11 Night Best Of New Zealand
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11-night voyage departing Auckland, arriving Sydney, New South Wales.
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11 Night Best Of New Zealand
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Day 1
Auckland , New Zealand
Monday, 19/03/2029
Day 2
Bay of Islands , New Zealand
Tuesday, 20/03/2029
The Tasman Sea on the west and the Pacific Ocean on the east meet at thetop of North Island at Cape Reinga. No matter what route you take, you'll passfarms and forests, marvellous beaches, and great open spaces. The East Coast,up to the Bay of Islands, is Northland's most densely populated, often withrefugees from bigger cities—looking for a more relaxed life—clustered aroundbreathtaking beaches. The first decision on the drive north comes at the footof the Brynderwyn Hills. Turning left will take you up the West Coast throughareas once covered with forests and now used for either agricultural orhorticulture. Driving over "the Brynderwyns," as they are known,takes you to Whangarei, the only city in Northland. If you're in the mood for adiversion, you can slip to the beautiful coastline and take in Waipu Cove, anarea settled by Scots, and Laings Beach, where million-dollar homes sit next tosmall Kiwi beach houses.An hour's drive farther north is the Bay of Islands, known all over theworld for its beauty. There you will find lush forests, splendid beaches, andshimmering harbors. The Treaty of Waitangi was signed here in 1840 betweenMāoriand the British Crown, establishing the basis for the modern New Zealandstate. Every year on February 6, the extremely beautiful Waitangi Treaty Ground(the name means weeping waters) is the sight of a celebration of the treaty andprotests by Māori unhappy with it. Continuing north on the East Coast, theagricultural backbone of the region is even more evident and a series ofwinding loop roads off the main highway will take you to beaches that are bothbeautiful and isolated where you can swim, dive, picnic, or just laze. .The West Coast is even less populated, and the coastline is rugged andwindswept. In the Waipoua Forest, you will find some of New Zealand's oldestand largest kauri trees; the winding road will also take you past mangroveswamps. Crowning the region is the spiritually significant Cape Reinga, theheadland at the top of the vast stretch of 90 Mile Beach, where it's believedMāori souls depart after death. Today Māori make up roughly a quarter of thearea's population (compared with the national average of about 15%). The legendaryMāori navigator Kupe was said to have landed on the shores of Hokianga Harbour,where the first arrivals made their home. Many different wi (tribes) livedthroughout Northland, including Ngapuhi (the largest), Te Roroa, Ngati Wai,Ngati Kuri, Te Aupouri, Ngaitakoto, Ngati Kahu, and Te Rarawa. Many Māoriherecan trace their ancestry to the earliest inhabitants
Day 3
Tauranga , New Zealand
Wednesday, 21/03/2029
The population center of the Bay of Plenty, Tauranga is one of New Zealand's fastest-growing cities. Along with its neighbor, Whakatane, this seaside city claims to be one of the country's sunniest towns. Unlike most local towns, Tauranga doesn't grind to a halt in the off-season, because it has one of the busiest ports in the country, and the excellent waves at the neighboring beach resort of Mount Maunganui—just across Tauranga's harbor bridge—always draw surfers and holiday folk.
Day 5
Napier , New Zealand
Friday, 23/03/2029
The earthquake that struck Napier at 10:46 am on February 3, 1931, was—at 7.8 on the Richter scale—the largest quake ever recorded in New Zealand. The coastline was wrenched upward several feet. Almost all the town's brick buildings collapsed; many people were killed on the footpaths as they rushed outside. The quake triggered fires throughout town, and with water mains shattered, little could be done to stop the blazes that devoured the remaining wooden structures. Only a few buildings survived (the Public Service Building with its neoclassical pillars is one), and the death toll was well over 100.The surviving townspeople set up tents and cookhouses in Nelson Park, and then tackled the city's reconstruction at a remarkable pace. In the rush to rebuild, Napier went mad for art deco, the bold, geometric style that had burst on the global design scene in 1925. Now a walk through the art deco district, concentrated between Emerson, Herschell, Dalton, and Browning streets, is a stylistic immersion. The decorative elements are often above the ground floors, so keep your eyes up.
Day 6
Wellington , New Zealand
Saturday, 24/03/2029
New Zealand's capital is, arguably, the country's most cosmopolitan metropolis. It's world-class Te Papa Tongarewa-Museum of New Zealand is a don't-miss attraction, and the burgeoning film industry led, of course, by the Lord of the Rings extravaganzas has injected new life into the local arts scene. Attractive and compact enough to be explored easily on foot, Wellington is a booming destination. Modern high-rise buildings gaze over Port Nicholson, surely one of the finest natural anchorages in the world. Known to local Māori as The Great Harbor of Tara, its two massive arms form the jaws of the fish of Maui from Māori legend. Sometimes referred to as the windy city, Wellington has been the seat of New Zealand's government since 1865.
