CRUISE ITINERARY:

Day 1 Sunday, January 21, 2024 Auckland, New Zealand
Embark 18:00:00
Auckland, one of New Zealand’s most populous cities, is located on the North Island of New Zealand. Auckland, known as Tamaki Makaurau, is based around twin harbours called Waitemata and Manukau Harbour extending up to volcanic hills to the west. Auckland has so much to offer when you combine an urban environment, stunning diverse landscapes
and warming Maori culture.

Day 2 Monday, January 22, 2024 Bay of Islands, New Zealand
Arrive 06:30 – Depart 18:00
The Bay of Islands – the first permanent European settlement and sea port in New Zealand – is an area in the Northland region of the North Island of New Zealand. Located 60 km NW of Whangarei, it is close to the northern tip of the country. The bay is the busiest, yet quietest place you’ll ever come to.

Day 3 Tuesday, January 23, 2024 Rotorua (Tauranga), New Zealand
Arrive 09:00 – Depart 18:00
Rotorua (Tauranga) is a centre of tourism and a place of extraordinary natural beauty. It is a smallish city on the shores of a lake of the same name, in the crater of an ancient
volcano in the Bay of Plenty region of the North Island of New Zealand. The entire area is thermally active, and the smell of sulphur, results in the nicknames ‘Sulphur City’ and ‘Rottenrua’.

Day 4 Wednesday, January 24, 2024 Napier, New Zealand
Arrive 14:00 – Depart 21:00
Napier is a port city in Hawkes Bay on the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand. It is known as the ‘Art Deco capital of the world’ because following the earthquake that almost levelled the city in 1931, the rapid rebuilding was strongly influenced by Art Deco architecture. The building style of clean simple lines and bas-relief decoration was not only at its height of popularity, it also suited the needs of the city.

Day 5 Thursday, January 25, 2024 Wellington, New Zealand
Arrive 13:00 – Depart 22:00
Wellington, New Zealand’s capital city, is situated on the SW tip of the North Island, and is set on the edge of a stunning harbour surrounded by rolling hills. As the political centre of New Zealand, it houses Parliamentary buildings as well as the bulk of foreign diplomatic missions. However, it is also renowned for its cafe-culture, as there are more cafes per capita than in New York City, and they rival the world’s top culinary destinations for flavour and variety.

Day 6 Friday, January 26, 2024 Nelson, New Zealand
Arrive 08:00 – Depart 20:00
Nelson city of 50,000 is situated on the eastern shores of Tasman Bay, at the very north of New Zealand’s South Island. It lies at the Geographical Centre of New Zealand (and
there’s a monument to this overlooking the city). Nelson Harbour is protected by a natural 15 km long Boulder Bank, with a central cut to make the harbour entrance.

Day 7 Saturday, January 27, 2024 Picton, New Zealand
Arrive 08:00 – Depart 16:00
The picturesque seaside town of Picton, near the northeast corner of New Zealand’s South Island, is the base for the ferry service that links the main islands of New Zealand. It’s also the gateway to the marine, forest and island attractions of the Marlborough Sounds. It offers a relaxed setting with beautiful beaches, easy bush walks and an outstanding climate.

Day 8 Sunday, January 28, 2024 Christchurch, New Zealand
Arrive 07:00 – Depart 17:00
Christchurch, in the Province of Canterbury, is the largest city of the South Island of New Zealand. It is located mid-way down the island’s east coast just north of Banks Peninsula, on the edge of the Canterbury Plains. It is a vibrant, cosmopolitan place with exciting festivals, theatre, modern art galleries, great shopping and award-winning attractions.

Day 9 Monday, January 29, 2024 Dunedin, New Zealand
Arrive 07:30 – Depart 16:00
Dunedin is the principal city of the Otago Region of New Zealand. It was founded in 1848 by Scottish migrants, and today the city still contains many Scottish relics, including a statue of the Scottish Bard Robbie Burns. Fine examples of working heritage include the Speight’s Brewery, the Gasworks Museum and the very popular Taieri Gorge
Railway.

Day 10 Tuesday, January 30, 2024 Milford Sound, New Zealand
Arrive 15:00 – Depart 19:00
Milford Sound is a stunningly beautiful fjord in the SW of New Zealand’s South Island and lying within a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Described by Rudyard Kipling as the
“eighth wonder of the world”, it has been judged the world’s top travel destination in an international survey, and is acclaimed as New Zealand’s most famous tourist destination. Milford Sound runs 15 km inland from the Tasman Sea and is surrounded by sheer rock faces, such as the Elephant and Lion Peaks that rise to 1200 m or more on either side.

Day 11 Wednesday, January 31, 2024 At Sea

Day 12 Thursday, February 1, 2024 At Sea

Day 13 Friday, February 2, 2024 Hobart, Australia
Arrive 07:30:00 Overnight
Hobart is the capital of Australia’s island state of Tasmania. Tasmania is located at the southernmost part of Australia. Hobart was founded in 1803, making it the 2nd oldest city in the country, after Sydney, New South Wales and was first established as a penal colony for British convicts.

Day 14 Saturday, February 3, 2024 Hobart, Australia
Depart 20:00
Enjoy the day to explore Hobart, before the voyage continues this evening.

Day 15 Sunday, February 4, 2024 At Sea

Day 16 Monday, February 5, 2024 Eden, Australia
Arrive 07:30 – Depart 14:00
Eden is located at deep-water Twofold Bay on the Sapphire Coast, 476 km south of Sydney. The port berths ships to 325m. It is set in rugged beauty with golden sandy beaches and crystal waters to the east and forests and park lands to the west.

Day 17 Tuesday, February 6, 2024 Sydney, Australia
Arrive 07:00
Sydney, the capital of New South Wales is located on the east coast of Australia. It is the most popular city to visit as it is best known for the iconic Sydney Harbour and the Opera House, as well as amazing beaches, lush national parks and world-class restaurants. Upon arrival this morning it’s time to disembark and reflect on this wonderful cruise experience.

Please note: The day by day descriptions published are intended as an indicative guide only. Travel by nature is unpredictable. Weather patterns, ocean conditions, public holidays, travel restrictions and a multitude of other factors may necessitate itinerary changes that ultimately are for the client’s benefit. It is essential that clients are flexible and open minded in this regard.