This voyage delves into the diverse wonders of Australia and Southern Asia. Starting in vibrant Melbourne, the first port of call is Sydney, with its iconic Opera House and legendary beaches. Sail up the Gold Coast next to Brisbane, a city known for its parks and dynamic culinary scene. Don your mask and snorkel in Airlie Beach; as one of the gateways to the Great Barrier Reef this destination is best experienced under the waves. Continue north to Cairns' divine beaches. Sail on to the north of Cape York Peninsula for Thursday Island's splendid pink and orange sunsets, then discover Darwin in Australia's Northern Territory, rich in Indigenous culture and home to 20,000-year-old rock art in Kakadu National Park. Two days across the Timor Sea promise time to disconnect; then Indonesia, where we'll stop in Kupang and Komodo, famous for its awe-inspiring, eponymous dragons. Finally, beautiful Bali, a veritable paradise isle replete with terraced rice paddies and serene beaches.