![True North in the Kimberley region, Australia](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/portrait_quarter/102071-best-small-ship-cruises-to-australia.jpg)
Duration
70 Nights
Journey Type
Cruise only (Please call for flight options)
Ports
23 Ports
26 October
Setting sail from Athens (Piraeus)
Athens is a city awash with historical and cultural significance. Towering over the city are the gleaming columns of the Parthenon, surely one of the most iconic sights in the whole of Europe. And yet Athens is much more than an open air museum; this is a dynamic, bustling metropolis, and a place where history is still very much unfolding. For all its faults, the Greek capital possesses an energy and an optimism that are manifest in everything from the burgeoning art scene to the restaurants and bars that continue to pop up on a regular basis.
![The Acropolis of Athens](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_half/5409-acropolis-of-athens.jpg)
![Mount Lycabettus, Athens](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/related_video/7153-athens-mount-lycabettus.jpg)
Our tip
Once you have seen the essentials, explore further afield and you will immediately escape the tourist crowds. Visit Kerameikos cemetery, for example, or Mount Lycabettus.
27-31 October
At sea
1 November
Canary Islands: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
![Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_mosaicsmall/30013-las-palmas-de-gran-canaria.jpg)
Said to have the world's most perfect climate, cosmopolitan Las Palmas is the capital of Gran Canaria and the largest city in the Canary Islands. The charming old quarter, La Vegueta, is where you'll find the city's most interesting colonial architecture, while beach fans should head for lovely Playa de las Canteras.
2-10 November
At sea
11 November
Namibia: Walvis Bay
![](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_mosaicsmall/13111-walvis-bay-flamingos.jpg)
Walvis Bay is situated on the edge of a tidal lagoon, sheltered from the Atlantic by a long sand spit. This important wetland area is famous for its birdlife, home to one of southern Africa’s largest flamingo colonies, and it’s a short drive to the city of Swakopmund, known for its quirky German colonial architecture.
12-19 November
At sea
20-21 November
Mauritius: Port Louis
![Port Louis waterfront, Mauritius](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_mosaicsmall/12504-port-louis-waterfront-low.jpg)
The lovely island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean is striking in the contrasts between its mountainous backdrop and beautiful white sand beaches. The capital Port Louis, on the northwest coast, dates back to 1735 and is a busy administrative centre, packed with office workers during the day.
22-26 November
At sea
27-29 November
India: Kochi
![Kerala Backwaters near Cochin, India](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_mosaicsmall/29034-kerala-backwaters-cochin-india.jpg)
The port of Kochi, commonly known as Cochin, occupies a strategic location on India’s Malabar Coast, and its history as a trading hub is reflected in the blend of European, Chinese and Arabian influences. It’s also the gateway to the idyllic Kerala Backwaters, which are best appreciated on a houseboat cruise.
30 November - 1 December
Sri Lanka: Colombo
![Aerial view of Colombo, Sri Lanka](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_mosaicsmall/53011-aerial-view-colombo.jpg)
Colombo may be a little chaotic, but there is plenty to recommend Sri Lanka's colourful capital. Faded colonial architecture and beautiful Buddhist temples hint at the city's considerable history, while the excellent restaurants, lively bars and characterful streets provide the perfect introduction to contemporary Sri Lankan culture.
2 December
Sri Lanka: Hambantota
![Painted storks in Bundala National Park, Sri Lanka](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_mosaicsmall/71387-painted-stork-bundala-national-park-sri-lanka.jpg)
Investment has poured into Hambantota since the city was devastated by the 2004 tsunami, and this is now one of South Asia’s biggest ports. Hambantota is a jumping off point for Yala National Park, famous for its leopards, and the less well known Bundala National Park, rich in birdlife including flamingos and storks.
3-4 December
At sea
5 December
Thailand: Phuket
![Long tail boats, Phuket, Thailand](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_mosaicsmall/6519-phuket-long-tail-boats-low.jpg)
As well as a plethora of luxury resorts, Phuket has a charming old town replete with pretty Sino-Portuguese architecture, and acts as a jump-off point for exploring nearby islands and coastline. Koh Phing Pan, better known as James Bond Island, and Ko Phi Phi are breathtakingly beautiful, as are the limestone formations that surround Krabi.
