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Sydney to Auckland | December 16 2018 

Verandah

 Per person twin share from –

DV 4 Deluxe Veranda – $9,393

DV 3 Deluxe Veranda  –  $9,693

 DV 2 Deluxe Veranda – $9,893

 DV 1 Deluxe Veranda – $10,493

PV 3 Penthouse Veranda  –  $10,992

PV 2 Penthouse Veranda – $11,192

PV 1 Penthouse Veranda – $11,492

 Auckland to Sydney | December 30 2018

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Deluxe Verandah

 Per person twin share from –

 DV1 Deluxe Veranda  –  $9,993

 DV2 Deluxe Veranda – $10,593

PV2 Penthouse Veranda  –  $11,592

PV1 Penthouse Veranda – $11,892

Sydney to Auckland | January 13 2019 

Penthouse Verandah

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Auckland to Sydney | January 27 2019

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 Per person twin share from –

V2 Veranda  –  $7,993  

V1 Veranda  –  $8,293

 DV6 Deluxe Veranda – $9,093

 DV5 Deluxe Veranda – $9,193

DV4 Deluxe Veranda – $9,493

DV3 Deluxe Veranda – $9,793

 Sydney to Auckland | February 10 2019

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 Auckland to Sydney |February 24 2019

Owners’ Suite

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Per person twin share from –

 DV6 Deluxe Veranda  –  $9,093

 Inclusions

• 15-day cruise visiting 2 countries & 9 ports
• One included shore excursion in every port of call
• Culture Curriculum®: lectures on or performances of music, art, cooking, dance and history
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
• All onboard meals featuring regional specialties 
• Multiple dining venues including alternative restaurant dining
• Most al fresco dining at sea
• 24/7 specialty coffees, teas & bottled water
• 24-hour room service
• Private veranda stateroom
• Room steward & twice-daily housekeeping service
• Evening turndown service
• King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows
• Separate seating area
• 42″ flat-screen LCD TV, with interactive programming
• Complimentary Movies On Demand
• In-suite binoculars
• Mini-bar
• Luxury robes & slippers
• Port taxes & fees

Itinerary – Sydney to Auckland (can be done in reverse)

Sydney to Auckland Itinerary

Day 1: Sydney, Australia

Arrive in Sydney and embark your ship. The capital of Australian New South Wales is celebrated for its magnificent natural harbour, the world’s largest. Nestled at the foot of the Blue Mountains on the edge of the blue Pacific, Sydney is blessed with a natural setting few cities in the world can rival. Settle in to your veranda stateroom, then take advantage of our overnight stay here and explore this culture-rich and much-loved city.

Day 2: Sydney, Australia

Begin your day in the heart of the city, at Sydney Cove. Explore the charming old streets of Sydney’s historic district of The Rocks, where some houses date back to the early days of European settlement. Or, start off your day touring the bustling fish market with a local chef and taking your “catch” on board a harbour sightseeing vessel. Fabulous food and wine and good company enhance this scenic outing. You might also explore the natural wonders of the nearby Blue Mountains. Or set out on your own, perhaps strolling to the famed Sydney Opera House on the stunning harbour.

Day 3: Cruise Ausrtralia’s Gippsland Coast

Cruise the waters off the Australian coast of Gippsland today. This area was once plied by boats piloted by Aboriginal Australians hunting for seals. Today, it is one of the continent’s most scenic regions of stunning beaches, old-growth forest and fertile farms. During your relaxing day at sea, you can learn more about Australia during informative lectures, attend a port talk to familiarise yourself with upcoming destinations and enjoy the many amenities on board. Relax in The Spa, browse the onboard art throughout the ship, or settle in the Living Room with a book from your ship’s Library.

Day 4: Melbourne, Australia

Discover Melbourne, capital of the Australian state of Victoria. During its heyday, it was one of the largest and wealthiest cities in the world. Today, you can uncover the cultural and historic treasures of, by some accounts, the most livable city in the world during a tour of its highlights. View the city’s stately Victorian-era buildings and visit Fitzroy Gardens, where Cook’s Cottage graces the landscape. Constructed in England by the parents of famed explorer Captain Cook, it was deconstructed brick by brick and reassembled here to celebrate the centenary of the city’s founding.

Day 5: Cruise the Bass Strait

Sail across the Bass Strait today. Named after its discoverer George Bass, the shallow stretch of water separates Tasmania from the Australian continent. Enjoy the Sun Deck or scan the horizon from the Explorers’ Lounge for one of the 60 islands that dot the strait. Tonight, try a regional specialty in The Restaurant, or take in a recent movie in one of our three theaters—two indoor and one under the stars on the Main Pool Deck.

