About the cruise

After flying out to Auckland, you embark elegant Oriana for the latter half of her classic world cruise. From New Zealand you sail on to Sydney, your first port in Australia, and experience the unforgettable sight of the shimmering Opera House. Next you head north to Brisbane and along the coast to the Whitsunday Islands, with their stretches of dazzling white sand, before finally calling in Cairns.

Before you journey into the Orient you can explore the volcanic landscapes of Rabaul in Papua New Guinea, which is quite a contrast to the mirrored skyscrapers and vibrant buzz of Hong Kong that greets you next. From Nha Trang in Vietnam, you head for Bangkok, Thailand and then Kuala Lumpur and Kemaman in Malaysia before you reach India. Visit Cochin with its old world charm and then intoxicating Mumbai.

As you enter the Middle East, Sharm El Sheikh is your first port of call. Next you stop at Suez for the opportunity to visit Cairo and The Pyramids. You journey back to Europe via the Suez canal, along stretches of desert before reaching Athens ‘The Mother of Civilisation’. Revel in the exuberance of Barcelona with its lively streets and unforgettable architecture before heading home.