. . . . . is all about creating a special convivial ambience, relaxed atmosphere and an informal style of cruising for the Australian market and providing a unique smaller ship 'home away from home feel'. Friendly warm hospitality, attentive good old fashioned service standards, fine cuisine, sparkling entertainment, comfortable lounges and accommodation really do combine to encapsulate the Classic cruising experience. And on top of all that, for your convenience, the currency on board will be Australian Dollars.

Welcome to a new season of cruising with Classic International Cruises and another programme of outstanding value cruising holidays. The new year of cruising heralds an exciting era in the latest chapter of Classic International Cruises Australia with this seasons cruises aboard Athena, our fleets flagship cruising from Fremantle and Adelaide. For the Classic 2011/2012 season, we are offering an expanded range of cruise holidays including a new 38 night round trip Far East itinerary from Fremantle to Japan and a special 40-night voyage from Fremantle to Portsmouth in April 2012 which will operate via the Cape of Good Hope and visit many exciting destinations including Mauritius, Durban, Cape Town and Casablanca before arriving in the United Kingdom at the end of May just in time for the European summer. Coastal and short-break cruises from Fremantle and Adelaide are a feature of our program and with such a variety of destinations and cruise lengths, there are plenty of departures to meet all tastes, needs and budgets. So enjoy browsing through the brochure and take your pick from our superb cruise collection. Good old-fashioned service, fine cuisine, sparkling entertainment, well-appointed lounges and comfortable accommodation are hallmarks of the Classic cruising experience.