many flooded the comments section saying they would have been disappointed if they were told they were going to a location, and then didn’t.

“I choose cruises based on where its going. This cruise was supposed to go to Aruba & they removed that stop. I’ve always wanted to go to Aruba. If the ship was no longer going there I’d be upset,” one viewer said.

“I don’t think they should get a full refund, but I do think Carnival should have notified them of the itinerary change before the day of the cruise,” wrote another.

Some claimed the liner needs to “do better maintenance on their ships”.

“With how much people pay, there isn’t any reason dry dock isn’t done every year (sic)!” One person wrote.

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“We were on the Vista 8/10-8/18 and had our ports changed due to the propulsion issues,” said another.

The Vista which has since been on several voyages since the August 10 departure has reportedly had its September 7 departure from Port Canaveral cancelled, Inside Edition reported.

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Footage has gone viral of passengers on-board a Carnival cruise ship chanting “give us our money” as they demand refunds.