Seven Seas Navigator
June 16, 2027

Fremantle (Perth), Australia, provides docking at Fremantle Port with excursions to Perth. Travelers explore Fremantle’s Maritime Museum and Perth’s Kings Park. Excursions visit Rottnest Island’s quokkas. Local markets sell meat pies. The peak season, December to March, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures colonial architecture and Swan River views. Dining onboard includes lamingtons, an Australian favorite. Souvenirs, like boomerangs, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Western Australia’s history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance park walks. Fremantle’s vibrant coastal charm offers a dynamic Australian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of maritime history, scenic landscapes, and urban culture, making Fremantle an engaging gateway to Perth and its surroundings.

Benoa, Bali, Indonesia, docks at Benoa Port, 10 kilometers from Denpasar, with shuttles or taxis for 20-minute rides. Travelers visit Uluwatu Temple, a 11th-century clifftop shrine, 30 minutes south. Local markets sell batik sarongs. Excursions to Ubud, 1 hour north, explore rice terraces and monkey forests. Tanah Lot, 45 minutes northwest, features a sea temple. Peak season June to September; taxis 50,000-100,000 IDR. Dining includes babi guling at warungs. Souvenirs feature silver jewelry.

Returning to Benoa — see Day 5 above for port info.

Celukan Bawang, Bali, Indonesia, docks at Celukan Bawang Port, 30 kilometers from Singaraja, with taxis for 45-minute rides. Travelers visit Brahma Vihara Arama, a Buddhist temple 20 minutes south. Local markets sell kopi luwak. Excursions to Menjangan Island, 1 hour west, offer snorkeling. Peak season May to October; taxis 50,000-100,000 IDR. Dining includes sate lilit at village warungs. Souvenirs feature wood carvings.

Lembar, Lombok, Indonesia, has docking at Lembar Port. Travelers explore Sasak villages and Tanjung Aan Beach. Excursions visit Pura Lingsar’s temple. Local markets sell woven textiles. The peak season, May to October, brings dry weather. Photography captures rice terraces and turquoise bays. Dining onboard includes ayam taliwang, a Lombok dish. Souvenirs, like pearl crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Sasak culture. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate. Comfortable shoes enhance village tours. Lembar’s island allure offers a vibrant Indonesian stop, blending culture with coastal beauty.

Komodo Island, Indonesia, has no docking; ships anchor offshore with tenders to Loh Liang. Travelers explore Komodo National Park’s dragons. Excursions snorkel Pink Beach’s reefs. No facilities exist; provisions are ship-based. The peak season, April to October, brings dry weather. Photography captures dragons and coral reefs. Dining onboard includes sate lilit, an Indonesian dish. Souvenirs, like dragon carvings, are sold in ship shops. Briefings enforce park rules. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate. Sturdy shoes enhance dragon treks. Komodo Island’s wild beauty offers a vibrant Indonesian stop, blending wildlife with marine splendor.

Darwin in Australia has docking at Port Darwin. Travelers explore Kakadu National Park’s wetlands. Excursions visit Litchfield’s waterfalls. Local markets sell Aboriginal art. The peak season, May to October, brings dry weather; taxis cost 10-20 AUD. Photography captures Outback landscapes. Dining onboard includes kangaroo. Souvenirs, like didgeridoos, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover indigenous culture. Light clothing suits the tropical climate. Darwin’s vibrant port offers a gateway to Australia’s Top End.

Returning to Darwin — see Day 11 above for port info.