Southern Caribbean Medley
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Ports of Call & Itinerary
14-night voyage departing Auckland, arriving Sydney, New South Wales.
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Southern Caribbean Medley
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Day 1
Auckland , New Zealand
Saturday, 26/02/2028
Day 2
Bay of Islands , New Zealand
Sunday, 27/02/2028
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
Monday, 28/02/2028
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 5
Wellington , New Zealand
Wednesday, 01/03/2028
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 6
Lyttelton , New Zealand
Thursday, 02/03/2028
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
Friday, 03/03/2028
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
Saturday, 04/03/2028
Day 11
Hobart, Tasmania , Australia
Tuesday, 07/03/2028
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
Port Arthur, Tasmania , Australia
Wednesday, 08/03/2028
Day 13
Cruising by Great Oyster Bay & Freycinet Peninsula
Thursday, 09/03/2028
Day 14
Eden, New South Wales , Australia
Friday, 10/03/2028
Day 15
Sydney, New South Wales , Australia
Saturday, 11/03/2028
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
Reserve Collection
323 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Inside
| Cabin | Grade | Per Person | Avail. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interior · 162 sqft | IS Interior (IS) | Enquire → | ||
| IF Interior (IF) | Enquire → | |||
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| ID Interior (ID) | Enquire → | |||
| IC Interior (IC) | 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 → | ||
| BF Balcony (BF) | Enquire → | |||
| BE Balcony (BE) | Enquire → | |||
| BD Balcony (BD) | Enquire → | |||
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| BA Balcony (BA) | Enquire → | |||
| Deluxe Balcony · 279 sqft | DW Deluxe Balcony (Obstructed) | Enquire → | ||
| DF Deluxe Balcony (DF) | Enquire → | |||
| DE Deluxe Balcony (DE) | Enquire → | |||
| DD Deluxe Balcony (DD) | Enquire → | |||
| DC Deluxe Balcony (DC) | Enquire → | |||
| DB Deluxe Balcony (DB) | Enquire → | |||
| D4 Premium Deluxe Balcony | Enquire → |
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
D4 Premium Deluxe Balcony
Suite
| Cabin | Grade | Per Person | Avail. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Suite · 323 sqft | MF Mini-Suite (MF) | Enquire → | ||
| ME Mini-Suite (ME) | Enquire → | |||
| MC Mini-Suite (MC) | Enquire → | |||
| MB Mini-Suite (MB) | Enquire → | |||
| Reserve Mini-Suite No Balcony | MY | Enquire → | ||
| Reserve Collection · 323 sqft | M1 Club Class Mini-Suite | Enquire → |
Mini Suite · 323 sqft
MF Mini-Suite (MF)
Mini Suite · 323 sqft
ME Mini-Suite (ME)
Mini Suite · 323 sqft
MC Mini-Suite (MC)
Mini Suite · 323 sqft
MB Mini-Suite (MB)
Reserve Mini-Suite No Balcony
MY
Reserve Collection · 323 sqft
M1 Club Class Mini-Suite
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