Gilded Meridian – Hobart, Port Arthur & Eden

About this cruise

Long enough to properly switch off but not so long you need to reorganise your entire life. This 10-night round-trip sailing from Brisbane on December 6, 2027 visits Hobart, Port Arthur, Eden and Sydney. The sea days come first, which means no rushing to get off the ship on day one. You hit the ports relaxed and ready. Flat whites in Melbourne, coral at the Great Barrier Reef, and fjords in New Zealand. Hard to pick a highlight. Port Arthur stands out. It's Tasmania's haunting convict ruins by the sea. Roughly 11 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. You won't go hungry on Grand Princess. 6 restaurants come with the fare, plus 4 more when you feel like treating yourself. With more nights comes more time for the ship's rhythm to kick in: morning coffee in the same spot, evening shows, late-night conversations on deck. And a December cruise to warmer water? Hard to argue with that when it's cold at home. All in all, it's a solid trip.