Brisbane to Benoa, Bali
Brisbane’s superb shopping, dining, and golden sands are hard to leave but there are plenty more thrills in store on this cruise along the east coast of Australia to Indonesia. Our journey begins at Airlie Beach, jump-off point for the Great Barrier Reef, where divers can discover treasure beneath the waves and landlubbers can venture into the wilds of Conway National Park. Next, we spend a night in Cairns, a gateway to reef and rainforest – there's an option to take to the skies for an overview of both. Now we cross to Papua New Guinea to visit Alotau, on the fringe of Milne Bay, with its bustling market and harbor brimming with colorful boats, and Port Moresby, the capital, where ancient traditions still pepper everyday life. You’ve three days at sea now, so relax and reflect on what you’ve seen and what’s to come in Indonesia. First, we visit Waingapu island on Sumba, to see the megalithic tombstones and learn about the indigenous culture. Next Komodo, an island prized by UNESCO for its biodiversity, which includes the famed “dragon”. Our final call is the port of Benoa in Bali, where we stay overnight – enough time to explore the Chinese Caow Eng Bio Temple, one of the oldest in Bali.
Crystal Cruises - originally founded in 1988 - offers a range of stylish luxury and expedition cruises, bringing a sense of occasion and high-end service to far-flung parts of the world. For over three decades, Crystal has gained awards and accolades by the shipload – and it’s not hard to see why.
Operating a fleet of impressive ships decked out with opulent décor and contemporary innovations, Crystal Cruises takes comfort and adventure to the next level. From succulent dining to perfectly-organised onshore excursions, not to mention helicopter trips and submarine expeditions, the cruise line boasts of serious attention to detail, for the ultimate trip of a lifetime.
With an industry-leading space to guest ratio across an array of social areas, Crystal Serenity offers the utmost comfort, quality, personalisation and choice.
