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2025 Kimberley BIG last minute offer with Ponant

Almost half price for solos – and couples save A$5600 – plus free flight credit on luxury Kimberley voyage – Book by May 31, 2025…

A Japan Voyage with a Difference

Our new and exclusive ‘Sacred Japan and South Korea’ package is a 10-night experience featuring an eight-night cruise around Japan aboard Heritage Adventurer. The cruise showcases Japan’s colourful art and culture, medieval castles, shrines, temples, world-famous gardens, samurai legacy, hot springs, incredible cuisine and sake.

Cruise to secret islands in the world’s largest archipelago

Comprising over 17,000 islands and spread over almost two million square kilometres, Indonesia is the world’s largest archipelago with many of the islands hidden, untouched, lushly tropical, richly beautiful and seldom visited. Australians can visit some of these forgotten and remote ‘Gardens of Eden’ just north of Australia on a luxury expedition cruise with Ponant this October.

Fly free to Bali and save A$2545 per person

Perfect for seasoned travellers seeking new places to explore, the 14-night ‘Tides of the Tropics’ package includes a special, 12-night expedition cruise from Bali to Darwin via a necklace of lush, tropical, richly beautiful and seldom visited islands and regions in Indonesia aboard Ponant’s 264-guest exploration ship, Le Soleal.

Exploring Lake Superior

Stretching across three U.S. states -Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan -and into Ontario, Canada, Lake Superior is a playground for outdoor enthusiasts, a haven for nature lovers, and has shores full of rich destinations. 

Exploring Lake Ontario

Situated between the provinces of Ontario and New York State, Lake Ontario is one of the five Great Lakes. It is the smallest of the five by surface area, but Lake Ontario more than makes up for its size with its rich history, diverse ecosystems, and vibrant lakeside communities.

Fred Olsen and the Northern Lights

Laura from Cruise Traveller, along with a group of 10 agents from Australia and New Zealand, has recently returned from a Northern Lights winter cruise to Norway with Fred.Olsen. Read on for more about their wonderful journey.

Ten Things Worth Writing Home About from Scotland Slowly

Scotland, like good whisky, is best savoured slowly. This blog has 10 take-homes that you never expected from the land of tartan and haggis…

Sri Lanka and South Africa linked by rare, luxury cruise tour in March 2025

The pristine beaches, storied ruins, welcoming people, wild elephants, famous tea and spicy food of Sri Lanka  will be showcased in a new and rare cruise, tour and stay package linking Sri Lanka with South Africa…

Switzerland’s Glacier Express

Make the most out of your European trip and add on the Glacier Express Train. One of the most beautiful journeys in the world…