A destination to discover
Sydney: Silversea Port Guide
Explore Sydney as part of a cruise itinerary. Read the destination information below, then ask Deluxe Cruises to help find a voyage that gives you the time ashore you want.
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Itineraries & cruise information
Schedule reference, not live availability. Deluxe Cruises will confirm current dates, fares and inclusions for your chosen voyage.
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 Sydney
is the heart of New South Wales and the state’s capital. A bustling Left
for industry and business and a major world port, it boasts 3.5 million
inhabitants. Spreading over some 670 square miles, the city seems to stretch
as far as the eye can see to the west, north and south. Where Sydney’s
metropolitan area End, the wide open bush of New South Wales begins. Sydney is located roughly the same distance from the equator as San Diego, California, and enjoys an equally superb sunny climate. Its beautiful harbor is studded with bays and inlets and crowned by the billowing sails of the incomparable Opera House. In 1770, Captain James Cook sailed the Endeavor into Botany Bay, claiming the east coast of the island continent for England and naming it New South Wales. The timing was perfect as England was seeking a suitable venue for a penal colony. On May 13, 1787, Captain Arthur Phillip was dispatched to this new destination with some 1,000 convicts. Today this international metropolis has long outgrown the stigma of its convict origins. Its harbor is undoubtedly the key to Sydney’s splendor. It gives the city a pronounced maritime character and immense vitality. The city is divided into Sydney proper on one side of the harbor and North Sydney on the other; the famous Harbour Bridge spans the bay linking these two metropolitan areas. Like many of the world’s major cities, Sydney is a contrast of old and new. Soaring glass and steel skyscrapers and the dramatic Opera House are offset by interesting historical buildings. Where Captain Arthur Phillip and his convicts set foot on the shores of Sydney Cove in 1788, there is now a beautifully restored area, called The Rocks. Within minutes you can walk from the quay to the Opera House and Harbour Bridge and to one of Sydney’s best viewing spots, the 48-story Australia Square Tower, where you can survey the entire city in a convenient orientation course. Please Note: Exciting Silversea Land Programs are available for guests beginning or ending their cruise in Sydney. Please see details at the end of this book. At the Silversea Pre- and Post-Cruise hotel in Sydney, staff at the Hospitality Desk will provide our guests with information on sightseeing, dining and shopping during their stay in Sydney. |
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A more considered journey
Your cruise planning guide
Planning time in Sydney
When comparing cruises that call at Sydney, look at the scheduled arrival and departure, the distance between the berth and the places you want to visit, and whether the ship docks or uses a tender. An overnight call can offer a different experience from a short daytime stop. Use the destination description below to build a shortlist of interests, then ask Deluxe Cruises which current itinerary best fits your preferred pace and travel dates.
Planning your Silversea voyage
Silversea offers a way to explore both classic ocean routes and expedition destinations. When comparing its voyages, the important distinction is the experience ashore: a port-focused ocean itinerary and an expedition with landings can have very different daily rhythms.
What to compare before choosing
Compare the suite location, time in port and the exact shore programme for your chosen sailing. Ask which transfers, excursions, beverages and gratuities are included in the quoted fare, and whether any optional activities need advance reservations.
Receive a useful, personal quotation
Tell Deluxe Cruises your preferred ship or destination, approximate dates, number of travellers and cabin or suite preference. Mention any flexibility in your plans and whether you need flights or hotel nights. This helps the team compare relevant options and explain the current fare, eligible promotions, payment schedule and cancellation terms. For a fast response and prices, email info@deluxecruises.com with the name of this page, or complete the enquiry form at DeluxeCruises.com.
Before you book
Your questions, answered.
How do I receive prices for Silversea?
Email info@deluxecruises.com for a fast response, or complete the Deluxe Cruises enquiry form. Include your preferred dates, accommodation and number of travellers.
Are these departures and fares confirmed?
This page includes reference information. Cruise programmes, ships, fares and inclusions can change. Deluxe Cruises will check the options relevant to your chosen travel dates.
What should I include in my enquiry?
Send the cruise line, ship, departure date, number of guests and preferred cabin or suite. Add any flexibility in your dates and whether you need flights or hotels.