Australia & New Zealand Cruise

Day 1 - Melbourne

Arrive: Sat 04 January 2025 / Depart: Sat 04 January 2025 at 17:00

Melbourne has the honor of being “the world’s most livable city” not to mention “Australia’s cultural capital”, a UNESCO City of Literature, the hub of the country’s film and television industry, and the unquestioned sporting capital of Australia. But don’t mistake Melbourne for a relentless overachiever, it’s got a laid-back and easy vibe that will leave you wanting more.

Day 2 - At Sea

Day 3 - Sydney (White Bay), Australia

Arrive: Mon 06 January 2025 at 08:00

White Bay is a bay on Sydney Harbour with a surrounding locality near the suburbs of Balmain and Rozelle in the Inner West of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Day 4 - Sydney (White Bay), Australia

White Bay is a bay on Sydney Harbour with a surrounding locality near the suburbs of Balmain and Rozelle in the Inner West of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Day 5 - Sydney (White Bay), Australia

Depart: Wed 08 January 2025 at 13:00

White Bay is a bay on Sydney Harbour with a surrounding locality near the suburbs of Balmain and Rozelle in the Inner West of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Day 6 - At Sea

Day 7 - At Sea

Day 8 - Milford Sound cruising

Day 9 - Dunedin, New Zealand

Arrive: Sun 12 January 2025 at 07:30 / Depart: Sun 12 January 2025 at 18:00

Located on New Zealand’s South Island, Dunedin is sure to be a pleasant chapter in your voyage. Known both as a City of Literature, and the Edinburgh of the South, it’s no surprise that there’s a statue of Robbie Burns in the heart of town. Though a Scottish influence can be felt throughout town, Dunedin is still distinctly Kiwi.

Day 10 - Christchurch, New Zealand

Arrive: Mon 13 January 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 13 January 2025 at 18:00

“?tautahi.” “The Garden City.” “The Most English City Outside England.” Christchurch may go by many names, but one thing is for certain: There’s so much to see and do in this lovely, energetic city, you’re going to have to plan strategically. First, how would you like to explore Christchurch? You can go punting through the city center on the Avon River. Hop on a tram, double-decker bus, or a bike to take advantage of the excellent cycleways and paths. Or head to the Christchurch Gondola for spectacular 360° views of the city, Canterbury Plains, Southern Alps, and Banks Peninsula.

Day 11 - Wellington

Arrive: Tue 14 January 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 14 January 2025 at 22:00

Often referred to as “the coolest little capital in the world”, Wellington sits on the southwestern tip of New Zealand’s North Island. For such a small city, Wellington—or Windy Welly as it’s affectionately known—packs a huge reputation. With its fantastic nightlife and renowned entertainment district of Courtenay Place as well as an internationally recognized coffee culture, the city is both cosmopolitan and relaxed.

Day 12 - Picton, NZ

Arrive: Wed 15 January 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 15 January 2025 at 16:00

A seaside town situated close to the head of Queen Charlotte Sound on the South Island, Picton is a great jumping off point for exploring the Marlborough Sounds. Like most of New Zealand, this area is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Choose your own adventure and go fishing, swimming, bird watching, or visit the playful fur seal pups at their colony near the waterfall at Ohau Point. Bring your walking shoes and walk to the Snout—located between Picton and Waikawa Bay, this peninsula is still wild and untamed. There are tracks and trails for all abilities, from a few minutes-long stroll, so a full-scale hiking adventure.

Day 13 - Napier, New Zealand

Arrive: Thu 16 January 2025 at 11:00 / Depart: Thu 16 January 2025 at 22:00

Located on the east coast of the North Island, Napier is a popular tourist town, and together with inland Hastings, are known as “the Bay Cities of New Zealand”. After Napier was destroyed by a devastating earthquake in 1931, the city rebuilt in spectacular Art Deco style that Mr. Gatsby himself would approve of. Take a stroll through the streets and you’d swear you can hear the clink of glasses and the faint notes of jazz music in the air.

Day 14 - Gisborne

Arrive: Fri 17 January 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 17 January 2025 at 16:00

Perched on the East Coast of the North Island of New Zealand, Gisborne is a place of rich history, beautiful uncrowded beaches, and legendary wines. You might also say it’s a city of firsts. It is where the first M?ori migratory canoes landed, where British explorer Captain James Cook first came ashore on Kaiti Beach in 1769, and, since it’s also the most easterly point in the world, it is the first city in the world to see the sun rise each day.

Day 15 - Whangaroa

Arrive: Sat 18 January 2025 at 13:30 / Depart: Sat 18 January 2025 at 22:00

At the tip of New Zealand’s Northland, Whangarei will capture your explorer spirit, and a little bit of your heart with its uniquely Kiwi way of life. The Maori first came here by canoe to enjoy the region’s abundance of seafood. Today, it’s a modern city on the edge of a subtropical forest that is vibrant, verdant, and home to a thriving art community.

Day 16 - Bay of Islands

Arrive: Sun 19 January 2025 at 06:30 / Depart: Sun 19 January 2025 at 18:00

It’s been said that the Bay of Islands is home to some of the bluest skies in the world. Located between Cape Brett and the Purerua Peninsula on New Zealand’s North Island, this group of 144 islands is truly a sight to behold. History buffs will want to visit Waitangi, the site of New Zealand’s first permanent British settlement and learn more about the birthplace of the Treaty of Waitangi—an important document signed between the British and the M?ori people. If you’re there are the right time, you might just see a live kapahake performance.

Day 17 - Auckland

Arrive: Mon 20 January 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Mon 20 January 2025

The only city in the world built on an active basaltic volcanic field, Auckland is located on the North Island of New Zealand. With a warm, costal climate, you can surf at black-sand beaches, enjoy picnics in secluded coves, or go horseback riding nearly year round. Dominating the CBD—that’s the central business district, or simply downtown—is the Sky Tower. At 1,076 feet tall it’s the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere. Take a trip to the top and enjoy a meal and a panoramic view of the city below, including the busy harbor that lends Auckland the nickname “The City of Sails”.