Ultimate Australia Cruisetour 4B

This itinerary starts AFTER the accompanying cruise itinerary.

Disembark Diamond Princess and enjoy seamless travel as you board a plane to iconic Ayers Rock in the Outback. This afternoon you'll be introduced to the culture and 40,000-year history of Australia's Aboriginal people on an enlightening campfire tour. Walk along the base of Ayers Rock and watch the colors on the rock shift at sunset. Overnight Sails in the Desert Hotel.

Rise early and travel to the Uluru sunrise viewing area to watch the first rays of the sun rise over the desert landscape. Be mesmerized by the changing colors of Uluru at first light and experience the wonder of the Australian Outback as the dawn emerges. Travel to the airport for a flight to Darwin. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. Overnight Hilton Darwin. (B)

After breakfast, start the day with a stop at Crocodylus Park for an opportunity to witness the largest reptiles on the planet. Follow this experience with an exciting journey down the Adelaide River as you witness the Jumping Crocodile tour. Overnight Hilton Darwin. (B,L)

Fly to Cairns and tour the rainforest village of Kuranda before a one-way Skyrail journey for aerial views of Baron Falls. Revel in ocean views on your motorcoach trip to Port Douglas. Considered one of the top eco resorts in the world, the Thala Beach Nature Reserve has been awarded Advanced Ecotourism certification and sits on 145 acres of beachfront property. End the day with dinner featuring a local Aboriginal Didgeridoo performance. Overnight Thala Beach Nature Reserve. (B,D)

Today's activities are among the most exciting. Unwind aboard a reef cruise to the Great Barrier Reef, one of the world's most phenomenal UNESCO World Heritage Sites! Dive or snorkel among the colorful corals and unusual fish beneath the water's surface, and don't worry about breakfast or lunch, we'll make sure you get fed! Overnight Thala Beach Nature Reserve. (B,L)

Enjoy a delicious breakfast before your flight back to Sydney for 2-nights in this wonderful city. The remainder of the afternoon and evening are yours to explore the city. Overnight Four Seasons Sydney. (B)

Wake up and satisfy your appetite with breakfast on us, then embark on a guided morning tour of Sydney. You'll take in the renowned architecture of the iconic Sydney Opera House and have a chance to photograph the impressive Sydney Harbour Bridge, known locally as 'The Coat Hanger' for its arched hanger-like shape. Dig your toes into the soft sands at the most popular beach in New South Wales, Bondi Beach, and even tour The Rocks, a historic district with well-preserved colonial architecture, trendy restaurants, museums, shops and an abundance of Old World charm. The remainder of your afternoon and evening are yours to do as you please, whether you'd like to explore more of Sydney or simply rest your feet. Overnight Four Seasons Sydney. (B)

Your tour ends this morning. (B)