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Shenzhen City of the Future to Sydney
Travel in style from Asia to Australia with
this 25-night fly, cruise & stay package.
Including flights, accommodation
and a luxury cruise from Hong Kong to
Sydney, this special deal comes with
bonus onboard credit (up to US$680)
to spend on Cunard’s newest ocean
liner, Queen Elizabeth.
The one-way flight departs Australia
on 29 October 2020, arriving in Hong
Kong for three nights in a four-star
hotel. In the morning, embark on a
full-day tour (including lunch) crossing
the border into mainland China to visit
Shenzhen City. Spend the next day
at leisure in Hong Kong, exploring the
local food, markets and gilded shrines,
or watching red-sailed junks and
sampans on the water.
On 1 November board the Queen
Elizabeth, recently rated by Australians
and New Zealanders as the world’s
best mid-size ship, according to Cruise
Critic’s 2019 Cruisers’ Choice Awards.
After an evening departure from Hong
Kong’s spectacular harbour, enjoy the
next day relaxing at sea in elegant
surroundings with impeccable service.
The first port of call is Chan May (Hue)
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for an introduction to Vietnamese
culture, followed by Phu My, the
gateway to Ho Chi Minh City and the
seaside resort of Vung Tau. Still fondly
known as Saigon, this thrilling city with
a French colonial backdrop is brought
alive by the aroma of noodle stalls, the
sight of monks and the incessant buzz
of scooters.
After a day at sea is an overnight call
in Singapore, allowing time for sunset
drinks, dinner and nightlife in one of the
world’s most affluent destinations. The
next two stops in Indonesia venture to
bustling Jakarta and the busy port of
Benoa for adventures in Bali.
Two more sea days brings the ship to
Darwin for a chance to discover the
Top End’s Aboriginal heritage, World
War II history and the devastation of
Cyclone Tracy, which are impressively
showcased in museums and galleries.
Alternatively, cool down with a drink by
the waterfront or at a pub on Mitchell
Street to meet the locals.
Then spend another three days at sea
before arriving at Airlie Beach for easy
access to the Whitsunday Islands or
Great Barrier Reef. As the largest town
on the Whitsunday Coast, Airlie Beach
has the tropical feel of its surrounding
islands but with the added bonus of
shopping, dining, pampering and
nightlife.
The final stop, ahead of
disembarkation in Sydney, is Brisbane.
Meander along the Brisbane River, go
on a shore excursion to Australia Zoo,
or unwind at a riverside bar or café.
Priced from AU$5,559 per person twin
share, based on an inside Britannia
cabin, this ‘Shenzhen City of the Future
to Sydney’ package includes the
22-night cruise, airfares from Australia,
Hong Kong accommodation and
the Shenzhen Lifestyle Tour. For only
AU$200 extra per person, upgrade to
an oceanview stateroom (obstructed
view). Each twin cabin receives bonus
onboard credit of US$350 (inside),
US$370 (outside), US$440 (balcony) or
US$680 (suite). Prices per person twin
share from other capital cities lead in
at $5759 from Brisbane or Adelaide,
$5799 from Melbourne and $5849 from
Perth.
For further details visit
www.worldwidecruisecentres.com.au