9 Night New Zealand Cruise

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Itinerary

Departs Sydney, New South Wales, Australia · 9 nights · round-trip · Pacific

1. 

   Wed 2 Dec · Day 1

   Sydney, New South Wales Australia

   Dep 17:00

   Sydney belongs to the exclusive club of cities that generate excitement. At the end of a marathon flight there's renewed vitality in the cabin as the plane circles the city, where thousands of yachts are suspended on the dark water and the…

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2. Thu 3 Dec Day 2

   At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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3. Fri 4 Dec Day 3

   At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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4. 

   Sat 5 Dec · Day 4

   Bay of Islands New Zealand

   Arr 08:00 · Dep 18:00

   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…

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5. 

   Sun 6 Dec · Day 5

   Tauranga New Zealand

   Arr 08:15 · Dep 17:30

   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…

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6. 

   Mon 7 Dec · Day 6

   Napier New Zealand

   Arr 10:00 · Dep 17:00

   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…

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7. 

   Tue 8 Dec · Day 7

   Picton New Zealand

   Arr 08:00 · Dep 17:00

   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…

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8. Wed 9 Dec Day 8

   At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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9. Thu 10 Dec Day 9

   At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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10. 

    Fri 11 Dec · Day 10

    Sydney, New South Wales Australia

    Arr 06:30

    Sydney belongs to the exclusive club of cities that generate excitement. At the end of a marathon flight there's renewed vitality in the cabin as the plane circles the city, where thousands of yachts are suspended on the dark water and the…

    Port guide →

Cabin grades & pricing

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Shore excursions on this cruise

A small selection of trusted tours at the ports this cruise visits. Browse the full list per port from the itinerary above, or visit all excursions.

About this cruise

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