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Willis Island

Located roughly 450 kilometres east of Cairns, Willis Island is the only permanently inhabited island in the Coral Sea. The island is quite small, and is only around 7.7 hectares.

The Island is home to a weather station, and is usually manned by four weather observers.

Cruise ships do not dock or tender at the island, but travel to the island to enable them to open duty free shopping.

Some cruise lines will also do an informative commentary about the island as you sail past.
Brisbane

Brisbane is reinventing itself to be one of Australia's major cruise ports with the introduction of the Brisbane International Cruise Terminal, located close to the Brisbane Airport.
Melbourne

Melbourne is Australia's cultural and sporting capital.

Cruises to Melbourne dock at Station Pier, with easy 20 minute direct tram access to the Melbourne Central Business District.

Explorer Melbourne iconic laneways, filled with street art, cafes, eateries and boutique shopping.
Sydney

Sydney is Australia's crusing capital, with many ships beginning their cruise journeys from the iconic Sydney Harbour.

Sydney has two major cruise terminals, with the Overseas Passenger Terminal located in the heart Circular Quay, and White Bay Cruise Terminal located outside the CBD near Balmain

Travelers who begin or end their cruise holiday in Sydney, may be keen to explore what both Sydney and New South Wales has to offer, including day-trips down the central cost, or inland to the Blue Mountains.

New Zealand
Dunedin

Located in the heart of the Otago Harbor, Dunedin is New Zealand south islands second largest city. Rich in history with its blend of Scottish influence, intertwined with Maori roots.

Dunedin offers something for everyone, from fine dining and experience for foodies, cultural attractions, and access to breath-taking sea-sides abundant with wildlife.

Ships visiting Dunedin dock at Port Chalmers, which is around a 30 minute bus trip from the city centre. The major cruise lines generally offer a shuttle bus service to the city centre for a fee, alternatively a public bus service runs from close the the cruise terminal, however the buses are less frequent.
Fiordland (Milford Sound, Dusky Sound, Doubtful Sound)
Tauranga
Napier
Located in the Hawke's Bay region, Napier is a city famous for its collection or Art Deco buildings, after the majority of the city was rebuilt in the art deco style following a massive earthquake in 1931.

South Pacific
Lautoka

Lautoka is the second largest city of Fiji, known for its stunning natural beauty, rich culture, and friendly local community.

As you step off the ship, you will be greeted by the warm tropical weather and the sights of the beautiful Lautoka city. Take a stroll around the city and explore the local markets where you can find a variety of handicrafts, souvenirs, and local products.

Lautoka offers a wide range of activities for visitors, from swimming and snorkeling in the crystal-clear waters of the nearby beaches to visiting the sugar cane fields that surround the city.

If you're interested in culture and history, visit the Lautoka Cultural Centre, where you can learn about the history of Fiji and the traditional customs and practices of the island's many different ethnic groups. You can also visit the Sri Siva Subramaniya temple, which is one of the most important Hindu temples in the Pacific and the largest in Fiji, and learn about the Fijian-Indian culture.

You can also take a trip to the nearby Natadola Bay, where you can see the beautiful beaches, and participate in water sports like surfing, snorkeling, or scuba diving.
Nouméa
Located at the south-west of New Caledonia, Nouméa is the capital of the country, a French territory. Noumea is a tropical paradise, and outside of the city centre are beautiful bays of crystal blue water, with abundant wildlife, perfect for snorkeling. Nouméa provides a launching place to explore some of the close-by islands including Duck Island, and the well known Amédée Lighthouse. Travel around the CBD is easy with an array of options for cruisers to choose from including a hop-on / hop-off bus, Tchou Train, and other private tour operators leaving from the Nouméa Cruise Centre.
Port Vila

Welcome to Port Vila, the capital city of Vanuatu and a popular destination for cruise ship visitors. Located on the island of Efate, Port Vila offers a mix of stunning natural beauty, rich culture, and a vibrant local community.

As you step off the ship, you will be greeted by the warm tropical weather and the sights of the beautiful Mele Bay. Take a stroll around the town and explore the local markets where you can find a variety of handicrafts, souvenirs, local products, and the popular duty free outlets.

Port Vila offers a wide range of activities for visitors, from swimming and snorkeling in the crystal-clear waters to exploring the lush jungle and the many waterfalls around the island.

If you're interested in history and culture, visit the Vanuatu Cultural Centre, where you can learn about the history of Vanuatu and the traditional customs and practices of the island's many different ethnic groups.
Mystery Island
A picture perfect image of tropical paradise. Mystery island is an uninhabited island, just south of the island of Aneityum. Locals from the neighboring islands come over to Mystery Island when cruise ships visit and provide a market selling clothing and souvenirs. Mystery island itself is quite a small island, and on a visit you can easily take a leisurely stroll around the entire island. It has clear shallow waters perfect for snorkeling, and white sand beaches.

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