Gilded Eucalyptus – Kangaroo Island & Port Arthur

About this cruise

If you've got 12 nights to work with, this sailing from Sydney on November 18, 2026 through Melbourne, Kangaroo Island, Adelaide, Port Lincoln, Hobart and Port Arthur is genuinely one of the better ways to spend them. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. Sydney Opera House one day, Milford Sound's fjords another. The Antipodes reward the long flight. If one port sticks with you, it'll probably be Adelaide, South Australia's festival city of wine and art. Around 11 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. Grand Princess keeps you well fed. 10 places to eat, with 6 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. There are enough performances, events, and social mixers on a cruise this length that you couldn't do them all if you tried. And that's a good problem. This one's for people who really want to switch off. No half measures. Block out the calendar. If you can, add a night in Sydney before boarding. It's a good city to wander. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. It's the kind of trip you actually remember afterwards.