Auckland to Southampton Cruise

Day 1 - Auckland

Arrive: Tue 03 March 2026 / Depart: Tue 03 March 2026

New Zealand's biggest city and major cruise port, Auckland, sits between the Pacific Ocean and Tasman Sea, which is how it came to host the America's Cup twice - in 1999 and 2002 - attracting investment to transform the harbour side into a superb meeting and eating place which all Auckland cruise visitors can now appreciate. The Viaduct Harbour area now boasts outdoor restaurants ideally placed to view the hundreds of yachts attracted to this icon of sailing success. This 'City of Sails' is also home to New Zealand's impressive National Maritime Museum which charts the nation's seafaring history. Harbour ferries offer a great way of viewing the city, either by crossing the bay to old-established Devonport or under the harbour bridge to the suburb of Birkenhead. Otherwise cruises to Auckland take in all the sights from the revolving restaurant at the top of the Sky Tower, the tallest structure in the southern hemisphere at 328 metres. On Auckland cruises, shore excursions can take you to the remarkable geysers and mud pools of Rotorua.

Day 2 - Tauranga

Arrive: Wed 04 March 2026 / Depart: Wed 04 March 2026

Tauranga is a Maori name, translated as resting place for canoes. Situated on a narrow peninsula and surrounded by water, it lies within the Bay of Plenty, an area with beautiful natural harbours and endless beaches. Bars and restaurants are dotted along The Strand, an area ideal for strolling around. At Rotorua listen to the pulsating rhythms of a traditional Maori Haka and see the seething, bubbling cauldron of geysers and mud pits.

Day 3 - At Sea

Day 4 - At Sea

Day 5 - Lautoka

Arrive: Sat 07 March 2026 / Depart: Sat 07 March 2026

Situated on the western side of Viti Levu, the largest island in Fiji, Lautoka is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean on its western side and gold sugar cane together with green pine trees on its eastern side. Whilst here, you can pick up some Christmas gifts at one of the prime shopping areas in the town of Nadi or simply enjoy the scenery.

Day 6 - Suva

Arrive: Sun 08 March 2026 / Depart: Sun 08 March 2026

Suva is the capital of Fiji and is a beautiful harbour city. Its tall modern buildings are beautifully balanced by rich traditional colonial architecture. Major landmarks include the Thurston Gardens, next to Government House, the official residence of the President of the Republic of Fiji and the museum, recognised as one of the best of its type in the South Pacific. Not to be missed are the municipal markets near the waterfront, which come to life on a Saturday morning

Day 7 - At Sea

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Day 9 - Cross International Date Line

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Day 12 - Honolulu

Arrive: Sat 14 March 2026

Hula dancing, surfing and magnificent sandy beaches all spring to mind when you hear the name ‘Hawaii'. Honolulu is Hawaii's capital, situated on the island of Oahu. Downtown you will discover the only royal palace on American soil. Spend a day lounging on Waikiki beach or relive a dramatic moment in history with a visit to Pearl Harbour and the Arizona Memorial.

Day 13 - Honolulu

Depart: Sun 15 March 2026

Hula dancing, surfing and magnificent sandy beaches all spring to mind when you hear the name ‘Hawaii'. Honolulu is Hawaii's capital, situated on the island of Oahu. Downtown you will discover the only royal palace on American soil. Spend a day lounging on Waikiki beach or relive a dramatic moment in history with a visit to Pearl Harbour and the Arizona Memorial.

Day 14 - At Sea

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Day 18 - San Francisco, California

Arrive: Fri 20 March 2026

Cruising under the Golden Gate Bridge into San Francisco is one of the world's greatest travel experiences for it acts as gateway to a fascinating city set across dozens ofhills overlooking the bay. The hippies are long gone but San Francisco's scenic beauty, laid-back ambience and more than 3,000 restaurants make it a joy to visit. The famous Fisherman's Wharf harbourfront restaurant and multi-coloured boats complex, where seals happily sunbathe on its wooden decking, faces out towards the former island prison of Alcatraz which is now a major tourist attraction just like the city's colourful Chinatown district and upmarket shopping centre in Union Square. And no visit to San Francisco would be complete without a trip on the city's 130-year-old tram system carrying you up and down the improbably steep streets made famous by that stomach-churning Steve McQueen car chase in the movie Bullitt. From the city, you can also visit the pretty resorts of Sausalito and Monterey.