6 December
Malaysia: Penang
![Old temple door in George Town, Penang](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_mosaicsmall/10785-penang-old-temple-door-george-town-low.jpg)
The Malaysian island of Penang is a fascinating blend of East and West, far more than just a beach destination. Lovely Georgetown, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is home to British colonial architecture, crumbling Chinese shophouses and incense-perfumed temples.
7 December
Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur
![Kuala Lumpur city skyline](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_mosaicsmall/11521-kuala-lumpur-city-skyline-low.jpg)
Malaysia’s capital is a hot and humid cultural melting pot, defined by its distinctive Malay, Chinese and Indian communities. The dazzling Petronas Towers are KL’s most recognisable landmark, while at street level you’ll find temples and mosques, elegant colonial buildings and bustling markets.
8 December
Singapore: Singapore
![Singapore skyline at dusk](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_mosaicsmall/55362-singapore-skyline-dusk.jpg)
Singapore’s heritage as an important trading post means that there is a real cultural mix, with four official languages: English, Chinese, Malay and Tamil. Step away from the gleaming towers and you’ll find yourself transported into another world amongst the intoxicating streets of Chinatown and Little India.
9-10 December
At sea
11 December
Indonesia: Semarang
![Sunrise over Borobudur, Indonesia](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_mosaicsmall/48675-sunrise-borobudur.jpg)
The sweltering city of Semarang, on the north coast of Java, is an intriguing mish-mash of Chinese, Islamic and Dutch colonial influences. We recommend escaping the heat with a trip up into the mountains to visit a coffee plantation, or joining an excursion to the extraordinary temple complex at Borobudur.
12 December
Indonesia: Surabaya (Java)
![Tugu Pahlawan National Monument, Surabaya, Indonesia](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_mosaicsmall/54383-tugu-pahlawan-national-monument-surabaya.jpg)
Surabaya, situated on the northeast coast of Java, is Indonesia’s second largest city and the place where the country’s struggle for independence began. The warren-like Arab Quarter is worth exploring, though many visitors use the city as a base for visiting nearby Mount Bromo.
13-14 December
Indonesia: Benoa (Bali)
![Pura Ulun Danu temple, Bali](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_mosaicsmall/22744-bali-pura-ulun-danu-temple-low.jpg)
The beaches, spectacular volcanic scenery and lush green rice terraces lend Bali a natural beauty that seems to dovetail perfectly with the island’s distinct Hindu culture, which adorns the landscape with stunning temples.
15-17 December
At sea
18-20 December
Australia: Fremantle (Perth)
![Perth, Australia](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_mosaicsmall/17823-perth-australia.jpg)
The capital of Western Australia, Perth sits in glorious isolation on the shores of the Indian Ocean, where the Swan River meets the sea. Laid back and relaxed, this must be one of the most easy-going capital cities in the world, with everything within easy reach.
21 December
Australia: Busselton
![Busselton Jetty, Australia](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_mosaicsmall/44148-busselton-jetty.jpg)
Situated to the south of Perth on the west coast of Australia, the seaside town of Busselton is the gateway to the Margaret River wine region. Situated on the sandy shores of Geographe Bay, the town is best known for its remarkable wooden jetty, which stretches over a mile out to sea.
22 December
Australia: Albany
![Torndirrup National Park near Albany, Australia](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_mosaicsmall/48416-torndirrup-national-park-albany.jpg)
The historic port of Albany was the first European settlement in Western Australia, and the town still has plenty of photogenically faded colonial architecture. Albany sits on Princess Royal Harbour, one of the world’s best natural deep water harbours, and the surrounding coastline is spectacular.
23 December
Australia: Esperance
![Lake Hillier on Middle Island, near Esperance, Australia](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_mosaicsmall/71355-lake-hillier-middle-island-esperance.jpg)
The town of Esperance is situated on one of Western Australia’s most beautiful stretches of coastline, surrounded by stunning beaches, crystal clear waters and scattered islands. Highlights include the nearby Cape Le Grand National Park and the Recherche Archipelago, home to the vivid pink Lake Hillier on Middle Island.
