Sydney Shore Excursions - Princess Cruises
Sydney City Sights
Get an in-depth introduction to Sydney's most celebrated sights.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES
Mrs. Macquarie's Chair - Travel through part of Sydney's Botanical Gardens to reach Mrs. Macquarie's Chair. Look out over the Opera House, the city skyline and Harbour Bridge with vistas extending toward the Sydney Heads.
Bondi Beach - Stop at Australia's most famous beach, a crescent of golden sand bordered by rocky headlands.
WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
Departing from the pier, you travel back in time to The Rocks, Sydney's birthplace. Continuing on through the city center, your drive also takes in King's Cross, the reputed red light district and Paddington, a trendy artists' haven of steep hills and Victorian homes. You also pass Sydney's Chinatown and the Sydney Entertainment Centre built close to the banks of Darling Harbour.
SPECIAL NOTES
This tour is available to passengers disembarking in Sydney and departing on the same day with flights after 3PM, passengers who have extended stays in Sydney, and/or to passengers in transit between voyages.
Spectacular Blue Mountains
The Blue Mountains region is rich in history; once considered an impassable barrier, the Blue Mountains, one of Australia's most spectacular wilderness parks, are now a major gateway to Western New South Wales.
WHAT YOU VISIT
The Blue Mountains - Experience a day in the Aussie bush! Take a scenic drive into the Blue Mountains and Jamison Valley, the Grand Canyon of Australia. Explore a region of spectacular rock formations, deep, tree-lined valleys and waterfalls.
Skyway Tram - Cross high above the Jamison Valley aboard a high tech gondola towering 800 feet above ancient ravines and dazzling waterfalls. Be suspended over Jurassic rain forests as you glide smoothly across the sky. This ride boasts a world first, state of the art electro-scenic glass floor - simply press a button and the floor opens to reveal a glass window and the valley below.
Featherdale Wildlife Park - The park houses a great variety of wildlife including kangaroos, koalas, wallabies, Australian reptiles, Tasmanian devils, wombats and various species of Australian birds. You can enter enclosures for face to face, touch to touch meetings with friendly kangaroos and cuddly koalas.
LUNCH
Lunch is served at the Skyway Brasserie - a revolving restaurant on the cliff's edge highlighting magnificent views of the Blue Mountains valley.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
Echo Point - Discover the "Grand Canyon" of giant rock formations, geological history, deep, tree-studded valleys and cascading waterfalls. View the world famous rock formation The Three Sisters and panoramic views of the Jamieson Valley, Mount Solitary and the Ruined Castle.
SHOPPING
Animal motif souvenirs are available at Featherdale Wildlife Park.
WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
From Sydney, your drive climbs through eucalyptus forests to the village of Katoomba. The views include the Three Sisters and the Giant Stairway, 916 steps descending into Jamison Valley.
SPECIAL NOTES
This tour is available only to passengers with extended stays in Sydney or to passengers who are in transit between voyages. CruisePlus passengers who have purchased an optional tour as part of their package should not choose this option as they will miss their CruisePlus tour.
Featherdale Wildlife Park's rangers will hold and feed many of the animals, so they can be touched and photographed; you can have your picture taken with a koala - optional extra cost.
The return drive from the Blue Mountains is approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
Local currency is recommended for purchases.
This tour is available for purchase onboard.
Elite Collection: Sydney Harbour Bridgeclimb
What is the best way to experience the beauty of Sydney? Try climbing the world-famous Sydney Harbour Bridge for views that are out of this world.
YOUR BRIDGE CLIMB
Sydney Harbour Bridge is one of the largest steel arch bridges in the world, and it offers stunning harbor and city views. Meet your professionally trained guide from BridgeClimb, and then following a thorough briefing, don the specially designed "BridgeSuit" and set out over the bridges' arches. Climb to the bridge's summit for exhilarating 360-degree views of one of the world's most beautiful harbors. It is an experience you will never forget.
SPECIAL NOTES
This tour is available only to passengers with extended stays in Sydney or to passengers who are in transit between voyages. CruisePlus passengers who have purchased an optional tour as part of their package should not choose this option as they will miss their CruisePlus tour.
The tour will depart from the CruisePlus hotel in the afternoon. This tour is available for purchase onboard and is non-refundable after booking.
This tour involves climbing ladders, stairways, steep slopes and uneven surfaces as well as navigating narrow passages on the bridge. The climb is exposed to the elements. For safety reasons, no personal possessions may be taken on the climb, so lockers are provided.
As a mandatory, alcohol breathalyzer test must be taken before your climb; do not partake in any alcoholic beverages prior to your tour.
Ez Sydney Harbour Cruise
Experience one of the world's great cities on a leisurely cruise around its stunning harbor.
WHAT YOU SEE ON YOUR HARBOR CRUISE
Board your luxury cruiser at Circular Quay for an approximately 2 1/2-hour cruise around Sydney Harbour. Guides provide onboard commentary and point out such famous landmarks as the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Fort Denison and the Royal Botanical Gardens as well as million-dollar waterfront mansions, beautiful beaches and colorful local yachts. Your harbor cruise includes morning or afternoon tea or coffee.
SPECIAL NOTES
To embark the harbor cruise involve an approximately 200-yard walk over level ground.
This tour is available to passengers disembarking in Sydney and departing on the same day with flights after 3PM, passengers who have extended stays in Sydney including all CruisePlus passengers, and/or to passengers in transit between voyages.
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