Day 19 - San Francisco, California

Depart: Sat 21 March 2026

Cruising under the Golden Gate Bridge into San Francisco is one of the world's greatest travel experiences for it acts as gateway to a fascinating city set across dozens ofhills overlooking the bay. The hippies are long gone but San Francisco's scenic beauty, laid-back ambience and more than 3,000 restaurants make it a joy to visit. The famous Fisherman's Wharf harbourfront restaurant and multi-coloured boats complex, where seals happily sunbathe on its wooden decking, faces out towards the former island prison of Alcatraz which is now a major tourist attraction just like the city's colourful Chinatown district and upmarket shopping centre in Union Square. And no visit to San Francisco would be complete without a trip on the city's 130-year-old tram system carrying you up and down the improbably steep streets made famous by that stomach-churning Steve McQueen car chase in the movie Bullitt. From the city, you can also visit the pretty resorts of Sausalito and Monterey.

Day 20 - At Sea

Day 21 - Los Angeles, CA

Arrive: Mon 23 March 2026

Welcome to Los Angeles, a city where life thrives with vibrancy somewhere between reality and dream! Home to such paraphernalia as Disneyland, fast food, convertibles and in-line skating! Shop ‘til you drop on Rodeo Drive and take a walk down Hollywood Boulevard, stepping on those famous bronze stars. Discover beautiful architecture and spectacular vistas at the Getty Museum and before you board Artemia for the next part of your odyssey make sure you delve into the historical past and impressive present of another magnificent ship – SS Queen Mary!

Day 22 - Los Angeles, CA

Depart: Tue 24 March 2026

Welcome to Los Angeles, a city where life thrives with vibrancy somewhere between reality and dream! Home to such paraphernalia as Disneyland, fast food, convertibles and in-line skating! Shop ‘til you drop on Rodeo Drive and take a walk down Hollywood Boulevard, stepping on those famous bronze stars. Discover beautiful architecture and spectacular vistas at the Getty Museum and before you board Artemia for the next part of your odyssey make sure you delve into the historical past and impressive present of another magnificent ship – SS Queen Mary!

Day 23 - At Sea

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Day 25 - Manzanillo

Arrive: Fri 27 March 2026 / Depart: Fri 27 March 2026

Manzanillo is a Pacific Ocean port city and resort in the Mexican state of Colima. It's the site of 2 bays, Bahía de Manzanillo and Bahía de Santiago. The latter is known for beaches such as Playa La Audiencia, with calm surf for water sports. The waters off the coast have numerous coral reefs, shipwrecks and other dive sites. With a high concentration of marlin, the area is also known for deep-sea sportfishing

Day 26 - At Sea

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Day 30 - Transit Panama Canal

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Day 32 - Curacao

Arrive: Fri 03 April 2026 / Depart: Fri 03 April 2026

The largest island in the Dutch Antilles, Curaçao is home to more than 50 nationalities. Willemstad is full of 17th, 18th and 19th century Dutch and Spanish Colonial architecture. The two sides of the city are divided by Santa Anna Bay, a narrow channel flanked by pastel-tinted, gabled houses and spanned by the spectacular swing-aside Queen Emma pontoon bridge. On one side you will find the 18th century Fort Amsterdam and Breederstraat, gateway to Willemstads main shopping and restaurant district where you can buy everything from Delft pottery to Italian silk ties, Japanese electrical goods, Indonesian batik clothing, locally-made black coral jewellery and, of course, the sapphire-blue liqueur to which Curaçao has given its name.

Day 33 - At Sea

Day 34 - Barbados

Arrive: Sun 05 April 2026 / Depart: Sun 05 April 2026

Watching the Atlantic surf crash down on the rugged east coast of this richly diverse island and, for a moment, you may feel you could be on the Cornish coast but the moment you hear the waves of gospel singing emanating from a tiny local church you realise you could not be anywhere else but Barbados. While, over on the sheltered west coast, the glorious beaches are pure Caribbean. And there are more beaches and a lot more bars, cafés, restaurants and clubs creating a vibrant 24/7 lifestyle on the south coast, too. In the capital and cruise port, Bridgetown, there are intriguing signs of its British colonial past while, across the island, you are really spoilt for choice. You can enjoy every watersport under the sun; stunning nature walks and bike rides; or maybe a trip to the uniquely magnificent Harrisons Cave underground complex of caverns, waterfalls, stalactites and stalagmites.

Day 35 - At Sea

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Day 40 - Ponta Delgada, Azores

Arrive: Sat 11 April 2026 / Depart: Sat 11 April 2026

Ponta Delgada in the Azores, is a tiny speckle of islands in the Atlantic.The Islands are rurally lovely, their fields separated by hydrangea hedges rather than walls. The twin lakes of Sete Cidades will amaze: one turquoise the other vivid emerald.

Day 41 - At Sea

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Day 44 - Southampton

Arrive: Wed 15 April 2026 / Depart: Wed 15 April 2026

The city center is a charming mix of old city walls and a large modern shopping centre. With multiple restaurants, museums, cinemas and theatres there is plenty to be explored. Time spent at embarkation and disembarkation ports may be limited which may restrict availability of shore excursions.