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Diamond Princess
32 Night Australia Asia
& New Zealand Grand Adventure
Bangkok to Auckland

Ship: Diamond Princess
Cruise Line: Princess Cruises
Departures:  26 November 2012
Duration: 32 Nights
Ports: Bangkok, Laem Chabang, Ho Chi Minh City, Phu My, Singapore, Darwin, Port Douglas, Sydney, Australia, Hobart, Melbourne, Fjordland Park, Dunedin, Port Chalmers, Christchurch, Lyttelton, Wellington, Marlborough Sounds Maritime Park, Tauranga, Auckland
Airport gateway (Arrival) : Bangkok
Airport gateway (Departure) : Auckland

Itinerary

Date Destination Arrive Depart
26/11/2012 Bangkok (Laem Chabang), Thailand   7.00pm
27/11/2012 At Sea    
28/11/2012 Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My), Vietnam 7.00am 6.00pm
29/11/2012 At Sea    
30/11/2012 Singapore 8.00am 5.00pm
01/12/2012 At Sea    
02/12/2012 Brunei, Brunei Darussalam 9.00am 6.00pm
03/12/2012 At Sea    
04/12/2012 At Sea    
05/12/2012 At Sea    
06/12/2012 At Sea    
07/12/2012 Darwin, Australia 7.00am 4.00pm
08/12/2012 At Sea    
09/12/2012 At Sea    
10/12/2012 Port Douglas, Australia 7.00am 6.00pm
11/12/2012 At Sea    
12/12/2012 At Sea    
13/12/2012 Sydney, Australia 1.00pm  
14/12/2012 Sydney, Australia   8.00pm
15/12/2012 At Sea    
16/12/2012 Hobart (Tasmania), Australia 8.00am 6.00pm
17/12/2012 At Sea    
18/12/2012 Melbourne, Australia 7.00am 4.00pm
19/12/2012 At Sea    
20/12/2012 At Sea    
21/12/2012 Fjordland National Park, New Zealand (Scenic Cruising) 7.00am 5.00pm
22/12/2012 Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New Zealand 9.00am 6.00pm
23/12/2012 Christchurch (Lyttleton), New Zealand 8.00am 6.00pm
24/12/2012 Wellington, New Zealand 7.00am 6.00pm
25/12/2012 Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand 7.00am 2.00pm
26/12/2012 At Sea    
27/12/2012 Tauranga, New Zealand 8.00am 6.30pm
28/12/2012 Auckland, New Zealand 6.00am  

* Ports of call may vary based on itinerary and departure dates selected

 

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Ports

Bangkok

The port of Laem Chabang is the gateway to the many exotic destinations in the Gulf of Siam including its Bangkok. Visit ancient Buddhist temples and palaces, the colourful floating market, great shopping, fabulous cuisine and cultural shows.

Country - Thailand
Distance from port to City - 150kms
Distance from port to Airport - 150kms
Currency - Thai Baht (THB)

Places of Interest
Grand Palace, The Golden Buddha, Floating Markets

Ho Chi Minh City

Over a quarter of a century has passed since the Vietnam War ended in 1975 with the fall of Saigon. Today, the name of this bustling metropolis on the Mekong River is Ho Chi Minh City. Yet, the essence of the city, a major trading center since the 18th century, remains unchanged. The port city of Vung Tau is a seaside beach resort located about two hours east of Ho Chi Minh City, with shopping, discos and a range of eateries. As the closest beach in the vicinity, Vung Tau is a daytrip from Ho Chi Minh City offering a retreat from the city heat.
Country - Vietnam
Distance from port to City - 60 kms
Distance from port to Airport - 80kms
Currency - Vietnam Dong (VND)

Places of Interest
Cu Chi Tunnels, City Hall, Renufication Hall, War Remnants Museum

Singapore

This prosperous, ultra-modern city-state stills holds many surprises, sporting diverse cultures, world class hotels, street eateries and duty free. Explore cultural enclaves like Chinatown, Little India and Arab Street. Visit such attractions as the Jurong Bird Park and Sentosa Island. Or Simply head to Orchard Road for world-class shopping.

Country - Singapore
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 5kms
Currency - Singapore Dollar (SGD)

Places of Interest
Sentosa Island, Little India, Thian Hock Kheng Temple, Orchard Road, Singapore Zoo

Darwin

Darwin is a modern city (largely because its previous incarnation was blown down by a cyclone) with sparkling buildings and broad streets. Its fortunes are built on the sugar and fruits from the plantations and forests, which enfold the city. Study Aboriginal art and pearl fishing in the city’s museums.

