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Everyone knows about Japan’s famous cherry blossom season, when delicate sakura colour the landscape in soft pink. But the flower-filled magic doesn’t have to end there. Travel a little further or stay a little longer and you’ll discover even more blooms across Japan, Europe and South America with Imagine Cruising! 

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Follow the Flowers with Imagine Cruising


From cosmos flowers in Japan to camellias and Iris florentina in Italy, Imagine Cruising offers curated cruise packages with hotel stays included before and after your voyage, making it easy to enjoy the beauty of each destination in full bloom. It’s more than a holiday - it’s a floral journey across continents. 

With Imagine Cruising, the best of the world is brought to your fingertips. These holidays offer exceptional value and seamless experiences, combining hotel stays, cultural immersion and cruising into one complete package. You could find yourself admiring blossoms beneath Japan’s mountain peaks or exploring European villages painted in seasonal colour.

Discover your next flower-filled adventure with Imagine Cruising through our curated collection of holidays.

Contact us today before 31 July book your next holiday with Imagine Cruising.
Bullet train, Japan
Perfect for Tours, couples and flights
Asia (Japan)

Japan Voyage with Cosmos Flowers & Mount Fuji

20 days from $8,699*pp

Explore Japan and South Korea’s contrasts, from Tokyo’s bright lights to Yeosu’s peaceful coast, with a Mount Fuji tour and all-inclusive cruise.

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HIGHLIGHTS
  • Tokyo
  • Nagoya
  • Kobe
  • Kōchi
  • Hiroshima
  • Beppu
  • Kagoshima
  • Nagasaki
  • Fukuoka
  • Busan
  • Yeosu
  • Seoul
INCLUDES
  • 14-night all-inclusive cruise on board Azamara Pursuit
  • All flights*, taxes and transfers 
  • Reserved seat on the Bullet Train
  • Mount Fuji Visitor Centre for History and Photography
  • Views over Lake Kawaguchi with Mount Fuji
  • Views over Oishi Park with Mount Fuji
  • 2-night four-star hotel stay in Tokyo at the Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba
  • 1-night five-star stay in Seoul at the Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels Residences with breakfast
BONUS
  • Save up to $5,492 per couple*
Your journey starts with two nights in Tokyo, where bustling city life blends seamlessly with peaceful gardens. Experience a Mount Fuji tour, surrounded by fields of blooming cosmos flowers. After an overnight stay by Tokyo’s harbour, set sail for Nagoya onboard Azamara Pursuit. Continue on to Kobe, world-renowned for its exquisite beef. Explore the charming streets of Kōchi and reflect on the moving history of Hiroshima. Relax in Beppu’s natural hot springs, admire the Sakurajima volcano in Kagoshima and wander through Nagasaki’s culturally diverse neighbourhoods. Feel the energy of Fukuoka before crossing into South Korea’s scenic Yeosu, finishing with a comfortable hotel stay in Seoul.

Departs 29 September 2026

*Conditions apply. Ref no: 61107

Mykonos, Greece
Perfect for Couples, flights and ocean cruise
Europe (Greece)

Mediterranean Voyage & Swiss Rail Escape

25 days from $9,999*pp

Savour the charm of Italy’s sparkling gems in the scenic Italian Lakes, then cruise through the captivating Eastern Mediterranean.

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HIGHLIGHTS
  • Milan
  • Lake Maggiore
  • Lake Como
  • Florence
  • Civitavecchia
  • Naples
  • Crete
  • Kuşadası
  • Mykonos
  • Athens
  • Santorini
  • Kotor
  • Corfu
  • Sicily
  • Barcelona
INCLUDES
  • 14-night full-board cruise on board the Sun Princess® 
  • All flights*, taxes and transfers 
  • 5-night four-star stay in Lake Maggiore at the Hotel Villa Paradiso
  • 2-night four-star stay in Florence at the Grand Hotel Baglioni
  • 1-night four-star stay in Barcelona at the Hotel SB Icaria Barcelona
  • All hotel stays include breakfast
  • Lake Como tour
  • Scenic rail journey on board the Centovalli Railway
BONUS
  • Save up to $5,520 per couple*
Begin your adventure in the beautiful Lake Maggiore, where you will stay for five days and explore the area. Journey through the spectacular vistas of Lake Como, then experience the exhilarating climb aboard the Centovalli Railway as it winds through the dramatic Swiss-Italian Alps. Next, lose yourself in the timeless romance of Florence, soaking up its world-famous art and culture. Then, set sail on a 14-night voyage aboard the Sun Princess® from Civitavecchia, exploring the Eastern Mediterranean. Step back in time in Crete, haggle your way through Kusadasi’s bazaars and soak up the sun in dreamy Mykonos. From the ancient wonders of Athens to the volcanic beauty of Santorini, the stunning Bay of Kotor to sun-kissed Corfu, this journey ends in style on the captivating island of Sicily.

