Food lovers, culture vultures, temple worshippers and shopaholics always make a beeline for glitzy Singapore where the sun always shines and there’s plenty to do. Hence the Lion City is a great place to revive and reset.

Kick off your luxurious holiday with a two-night stay in Singapore to explore the City state’s kaleidoscope of cultures, uncovering colonial gems and historic temples and mosques.

You will then embark on a sumptuous Cunard voyage to Australia, transporting you to a golden age of elegance onboard the line’s flagship Queen Mary 2. Here you will experience the pinnacle of luxury as QM2 graciously sets sail for Bali, the Island of Gods before crossing the expanse of the Indian Ocean to arrive at Darwin, the Northern Territory’s tropical capital with balmy nights, colourful intermix of cultures and exciting wildlife.

You will then head to Airlie Beach, the gateway to the Whitsunday Archipelago, then bustling Brisbane with the city’s busy riverbanks teeming with busy malls, water parks and botanical gardens. Your final destination is Sydney, the jewel in the crown of glistening emerald waters, bountiful beaches and amazing food.

Imagine Holidays has put together a 19-night adventure with FREE flight and five-star hotel stay in Singapore with prices starting from $3999pp with a FREE oceanview to balcony cabin upgrade. But hurry you can save up to $2000 per couple if you book by 30 November. Departures are scheduled for 21 February 2023.

To book, call Imagine Holidays at (02) 7254 2124 or click here for more details.

Cunard’s QM2 is a magnificent ocean liner ever built, exuding charm and elegance. The very latest in modern facilities, entertainment and enrichment experiences have been incorporated to deliver a glamorous and opulent cruising experience. Your fine dining options include gourmet cuisine served on Wedgewood china and Waterford crystal. You will be enthralled by the ship’s lavish musical productions and you can dance the night away in the largest ballroom at sea accompanied by a superb resident orchestra. With four splendid pool areas to chill out on deck chairs and sip a G&T. QM2 is a wonderful ship to have a marvellous time at sea.

Start you holiday by flying to Singapore where you will be transferred to Dusit Thani Laguna Hotel including breakfast. When dusk falls, head to Gardens by the Bay to enjoy the man-made Supertrees in a fabulous light show before heading for the night markets in colourful Chinatown. Make sure you sample Singapore’s renowned hawker food stalls to taste grilled satay served with a delicious peanut sauce; oyster omelette locally known as “o-chien” and the aromatic, wok-fried “char kway teow”. You will be back for more.

Take in the amazing sights of Orchard Road filled with swanky designer boutiques, locally-designed fashion shops in restored shophouses in Haji Lane and fabulous nightlife for the hip and young-at-heart at Mohammed Sultan Road.

You will then embark QM2 for your sophisticated cruise to Australia where you can experience all the best the ship can offer including the traditional afternoon tea to nibble at scones served with cream and strawberry jam by white-gloved waiters in the magnificent Queens Room.

Your first port of call is Bali with its terraced rice fields, exotic temples, looming volcanoes and vibrant tradition of music and dance especially in Ubud.

When QM2 crosses the Indian Ocean and reaches Darwin, you will be blown away by the its wildlife, Kakadu National Park where you can see Aboriginal rock art dating back 20,000 years. Darwin is also known as the “laksa” (spicy curried noodles) capital of the Southern Hemisphere – make sure you taste some on your shore excursion.

During your next three days at sea, you can enjoy a variety of restaurants from tender prime cuts at the Verandah, al fresco dining at the Lido to gastro pubs for that pint of chilled beer.

Be ready to take in the stunning  beauty of the Whitsunday Islands, gateway to the Barrier Reef, go for a scenic flight over the reef or a snorkel safari.

Onboard the QM2, you can spend time playing croquet, shuffleboard and deck quoits. You can also relax on the deck chair by the pool or soak in a whirlpool hot tub.

When the ship arrives at Brisbane, enjoy the city’s vibrant café culture with its botanical gardens and wildlife parks.

At your final destination in stunning Sydney, you will have an overnight in port where you can walk through the Royal Botanic Gardens, visit the Museum of Contemporary Art or experience the legendary climb of the Coathanger, aka as the Harbour Bridge.

You will then bid farewell to Queen Mary 2 as you disembark armed with memories of your magical adventure to share with family and friends.

Your holiday summary:

Cruise

• 17-night full board cruise onboard Queen Mary 2
• FREE oceanview to balcony upgrade
• Overnight in port in Sydney

FREE luxury hotel stay

• 2 night five star stay at Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore with breakfast

FREE outbound flight, taxes and transfers.

To book, call Imagine Holidays at (02) 7254 2124 or click here for more details.