9 nights · NSW Australia · Departs Sydney (Australia) · Visiting Eden, Melbourne, Phillip Island, Portland, Hobart · Aboard Regent Seven Seas Cruises on the Seven Seas Explorer
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| Cruise line | Regent Seven Seas Cruises |
|---|---|
| Ship | Seven Seas Explorer |
| Duration | 9 nights |
| Port calls | 6 |
| Departures | 1 sailings |
| From fare | $29,098 per person |
| Year built | 2016 |
| Guests | 829 |
| Cabins | 375 |
| Crew | 552 |
| Length | 224 m |
| Beam | 31 m |
| Cruising speed | 22.0 kn |
From the water, Sydney’s harbour frames the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and ferries crossing between historic quays. Beyond the waterfront, central Sydney pairs nineteenth-century buildings with contemporary architecture and leafy streets. Walk the Royal Botanic Garden for harbour views, or take a ferry to Manly for a coastal perspective. Allow time to explore The Rocks, where the city’s colonial beginnings meet galleries, cafés and a lively weekend market.
Eden sits above Twofold Bay on New South Wales’s Sapphire Coast, where deep water meets forested headlands. Its harbour once supported a thriving whaling industry. The Killer Whale Museum tells how orcas famously worked alongside local whalers. Migrating humpback whales can be spotted from shore. Explore Ben Boyd National Park’s rugged coves, or try oysters from nearby Pambula Lake. Coastal walks and quiet beaches make Eden a rewarding base for exploring this stretch of New South Wales.
Melbourne is a city best explored with curiosity, a good appetite and comfortable walking shoes. From Station Pier, the centre is roughly six kilometres away, with tram and taxi connections into town. Explore its arcades and laneways, lined with shops, espresso bars and street art, then visit the National Gallery of Victoria. At Queen Victoria Market, browse local produce and Australian specialties; along the Yarra, find restaurants and skyline views.
Phillip Island, 90 minutes southeast of Melbourne, pairs rugged coastal scenery with wildlife encounters few Australian destinations match. At the Penguin Parade, little penguins return ashore at dusk, drawing visitors to the island’s best-known spectacle. See seals and seabirds around the Nobbies, then follow coastal paths above Bass Strait. Cowes offers cafés and sheltered beaches, while the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit brings a different kind of speed.
Portland, on Victoria’s far western coast, is the state’s oldest European settlement, founded by the Henty family in 1834. Set around a deep natural harbour, it remains a working port, giving the waterfront a purposeful, unpolished character. Ride the historic cable tram along the foreshore, then visit the Maritime Discovery Centre to explore the town’s seafaring story. Cape Nelson’s lighthouse and clifftop walks look out over the Southern Ocean; in season, southern right whales may appear offshore.
Hobart gives you a rare pairing: a handsome harbour, a lively food scene and wilderness within easy reach. Founded in 1804, Tasmania’s capital sits beneath kunanyi / Mount Wellington, whose changing weather shapes the city’s skyline. Browse Salamanca Place’s sandstone warehouses, then sample local oysters, cheese and cool-climate wine along the waterfront. Beyond town, MONA offers a provocative art collection, while Bruny Island and the Tasman Peninsula reward a longer excursion.
From the water, Sydney’s harbour frames the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and ferries crossing between historic quays. Beyond the waterfront, central Sydney pairs nineteenth-century buildings with contemporary architecture and leafy streets. Walk the Royal Botanic Garden for harbour views, or take a ferry to Manly for a coastal perspective. Allow time to explore The Rocks, where the city’s colonial beginnings meet galleries, cafés and a lively weekend market.
Published August 12, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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