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Adelaide, Australia
Adelaide is a historic port city in southern central Australia, with origins dating back to the early 1800s. Today, you can discover many restaurants, parks, museums, shops, and attractions in Adelaide. Plus, it’s located in close proximity to Barossa and Adelaide Hills, which are some of Australia’s best wine regions (making it easy to schedule in a day trip filled with locally-produced wine tastings!). While Adelaide’s city center is easily navigable by foot, there are also busses and taxis available to bring you to any sights you may want to see that are further off. There is just about something for everyone to enjoy in and around this region – don’t forget to stop by the town’s oldest chocolatier to sample some delectable desserts!
Several cruise lines offer cruises visitng Adelaide, but currently only Silversea Cruises, Cunard Line and Princess Cruises are the only cruise lines that currently feature cruises from Adelaide. Cunard’s mid-sized ocean liners, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Mary 2 offer a great selection of cruises from Adelaide to Australia/New Zealand. Princess has multiple feature-filled ships that sail from Adelaide to Australia/New Zeland, Asia, and the South Pacific! Cruises from Adelaide range from as little as 2 nights, all the way up to 55 nights, with many varying lengths in between! Regardless of how much time you have to cruise, you are certain to find the perfect itinerary with these cruise lines.
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Destinations for Cruises from Adelaide, Australia
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Cruise Lines with Cruises from Adelaide, Australia
The following cruise lines feature cruises leaving from Adelaide, Australia. Select a cruise line to view upcoming cruises that they're offering from Adelaide, Australia:
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Mainstream Cruise Lines
Value is a key feature of these popular cruise lines, as they offer lots of activities, entertainment and dining options, along with a variety of stateroom types. Some of the cruise lines in this category have ships with unique innovations like water slides, rock-climbing walls, ice-skating rinks, surfing simulators, bowling alleys, and boardwalks.
Their ships are usually anywhere from mid-sized to very large "mega" ships, accommodating thousands of guests. These ships give the feel of being in a large resort.
Mainstream cruise lines are a great option for just about everyone (including multi-generation families, and first-time cruisers), and typically have great youth programs.
During the cruise, entertainment may include Broadway productions, Vegas-style shows, comedians, and music. Some of these lines have select formal nights during the cruise. Specialty restaurants are becoming more and more common (some which have a cover charge for this type enhanced dining experience). Buffets are usually available throughout the day, besides room service, and the main dining room(s).
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Luxury Cruise Lines
When the finest cruise vacation is your top priority, this is the place to start.
On a luxury cruise line, guests experience highly personalized service, a more intimate (and usually formal) onboard experience, gourmet cuisine, well-appointed accommodations, and fantastic amenities. Many of these brands have smaller ships, allowing them to reach ports of call that the larger ships can't, which results in unique itineraries.
All of these brands feature a version of all-inclusive pricing, and some of them have ships with all-suite accommodations. Although these cruise lines are usually more expensive than the rest, they also provide their guests with so much more, resulting in a fantastic value when considering all that's included.
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Specialty Cruise Lines
These cruise lines offer a truly unique vacation experience, with a wide range of possible amenities and itineraries. Some are expedition cruise lines, others have sailing yachts or are coastal ships.
On these types of cruise lines, there's usually a focus on a specific destination or theme. Itineraries are usually very destination intensive, aided by the fact that they're able to reach many ports of call that larger ships can't.
Expedition cruise lines are a great fit for adventure-seeking travelers, featuring exciting destinations like the Galapagos Islands, Antarctica, and the Norwegian coast. During the cruise, there will usually be plenty of interesting lectures given by experts on the destination being visited. Often, shore excursions are included in the cost of the cruise. In fact, some of these cruise lines have all-inclusive pricing. There's a definite focus on the ship's surrounding scenery, as well as opportunities to view wildlife in their natural habitat. Small, but comfortable, ships are commonplace here, with anywhere from basic to very luxurious public spaces, cuisine, and accommodations (depending on the cruise line and ship).
Sailing Yachts, sail-assisted motor ships, offer a really unique vacation experience. Accommodations and cuisine on these intimate vessels can be anywhere from good to fantastic, depending on the cruise line. Destinations offered by these cruise lines may include the Caribbean, Europe, Panama Canal, Tahiti, and Costa Rica.
Princess Cruises has taken cruising to a whole new level, with spacious and accommodating ships packed with amenities. You'll always find the freedom to chart your own course. The Princess fleet includes a variety ships, from mid-sized to large feature-filled vessels, and features a wonderful Personal Choice Dining® program where you can choose between Traditional (assigned) and Anytime (open) dining setups to enjoy their great service and cuisine.
Silversea's all-inclusive ultra-luxury vacations appeal to discriminating travelers accustomed to plush accommodations and attentive, individualized service. Distinguished by its award-winning, all-suite ships and impeccable service, Silversea's all-inclusive fares include round-trip airfare (from select gateways), a pre-cruise deluxe hotel stay, all beverages including select wines and spirits, gratuities, transfers, and a special shoreside event, The Silversea Experience, on select sailings.
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Things to do near Adelaide, Australia
These are just a few of the more popular tourist attractions in Adelaide, along with a brief description:
♦ Rundle Mall
Rundle Mall is a pedestrian street mall and one of the most popular attractions in Adelaide. Located in the city center, you will discover many storefronts, street vendors, plazas, eateries, arcades, and more. It’s a wonderful way to take in the city and if you’re lucky enough, you might run into some live performances taking place during your visit! There is also a large fountain and a bunch of interesting sculptures located throughout this street, including those of 4 bronze pigs and a large cockroach. One noteworthy landmark located within the mall is the Beehive Corner, which features a Neo-gothic style façade. There’s also a giant LED super screen, the Rundle Lantern (a large lighting display), and much more!
♦ North Terrace
If you’re looking to admire some iconic landmarks while spending time outdoors, pay a visit to Adelaide’s North Terrace. Many of the buildings in this area are reminiscent of Edwardian and Victorian-era architecture. There are also a bunch of noteworthy museums in close proximity, including the South Australian Museum and Art Gallery of South Australia. Plus, you can discover a number of incredible landmarks, including the Parliament House and Ayers House, both of which feature Colonial-era architecture and guided tours on select days. Other landmarks in the North Terrace include the Adelaide Casino, the Old Parliament House, the Government House (home to the Governor of South Australia), the South African War Memorial, Holy Trinity Church, and the National War Memorial.
♦ Botanic Gardens
Nature enthusiasts might consider visiting the Botanic Gardens when spending time in Adelaide. Discover over 100 acres of historic structures, horticulture displays, and much more. Among some of the most notable features of the Botanic Gardens are the First Creek Wetlands, the Garden of Health (featuring a bunch of plants known to promote healing), the SA Water Mediterranean Garden, and the International Rose Garden (featuring over 5,000 roses!). Plus, free guided walks are available daily (except on Christmas Day, Good Friday, or days where the weather is uncooperative).
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