Day 1 – Sydney, Australia

As your ship passes Harbour Heads, you are presented with the shimmering skyline of Sydney – hailed by many seafarers as “the most beautiful harbor in the world.” Two prominent landmarks, Harbour Bridge and the sail-like curves of the Sydney Opera House, grace the backdrop of this picturesque harbor. There is a wealth of adventure waiting in Sydney – from its cosmopolitan city center to miles of beautiful beaches and the Blue Mountains.Australia’s oldest and largest city was born in 1788 with the arrival of the “First Fleet” transporting 760 British convicts. Today, Sydney is the largest port in the South Pacific and is often voted the most popular destination in the South Pacific.

Day 2 – Sydney, Australia

Departs 06:00 pm.

As your ship passes Harbour Heads, you are presented with the shimmering skyline of Sydney – hailed by many seafarers as “the most beautiful harbor in the world.” Two prominent landmarks, Harbour Bridge and the sail-like curves of the Sydney Opera House, grace the backdrop of this picturesque harbor. There is a wealth of adventure waiting in Sydney – from its cosmopolitan city center to miles of beautiful beaches and the Blue Mountains.Australia’s oldest and largest city was born in 1788 with the arrival of the “First Fleet” transporting 760 British convicts. Today, Sydney is the largest port in the South Pacific and is often voted the most popular destination in the South Pacific.

Day 3 – At Sea

Day 4 – Brisbane, Australia

Arrives 08:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

Once considered the “country cousin” among Australian cities, Brisbane is today the nation’s third-largest metropolis – and one of the most desirable places to live in the country. Lying on the banks of the meandering Brisbane River, this cosmopolitan city boasts elegant 19th-century sandstone buildings, a lively cultural scene and superb parklands. Brisbane is also your gateway to uniquely Australian adventures, be it the theme parks of the Gold Coast or Queensland’s dazzling beaches.The beaches south of Brisbane form Queensland’s Gold Coast. Travel tip: Brisbane is pronounced “Bris-bin.”

Day 5 – At Sea

Day 6 – Townsville, Australia

Arrives 10:00 am, departs 07:00 pm.

Often described as the “unofficial capital of North Queensland,” Townsville was founded in 1856 when an enterprising sea captain built a wharf on Cleveland Bay. The city lies at the very north of the Dry Tropics, where the outback bush meets the waters of the Coral Sea. Today’s travelers are drawn to Townsville’s superb location. Queensland’s fabled Wet Tropics World Heritage Area lies just to the north of the city. Towering over Townsville is Castle Rock, a 1,300-foot monolith of pink granite that provides sweeping views of Townsville, Cleveland Bay and Magnetic Island. The Strand is Townsville’s lively entertainment district, home to shop, cafes, restaurants and a 24-hour water park.

Day 7 – Cairns, Australia

Arrives 08:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.

Cairns is one of Australia’s hottest vacation destinations. Cairns boasts three of Australia’s great natural wonders. Just offshore, immense bastions of living coral form the Great Barrier Reef. Sixteen miles of superb beaches stretch to the north of the city – the famed Marlin Coast. And inland lays the immense Daintree National Park. Cairns itself basks in tropical sunshine, balmy breezes waft in from Trinity Bay. The city’s graceful, tree-lined esplanade was once the gateway to the gold fields of North Queensland. Cairns graceful, tree-lined esplanade was once the gateway to the gold fields of North Queensland. A travel tip – Cairns is pronounced “cans.”

Day 8 – At Sea

Day 9 – Scenic Cruising Torres Strait

Day 10 – At Sea

Day 11 – Darwin, Australia

Arrives 08:00 am, departs 09:00 pm.

Closer to Indonesia than to any other Australian city, Darwin is the capital of the “Top End” – the remote, vast Northern Territory. Home to more than half of the territory’s population, the city reflects the rugged endurance and individualism required to survive the Outback. Darwin also boasts a colorful history to add to that heritage. During World War II the Japanese bombed the city and threatened invasion. In 1974, Cyclone Tracy cut a destructive swath through the region. In addition, man-eating crocodiles, tropical monsoons, searing heat and bush fires that burn for weeks are all part of everyday life.Locals in the Top End consume over 60 gallons of beer a year. All those empties don’t go to waste: Each year Darwin residents compete in the Beer Can Regatta, a race with boats, rafts and other vessels manufactured out of beer cans.

Day 12 – At Sea

Day 13 – At Sea

Day 14 – Slawi Bay, Komodo Island, Indonesia

Arrives 07:00 am, departs 02:00 pm.

Day 15 – Benoa (Denpasar), Bali, Indonesia

Arrives 07:00 am, departs 07:00 pm.

Day 16 – Crossing the Equator

Day 17 – At Sea

Day 18 – Singapore

Arrives 07:00 am.

