Along the East Coast of Australia: Beaches & the Great Barrier Reef
Embark on a true voyage of discovery with Scenic. Seamlessly sail from New Zealand through the picturesque Bay of Islands to Queensland’s idyllic Whitsunday Islands. Experience the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef in 6-star ultra-luxury. Swim, snorkel and experience an underwater wonderland in the largest coral reef system on Earth.
Paradise awaits along New Zealand’s North Island and East coast of Australia. From Auckland, experience 6-star ultra-luxury as you leave New Zealand’s mainland and glide through the picturesque Bay of Islands. Then sail into Australian waters to Norfolk Island before reaching the idyllic islands off Queensland’s coast. Rich in biodiversity, the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef system on Earth. Here islands fringed with powder-white beaches surrounded by glistening water that sparkles like aquamarines. It’s postcard perfect above and below the waterline. Scenic Eclipse II takes you to the calmest bays, perfect for snorkelling. See colourful coral that’s teeming with magnificent ocean life from tropical fish to green turtles, octopi and friendly reef sharks. This is the ultimate voyage of discovery to one the most breathtaking locations and natural wonders of the world.
Leaving from:
Auckland
Cruise ship:
Scenic Eclipse II
Visiting:
Auckland •
Bay of Islands •
Norfolk Island •
Lady Elliot Islands, Queensland •
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Scenic Ocean Cruises
Scenic started out in 1986 as a coach touring specialist. In 2008, the Australian company launched their river cruise programme.
Just over a decade later, Scenic entered the world of ocean cruising. Scenic Eclipse made her debut in 2019 while sister ship, Scenic Eclipse II, set sail on her inaugural journey in April 2023.
228
Passengers
172
Crew
2021
Launched
17085t
Tonnage
168m
Length
22m
Width
17kts
Speed
8
Decks
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Cruise Itinerary
Day 1
Auckland, New Zealand
Day 2
Bay of Islands, New Zealand
Day 4
Norfolk Island, Norfolk Island
Day 7
Lady Elliot Islands, Queensland, Australia
Day 7
Lady Musgrave Island, Queensland, Australia
Day 8
Great Keppel Island, Queensland, Australia
Day 9
Percy Isles, Queensland, Australia
Day 10
Airlie Beach, Australia
Day 11
Magnetic Island, Queensland, Australia
Day 12
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Ship Details
Scenic Ocean Cruises
Scenic Eclipse II
The second discovery yacht in the Scenic Eclipse fleet will set sail on her maiden voyage from Athens to Lisbon, before her debut season, when the luxury ocean cruise ship will chart its way to the European and Russian Arctic, sailing through both the White Sea and Northwest Passage.
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