Saturday, January 24, 2009

Feel Spoiled with Luxury Cruising in Australia

By Midje Ette

Australia is a fascinating place and a great one to choose for your next cruise. Full of unique and amazing plants and animals, it's a compelling spot for travelers of every kind.

First, you'll be welcomed aboard the stylish cruise ship in the evening, and have the chance to join the cruise for cocktails and apertifs while they introduce everything the ship has to offer. Enjoy the renowned cuisine of Australian cruise ships over the course of your trip.

Take advantage of the sun deck, ship's lounge, al fresco bar, and forward observation lounge. You'll be able to see useful and interesting information on the ship's plasma screens, and communicate conveniently with the world outside via Internet cafe.

Of course, you wouldn't want to miss the great meals cruises are famous for, and a cruise to Australia is no different. Enjoy fine dining in a luxurious dining room that offers both comfort and great views. Panoramic windows make sure that you won't miss anything, even though you're enjoying a great meal.

Most of the native bushland of the island has been undisturbed, and more than a third of it is set aside for conservation purposes. You'll see goannas, platypi, echidnas, wallabies and kangaroos, koalas, warm water penguins and sea lions, as well as beautiful beaches and rugged cliffs.

Australian cruise ships built for wilderness exploration are a little different than the average ship. Purpose built to be able to explore even the upper parts of shallow river systems, they'll take you further than an ordinary cruise, allowing you to experience true Australian wilderness merely by stepping out of your cabin.

Some Australian cruises offer cage diving with the fierce predators of the sea - great white sharks! If you want to live a little, join the experienced operators for what might be your only opportunity to see these sharks up close in their natural environment, from the safety of the shark cage.

Consider having fresh sashimi caught that morning, local wine, or even a tutorial from the chef on how to prepare local crab!

Since many places in Australia aren't accessible by ship, even a purpose built one that can navigate shallow rivers, guided tours are available before and after the cruise. You can also choose to take a heli-trip if you're on board one of the ships that carries its own helicopter, or use the expedition boats, which let you do what you want at the time you want to do it.

Anglers will enjoy the many fishing options available on board Australian cruises. Many delicious species of fish can be caught in these waters, and guides are available with the expertise to help anyone on a fishing excursion. It doesn't matter whether you're a beginner or an old hand - there's someone to help you catch your fish.

You'll continue to travel through the beautiful and amazing islands of Australia, enjoying the sights, environment, and unique wildlife. Fishing opportunities and great dining options are everywhere. You'll even be able to join a chef to see how the blue manna crab is caught, cooked, and prepared.

For an adventure in luxury, Australian cruises are a great choice. If you're looking for something a little different, why not consider one of these amazing trips. You'll be astonished at the beauty and luxury available on Australian cruises.

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