Singapore – the very name summons visions of the mysterious East. The commercial center of Southeast Asia, this island city-state of five million people is a metropolis of modern high-rise buildings, Chinese shop-houses with red-tiled roofs, sturdy Victorian buildings, Buddhist temples and Arab bazaars. Founded in 1819 by Sir Stamford Raffles of the fabled East India Company, the city is a melting pot of people and cultures. Malay, Chinese, English and Tamil are official languages. Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, Hinduism and Christianity are the major faiths. Singapore is an ever-fascinating island boasting colorful traditions, luxurious hotels and some of the finest duty-free shopping in the world. Lying just 85 miles north of the Equator at the tip of the Malay Peninsula, the island was a haven for Malay pirates and Chinese and Arab traders.

Day 19 – Singapore

Departs 06:00 pm.

Singapore – the very name summons visions of the mysterious East. The commercial center of Southeast Asia, this island city-state of five million people is a metropolis of modern high-rise buildings, Chinese shop-houses with red-tiled roofs, sturdy Victorian buildings, Buddhist temples and Arab bazaars. Founded in 1819 by Sir Stamford Raffles of the fabled East India Company, the city is a melting pot of people and cultures. Malay, Chinese, English and Tamil are official languages. Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, Hinduism and Christianity are the major faiths. Singapore is an ever-fascinating island boasting colorful traditions, luxurious hotels and some of the finest duty-free shopping in the world. Lying just 85 miles north of the Equator at the tip of the Malay Peninsula, the island was a haven for Malay pirates and Chinese and Arab traders.

Day 20 – At Sea

Day 21 – Phuket, Thailand

Arrives 07:00 am, departs 04:00 pm.

Hailed as the “Pearl of the Andaman Sea,” this island off Thailand’s long southern coast boasts a colorful history. A crossroads for trade, Phuket has been a melting pot of Thai, Malay, Chinese and Western influences. Its importance over the past 500 years stemmed from the island’s natural resources, which include tin, hardwoods and rubber. In the past half-century, Phuket has enjoyed wide popularity as one of the premier travel destinations in Southeast Asia. Travelers are drawn to the island’s beaches, crystalline waters, and dramatic, forested hills.

Day 22 – At Sea

Day 23 – At Sea

Day 24 – Colombo, Sri Lanka

Arrives 08:00 am, departs 11:00 pm.

Day 25 – At Sea

Day 26 – Male, Maldives

Arrives 08:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

Day 27 – At Sea

Day 28 – At Sea

Day 29 – At Sea

Day 30 – At Sea

Day 31 – Port Louis, Mauritius

Arrives 08:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.

Day 32 – La Possession, Reunion

Arrives 08:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.

Day 33 – At Sea

Day 34 – At Sea

Day 35 – At Sea

Day 36 – At Sea

Day 37 – Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Arrives 08:00 am, departs 09:00 pm.

Day 38 – At Sea

Day 39 – Cape Town, South Africa

Arrives 07:00 am.

Day 40 – Cape Town, South Africa

Day 41 – Cape Town, South Africa

Departs 11:59 pm.

Day 42 – At Sea

Day 43 – Luderitz, Namibia

Arrives 08:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

Day 44 – Walvis Bay, Namibia

Arrives 08:00 am, departs 08:00 pm.

Day 45 – At Sea

Day 46 – At Sea

Day 47 – At Sea

Day 48 – Crossing Null Island

Day 49 – Takoradi, Ghana

Arrives 08:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

Day 50 – Abidjan, Ivory Coast

Arrives 08:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

Day 51 – At Sea

Day 52 – At Sea

Day 53 – At Sea

Day 54 – Praia, Ilha de Santiago, Cape Verde

Arrives 08:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

Day 55 – Mindelo, Cape Verde

Arrives 08:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

Day 56 – At Sea

Day 57 – At Sea

Day 58 – At Sea

Day 59 – At Sea

Day 60 – At Sea

Day 61 – San Juan, Puerto Rico

Arrives 08:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

The oldest city under the American flag, San Juan vibrates to a lively salsa beat. There’s an unmistakable zest in the air here. Perhaps it’s the stunning natural setting: the verdant peaks, tropical forests, and gleaming white-sand beaches. Or maybe it’s Puerto Rico’s mix of cultures, the blend and occasional clash of four centuries of Spanish heritage overlaid with a century spent as America’s only Commonwealth. Whatever the reason, San Juan is one of the most enticing ports in the Caribbean, and it only gets lovelier with age.

Day 62 – At Sea

Day 63 – At Sea

Day 64 – Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Arrives 07:00 am.

According to the popular 1960 beach movie, Fort Lauderdale is “where the boys are.” The city’s reputation as America’s Spring Break capital, however, has been replaced with the more favorable image of a prime family tourist destination, attracting more than 10 million visitors annually. The most popular beach resort in Florida is even more rightly famed as the “Yachting Capital of the World,” with more than 40,000 registered crafts calling its waters home. The city also prides itself on being the “Venice of America” with more than 300 miles of navigable waterways. Fort Lauderdale boasts world-class theaters, museums, sightseeing, and shopping. The city sits 24 miles north of Miami and is named after a series of forts built by the United States during the second Seminole War. The forts took their name from Major William Lauderdale, who was the commander of the detachment of soldiers who built the first fort. Look hard and you might find remnants of three of them today. More people seem to be interested in taking a water tour aboard the “Carrie B.”