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10 Night Food Wine and Yacht Race in Tasmania Cruise from Hobart

Ship: Le Laperouse
Cruise Line: Ponant Cruises
Sailed:  Friday, Dec 23, 2022 from Hobart, Australia
Ended: Monday, Jan 2, 2023
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Friday, Dec 23, 2022 departure of the Le Laperouse. If Ponant Cruises modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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Day by Day Summary and Map

Day 1 - Friday - Dec 23, 2022
Hobart, Australia
Hobart, Australia     Depart: 6:00 pm
Hobart occupies a wonderful location at the mouth of the Derwent River, overseen by majestic Mt. Wellington and surrounded by natural bushland. The Tasmanian capital is Australia's second-oldest city, after Sydney, and the picturesque waterfront is bordered by 19th-century warehouses and colonial mansions. Salamanca Place is packed with shops, galleries, and restaurants and the fascinating Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) is a short ferry ride from the quay. Hobart is within easy reach of some of Tasmania's best-known destinations, from historic Port Arthur and the rugged Tasman Peninsula to Bruny Island, the Huon and Derwent Valleys, and Mount Field National Park.
Day 2 - Saturday - Dec 24, 2022
Maria Island, Australia      
Located off Tasmania's east coast, Maria Island is a natural wildlife sanctuary and off-shore retreat with historic ruins, sweeping bays, dramatic cliffs, and plenty of stories to tell. Originally inhabited by the indigenous Tyreddeme people, it has also been a whaling and sealing post, penal settlement, and an Italian pleasure resort, and is also one of Tasmania's great bird watching hot spots, home to the the endangered forty-spotted pardalote and the rare and unique Cape Barren goose. Grasslands, open forest, and tall wood land also provide a home for abundant wildlife including wombats, pademelons, forester kangaroos, and Bennett's wallabies. Join members of your expedition team for a guided walk on one of several trails on offer. If time and weather permit we will explore the shoreline with our fleet of zodiac.
Day 3 - Sunday - Dec 25, 2022
Promise Bay, Tasmania, Australia
Promise Bay, Tasmania, Australia      
Day 4 - Monday - Dec 26, 2022
At Sea
At Sea      
During your day at sea, make the most of the many services and activities on board. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay in shape in the fitness center. Depending on the season, let yourself be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. This day without a port of call will also be an opportunity to enjoy the conferences or shows proposed on board, to do some shopping in the boutique or to meet the Ponant photographers in their dedicated space. As for lovers of the open sea, they will be able to visit the ship's upper deck to admire the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observe marine species. A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest, and entertainment.
Day 5 - Tuesday - Dec 27, 2022
King Island, Tasmania, Australia
King Island, Tasmania, Australia      
King Island is anchored in the middle of the Bass Strait between Victoria and Tasmania's northwest coast. Surrounded by some of Australia's most beautiful beaches, King Island imports the world's best surfers and exports produce sought by the world's top chefs: succulent beef, rich gourmet cheese, and crayfish plucked from the island's crystal-clear waters. It's quiet and easy going here, but there's something interesting at every turn - from a lighthouse and offshore shipwrecks - to the island's great nature walks and unique wildlife. You will have the opportunity to uncover the island's stories at the museum and cultural center in the town of Currie or to take a guided trail of the island's produce, culture, history, flora, and fauna.
Day 6 - Wednesday - Dec 28, 2022
Beauty Point, Tasmania, Australia
Beauty Point, Tasmania, Australia      
Tasmania is a land that should be savoured slowly...with a glass of fine wine in hand and friendly locals to guide you on your way. The Tamar Valley Wine Route is regarded as one of the world's top 10 wine routes with over 32 wineries to explore, showcasing some of the finest award winning wines. The unique cool climate location produces elegant wines of exceptional quality. There is so much more to the Tamar Valley than just wine. There's the Tamar Valley Art Trail, a unique space where you can meet the artist in their studio. The Beaconsfield Mine and Heritage Centre, which shows the workings of the old mine, recalls the boom days of gold, the events of the 2006 mine rescue, and Tamar Valley history.
Day 7 - Thursday - Dec 29, 2022
Fortescue Bay, Tasmania, Australia
Fortescue Bay, Tasmania, Australia      
In Tasman National Park, in eastern Tasmania, a region of bright colors and contrasts, between rainforest and a picture-postcard coast lies Fortescue Bay, a gorgeous beach tucked between basalt cliffs and centuries-old forest. The narrow strip of immaculate white sand stands out against the vegetation cover that protects it. This bay, located some 30 miles out of Hobart, promises an idyllic interlude.
Day 8 - Friday - Dec 30, 2022
Tasman Peninsula, Tasmania, Australia
Tasman Peninsula, Tasmania, Australia      
This spectacular coastal environment of the Tasman Peninsula is home to Australia's highest sea cliffs. Striking dolerite spires rise from the Tasman Sea, culminating in capes Hauy, Pillar, and Raoul. In addition, there are a number of fascinating coastal rock formations such as Tessellated Pavement, Blow Hole, Tasman Arch, Devil's Kitchen, Remarkable Cave, and Waterfall Bay. Australian fur seals, little penguins, whales, and dolphins flourish in the rich waters along this coastline and offshore islands. You will enjoy this spectacular scenery from the outer decks before following the Sydney to Hobart course across Storm Bay and up the Derwent into Hobart.
Hobart, Australia      
Hobart occupies a wonderful location at the mouth of the Derwent River, overseen by majestic Mt. Wellington and surrounded by natural bushland. The Tasmanian capital is Australia's second-oldest city, after Sydney, and the picturesque waterfront is bordered by 19th-century warehouses and colonial mansions. Salamanca Place is packed with shops, galleries, and restaurants and the fascinating Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) is a short ferry ride from the quay. Hobart is within easy reach of some of Tasmania's best-known destinations, from historic Port Arthur and the rugged Tasman Peninsula to Bruny Island, the Huon and Derwent Valleys, and Mount Field National Park.
Day 9 - Saturday - Dec 31, 2022
Hobart, Australia
Hobart, Australia      
Day 10 - Sunday - Jan 1, 2023
Hobart, Australia
Hobart, Australia      
Day 11 - Monday - Jan 2, 2023
Hobart, Australia
Hobart, Australia