Country - Australia
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 11kms
Currency - Australian Dollars (AUD)

Places of Interest
Crocodylus Park, Museum of Art and Science, Adelaide River

Port Douglas

From Four Mile Beach to the wilderness of Cape Tribulation, Port Douglas has become an international holiday mecca. It is regarded as the most popular base from which to explore the northern areas of the reef and rainforest of Daintree and Cape Tribulation.

Country - Australia
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance to Airport - 70kms
Currency - Australian Dollars (AUD)

Places of Interest
Cape Tributation, Cairns, Daintree Rainforest

Sydney, Australia

Sydney is Australia's largest city, which is the number one tourist destination in the country. It offers a multitude of sights such as the famous Opera House and distinctive Harbour Bridge of course. You can travel back in time with a visit to Sydney’s oldest centre – The Rocks. Take a city tour to take in Sydney Tower, Darling Harbour and Chinatown. Bask on Bondi Beach for a dose of sun, sea and sand. Or travel a little further afield for a glimpse of the Aussie wildlife and views of the Blue Mountains.

Country - Australia
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 10kms
Currency - Australian Dollars (AUD)

Places of Interest
Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Darling Harbour, Hyde Park, Bondi Beach

Hobart

Hobart is Australia's second oldest city and state capital of Tasmania. Home to more than 90 National Trust buildings, Hobart combines colonial character with a metropolitan lifestyle. It is the gateway to Tasmania's other scenic attractions and a range of shore activities lets you experience the best of both worlds.

Explore the historic core at the colonial village of Battery Point, the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, as well as Theatre Royal, the country's oldest theater. There's also wine-tasting and pub-hopping to enjoy.


Country - Australia
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance  from port to Airport - 17kms
Currency - Australian Dollars (AUD)

Places of Interest
Port Arthur, Salamanca Place, Bonorong Wildlife Park

Melbourne

Dubbed one of the world’s most liveable cities, Melbourne has much to offer the day visitor. The locals’ passion for culture, fashion, food and music has created a swanky, cosmopolitan air. The city’s suburbs present a rich blend of architecture, cuisine and atmospheres. Take a trip to Albert Park Lake, Melbourne’s arts and cultural centre or sample one of myriad restaurants. With one of the world’s largest Greek communities outside of Greece, the Moussaka is much recommended!

Country- Australia
Distance from port to City -8kms
Distance to Airport - 27kms
Currency - Australian Dollars (AUD)

Places of Interest
National Gallery of Victoria, Luna Park, Melbourne Aquarium, Federation Square

Dunedin

The Gaelic word for Edinburgh is Dunedin and, not surprisingly, this one retains a number of close links with the Scottish capital. Not only are many of the street names the same, other reminders include the railroad station, University Clock Tower and Gothic Revival Dominican Priory – all built in similar styles. Sightseeing options include Lanarch Castle, a stroll through the Botanic Gardens, a walk up Baldwin Street – the steepest in the world – and a ride on the vintage train through Taieri Gorge.

Country - New Zealand
Distance from port to City - 15kms
Distance from port to Airport - 42kms
Currency - New Zealand Dollar (NZD)

Places of Interest
Cadbury World, The Octagon, Speights Brewery

Christchurch

Christchurch is an elegant city with a distinctive English feel. The Avon River meanders through its relaxed centre. Locally it is known as the ‘Garden City’ as it has numerous parks and gardens. And the Botanical Gardens are said to be the best in New Zealand, its flowerbeds providing a colourful display for months on end. From here grander scenic splendours beckon, including the Southern Alps, Banks Peninsula and Hanmer Springs.

Country - New Zealand
Distance from port to City - 20kms
Distance from port to Airport - 30kms
Currency - New Zealand Dollar (NZD)

Places of Interest
Christchurch Botanic Gardens, Christchurch Cathedral, Canterbury Museum

Wellington

New Zealand's capital city features brightly painted wooden houses and a red cable car that takes you up to a fine view of the harbor. A must-see is the engaging Te Papa Tongarewa National Museum and Art Gallery, and keep your eyes peeled for the Beehive government offices—the name, of course, is a reference to the architecture.

