13 Night Best Of New Zealand
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13-night voyage departing Sydney, New South Wales.
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13 Night Best Of New Zealand
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Day 1
Sydney, New South Wales , Australia
Tuesday, 02/01/2029
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.
Day 4
Sailing Milford Sound
Friday, 05/01/2029
Day 4
Cruising Doubtful Sound
Friday, 05/01/2029
Day 4
Sailing Dusky Sound
Friday, 05/01/2029
Day 5
Dunedin , New Zealand
Saturday, 06/01/2029
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 6
Christchurch , New Zealand
Sunday, 07/01/2029
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 7
Wellington , New Zealand
Monday, 08/01/2029
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 9
Tauranga , New Zealand
Wednesday, 10/01/2029
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 10
Auckland , New Zealand
Thursday, 11/01/2029
Day 11
Bay of Islands , New Zealand
Friday, 12/01/2029
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 14
Sydney, New South Wales , Australia
Monday, 15/01/2029
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.
Inside Stateroom Guarantee
183–245 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Inside Stateroom
183–245 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Prime Inside Stateroom
183–245 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Ocean View Stateroom Guarantee
176 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Ocean View Stateroom
176–289 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Prime Ocean View Stateroom
176 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Panoramic Ocean View Stateroom
241 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Deluxe Panoramic Ocean View
244 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Deluxe Veranda Stateroom Guarantee
246 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Veranda Stateroom
246–379 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Prime Veranda Stateroom
246 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Deluxe Veranda Stateroom
246 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Concierge Class Stateroom Guarantee
246 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Sunset Veranda Stateroom
246 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Concierge Class Stateroom
246–379 sqft · Up to 4 guests
AquaClass Guarantee
246 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Prime Concierge Class Stateroom
246 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Sunset Concierge Class Stateroom
246 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Aquaclass® Stateroom
246 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Prime AquaClass® Staterooms
246 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Panoramic Ocean View Suite
368 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Deluxe Panoramic Ocean View Suite
368 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Panoramic with Infinite Veranda Suite
299–468 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Sky Suite
311–464 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Sunset Sky Suite
311–464 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Aqua Sky Suite
311–398 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Celebrity Suite
445–603 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Horizon Suite
628–680 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Royal Suite
637–882 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Penthouse Suite
1488–2530 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Inside
Oceanview
| Cabin | Grade | Per Person | Avail. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean View Stateroom Guarantee · 176 sqft | Y | Enquire → | ||
| Ocean View Stateroom · 176–289 sqft | O2 Ocean View | Enquire → | ||
| Prime Ocean View Stateroom · 176 sqft | O1 Prime Ocean View | Enquire → | ||
