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MS Caledonian Sky

Cruise in comfort aboard your intimate expedition ship

Australia & New Zealand | Small Ship Cruising

Step aboard the MV Caledonian Sky to discover some of Australia and New Zealand'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.

Caledonian Sky Zodiac

Sail Away from the Crowds

Bigger is not always better in the cruising world. Our expedition ships are purposely built small, carrying just 99 guests instead of thousands so we can access shallow shorelines and remote coastal areas.
Zodiacs in ocean, Montgomery Reef Kimberley

Your Avenue to Adventure

Each ship carries a fleet of inflatable Zodiac vessels to get you close to where the action happens. Our expedition ships cruise along the varied parts of Australia's coastline, making use of Zodiacs every day to reach remote locations, so you can admire the landscapes from sea level.
Zodiac Passengers in Kimberley

Expect the Unexpected

On our expedition cruises, there is no regimented itinerary, which means that we can tailor each day to maximise your experience. We might stay a little longer on a remote island to catch sight of some wildlife, or take a different route on our Zodiacs if the tides are changing faster than expected.

Australia Expedition Cruising

There is something special about Australia. A feeling overcomes you when you’re there, awakening your senses as you enter a land of vastness and isolation. Whether you are wanting to journey to the ends of the land or find yourself within its spiritual centre, APT is for you.

Caledonian Sky resting between two rocky coastlines

Australia Small Ship 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.

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Couple drinking wine

Tamar Valley Wine Route | Tasmania

Tasmania's Tamar Valley near Launceston produces some of Australia's finest sparkling wines. The setting is idyllic, and you stop for tastings of the best of the crop at two renowned vineyards, Pipers Brook Vineyard and Jansz Tasmania.

King Island Harbour, Tasmania

King Island | Tasmania

Discover the delights of rugged and spectacular King Island, sitting alone in Bass Strait between Tasmania and Victoria. Explore its culinary delights - including the famous King Island Dairy, which creates its world-renowned cheeses from the bountry of the island's lush pastures - and take in its stunning coastal scenery.

Abrolhos Islands, Western Australia

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.

Caledonian Sky at Sunset

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.

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Milford Sound Sunrise, North Island New Zealand

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.

Akaroa Harbour South Island, New Zealand

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.

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Aerial View of Napier, North Island, New Zealand

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.

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Whale breaching in the ocean, South Island New Zealand

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.

Penguin colony resting at the shores edge with a ship in the background

Discover Native Wildlife

The largely untouched Sub-Antarctic islands teem with wildlife. Amid raw beauty, millions of seabirds breed alongside penguin rookeries that are home to hundreds of thousands of birds. Seal colonies abound, and the whales are prevalent in the chilly waters.

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Luxury Fleet

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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Sun Deck on top of ship, Caledonian Sky
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Interior of Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge tent with passengers sitting outside

Exclusive Wilderness Lodges

True seclusion awaits in the remote Kimberley at our network of wilderness lodges, available exclusively to APT guests. From spacious ensuites to chef-prepared three-course meals and private front decks, this really isn’t your average wilderness camping experience.
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Image of Bell Gorge waterfall, Kimberley

The Kimberley

Discover Australia’s last frontier, where fiery red landscapes and emerald flora are set off against cobalt skies. Explore secluded gorges that hide ancient Indigenous rock art, welcoming waterholes and get up close to the Bungle Bungle Range
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Aerial view of boat passing through Horizontal Falls

Kimberley Tides

From Montgomery Reef to Horizontal Falls, the tropical tides of the Kimberley provide some of Western Australia’s greatest sights.
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