Country - New Zealand
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 10kms
Currency - New Zealand (NZD)

Places of Interest
Te Papa Tongarewa Museum

Marlborough Sounds Maritime Park

Marlborough Sounds Maritime Park Latitude: 41°8′30’S Longitude: 174°5′22’E Maori legend describes the entire South Island as Maui's Waka (canoe), wrecked on a reef during a fishing expedition, the shattered bow of the canoe became the Sounds. For centuries, Marlborough has offered safe harbour to travellers. First to Maori traders and war parties; then to European explorers, such as Captain James Cook and Dumont D'Urville. This relaxed sojourn will provide opportunistic Zodiac exploration and landings, including historic Ship Cove (Endeavour Inlet) where Captain James Cook was based for a period during his 1770 voyage, and Motuara Island Bird Sanctuary. Motuara Island Bird Sanctuary is predator free making it a bird-lovers paradise with blue penguins, kereru, bellbirds, yellow-crowned parakeets (kakariki), South Island saddleback, bellbirds and South Island robins encountered along the trail during your guided walk to the top for the amazing view across Cook Strait to the North Island.

Tauranga

Rotorua (some miles inland from the port of Tauranga) is the center of New Zealand's thermal area on the North Island. Spectacular phenomena such as geysers, boiling mud, hot pools, hot springs, and spouts of gushing steam can be seen. Lake Rotorua's waters are icy, yet the sandy shores are too warm for bare feet to walk upon. Rotorua is also the center of Maori life and culture, with a model village, displays of carving, and concerts of Maori music and singing. Tauranga, meaning "shelter" (named by Capt. Cook the Bay of Plenty), with its population of 48,000, is now a modern thriving city supported by the export of lumber and farming. This popular holiday resort is a paradise for deep-sea fishermen, and close to the golden sands of Ohope Beach for surfing and swimming.

Country - New Zealand 
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 90kms
Currency - New Zealand Dollars (AUD)

Places of Interest
Ohope Beach, Rotorua

Auckland

Virtually surrounded by water, Auckland is known as ‘The City of Sails’ with good reason. Opt to see the city from above with a visit to its Sky Tower, complete with a revolving restaurant! Sail on Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour for a taste of its yachting culture. Or head for the natural beauty of Rotorua. A different world completely, here you will find boiling mud pools, spouting geysers and hot springs. A highlight of New Zealand not to be missed!

Country - New Zealand
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 21kms
Currency - New Zealand Dollars (NZD)

Places of Interest
Auckland War Memorial, Sky Tower, Auckland Regional Botanical Gardens

 

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Princess Cruises

Princess Cruises

About Princess Cruises

From its modest beginnings in 1965 with a single ship cruising to Mexico, Princess has grown to become one of the premiere cruise lines in the world. Today, its fleet carries more than a million passengers each year to more worldwide destinations than any other major line.

The most recognized cruise line in the world was catapulted to stardom in 1977 when Pacific Princess was cast in a starring role on a new television show called The Love Boat. The weekly series, which introduced millions of viewers to the still-new concept of a sea-going vacation, was an instant hit and both the company name and its "seawitch" logo have remained synonymous with cruising ever since.

Princess' modern fleet has grown considerably in recent years to include Caribbean Princess (2004), Coral Princess (2003), Crown Princess (2005) Dawn Princess (1997), Diamond Princess (2004), Emerald Princess (2007), Island Princess (2003), Pacific Princess (1999), Royal Princess (2001), Golden Princess (2001), Grand Princess (1998), Sapphire Princess (2004),Sea Princess (2007), Star Princess (2002), Sun Princess (1995) and Ocean Princess (1999).

Personal Choice Cruising®
Building on past success, Princess is continually evolving to meet the needs of the today's vacationer. In the mid-1990s the company pioneered the concept of putting passengers in control of their own cruise experience with the introduction of its Sun-class ships. These revolutionary vessels gave passengers the freedom to choose from a wide range of flexible onboard facilities, amenities and services in order to create a personal vacation experience that takes the regimentation out of the cruise experience and suits each passenger's own needs and preferences.

Today, the line's signature emphasis on Personal Choice Cruising is apparent across the fleet, with each vessel offering its own unique version on a host of multiple dining options and locations; flexible and varied entertainment selections; renowned customer service; and a full complement of onboard activities including a variety of ScholarShip@Sea® enrichment classes featuring computer training, ceramics, culinary arts, finance and photography. Often copied but never duplicated, the Princess concept of cruise vacation customization has since been adopted as the touchstone of new ship design for the entire cruise industry.

Affordable Luxury and an Abundance of Balconies
In addition to incorporating a wide range of choices, vessels in the Princess fleet are specifically designed to provide the ultimate in affordable luxury, with an emphasis on "big ship choice with small ship feel." No matter the size of the ship, public spaces are designed to feel intimate and are decorated in a contemporary style, allowing passengers to enjoy themselves in an informal, relaxed onboard atmosphere that mirrors today's lifestyles. The company has also long been the leader in building ships specifically designed to accommodate an extensive number of the most sought-after shipboard luxury -- the private balcony. In the mid-1980s Princess pioneered the concept of the affordable veranda, once an exclusive feature incorporated in only the most expensive suites. Today, Princess' fleet offers one of the highest percentages of balcony cabins in the industry, across all cabin categories. The physical design and décor of the ships, coupled with Princess' hallmark service excellence, creates an onboard atmosphere of relaxed luxury in which passengers can enjoy their perfect vacation experience.

