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Australasia Cruises

The region known as Australasia is actually part of the continent of Oceania. Consisting of three main countries; Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea; the eastern half of the island of New Guinea and is a great choice for a Luxury Cruise holiday.

Considered to be the youngest of the continents in relation to formation into countries it was isolated from the rest of the world for centuries. Occupied by indigenous peoples, it wasn’t until the arrival of European explorers that the region started to become known to the rest of the world and consequently large scale immigration in particular from with a large number of British and Irish immigrants making their way by sea to start new lives followed by other European.

The region has become very popular with cruise holiday makers looking for great cruise deals along with new and exotic cruise destinations. A number of cruise lines sail in the region including; Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises as well as those who visit the area as part of a World Cruises.

Why Travel on Australasia Cruise Holiday?

Part of the appeal of a cruise holiday to Australasia is that it’s a once in a lifetime holiday, although this is changing the distance from the UK means that this would never be a holiday choice for those only looking to go away for a week.

The countries of Australasia are still very young and so they have similarities to common factors with the UK such English as the main language spoken, making this an easy choice for visitors. With stable governments and warm climates this all adds to the appeal of the region.

For some it’s the pull of family bounds that make them visit the region, with many emigrating at the turn of the twentieth century to start new lives, many visiting the region are looking for long lost relatives and take the opportunity of cruising to visit overseas relatives is a great one.

Attractions on an Australasian Cruise Holidays

Abound with natural beauty the regions is a must visit with landmarks such as Ayers Rock, to the amazing Great Barrier Reef there is so much to see.

Australia has other amazing sites such as Sydney Harbour with its Opera House and Bridge, to the Blue Mountains a few hours drive outside of the city. Further south to the states of Victoria and South Australia and west to Western Australia you will encounter some of the best wines you will find anywhere in the world.

Travel north and see Alice Springs and further still to Kakadu National Park, with its amazing wildlife and natural beauty spread over 12,000 square miles.

Many visiting Australia decide to combine this with a holiday to New Zealand and what better way than on a cruise between these great holiday destinations. Split into North and South Island, each is truly unique with cosmopolitan Auckland perched on the top of North Island to the rugged beauty of South Island, its amazing fjords such as Milford Sound, Resolute, Sound and Doubtful Sound, this is a great country to visit and a must see from a ship.

Less visited is Papua New Guinea, half of the island of New Guinea lying north of Australia this is on of the world least explored countries.