World Cruise Update … Sydney Harbor and the billowing profile of the Opera House

ONBOARD Crystal Serenity – In case you are wondering how we are faring on this lovely world cruise, here is an update of the places  we have been visiting………

Day 46 & 47 Sunday & Monday -March 1 and 2, 2015 Cruising the Tasman Sea

Day 48 Tuesday March 3, 2015 Sydney, Australia

The billowing profile of the Opera House greets us on her return to Sydney’s glorious, world-class harbor. Ahead lies the arch of the Harbour Bridge. These twin symbols, more than any other, identify one of the Southern Hemisphere’s premier cities.

Sydney is an energetic and exciting metropolis whose nightlife, shopping and fine restaurants compare favorably with the finest the world has to offer. Despite its modern advances, Sydney has lovingly cherished its heritage, for this was the birthplace of the Australian nation.

Combine Sydney’s boundless attractions with its superb harborside location, and you have that certain magic that few other cities can rival.

Day 49 Wednesday March 4, 2015 Cruising the Tasman Sea

Day 50 Thursday March 5, 2015 Melbourne, Australia (overnight)

Melbourne is the capital city of Victoria. It maintains an air of old-world grace and refined dignity with spacious tree-lined boulevards and expansive parks. The prosperous lifestyle of its people is both cosmopolitan and sophisticated. Quaint trams rumble through the downtown area past verdant gardens and impressive high-rises, in a city that has never lost its endearing charm. The heritage of more than 100 different cultures has contributed to Melbourne’s richly international character. This diverse ethnic mix is exemplified by its range of 15,000 dining venues which offer more than 50 different kinds of cuisine. Melbourne’s sightseeing is as diverse as it is composition and beckons for your discovery.

Day 51 Friday March 6, 2015 Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne is the capital city of Victoria. It maintains an air of old-world grace and refined dignity with spacious tree-lined boulevards and expansive parks. The prosperous lifestyle of its people is both cosmopolitan and sophisticated. Quaint trams rumble through the downtown area past verdant gardens and impressive high-rises, in a city that has never lost its endearing charm. The heritage of more than 100 different cultures has contributed to Melbourne’s richly international character. This diverse ethnic mix is exemplified by its range of 15,000 dining venues which offer more than 50 different kinds of cuisine. Melbourne’s sightseeing is as diverse as it is composition and beckons for your discovery.

Day 52 Saturday March 7, 2015  At Sea Cruising the Bass Strait

Day 53 Sunday March 8, 2015 Adelaide, Australia

The gracious city of Adelaide is the capital of South Australia. It lies on a narrow plain between the Mt. Lofty Ranges and the Gulf St. Vincent’s blue waters. Much of the city’s appeal can be attributed to the planning of Colonel Light, who, as Surveyor-General in 1834, showed excellent foresight in providing a profusion of gardens and open space. The city center is completely surrounded by playgrounds, sports fields and colorful flower beds. Laid out on either side of the Torrens River and set against the rolling hills of the Mount Lofty Ranges, the city is blessed with ample water to maintain its green belt of parks and gardens. Adelaide is affectionately known as the “City of Churches.” The combination of verdant parklands and stately buildings imbue this prosperous center with enduring grace and character.