| Panoramic Ocean View Stateroom · 241 sqft | PO Panoramic Ocean View | Enquire → | ||
| Deluxe Panoramic Ocean View · 244 sqft | PN | Enquire → |
Ocean View Stateroom Guarantee · 176 sqft
Y
Ocean View Stateroom · 176–289 sqft
O2 Ocean View
Prime Ocean View Stateroom · 176 sqft
O1 Prime Ocean View
Panoramic Ocean View Stateroom · 241 sqft
PO Panoramic Ocean View
Deluxe Panoramic Ocean View · 244 sqft
PN
Balcony
| Cabin | Grade | Per Person | Avail. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Veranda Stateroom Guarantee · 246 sqft | X Deluxe Balcony Stateroom Guarantee | Enquire → | ||
| Veranda Stateroom · 246–379 sqft | V5 Veranda Stateroom (Partial View) | Enquire → | ||
| V4 Veranda (V4) | Enquire → | |||
| V3 Veranda (Partial View) | Enquire → | |||
| V2 Veranda (V2) | Enquire → | |||
| Prime Veranda Stateroom · 246 sqft | V1 Prime Veranda | Enquire → | ||
| Deluxe Veranda Stateroom · 246 sqft | DV Deluxe Veranda | Enquire → | ||
| Concierge Class Stateroom Guarantee · 246 sqft | XC Concierge Class Balcony Stateroom Guarantee | Enquire → | ||
| Sunset Veranda Stateroom · 246 sqft | SV | Enquire → | ||
| Concierge Class Stateroom · 246–379 sqft | C4 Concierge Class | Enquire → | ||
| C3 Concierge Class Stateroom 3 | Enquire → | |||
| C2 Concierge Class Stateroom 2 | Enquire → | |||
| AquaClass Guarantee · 246 sqft | XA | Enquire → | ||
| Prime Concierge Class Stateroom · 246 sqft | C1 Concierge Class Stateroom 1 | Enquire → | ||
| Sunset Concierge Class Stateroom · 246 sqft | SC Sunset Concierge Class | Enquire → | ||
| Aquaclass® Stateroom · 246 sqft | A2 AquaClass Stateroom 2 | Enquire → | ||
| Prime AquaClass® Staterooms · 246 sqft | A1 AquaClass Stateroom 1 | Enquire → |
Deluxe Veranda Stateroom Guarantee · 246 sqft
X Deluxe Balcony Stateroom Guarantee
Veranda Stateroom · 246–379 sqft
V5 Veranda Stateroom (Partial View)
Veranda Stateroom · 246–379 sqft
V4 Veranda (V4)
Veranda Stateroom · 246–379 sqft
V3 Veranda (Partial View)
Veranda Stateroom · 246–379 sqft
V2 Veranda (V2)
Prime Veranda Stateroom · 246 sqft
V1 Prime Veranda
Deluxe Veranda Stateroom · 246 sqft
DV Deluxe Veranda
Concierge Class Stateroom Guarantee · 246 sqft
XC Concierge Class Balcony Stateroom Guarantee
Sunset Veranda Stateroom · 246 sqft
SV
Concierge Class Stateroom · 246–379 sqft
C4 Concierge Class
Concierge Class Stateroom · 246–379 sqft
C3 Concierge Class Stateroom 3
Concierge Class Stateroom · 246–379 sqft
C2 Concierge Class Stateroom 2
AquaClass Guarantee · 246 sqft
XA
Prime Concierge Class Stateroom · 246 sqft
C1 Concierge Class Stateroom 1
Sunset Concierge Class Stateroom · 246 sqft
SC Sunset Concierge Class
Aquaclass® Stateroom · 246 sqft
A2 AquaClass Stateroom 2
Prime AquaClass® Staterooms · 246 sqft
A1 AquaClass Stateroom 1
Suite
| Cabin | Grade | Per Person | Avail. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panoramic Ocean View Suite · 368 sqft | PM | Enquire → | ||
| Deluxe Panoramic Ocean View Suite · 368 sqft | PD | Enquire → | ||
| Panoramic with Infinite Veranda Suite · 299–468 sqft | PA | Enquire → | ||
| Sky Suite · 311–464 sqft | S1 Sky Suite 1 | Enquire → | ||
| Sunset Sky Suite · 311–464 sqft | SS | Enquire → | ||
| Aqua Sky Suite · 311–398 sqft | AS AquaClass Sky Suite | Enquire → | ||
| Celebrity Suite · 445–603 sqft | CS | Enquire → | ||
| Horizon Suite · 628–680 sqft | HS | Enquire → | ||
| Royal Suite · 637–882 sqft | RS | Enquire → | ||
| Penthouse Suite · 1488–2530 sqft | PS | Enquire → |
Panoramic Ocean View Suite · 368 sqft
PM
Deluxe Panoramic Ocean View Suite · 368 sqft
PD
Panoramic with Infinite Veranda Suite · 299–468 sqft
PA
Sky Suite · 311–464 sqft
S1 Sky Suite 1
Sunset Sky Suite · 311–464 sqft
SS
Aqua Sky Suite · 311–398 sqft
AS AquaClass Sky Suite
Celebrity Suite · 445–603 sqft
CS
Horizon Suite · 628–680 sqft
HS
Royal Suite · 637–882 sqft
RS
Penthouse Suite · 1488–2530 sqft
PS
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