Australian Small Ship Expedition Cruising
Step aboard the MS Caledonian Sky to discover some of Australia's most spectacular coastlines. With a maximum of 99 guests being looked after by 75 crew, you'll be in good hands all the way. Your agile ship will take you to places you've never dreamed of.
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MS Caledonian Sky
Spend the day discovering the world’s greatest wonders, and at night, return to the quiet tranquillity of the boutique MS Caledonian Sky - your stylish home away from home, and a destination in itself.
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Australian Small Ship Expedition Cruising
Enjoy the closest possible access to Australia's stunning coastlines aboard your small ship. Explore regions as contrasting as the Kimberley, the west coast, Cape York, the Great Barrier Reef, South Australia, Victoria's Shipwreck Coast, and the shores of Tasmania, in comfort and with the best possible service.
12 Apostles | Victoria
See the iconic 12 Apostles up close from a unique ocean perspective on a magnificent Victorian coastal cruise. Standing up to 45 metres high, the collection of limestone stacks rise dramatically from the Southern Ocean having been shaped by the elements for millions of years.
Coffin Bay Oysters | South Australia
Cruise through the oyster leases in Coffin Bay as you learn about the area's famous Pacific oysters. Then, taste the magnificent molluscs fresh from the ocean, before exploring Coffin Bay National Park by coach. Visit Almonta Beach, where majestic sand dunes meet azure waters, and keep an eye out for schools of salmon, dolphins or seals as you walk along the beach.
Tamar Valley Wine Route | Tasmania
Tasmania's Tamar Valley near Launceston produces some of Australia's finest sparkling wines in the world. One of Tasmania's prettiest regions, the picture-perfect Tamar Valley is Tasmania's oldest wine-producing region and home to some of the Apple Isla's best eteries. Journey across lush rolling hills before stopping in for tastings at two of the areas best vineyards, Pipers Brook Vineyard and Jansz Tasmania.
Abrolhos Islands | Western Australia
More than 120 unspoilt islands off Western Australia’s north coast, the Abrolhos group is rich in natural beauty and history. See colonies of sea birds and watch for sea lions, dolphins and whales. The wreck of the Dutch ship Batavia lies on the ocean floor here, having come to grief in 1629 on its maiden voyage from Holland.
New Zealand Expedition Cruising
Journey through New Zealand. From alpine vistas of Queenstown to a cruise through the Milford Sound. Discover the beauty of New Zealand. So close. Worlds away.
New Zealand Small Ship Cruising
There is no better way to encounter the beautiful and wild coast of New Zealand than by small ship. Your vessel gives you access to places the bigger ships can't hope to access, especially along the east coast, while nimble Zodiacs get you close to the action.
Milford Sound UNESCO World Heritage Site
Cruise into the unforgettable majesty of Milford Sound, one of the world's most stunning natural sights. Get close to its towering peaks and thundering waterfalls, and keep an eye out for the seal and penguin colonies that live here.
East Coast Highlights
From the natural splendour of the Marlborough Sounds region to the irrepressible Scottish flavour of Dunedin, the sheer variety of the east coast of New Zealand's South Island is a highlight. Superb coastlines, cities full of character and heart, and beautiful scenery make this part of the country something special.
Gisborne & Napier Wine Regions
One of New Zealand's prime wine regions, the Gisborne and Napier area also offers natural beauty and stunning architecture. Napier was largely destroyed in a 1931 earthquake, and subsequently rebuilt in Art Deco style. It is now renowned as the world's greatest example of that style.
Whale Watching & Orcas at Kaikoura
The Kaikoura coastline near the northern tip of the South Island is a renowed sanctuary for whales, and the country's prime whale-watching spot. Keep an eye out for sperm whales and orcas that are numerous in the area.
The Sub-Antarctic Islands
Remote and rarely visited, the Sub-Antarctic islands are a feast for the eyes and the senses. Extraordinary wildlife - seals, penguins, whales and seabirds - compete for attention with with dramatic and wild scenery. Spend a night on stunning World Heritage-listed Macquarie Island, halfway between New Zealand and the Antarctic continent, where an Australian research base operates.
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