Australia to Bali with an Oceania cruise

Today, you'll join a dining cruise in Sydney Harbour, stopping at waterfront restaurants for each course. Along the way, you'll sample a range of local cuisine while enjoying views of the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge from the water.

Today, you'll head to the port to board your cruise. Embarkation begins at 1pm, with the ship setting sail at 5pm. Once settled into your cabin, you can explore the onboard facilities as you prepare for departure.

For your first stop, discover Eden's sweeping coastline and maritime heritage, with opportunities for whale watching, coastal walks, and visits to the Killer Whale Museum.

Vista turns south for Tasmania today, and the hours are yours to shape. Horizons, at the top of the ship, is defined by dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows offering 180 degrees of sea views, with comfortable furnishings in soothing tones. Each afternoon brings a parade of gleaming four-tiered pastry carts: smoked salmon and egg salad finger sandwiches, mirror-glazed petits fours, tender scones with rich clotted cream and a wide assortment of fine teas, a string quartet playing softly throughout.

Explore Burnie's creative arts scene at the Makers' Workshop and learn about the papermaking process. Alternatively, you can learn about the town's industrial heritage or spend time among the gardens and walking trails of Tasmania's northwest coast.

See the world's largest colony of little penguins and witness the daily Penguin Parade as they return ashore at dusk. You may also spot Australian sea lions, koalas, and other native wildlife, or explore Phillip Island's windswept coastline, beaches, and local wineries.

Discover Melbourne's grand architecture, galleries, and lane way cafes, or venture into the surrounding countryside to ride the Puffing Billy steam train through forested hills, visit local wineries, or encounter native wildlife.

Enjoy a slower pace today. Explore the Artist Loft, a wall of windows opens onto the seascape while Artists in Residence give step-by-step instruction in painting, drawing, sculpture or photography. Relax in The Library, where many guests say they’re happiest on board, whether with a novel, a guidebook to the next destination, or a nap in one of the plush oversized chairs. Dinner might be the Pan-Asian flavours of Red Ginger.

Today, you'll discover Kangaroo Island's wildlife-rich landscapes, from little penguins and Australian sea lions to koalas, kangaroos, and fur seals, or explore its beaches, wineries, and coastal scenery.

You'll have the chance to explore Adelaide's markets, galleries, and historic streets today. Alternatively, you can head into the surrounding wine regions of the Barossa Valley, Clare Valley, or McLaren Vale, where you can relax and enjoy a taste of the local wines.

The first of two full days at sea. Every voyage features a Guest Speaker who shares insights into the cultures and people of the regions visited, with the schedule published in your daily newsletter, Currents. Terrace Café, with its inviting dining room and shaded patio, serves international dishes alongside rotisserie meats and grilled seafood at lunch. By night, the Oceania Vista Lounge presents cabarets, vocalists and headline performances.

A second full sea day, and one to enjoy the open air. High atop the ship, you could take invigorating laps on the running track, play 18 holes on the putting greens or round up new friends for shuffleboard.

In Albany, you can delve into the town's maritime and military history or take in the scenery of Western Australia's southern coastline, where granite headlands give way to sweeping beaches and ocean views.

Enjoy an unhurried start with coffee from Baristas, combining the flair of a Viennese coffee house with 270-degree sea views, serving complimentary illy espresso and cappuccino, while the Bakery alongside turns out ricotta-filled sfogliatella and chocolate-almond croissants. Complimentary fitness classes range from Pilates and yoga to full-body strength training, with a Kinesis exercise wall for core strength and flexibility. At dinner, Toscana serves Tuscan dishes drawn from family recipes on custom-designed Versace china.

Perth offers a range of experiences both in and beyond the city. Today, you can explore the waterfront streets of Fremantle, take in views from Kings Park, or visit vineyards in the Swan Valley.

Australia falls away as you head for the tropics. Enjoy complimentary seminars on health, nutrition, and wellness topics in Aquamar during the day, then visit The Grand Lounge by evening. In shades of bronze, onyx and alabaster, it has the feel of a luxurious private club for an apéritif before dinner.

Warmer air signals the tropics, and the Pool Deck comes into its own. Relax in your very own shaded cabanas or daybed right at the water's edge and then cool off in the pool. Waves Bar, just steps away, pours cocktails, wine and chilled beer through the afternoon. Dinner at Polo Grill brings the classic steakhouse: USDA certified Angus beef aged a minimum of 40 days, grilled swordfish and whole Maine lobster gratinée.

The last full day at sea and a chance to prepare for Indonesia. The LYNC Digital Centre runs complimentary classes spanning social media essentials, travel photography and smartphone videography, hosted by a Digital Concierge. The Grand Dining Room offers daily-changing menus with at least ten appetisers, soups and salads and ten entrées, while Terrace Café's Chef's Market Dinners showcase specialities inspired by the ports of call.

Discover Komodo National Park, home to the world's largest lizard, the Komodo dragon, and explore a landscape of rugged hills, coastal viewpoints, and tropical waters.

Today, your cruise comes to an end as you arrive in Bali. As the ship approaches port, look out for the island's volcanic skyline and stretches of coastline dotted with temples. Following disembarkation, you'll be met and driven to Ubud, where you'll spend the next three nights at Tanah Gajah, a peaceful retreat set among paddy fields just outside the town.

Discover a different side of Bali as you journey through the island's central highlands. Visit the lakeside temple of Pura Ulun Danu Bratan before continuing to the tranquil surroundings of Pura Batukaru temple. The day concludes at the Jatiluwih rice terraces, where sweeping views showcase one of Bali's most celebrated landscapes.

Today, you'll leave Ubud and travel to Sanur, where you'll spend the next three nights at Tandjung Sari. Set along a stretch of beachfront, the hotel provides a relaxed base from which to enjoy Bali's southeast coast.

Enjoy the day in Sanur and explore at your own pace. Perhaps spend time by the beach, browse local galleries and boutiques, or wander the shoreline shaded by swaying palms. In the evening, you may wish to watch the sun set over the water before dinner by the sea.

Day at leisure. Enjoy another day in Sanur, with time to settle into the rhythm of this relaxed coastal town.

Today, you'll travel from your hotel to the airport for your international flight home. The journey takes approximately 40 minutes. Your return flight will arrive the same day.