Brisbane lives up to Queensland's sunny reputation, blending outdoor lifestyle, riverside relaxation and urban sophistication. Visitors can surf, unwind under palms, or explore nearby sandy islands and wildlife sanctuaries for koalas and kangaroos. The city's skyline rises above the Brisbane River, while South Bank Parklands offers a man-made beach, gardens and lagoon in the heart of downtown. It's also a cultural hub, home to GOMA and excellent dining with nearby Granite Belt wines.

Airlie Beach is the gateway to the Whitsundays: powdery beaches, turquoise water, rainforest, and a lively town of cafes and bars. Swim at Airlie Beach Lagoon, dine with views over Pioneer Bay and its 74 islands, and watch for humpback and pilot whales in the warm sheltered waters. Explore Conway National Park's graded rainforest walks, snorkel vibrant marine life, or take a seaplane to see the islands from above and picnic on Whitehaven Beach.

Cairns is a tropical gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, surrounded by rainforest, beaches, and rich marine life. Explore the reef by glass-bottom boat, snorkelling, or scuba diving, and visit Kuranda's scenic railway and rainforest markets. Learn about North Queensland Indigenous culture, then unwind with coffee, oysters, or local white wine.

Cairns is a tropical gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, surrounded by rainforest, beaches, and rich marine life. Explore the reef by glass-bottom boat, snorkelling, or scuba diving, and visit Kuranda's scenic railway and rainforest markets. Learn about North Queensland Indigenous culture, then unwind with coffee, oysters, or local white wine.

Darwin, Australia's tropical north capital, is a uniquely isolated outpost near the equator, about 2,000 miles from Sydney and Melbourne. Named for Charles Darwin, it's known for nearby islands, Pacific flavours, and access to the Top End. Explore crocodile-filled waterways and Kakadu by airboat, relax in George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens or on Mindil Beach, and browse the sunset market for food and crafts. Its resilience is shaped by WWII bombing in 1942 and Cyclone Tracy in 1973.

Discover Bali's hundreds of temples, dances, rituals, and crafts. Submerge yourself with Indonesia's culture all while sailing in our unique luxurious cruise!

Discover Bali's hundreds of temples, dances, rituals, and crafts. Submerge yourself with Indonesia's culture all while sailing in our unique luxurious cruise!

Lombok, east of Bali across a deep strait, offers a quieter, less frenetic alternative with striking contrasts: rural charm, rich culture, and beautiful landscapes. Once ruled by Sasak princes, then the Balinese and later the Dutch, it blends Sasak, Balinese, Chinese and Arab traditions. The west is lush with rice terraces, temples and mosques; the south has dramatic sandy bays. Most sights lie near Mataram, though tourism is growing fast.

Central Java's Borobudur is a majestic Buddhist monument and UNESCO World Heritage Site, hidden for centuries by volcanic ash before its 1970s restoration. Built in the 9th century by the Syailendra dynasty, its lotus-shaped, three-tiered design and carvings reflect the path to Nirvana. Nearby stand Mount Merapi, Semarang's colonial churches and Avalokitesvara Pagoda, and Prambanan Temple, Indonesia's largest Hindu temple, with its 9th-century stone spires.

Become mesmerised by Singapore's gleaming towers, working docks, and futuristic "supertrees". With our Silversea cruises exclusively personalised for you, there is no better way to enjoy Asia's most wonderful corners in all comfort and luxury!

Become mesmerised by Singapore's gleaming towers, working docks, and futuristic "supertrees". With our Silversea cruises exclusively personalised for you, there is no better way to enjoy Asia's most wonderful corners in all comfort and luxury!