Cruise - Sun, Round World Cruise 2012 ex Sydney Return

Journey

104 Night World Cruise sailing from Sydney roundtrip aboard Sun Princess.

Ship

Sun Princess   (More about the ship)

Departure Date

16-May-2012

• Your cruise in detail

  104 Night World Cruise sailing from Sydney roundtrip aboard Sun Princess.
  
  Join in the anticipation of 104 fabulous nights of cruising as you bid farewell to Sydney Harbour.
  
  Tropical Darwin invites you to browse indigenous artworks, delve into outdoor markets, or spot crocodiles in their natural habitat. Sun Princess® crosses the Equator to Singapore where you can shop in the hawker stalls of Chinatown. The fascinating metropolis of Kuala Lumpur awaits. On to Mumbai with the opportunity to visit the Taj Mahal. On the shores of the Persian Gulf is Abu Dhabi, where desert landscapes reveal a rich Arabic culture.
  
  In ultra-modern Dubai take a 4WD safari into the sand dunes, shop in gleaming malls, or bargain for gold jewellery in the souks. Onwards as you cruise through the Red Sea to Aqaba, gateway to the ancient city of Petra. Transit the Suez Canal to Port Said, offering access to Cairo and the tombs of the pharaohs at Giza's Pyramids. Experience the Holy Land's sacred sites when you visit Jerusalem. Some say it's the most picturesque Greek Island; dazzling Mykonos is strewn with whitewashed cottages and bluedomed churches set against cloudless skies. Get a feel for the timeless connection between Asian and European cultures as you explore Istanbul's Topkapi Palace, the 17th century Blue Mosque, and the covered lanes in the Grand Bazaar. There's time for some quiet reflection on the enduring legacy of the ANZAC forces during your early morning visit to ANZAC Cove. Stories of Greek goddesses come alive on your visit to Athens and the Parthenon. From Naples you could take a trip to the stylish Isle of Capri, visit the ruins at Pompeii or sip an aperitif at a cliff-top cafe in Sorrento on the Amalfi Coast.
  
  Civitavecchia is your entree to Rome's treasures - don't miss the must-see Vatican, Colosseum and Pantheon. The lovely seaport of Livorno leads you to renaissance Florence or Pisa and her famous Leaning Tower. You'll be caught up in the allure of Monte Carlo's Grand Casino and the Grimaldi
  family's Royal Palace. Further west is Spain's cultural showpiece - Barcelona. Gaze at the quirky spires atop Gaudi's La Sagrada Familia and admire masterpieces in the Picasso Museum. Lisbon's Belem Tower is a landmark monument to the Age of Discovery. A northerly course through the Atlantic takes Sun Princess to Le Havre, gateway to the enticements of France. Ascend the Eiffel Tower and drink in the romance of Paris, visit the stunning Palace ofVersailles or remember the turning point of WWII on Normandy's beaches. The white cliffs of Dover beckon travellers to London.
  
  Setting out from Dover, we head to Bergen, gateway to the dramatic Norwegian fjords. A trip by funicular to the top of the mountain offers magnificent views. Your superliner makes her way to Lerwick and then onto the capital of Iceland, Reykjavik.
  
  From here we head to New York - where the options for sightseeing are in abundance. Across the Caribbean to St Thomas and Aruba. One of the great engineering feats of the 20th century, the Panama Canal connects the Atlantic to the Pacific. From your vantage point on deck you'll get an incomparable perspective. Close to Puntarenas in Costa Rica you'll find rainforests where you can keep an eye out
  for rare tropical hummingbirds, howler monkeys and vivid butterflies.
  
  In Los Angeles you can immerse yourself in the glitz of Rodeo Drive, Hollywood and Sunset Strip. Sun Princess® sails across the Pacific to Honolulu where Waikiki Beach is the spiritual home of surfing. Stroll along this famous stretch of sand, shop at the mall, then head to the lush Pali Lookout and marvel at the coastal views.
  
  As you travel deeper into the Pacific, you arrive in Papeete. Visit Paul Gauguin's museum or mix with the locals at the lively markets or in an outdoor cafe. Pago Pago is very much an unspoiled Polynesian treasure with sandy beaches and a traditional way of life. Explore museums housing Maori artefacts or shop along the bustling waterfront when you visit Auckland. This epic cruise concludes with your arrival into Sydney bringing home a lifetime of memories.