New Zealand & Australia Cruise

Day 1 - Auckland

Arrive: Thu 06 January 2022 / Depart: Thu 06 January 2022 at 17:00

Auckland is one of the few cities in the world to have harbors on two separate bodies of water. The central part of urban Auckland covers a narrow isthmus between the Manukau Harbor on the Tasman Sea, and the Waitemata Harbor on the Pacific Ocean. In addition, Auckland's diverse geography and warm, humid climate has inspired a lifestyle regularly ranked in the world's top ten. A half hour drive from the city there is an abundance of activities: sailing to a secluded island, trekking through the rainforest, picnicking on a volcano, sampling wines at a vineyard or exploring a black sand beach.

Day 2 - Tauranga

Arrive: Fri 07 January 2022 at 07:00 / Depart: Fri 07 January 2022 at 18:00

Tauranga, the principal city on the Bay of Plenty, is the largest export town in New Zealand. Its name, fittingly enough, means "resting place for canoes", as this was the landing place of some of the first Maoris to arrive in New Zealand. The 19th-century missionaries left a legacy of well-planned parks and gardens for today's residents and visitors to enjoy. Tauranga is one of New Zealand's primary kiwi fruit and orchard regions, and the gateway to the geothermal park, Rotorua.

Day 3 - At Sea

Day 4 - Nelson

Arrive: Sun 09 January 2022 at 10:00 / Depart: Sun 09 January 2022 at 20:00

Day 5 - Wellington

Arrive: Mon 10 January 2022 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 10 January 2022 at 18:00

Visually stunning, Wellington is nestled between a magnificent harbor and a natural amphitheatre of forest-clad hills. Its compact size, combined with cultural sophistication, makes it New Zealand's most inspiring urban destination. Wellington's cultural crowning jewel is Te Papa, a donation-only museum that celebrates Australasian natural history, science and culture. Exhibits include Maori artifacts, an extensive Pacific Cultures collection and interactive science exhibits. The city's art scene is flourishing, with numerous galleries and craft markets displaying the work of the country's top artists and craftspeople.

Day 6 - Akaroa

Arrive: Tue 11 January 2022 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 11 January 2022 at 17:00

Set on a beautiful, sheltered harbor and nestled in the heart of an ancient volcano, Akaroa is a popular resort village. Located 50 miles southeast of Christchurch, this quaint seaside town is situated on the southern side of the Banks Peninsula and has a distinct French flavor to it. Many street names are of French origin because of its French Whaling and colonial history. One of the first settlements in the Canterbury region of the South New Zealand Island, the town has a rich Maori and British heritage, as well as its French history. Today, the town center is dotted with colonial architecture, and the harbor area is lined with boutiques and cafes.

Day 7 - Dunedin, New Zealand

Arrive: Wed 12 January 2022 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 12 January 2022 at 20:00

Port Chalmers is the main port for the city of Dunedin. Situated in a natural amphitheater at the head of a long fjord-like inlet, Dunedin was the first permanent European settlement in New Zealand, founded in 1848. Not long afterwards, gold was discovered in the region, and the province quickly became the richest and most influential in the colony. While Christchurch is New Zealand's most English town, Dunedin is its most Scottish; the name Dunedin is the old Gaelic name for Edinburgh. Numerous distinctive and historic buildings remain from the time of its predominantly Scottish settlers, preserving its architectural heritage.

Day 8 - Oban (Halfmoon Bay), New Zealand

Arrive: Thu 13 January 2022 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 13 January 2022 at 17:00

You might not realize that New Zealand has a third island. It hangs beneath the South Island and is just about the last inhabited place before Antarctica. The island itself is only about four percent inhabited, and that is its attraction. It is an unspoiled piece of primeval New Zealand. Oban is a very small town, about 800 souls. The phonebook is printed on a single sheet of A4 paper!

Day 9 - Cruising Fiordland National Park

Day 9 - Milford Haven (Milford Haven) - UK

Arrive: Fri 14 January 2022 at 14:00 / Depart: Fri 14 January 2022 at 19:00

Day 10 - At Sea

Day 11 - At Sea

Day 12 - At Sea

Day 13 - Melbourne

Arrive: Tue 18 January 2022 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 18 January 2022 at 23:00

Located at the mouth of the Yarra River, Melbourne was founded by free settlers in 1835, 47 years after the first European settlement in Australia. Transformed rapidly into a major metropolis by the Victorian gold rush in the 1850s, Melbourne became Australia's largest and most important city, and by 1865 was the second largest city in the British Empire. Today, Melbourne is a major center of commerce, industry and cultural activity, and is consistently ranked as one of the most livable cities in the world.

Day 14 - Phillip Island

Arrive: Wed 19 January 2022 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 19 January 2022 at 23:00

Day 15 - At Sea

Day 16 - Eden

Arrive: Fri 21 January 2022 at 07:00 / Depart: Fri 21 January 2022 at 14:00

Day 17 - Sydney

Arrive: Sat 22 January 2022 at 07:00 / Depart: Sat 22 January 2022

Sydney is a cosmopolitan, multicultural city surrounded by golden sand beaches, World Heritage areas, lush national parks and acclaimed wine regions. Sydney owes much of its splendor to its magnificent harbor. Arriving by ship provides an unequaled impression, showing off the city's famous landmarks: the dramatic white sails of the iconic Opera House and the celebrated Harbor Bridge, looming over the skyline.