From Auckland to Sydney
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13-night voyage departing Auckland, arriving Sydney, New South Wales.
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From Auckland to Sydney
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Day 1
Auckland , New Zealand
Monday, 27/11/2028
Day 2
Tauranga , New Zealand
Tuesday, 28/11/2028
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 3
Napier , New Zealand
Wednesday, 29/11/2028
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 4
Wellington , New Zealand
Thursday, 30/11/2028
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 5
Picton , New Zealand
Friday, 01/12/2028
The maritime township of Picton (population 4,000) lies at the head of Queen Charlotte Sound and is the arrival point for ferries from the North Island, as well as a growing number of international cruise ships. It plays a major role in providing services and transport by water taxi to a multitude of remote communities in the vast area of islands, peninsulas, and waterways that make up the Marlborough Sounds Maritime Park. There's plenty to do in town, with crafts markets in summer, historical sights to see, and walking tracks to scenic lookouts over the sounds. The main foreshore is lined by London Quay, which looks up Queen Charlotte Sound to the bays beyond. High Street runs down to London Quay from the hills, and between them these two streets make up the center of town.
Day 6
Lyttelton , New Zealand
Saturday, 02/12/2028
Your initial impression of Christchurch will likely be one of a genteel, green city. Joggers loop through shady Hagley Park, and punters ply the narrow Avon River, which bubbles between banks lined with willows and oaks. With a population approaching 350,000, Christchurch is the largest South Island city, and the second-largest in the country. It is also the forward supply depot for the main U.S. Antarctic base at McMurdo Sound. The face of Christchurch is changing rapidly, fueled by both internal and international immigration. The Māori community, although still below the national average in size, is growing. Ngai Tahu, the main South Island Māori tribe, settled Treaty of Waitangi claims in 1997 and have been investing in tourism ventures. Old wooden bungalows are making way for town houses, the arts scene is flourishing, and the city's university attracts cutting-edge technology companies. In short, there's plenty of fresh energy percolating underneath the English veneer.
Day 7
Port Chalmers , New Zealand
Sunday, 03/12/2028
European whaling ships first called at Otago Province during the early decades of the 1800s, yielding a mixed response from the native Māori. In 1848 Dunedin was settled, and by the mid-1860s the city was the economic hub of the Otago gold rush. Dunedin's historical wealth endures in such institutions as the University of Otago, the oldest in the country. But if any region can bring out the bird-watcher in you, this is it; the area is home to the Royal Albatross and yellow-eyed penguins.
Day 8
Fiordland National Park , New Zealand
Monday, 04/12/2028
Day 11
Hobart, Tasmania , Australia
Thursday, 07/12/2028
Straddling the Derwent River at the foot of Mt. Wellington's forested slopes, Hobart was founded as a penal settlement in 1803. It's the second-oldest city in the country after Sydney, and it certainly rivals its mainland counterpart as Australia's most beautiful state capital. Close-set colonial brick-and-sandstone shops and homes line the narrow, quiet streets, creating a genteel setting for this historic city of 215,000. Life revolves around the broad Derwent River port, one of the deepest harbors in the world. Here warehouses that once stored Hobart's major exports of fruit, wool, and corn and products from the city's former whaling fleet still stand alongside the wharf today.Hobart sparkles between Christmas and New Year's—summer Down Under—during the annual Sydney-to-Hobart yacht race. The event dominates conversations among Hobart's citizens, who descend on Constitution Dock to welcome the yachts and join in the boisterous festivities of the crews. The New Year also coincides with the Tastes of Tasmania Festival, when the dockside area comes alive with the best of Tasmanian food and wine on offer in numerous cafés, bars, and waterfront stalls. Otherwise, Hobart is a placid city whose nightlife is largely confined to excellent restaurants, jazz clubs, and the action at the Wrest Point Casino in Sandy Bay.The Hobart Tasmanian Travel and Information Centre hours are weekdays 8:30–5:30 and Saturday 9–5.
Day 12
Cruising by Great Oyster Bay & Freycinet Peninsula
Friday, 08/12/2028
Day 13
Eden, New South Wales , Australia
Saturday, 09/12/2028
Day 14
Sydney, New South Wales , Australia
Sunday, 10/12/2028
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
162 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Balcony
222 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Deluxe Balcony
279 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Mini Suite
323 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Inside
| Cabin | Grade | Per Person | Avail. | |
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| Interior · 162 sqft | IS Interior (IS) | Enquire → | ||
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| IA Interior (IA) | Enquire → |
Interior · 162 sqft
IS Interior (IS)
Interior · 162 sqft
IF Interior (IF)
Interior · 162 sqft
IE Interior (IE)
Interior · 162 sqft
ID Interior (ID)
Interior · 162 sqft
IC Interior (IC)
Interior · 162 sqft
IB Interior (IB)
Interior · 162 sqft
IA Interior (IA)
Balcony
| Cabin | Grade | Per Person | Avail. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balcony · 222 sqft | BW Balcony (Obstructed) | Enquire → | ||
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| Deluxe Balcony · 279 sqft | DW Deluxe Balcony (Obstructed) | Enquire → | ||
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Balcony · 222 sqft
BW Balcony (Obstructed)
Balcony · 222 sqft
BF Balcony (BF)
Balcony · 222 sqft
BE Balcony (BE)
Balcony · 222 sqft
BD Balcony (BD)
Balcony · 222 sqft
BC Balcony (BC)
Balcony · 222 sqft
BB Balcony (BB)
Balcony · 222 sqft
BA Balcony (BA)
Deluxe Balcony · 279 sqft
DW Deluxe Balcony (Obstructed)
Deluxe Balcony · 279 sqft
DF Deluxe Balcony (DF)
Deluxe Balcony · 279 sqft
DE Deluxe Balcony (DE)
Deluxe Balcony · 279 sqft
DD Deluxe Balcony (DD)
Deluxe Balcony · 279 sqft
DC Deluxe Balcony (DC)
Deluxe Balcony · 279 sqft
DB Deluxe Balcony (DB)
Deluxe Balcony · 279 sqft
DA Deluxe Balcony (DA)
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