Viking cruise from Australia to Bali offers wildlife encounters and mother-daughter bonding
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A 16-night Viking cruise from Sydney to Bali provided a mother and daughter with opportunities to reconnect and experience wildlife. The voyage included stops in Newcastle, Brisbane, The Whitsunday Islands, Townsville, Cairns, Darwin, Rinca Island, and Lombok. Highlights included snorkeling with a blacktip reef shark on the Great Barrier Reef, observing saltwater crocodiles on the Adelaide River in Darwin, and seeing Komodo dragons on Rinca Island. Other experiences included visiting Australia Zoo near Brisbane to see koalas and wombats, kayaking with stingrays and greenback turtles in The Whitsunday Islands, and learning about Droughtmaster cattle at Mungalla Aboriginal Cattle Station. The cruise also offered onboard activities such as art tours, spa treatments, gym access, and various dining options, including Manfredi’s Italian and The Chef’s Table. Leisurely days at sea allowed for relaxation and bonding.
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