Day 6: Hobart, Tasmania

Explore the fabled island of Tasmania, Australia’s smallest state. It was named after Dutch explorer Abel Tasman. The capital, Hobart, was founded as a penal colony for some 300 inmates. Today, Hobart is a charming city with a mild climate and a picturesque natural setting on the banks of the Derwent River. Its historic neighbourhoods and traditional pubs are best explored on foot. You might wish to tour the former penal colony of Port Arthur, today a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an open air museum chronicling the relocation of convicts here by the British Empire in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Day 7: Cruise the Tasman Sea

Today, you will begin your crossing of the Tasman Sea. Your day at sea provides the ideal opportunity to read about your upcoming ports in the Library and to perhaps make an appointment at The Salon for a hair treatment, manicure or shave.

Day 8: Cruise the Foveaux Strait

Enjoy another leisurely day at sea as you cruise past the southern tip of New Zealand’s South Island through Foveaux Strait, named after an early lieutenant-governor of New South Wales. Known for its oyster beds, the channel is less than 10 miles wide at its narrowest point and separates Stewart Island from South Island. Learn more about tomorrow’s port at tonight’s port talk and later enjoy a cocktail over the strains of jazz at Torshavn.

Day 9: Dunedin, New Zealand

Call on scenic Port Chalmers today, whose harbour is faced by the hills of the Otago Peninsula. You will visit the region’s cultural capital of Dunedin, founded in 1848 by Scottish settlers who gave it the Gaelic name for Edinburgh. Nestled among rolling green hills that drop sharply into the sea, it is one of the best preserved Victorian cities in the world and home to a wealth of Edwardian and Victorian buildings, including the stunning Dunedin Railway Station. You might alternately join an excursion to view one of the world’s most accessible albatross rookeries, where you can observe these magnificent birds in their rich natural habitat.

Day 10: Christchurch, New Zealand

Explore the English-flavoured city of Christchurch, spread at the feet of the Southern Alps on New Zealand’s South Island. Today it is a stunning blend of British charm and natural beauty, with so many green parks that it has been nicknamed the “Garden City.” See firsthand how the city is creatively preserving its iconic heritage. Visit the Container Mall, a series of stores set up in giant shipping containers, and the Cardboard Cathedral, welcoming worshippers until the Christchurch Cathedral is repaired. You will also visit the lush Christchurch Botanic Gardens, one of the world’s most important of its kind. If you wish, explore the International Antarctic Centre, where you can experience life in the continent’s harsh climate and meet some resident penguins.

 Day 11: Wellington, New Zealand

Visit Wellington today, hailed by many as “the coolest little capital in the world,” brimming with cultural institutions such as the Museum of New Zealand and the National Art Gallery. The political capital of New Zealand enjoys a splendid setting among mountains and the sea. Enjoy a tour of its main sites, including the summit of Mt. Victoria, the Wellington Cathedral and the New Zealand Parliament’s four buildings—including Parliament House, a dramatic neoclassical wonder, and the Executive Wing, known as the “Beehive” for its shape. You will also see the renowned Wellington Botanic Garden, home to the award-winning Lady Norwood Rose Garden. If you’d like, join our Privileged Access visit to the Museum of New Zealand, or join a city tour fashioned for fans of the Lord of the Rings film trilogy.

Day 12: Napier, New Zealand

Cruise into Hawke’s Bay today, New Zealand’s second largest wine-growing region. Disembark to explore Napier’s stunning art deco architecture, built after much of the city was destroyed during a 1931 earthquake. Its stunning mix of “Main Street” design and art deco flair combine to create a city unlike any other in the world. Take it all in during a city tour, or venture farther afield to sample some of the region’s beloved wines at its vineyards or to seek out some of the bay area’s abundant birdlife, including the iconic gannet on nearby Cape Kidnappers.

Day 13: Tauranga, New Zealand

Sail into the Bay of Plenty to visit the port of Tauranga, watched over by the dramatic Mt. Maunganui, an extinct volcano that helped shape this spectacular region of white-sand beaches and azure waters. A walking tour introduces you to the relaxed city by bringing you to the summit of Mt. Drury, known to the Māori as Hopukiore. Or, you can explore the thermal region of Rotorua, sacred to the Māori for its bubbling mud pots, spewing geysers, silica terraces and fumaroles.

Day 14: Auckland, New Zealand

Arrive in Auckland, the cultural capital of New Zealand’s North Island. Known as the “City of Sails,” Auckland enjoys a stunning setting between two harbours. This seafaring city has hosted two America’s Cup challenges; its marinas are brimming with world-class yachts. During an overnight stay here, you will have ample time to take in this Kiwi city’s beauty and history, touring the tree-lined Albert Park and the neoclassical Auckland War Memorial Museum. Cross the harbour bridge to enjoy sweeping views from Bastion Point and pass through Parnell Village, lined with upscale shops and cafés. If you wish, visit the region’s wine country this afternoon to sample some of its world-acclaimed vintages.

Day 15: Auckland, New Zealand

Disembark your ship this morning and transfer to the airport for your flight home. Or stay on in Auckland to explore more of this sophisticated and picturesque city.

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