Day 7
Christchurch , New Zealand
Sunday, 25/03/2029
Christchurch is one of New Zealand’s most English cities. The Anglisation of the area is quickly evident throughout. The name Christchurch, is named after one of the most famous Oxford Colleges. Traditional English styled punts can be seen drifting lazily along the Avon River, and customary striped blazers are still worn by students at Christ’s College.
Day 8
Dunedin , New Zealand
Monday, 26/03/2029
Clinging to the walls of the natural amphitheater at the west end of Otago Harbour, the South Island's second-largest city is enriched with inspiring nearby seascapes and wildlife. Because Dunedin is a university town, floods of students give the city a vitality far greater than its population of 122,000 might suggest. Its manageable size makes it easy to explore on foot—with the possible exception of Baldwin Street, the world's steepest residential street and home to the annual "gutbuster" race, in which people run up it, and the "Jaffa" race, in which people roll the namesake spherical chocolate candy down it.Dunedin, the Gaelic name for Edinburgh, was founded in 1848 by settlers of the Free Church of Scotland, a breakaway group from the Presbyterian Church. The city's Scottish roots are still visible; you'll find New Zealand's first and only (legal) whisky distillery, a statue of Scottish poet Robert Burns, and more kilts, sporrans, and gillies than you can shake a stick at! The Scottish settlers and local Māori came together in relative peace, but this wasn't true of the European whalers who were here three decades before, as places with names such as Murdering Beach illustrate.Dunedin has always had a reputation for the eccentric. Wearing no shoes and a big beard here marks a man as bohemian rather than destitute, and the residents wouldn't have it any other way. The University of Otago was the country's first university and has been drawing writers ever since its founding in 1871, most notably Janet Frame and the poet James K. Baxter. Dunedin also has a musical heritage, which blossomed into the "Dunedin Sound" of the 1970s and '80s.
Day 9
Sailing Dusky Sound
Tuesday, 27/03/2029
Day 9
Cruising Doubtful Sound
Tuesday, 27/03/2029
Day 9
Sailing Milford Sound
Tuesday, 27/03/2029
Day 12
Sydney, New South Wales , Australia
Friday, 30/03/2029
Sydney, capital of New South Wales and one of Australia's largest cities, is best known for its harbourfront Sydney Opera House, with a distinctive sail-like design. Massive Darling Harbour and the smaller Circular Quay port are hubs of waterside life, with the arched Harbour Bridge and esteemed Royal Botanic Garden nearby. Sydney Tower’s outdoor platform, the Skywalk, offers 360-degree views of the city and suburbs.
Room Type & Prices
All prices per person based on double occupancy. Solo traveller prices — single occupancy. Contact our cruise experts for the latest availability and best fares.
Interior Stateroom Guarantee
181 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Inside Stateroom
181 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Deluxe Inside Stateroom
202 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Ocean View Stateroom Guarantee
200 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Ocean View Stateroom
200 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Prime Ocean View Stateroom
200 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Deluxe Ocean View
242 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Panoramic Ocean View Stateroom
212 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Deluxe Balcony Stateroom Guarantee
242 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Deluxe Porthole View with Veranda
242 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Edge Stateroom with Infinite Veranda
285 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Prime Edge Stateroom with Infinite Veranda
285 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Sunset Veranda Stateroom
317 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Concierge Class Guarantee
285 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Concierge Class Stateroom
285 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Prime Concierge Class Stateroom
285 sqft · Up to 4 guests
AquaClass Guarantee
285 sqft · Up to 2 guests
AquaClass® Stateroom
285 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Prime AquaClass® Stateroom
285 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Edge Single Stateroom with Infinite Veranda
226 sqft · Up to 1 guests
Magic Carpet Sky Suite
400 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Sky Suite
311–464 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Sunset Sky Suite
462 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Aqua Sky Suite
