A cruise and visits to beautiful and interesting places with no worries- without having to carry suitcases and almost without having to change hotels. An opportunity to enjoy the wonders of nature combined with a legendary sea experience.
The southern hemisphere is covered in water- more than ninety percent of it! Situated in the east are two amazing countries- Australia and New Zealand. The best way to visit them is by way of the sea, on a cruise. And if by sea, then only on a pleasurable, elegant cruise.
There is no need to change hotels. On this ship we can allow ourselves to become addicted to enjoying life since this is a ship that has that as its purpose- for us to relax and enjoy every minute. We will be on deck of a luxury ship of one of the leading cruise companies in the world, “Holland America.”
The Europeans discovered Australia in the seventeenth century with a Dutch explorer, Willem Janszoon arriving in 1606. In 1688 English explorer William Dampier explored the western coast and in 1770, Captain James Cook landed in eastern Australia and claimed it for Great Britain. At first it was used as a penal
colony for British criminals. But as years passed, it became a vibrant developing country. Most of its residents are of European extraction with only about 3.2% of the population being Aboriginal.
In Australia there is a large and active Jewish community. In our history, we remember with affection the soldiers from Australia and New Zealand (ANZAC) who took an active part in removing the Ottoman rule from Israel in 1917- and particularly in the battles in Gaza, Beer Sheva, and Jerusalem.
Australia is the chief breeding ground for marsupials. After a very short gestation, the newly born crawl into the pouches of their mothers where they are nourished and protected until they are able to live on their own.
Located almost 2000 kilometers (1200 miles) from Australia, New Zealand, its neighbor, also was claimed by the British crown. New Zealand is a group of large and small islands that contain the largest meadows and flocks of sheep in the world.
New Zealand is considered one of the most beautiful places on earth. It is idyllic for those who love nature and cultures. There is a mosaic of landscapes, cities, gardens, and sea. There are impressive fiords, bays, and rain forests. There are golden beaches near rocky beaches. There are active volcanoes, geysers, and quiet country villages. The country is comprised of two major islands- the North and the South. We will arrange visits to beautiful nature reserves and major cities.