Valid for travel Select dates 15 May - 07 August 2026

*Conditions apply. Ref no: 61110

Holland America, Antarctica
Perfect for Couples, flights and ocean cruise
Antarctica (Argentina)

Antarctica & South America Voyage with Iguazu Falls

31 days from $12,999*pp

Experience the best of both worlds, from escorted tours to Christ the Redeemer and the thundering Iguazu Falls to cruising past the dramatic glaciers of the Antarctic Peninsula.

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HIGHLIGHTS
  • Rio de Janeiro
  • Iguazu Falls
  • Buenos Aires
  • Montevideo
  • Puerto Madryn
  • Port Stanley
  • Antarctic Peninsula
  • Drake Passage and Cape Horn (Scenic Cruising)
  • Ushuaia
  • Punta Arenas
  • Sarmiento Channel (Scenic Cruising)
  • Chilean Fjords (Scenic Cruising)
  • Puerto Chacabuco
  • Puerto Montt
  • San Antonio
  • Santiago
INCLUDES
  • 22-night full-board cruise on board Oosterdam
  • All flights*, taxes and transfers 
  • 2-night four-star stay in Rio de Janeiro at the Windsor Leme Hotel
  • 2-night four-star hotel stay in Iguazu at the Recanto Cataratas Thermas Resort & Convention
  • 1-night five-star stay in Iguazu at the Mercure Iguazú Hotel Irú
  • 1-night four-star hotel stay in Buenos Aires at the DoubleTree by Hilton Buenos Aires
  • 1-night four-star hotel stay in Santiago at the Best Western Premier Marina Las Condes
  • All hotel stays include breakfast
  • Tour of Christ the Redeemer
  • Walking tour of Iguazu Falls 
Your holiday begins in Rio de Janeiro with a guided tour through the lush Tijuca Rainforest to the iconic Christ the Redeemer. From there, take in the power and beauty of Iguazu Falls with visits to both the Brazilian and Argentine sides. After a night in Buenos Aires, board the elegant Oosterdam for a cruise around South America and Antarctica, featuring an overnight in Montevideo, wildlife encounters in Puerto Madryn and four days sailing through Antarctica’s striking ice-covered landscapes.

Departs 26 January 2027

*Conditions apply. Ref no: 61113

  *Conditions apply

*Conditions apply: Prices are per person twin share in AUD unless otherwise specified. Prices correct as at 26 Jun 25 & subject to change without notice & availability at time of booking, currency fluctuations & changes to taxes/surcharges and seasonality. Valid for sale for new bookings made between 01 - 31 Jul 25 unless sold out prior. All-Inclusive Azamara Immersive Japan Voyage, Cosmos Flowers & Mount Fuji Discovery: Based on Club Interior & include flights from Sydney (regional flights available at a supplement). Valid for travel 29 Sep 26. Princess Mediterranean Voyage, Italian Lakes Escape & Scenic Swiss Rail Adventure: Based on Inside Cabin & include flights from Sydney (regional flights available at a supplement). Valid for travel 15 May - 07 Aug 26. Pricing based on 15 May 26 departure date. Antarctica & South America Voyage with Iguazu Falls Discovery: Based on Inside Cabin & include flights from Sydney (regional flights available at a supplement). Valid for travel 26 Jan 27. Holiday duration includes overnight flights when applicable & is subject to change. Payments by credit cards will incur a surcharge of 1.5%, if paying by AMEX a charge of 2.5% will be added. Named hotels are based on availability & are subject to change without notice. Alternative hotels will always be of equal or higher star rating. Further conditions apply, see imagineholidays.com.au/terms-conditions. Further terms & conditions, payment conditions, booking & cancellation fees may apply.  

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