311–398 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Celebrity Suite
445–603 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Royal Suite
634–882 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Edge Villa
950 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Penthouse Suite
1488–2530 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Iconic Suite
2581 sqft · Up to 6 guests
Inside
Oceanview
| Cabin | Grade | Per Person | Avail. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean View Stateroom Guarantee · 200 sqft | Y | Enquire → | ||
| Ocean View Stateroom · 200 sqft | O2 Ocean View | Enquire → | ||
| Prime Ocean View Stateroom · 200 sqft | O1 Prime Ocean View | Enquire → | ||
| Deluxe Ocean View · 242 sqft | DO | Enquire → | ||
| Panoramic Ocean View Stateroom · 212 sqft | PO | Enquire → |
Balcony
| Cabin | Grade | Per Person | Avail. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Balcony Stateroom Guarantee · 242 sqft | X | Enquire → | ||
| Deluxe Porthole View with Veranda · 242 sqft | P2 Deluxe Porthole View with Veranda (P2) | Enquire → | ||
| P1 Deluxe Porthole View with Veranda (P1) | Enquire → | |||
| Edge Stateroom with Infinite Veranda · 285 sqft | E5 Edge Stateroom w/ Infinite Veranda 5 | Enquire → | ||
| E4 Edge Stateroom w/ Infinite Veranda 4 | Enquire → | |||
| E3 Edge Stateroom w/ Infinite Veranda 3 | Enquire → | |||
| E2 Edge Stateroom w/ Infinite Veranda 2 | Enquire → | |||
| Prime Edge Stateroom with Infinite Veranda · 285 sqft | E1 Edge Stateroom w/ Infinite Veranda 1 | Enquire → | ||
| Sunset Veranda Stateroom · 317 sqft | SV | Enquire → | ||
| Concierge Class Guarantee · 285 sqft | XC | Enquire → | ||
| Infinite Veranda Guarantee | EX Infinite Veranda Gateway | Enquire → | ||
| Concierge Class Stateroom · 285 sqft | C5 Concierge Class (Partial View) | Enquire → | ||
| C4 Concierge Class | Enquire → | |||
| C3 Concierge Class Stateroom 3 | Enquire → | |||
| C2 Concierge Class Stateroom 2 | Enquire → | |||
| Prime Concierge Class Stateroom · 285 sqft | C1 Concierge Class Stateroom 1 | Enquire → | ||
| AquaClass Guarantee · 285 sqft | XA | Enquire → | ||
| AquaClass® Stateroom · 285 sqft | A2 AquaClass Stateroom 2 | Enquire → | ||
| Prime AquaClass® Stateroom · 285 sqft | A1 AquaClass Stateroom 1 | Enquire → | ||
| Edge Single Stateroom with Infinite Veranda · 226 sqft | ES Edge Single Staterrom w/ Infinite Veranda | Enquire → |
Deluxe Balcony Stateroom Guarantee · 242 sqft
X
Deluxe Porthole View with Veranda · 242 sqft
P2 Deluxe Porthole View with Veranda (P2)
Deluxe Porthole View with Veranda · 242 sqft
P1 Deluxe Porthole View with Veranda (P1)
Edge Stateroom with Infinite Veranda · 285 sqft
E5 Edge Stateroom w/ Infinite Veranda 5
Edge Stateroom with Infinite Veranda · 285 sqft
E4 Edge Stateroom w/ Infinite Veranda 4
Edge Stateroom with Infinite Veranda · 285 sqft
E3 Edge Stateroom w/ Infinite Veranda 3
Edge Stateroom with Infinite Veranda · 285 sqft
E2 Edge Stateroom w/ Infinite Veranda 2
Prime Edge Stateroom with Infinite Veranda · 285 sqft
E1 Edge Stateroom w/ Infinite Veranda 1
Sunset Veranda Stateroom · 317 sqft
SV
Concierge Class Guarantee · 285 sqft
XC
Infinite Veranda Guarantee
EX Infinite Veranda Gateway
Concierge Class Stateroom · 285 sqft
C5 Concierge Class (Partial View)
Concierge Class Stateroom · 285 sqft
C4 Concierge Class
Concierge Class Stateroom · 285 sqft
C3 Concierge Class Stateroom 3
Concierge Class Stateroom · 285 sqft
C2 Concierge Class Stateroom 2
Prime Concierge Class Stateroom · 285 sqft
C1 Concierge Class Stateroom 1
AquaClass Guarantee · 285 sqft
XA
AquaClass® Stateroom · 285 sqft
A2 AquaClass Stateroom 2
Prime AquaClass® Stateroom · 285 sqft
A1 AquaClass Stateroom 1
Edge Single Stateroom with Infinite Veranda · 226 sqft
ES Edge Single Staterrom w/ Infinite Veranda
Suite
| Cabin | Grade | Per Person | Avail. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Carpet Sky Suite · 400 sqft | MS Magic Carpet® Sky Suite | Enquire → | ||
| Sky Suite · 311–464 sqft | S1 | Enquire → | ||
| Sunset Sky Suite · 462 sqft | SS | Enquire → | ||
| Aqua Sky Suite · 311–398 sqft | AS | Enquire → | ||
| Celebrity Suite · 445–603 sqft | CS | Enquire → | ||
| Royal Suite · 634–882 sqft | RS | Enquire → | ||
| Edge Villa · 950 sqft | EV Edge Villas | Enquire → | ||
| Penthouse Suite · 1488–2530 sqft | PS | Enquire → | ||
| Iconic Suite · 2581 sqft | IC | Enquire → |
Magic Carpet Sky Suite · 400 sqft
MS Magic Carpet® Sky Suite
Sky Suite · 311–464 sqft
S1
Sunset Sky Suite · 462 sqft
SS
Aqua Sky Suite · 311–398 sqft
AS
Celebrity Suite · 445–603 sqft
CS
Royal Suite · 634–882 sqft
RS
Edge Villa · 950 sqft
EV Edge Villas
Penthouse Suite · 1488–2530 sqft
PS
Iconic Suite · 2581 sqft
IC
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