9 Night New Zealand Cruise

Route map

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Itinerary

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

1. 

   Sat 27 Mar · 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. Sun 28 Mar Day 2

   At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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3. Mon 29 Mar Day 3

   At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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4. Tue 30 Mar · Day 4

   Sailing Milford Sound

   Arr 08:00 · Dep 09:00
   Tue 30 Mar · Day 4

   Cruising Doubtful Sound

   Arr 13:00 · Dep 14:00
   Tue 30 Mar · Day 4

   Sailing Dusky Sound

   Arr 16:00 · Dep 17:00
5. 

   Wed 31 Mar · Day 5

   Dunedin New Zealand

   Arr 06:00 · Dep 17:00

   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…

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6. 

   Thu 1 Apr · Day 6

   Christchurch New Zealand

   Arr 08:00 · Dep 18:00

   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…

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7. 

   Fri 2 Apr · Day 7

   Picton New Zealand

   Arr 07:00 · Dep 16:00

   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. Sat 3 Apr Day 8

   At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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9. Sun 4 Apr Day 9

   At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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10. 

    Mon 5 Apr · 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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