Day 1 Melbourne

Depart 4pm

Day 2 Great Oyster Bay and Freycinet Peninsula

Scenic cruising 3-5pm

Great Oyster Bay is a sheltered bay situated on Tasmania's beautiful East Coast, opening onto the Tasman Sea and surrounded by Freycinet National Park and the Hazards mountain range. We cruise past this beautiful bay in the afternoon - perfect for a spot of seal or dolphin spotting, not to mention watching the sun disappear behind the granite peaks of the Hazards.

Day 3 Hobart

Arrive 8am, Depart 6pm

Day 4 Port Arthur

Arrive 7am, Depart 4pm

Situated near the southern tip of the wild and magnificent Tasman Peninsula, Port Arthur is a historic and picturesque Australian cruise destination. Once surrounded by inhospitable dense forest and ocean, the historic town was formerly one of the most impenetrable penal colonies in the country. Today, it’s a major heritage attraction, with plenty of preserved sandstone buildings telling the history of Australian convicts to a new generation of travellers.

Day 5 Burnie

Arrive 9am, Depart 5pm

Located on the west coast of Tasmania, Burnie is the gateway to the state’s many scenic shores, rolling hills, and pristine World Heritage Listed wilderness. Dock in this port city and take your pick of day trips that immerse you in the unique beauty of Australia’s southernmost state. Whether you’re exploring verdant reserves or marvelling at geological formations at Cradle Mountain National Park, you’ll experience some of the very best that nature has to offer.

Day 6 At Sea

Enjoy a choice of 12 dining experiences included in your cruise fare. Or treat yourself to a dining experience at Luke's, by Luke Mangan – the celebrity chef. Enjoy a mouth-watering signature burger at lunch or a delicious three-course a la carte dinner at sunset. Or try the award-winning pizza in 400 Gradi, in partnership with award-winning Melbourne chef, Johnny Di Francesco.

Get splashy and ride the Disco Diver and Super Slider Waterslides as many times as you like, splash out in the interactive waterparks or take a dip in one of the pools or spas. Challenge your mates or family to a friendly game of Barefoot Bowls. Choose your Adventure with P&O Edge. The P&O Edge Adventure Park is your ticket to action and excitement. Try Rock Climbing, The Flying Fox, Walk the Plank and more. Plus there is a special program designed just for kids. Head to the Arcade and test your skills with the latest video games.

When the sun sets, head for drinks at The Bonded Store or the Explorer Hotel. See original stage shows developed and choreographed by a leading Australian production company exclusively for P&O Australia audiences. With an exciting program of shows to choose from, you will want to catch them all. At Black Circus, enjoy new levels of entertainment with exclusive dinner and show packages and a glamorous cabaret-style show, Love Riot. Get ready for a fetish-laced acrobatic feast for the senses. It’s the ultimate night out full of spectacle and outrageous fun. Hit the dance floor and cut some shapes to some funky live tunes in the Blue Room. You’ll catch some homegrown live acts every night.

Day 7 Kangaroo Island

Arrive 7am, Depart 6pm

Abounding in natural beauty and teeming with native flora and fauna, Kangaroo Island is a nature lover’s dream cruise destination. No other place allows you to walk amongst endangered Australian sea lions, watch kangaroos feed, and catch a glimpse of a shy platypus - all in one day! Sample local delicacies on a Kangaroo Island food and wine tour, or wander on foot through Flinders Chase National Park to discover the island’s two most popular landmarks, Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch. Shaped by the ocean, wind, and time, these stunning geological phenomena epitomise the untamed wilderness and beauty of this unmissable island cruise destination.

Day 8 At Sea

Day 9 Melbourne

Arrive 7am