24-25 December
At sea
26-27 December
Australia: Adelaide
![Adelaide, Australia](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_mosaicsmall/34600-adelaide-city.jpg)
Residents of Adelaide still take pride in the fact that their city was freely settled rather than founded as a penal colony, and the city traditionally had a reputation as a stuffy and pious sort of place. Adelaide has moved on, however, and these days it’s a thriving cultural hub with a superb culinary scene.
28 December
Australia: Penneshaw (Kangaroo Island)
![Kangaroo Island, Australia](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_mosaicsmall/78723-kangaroo-island.jpg)
Kangaroo Island is Australia’s third biggest island, situated to the south west of Adelaide. It’s a rural and underdeveloped place, with an abundance of wildlife and some spectacular scenery, such as the weird, weather-sculpted boulders of Flinders Chase National Park.
29 December
At sea
30 December
Australia: Eden
![Rotary Park in Eden, Australia](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_mosaicsmall/34529-rotary-park-eden-australia.jpg)
The sleepy town of Eden, on the beautiful and unspoilt Sapphire Coast, was once an important whaling town. Nowadays the waters of Twofold Bay are a whale watching hotspot, and this is one of the best places in the world to see humpback whales during their spring migration.
31 December - 2 January
Australia: Sydney
![Sydney skyline, Australia](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_mosaicsmall/72068-sydney-skyline.jpg)
One or our favourite cities in the world, we love pretty much everything about Sydney. Offering outdoor living at its best, the city is known for the excellent beaches but offers so much more, including a thriving and varied food scene inspired by Asian and European flavours.
3 January
At sea
4 January
Arriving in Melbourne
Culturally sophisticated and fashionably hip, Melbourne combines edgy street art with gold rush era architecture while offering excellent restaurants and top museums. We love the upmarket beachside neighbourhood of St Kilda, an ideal base to explore the city, or you could spend a few days seeing Victoria's other attractions, such as the beautiful 12 Apostles along the Great Ocean Road, or tasting the excellent wines of the Yarra Valley.
![Melbourne skyline](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_half/12361-melbourne-skyline-and-river.jpg)
![Domaine Chandon winery, Yarra Valley](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/related_video/16977-domaine-chandon-winery-yarra-valley.jpg)
Don't miss
Go wine tasting in the Yarra Valley, one of Australia’s best and most scenic wine regions.
Your home from home
![Azamara ship at sea](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/lanscape_half/88500-aza-illesdessaintes-050-low.jpg)
![Azamara Quest - Pool deck](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_mosaicsmall/87614-azamara-quest-pool-deck-miami.jpg)
![Azamara lobby](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_mosaicsmall/87615-azamara-staircase.jpg)
Azamara Journey, Quest, Pursuit and Onward are excellent small ships that offer a welcoming and relaxed club-like atmosphere.
What we love
Azamara's fleet of small ships are focused on providing destination immersion by spending as much time in port as possible with itineraries designed to include overnight stays and late evening departures. Enjoy more time to discover the local culture and when back on board relax and enjoy a vibrant array of inclusions.
Capacity: | 696-702 Guests |
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Crew: | 408 International staff |
Style: | Relaxed club-like atmosphere |
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Tailor-make your trip
![Electra Palace hotel, Athens](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/related_video/7162-electra-palace-hotel-athens.jpg)
Extend your stay in Athens
At Mundy, we have long been hunting for the perfect Athenian hotel - our favourite so far is the Electra Palace in Plaka.
![Delphi amphitheatre](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/related_video/7167-delphi-amphitheatre-low.jpg)
Excursions from Athens
Delphi is an absolute must – you’ll need a full day though, it’s quite a drive.
![The Crown Towers, Melbourne](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/related_video/16875-crown-towers-hotel-melbourne.jpg)
Where to stay in Melbourne
The Crown Towers – if it’s good enough for Heston, it’s good enough for you and us.
![Twelve Apostles, Australia](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/related_video/16980-twelve-apostles-lodge-walk.jpg)
Excursions from Melbourne
See the 12 Apostles along the Great Ocean Road. At sunset they are particularly breathtaking.