Worldwide Destinations
Princess' philosophy of choice is also reflected in its sailing schedule. Offering voyages to more worldwide cruise destinations than any other major line, Princess has more than 150 itineraries ranging from seven to 72 days. The line sails to all seven continents and calls at nearly 260 ports around the world. Princess passengers can enhance their cruise experience through the Adventures Ashore program featuring more than 1,500 in-port excursions worldwide, and the company's expanding cruisetour offerings enable passengers to combine their cruise with a full land tour. Destinations on all seven continents include the Caribbean, Alaska, Panama Canal, Europe, Mexican Riviera, South America, Australia/New Zealand, South Pacific, Hawaii, Tahiti/French Polynesia, Asia, India, Africa, Holy Land, Canada/New England and Antarctica.

Having led the way in Gulf of Alaska cruising, Princess maintains a strong presence in Alaska. Through its Seattle-based Princess Tours division, the company operates a wide variety of spectacular land and sea experiences in the majestic "Land of the Midnight Sun." The largest cruise and tour operator in the state, Princess operates six cruise ships, five riverside wilderness lodges, luxury Midnight Sun Express Ultra Dome rail cars, and a fleet of deluxe motor coaches; allowing cruise passengers to connect seamlessly to a landside tour and experience several distinctly unique facets of the Alaska wilderness in a single trip.

 

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Diamond Princess

Diamond Princess is a luxury destination in itself. Wake each morning in anticipation of a new horizon. Take in the view from one of nearly 740 balcony staterooms. Indulge in a hot stone massage at the renowned Lotus Spa, enjoy fine dining in a formal or relaxed atmosphere and make it a cruise to remember.

Dining

  • International Room (Traditional Fixed Seat)
  • Pacific Moon Dining Room (Traditional Anytime)
  • Santa Fe Dining Room (Traditional Anytime)
  • Savoy Dining Room (Traditional Anytime)
  • Vivaldi Dining Room (Traditional Anytime)
  • Sabatini's (Speciality Italian)
  • Sterling Steakhouse (Specialty Steakhouse)
  • Horizon Court (24 hour dining)
  • Wine and caviar bar (Casual)
  • Patisserie (Casual)
  • Prego Pizzeria (Casual)
  • Sundaes Ice Cream Bar
  • Trident Grill (Burgers & Hot Dogs)
  • 24-hour complimentary room service

Entertainment

  • Princess Theatre
  • Grand Casino
  • Explorer's Lounge
  • Skywalkers Nightclub
  • Club Fusion
  • Wheelhouse Bar
  • Churchill Lounge
  • Crooners Bar
  • Wake View Bar

Onboard Activities

  • Calypso Reef and Pool (plus 2 hot tubs)
  • Neptune's Reef and Pool (Plus 2 hot tubs)
  • Terrace Pool
  • Oasis hot tubs
  • Pirates View Hot Tub and Splash Pool
  • Lotus Spa, Gymnasium and Fitness Area
  • Nine Hole putting course
  • Virtual Golf Similators
  • Centre Court (Basketball)
  • Shuffleboard
  • Jogging Track
  • Libary and Writing Room
  • ScholarShip at Sea (onboard learning centres)
  • 24 Hour Internet
  • Heart & Minds Wedding Chapel
  • Duty Free

Ship facts

Ship Details
Gross Tonnage
  115,875 Tonnes
Star Rating
  4 Star
Size/Style of Ship   Large/Resort
Entered Service   Feb 2004
Registry   Bermuda
Former Name   N/A
Length   290 metres
Beam   37.5 metres
Draft   8.05 Metres
Propulsion/Propellers   gas turbine (25MW)/2
Maximum Cruising Speed (knots)   20
Passenger Capacity (twin)
  2,600
Crew   1,238
Nationality of Officers   British/Italian
Nationality of Crew   International
Total Cabins   1,337
Total Inside cabins   337
Total Outside cabins   1,000
Cabin/Suites with Balcony   750
Wheelchair Accessible Cabins   28
Passenger Decks   13
Cabin Electricity
  110v
Elevators   14
Self-Service Laundry
  Yes
Onboard Currency (subject to change)   US Dollar

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