Australia

Australia is a staple of diversity, whether you look at its varied landscape of deserts and rainforests or gaze upon its impressive (though slightly scary) number of poisonous animal species.

With a rich migrant heritage and a millennia old aboriginal traditions, Australian culture is as rich and exiting as the natural landscapes.

Aboriginal Culture

Here you can experience the aboriginal folklore, entering a realm of myths, ceremonies and supernatural creatures. Inhabitants of Australia for over 50.000 years, the Aboriginals, have a unique beliefs about the world around us, The Dreamtime. Aboriginals believe that the Dreamtime was way back: the entire world was made by their Ancestors in the very beginning of time, the Dreamtime. The Ancestors made everything – The Aboriginal people, the rocks, mountains, rivers, creeks, plants and animals.

Enjoy dance ceremonies performed in the unique costumes, taking you to a different time and a bringing a new perspective on life and nature. Accompanying music is unique to this part of the world, performed on the didgeridoo and percussion instruments mixed with vocal calls.

Cultural Variety

With its rich migrant culture, Australia is also a hotbed for folk music with origins all over the world: Celtic, English, German or Scandinavian. Evolving over the centuries, the genres have fused and given birth to unique combinations, traditional and modern for the explorer to enjoy. With this exciting supply, there are performances to be enjoyed in every port and for all kinds of audiences.

Let us know which face of Australia appeals most to you, and we’ll make sure to tailor the best onboard events to your heart’s desires, be it folklore entertainment or modern fusion.