Athena returns to Australia for another exciting season of cruises ex Fremantle. Athena begins her Australian season with the popular 35 night voyage starting in Rome, Italy on 14 November, 2010 and ending in Fremantle Australia. Athena then has 12 cruises ex Fremantle. There is a great selection of cruises for the 2010 - 2011 season Some cruises visit ports in Australia and some visit ports in the Far East. Cruise lengths range from 2 nights, perfect for a first time cruise to 20 night Far East adventure. The final cruise for the season is the 39 night cruise to Portsmith UK.
For the 2010 - 2011 season, Princess Daphne will be based in Asia, offering a wide range of cruises from 7 nights to 17 nights. The cruises depart Singapore and Hong Kong and visit a fantastic selection of Far East ports.

This is a great opportunity to try the Classic International Cruise experience you get aboard our smaller, more intimate ships. If your an experienced seafarer or this is your first cruise, Princess Daphne is the perfect way to enjoy some of the most exciting ports in the Far East.

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Princess Daphne will be based in Asia for her 2010 - 2011 summer cruise season, and will be offering a wide selection of cruises from Singapore and Hong Kong, visiting China, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Korea, Brunei and Vietnam. Cruises range from 7-night summer cruise holidays to 17-night blue water ocean cruises.   More details . . .

European Cruises aboard Arion.

Classic Internationall Cruises has European Season cruises aboard the warm and friendly liner Arion. A wonderful opportunity to take a short cruise and see some of the remarkable sights of Egypt and Jordon on a RED SEA Cruise or some old world charm and history on an ADRIATIC COAST cruise.

Details in the European Cruise section. . .

Extended Itinerary for 2009 - 2010 Northbound Cruise.

The final cruise for the 2009 - 2010 season, Northbound Cruise, now has it's itinerary extended from 35 to 40 nights and disembarks in Portsmouth, UK.
Celebrate your wedding or renew your vows cruising aboard Athena.

Classic International Cruises has some great packages for couples to celebrate their wedding or renew their vows.
A fantastic way to start your married life or re-affirm your commitment to your partner.


For full details and package prices please contact your travel agent


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During the Australian winter, Athena cruises in the Northern Hemisphere. This photo was taken during a Baltics cruise and Athena was navigating a Norwegian Fjord.

The captain promises to have Athena completely thawed by the time she arrives to start her Australian season of cruises on the 18th of December, 2009
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. . . . . 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 criusing 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 a 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. Following the huge success of last year’s inaugural Classic season, for 2009/2010 we are offering an expanded range of cruise holidays with additional exotic Asian destinations and a range of cruise lengths with prices to suit all pockets and tastes. 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.


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Getaway Cruises aboard Athena
Classic International Cruises thanks Getaway for sending reporter Kelly and crew on board Athena to try a weekend getaway to nowhere. View the video and see how they enjoyed life aboard Athena.








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