Port: Sydney
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Sydney
The city of Sydney began life as a penal colony in 1788 and for the next 60 years received the unwanted, persecuted and criminal elements of British society. The discovery of gold and the breeding of sheep accelerated Sydney's development. Today Sydney is the busiest port in the South Pacific. Despite its brutal beginnings, the city's mixture of pragmatic egalitarianism and plain indifference has transformed it into a thriving multicultural society.
The following Shore Excursions are available for this port on this cruise, and may be reserved beginning 180 days before the cruise begins.
Sydney Sights, Opera House & Bondi
Tour Code: SYD-005
Duration: 4 hours
Retail Value: $99.00
Price: Free
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Leaving the pier by coach, you will first make your way to one of Sydney's icons - the Opera House. The Sydney Opera House was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II on October 20, 1973, and is today one of Sydney's most famous landmarks. Stopping here, you'll enjoy a guided tour of this imposing building with its distinctive sail-like roof while learning about its history, design and current role. Following your tour, some brief free time will be allowed to stroll about on your own.
Re-boarding your coach, you'll continue on to the Gap at Watson's Bay, which is the south head of the entrance to Sydney Harbour. The spectacular views across the gap between the north and south heads make for some memorable photos and you might recognize that this is where your ship sailed into Sydney Harbour. A brief stop for photos will be allotted.
Before returning to the ship, a short stop is made at Bondi Beach, Australia's world-famous surfing beach. Both Syndeysiders and tourists alike each come to enjoy the half-mile crescent of sandy beach and the delightful eateries and shops which line the main street.
Please note: This tour includes considerable walking and a large number of steps to negotiate, and therefore is not available to guests who utilize a wheelchair and not considered suitable for those with mobility concerns. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. The order of sights visited may vary and the itinerary may be reversed. This tour does not operate with a separate guide, but rather with a driver/guide.
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Terms & Conditions:
Free Unlimited Shore Excursions are for full fare guests only, capacity controlled and subject to availability. Requested excursions may not be available at time of booking. Supplement will apply on Regent Choice excursions (indicated by the 
above) and excludes Private Arrangements and all Adventures Ashore programs. In order to ensure quality guides and sufficient transportation, we must provide the tour operator with passenger counts at least 36 hours in advance. Therefore no refunds will be given within 36 hours of tour departure for cancellations or no-shows. Please pay special attention to scheduling and tour lengths when booking your shore excursions. In many cases, it is not possible to participate in more than one tour per day in a given port. Tours operate rain or shine. Tours require minimum participation levels to operate so please sign up as early as possible. Tours may be cancelled if minimum participation levels are not met. Prices, Itineraries and General Information shore excursion prices are subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases or currency fluctuations. Please consult the Destination Services Desk onboard for information. During local or national holidays, access to certain facilities (such as museums or archaeological sites) may be limited or denied. In such instances, adjustments will be made to minimize inconvenience to guests. Some tours have limited availability. Tours are generally available for reserving 180 days prior to the beginning of a cruise. Please sign up early to avoid disappointment. Regent Seven Seas Cruises reserves the right to require guests to complete a liability waiver for select shore excursions. For more information, please visit the Destination Services Desk onboard.