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Ovation of the Seas

carries^ almost 5000

passengers

The Scenic Eclipse under the

northern lights in Norway

Voyage the Aegean Sea to reach Santorini

choose

YOUR

cruise

N

ot that long ago, the cruise
options out of Australia
were few and far between.
There weren’t many large ships
visiting Australia – when one did
arrive it would make headlines.
The itineraries were limited too,
mostly going to the South Pacific.
These days, with a growing
number of ships here year‑around,
it’s easy to find a seafaring
adventure to suit your every
want and need. With hundreds
of destinations and routes to
now choose, the big question is,
when is the best time to go?
The weather affects certain
cruises, for example, Alaskan
and European river cruises only
operate during the warmer months

• generally between April and
  October. In winter, sea conditions
  may be choppier than normal. But
  today’s modern ships are fitted
  with many state‑of‑the‑art features
  to keep you comfortable. Even
  smaller ships have advanced design
  aids like wave‑ and drag‑reducing
  bulbous bows, and revolutionary
  stabilisers to keep things calm. And
  of course, the captain will select the
  smoothest route wherever possible.

With an ocean of options, it’s

always a swell time to go to sea!

1

OCEAN CRUISING

Sail away on an ocean cruise

to an exotic destination! When you

stop, you can jump off and enjoy

many fun‑filled shore excursions. On

sea days there’s plenty of onboard

amenities to keep you entertained.

Want a relaxing holiday? Unwind

with a massage in the day spa,

lounge at one of the pools, order a

cocktail and chill with a good book.

If you like to keep busy, choose

bettertravel

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