Draw No. 7 Opens: 1 Mar 2022 Closes: 31 Mar 2022 Drawn: 5 Apr 2022
Cruise Details:
New Zealand never fails to seduce all who are lucky enough to visit. Enjoy this two week cruise that takes in both islands and sails across the Tasman Sea to the magical land of Oz. Beginning with an overnight in Auckland, explore the country’s craggy east coast with ports such as Gisbourne, Napier, Wellington, Lyttleton, Kaikoura and Dunedin. Beautiful Milford Sound is next, before two days at sea and a perfect opportunity for some onbaord R&R. An overnight in busy buzzy Sydney completes your trip.
Includes:
Silversea's ultra-luxury New Zealand cruise
14 nights Auckland to Sydney, visiting 11 ports
Departs Auckland 07 December 2023
• Twin share Classic Verandah Suite
• Butler service in every suite
• Unlimited Free Wifi
• Personalised service – nearly one crew member for every guest
• Multiple restaurants, diverse cuisine, open-seating dining
• Beverages in-suite and throughout the ship, including champagne, select wines and spirits
• In-suite bar and fridge with personalised preferences
• Plush bathrobes, slippers and pillow menu in suite
• 24-hour dining service
• Separate bathtub and shower
• Onboard entertainment
• Complimentary transportation into town in most ports
• Onboard gratuities
• One complimentary shore excursion in each port
Your Classic Veranda Suite provides generous living space for voyagers. Located lower bow, the Classic Veranda Suite offers all the comfort and attention to detail that you can expect aboard — both inside and out. A generous expanse of interior comforts — elegant décor, stunning marble bathroom and ample seating area, make this a cosy home away from home. But perhaps this suite’s finest asset lies just outside, as floor-to-ceiling glass doors open onto a private veranda, making every sunset feel as if it is yours alone.
Silversea‘s extensive shore excursions options are designed for every interest and level of activity. These excursions cover a variety of interests including history, culture, gastronomy, regional customs, shopping and more.
It’s all included with Silversea. Yes, that’s right. Everything. From shore experiences to 24-hour gourmet dining, butler service to award-winning entertainment, first-class wines to premium spirits, it’s all in there. Whether you want to enjoy the in-depth discovery of a destination or simply be pampered by your butler, relax in the knowledge that there will be no extra price tag at the end of your cruise. It simply doesn’t get any better than this. Feel exclusive with Silversea’s all-inclusive.
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Ports of call
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1 | Thursday, December 7, 2023 | Auckland, New Zealand | Embark | |
The city centre of Auckland is perfect for shopping, discovering New Zealand arts, culture and challenging your adventure side. Wander through The New Zealand Maritime Museum or Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki. Sky Tower is a must-do, where you can experience 360 degree views on the SkyWalk or go for it and attempt the SkyJump! View Auckland’s most iconic volcano! Read more about Auckland, New Zealand |
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2 | Friday, December 8, 2023 | Auckland, New Zealand | 1800 | |
The city centre of Auckland is perfect for shopping, discovering New Zealand arts, culture and challenging your adventure side. Wander through The New Zealand Maritime Museum or Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki. Sky Tower is a must-do, where you can experience 360 degree views on the SkyWalk or go for it and attempt the SkyJump! View Auckland’s most iconic volcano! Read more about Auckland, New Zealand |
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3 | Saturday, December 9, 2023 | Bay of Islands, New Zealand | 0800 | 1700 |
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. It lies in a subtropical wonderland with an average summer temperature of 24 deg., and has the bluest skies in the world. Read more about Bay of Islands, New Zealand |
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4 | Sunday, December 10, 2023 | Rotorua (Tauranga), New Zealand | 0845 | 1930 |
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, a 'rotten eggs’ smell that is never far, results in the nicknames 'Sulphur City' and 'Rottenrua'. The surrounding geothermal wonderland including 16 beautiful lakes and the lush green of the abundant native flora, soon causes one to get used to the odour. Read more about Rotorua (Tauranga), New Zealand |
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5 | Monday, December 11, 2023 | Gisborne, New Zealand | 1000 | 1900 |
The city of Gisborne is located at the north end of Poverty Bay in the east coast region of North Island, New Zealand. The Gisborne region has been settled by Maori tribes for over 700 years, where they built their fishing villages and hill forts. Here Captain Cook made his first landing in New Zealand with the Endeavour in 1769. European traders and whalers began to settle in the river and port area. Read more about Gisborne, New Zealand |
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6 | Tuesday, December 12, 2023 | Napier, New Zealand | 0800 | 1700 |
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 which 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. It is now maintained by the Art Deco Trust. Read more about Napier, New Zealand |
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7 | Wednesday, December 13, 2023 | Wellington, New Zealand | 0900 | 1900 |
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. The city’s world-class film industry attracts many visitors who are taken by expert tour operators to locations of several famous movies (e.g. Read more about Wellington, New Zealand |
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8 | Thursday, December 14, 2023 | Kaikoura, New Zealand | 0700 | 1600 |
The seaside settlement of Kaikoura, situated midway between Christchurch and Picton on the rugged east coast of New Zealand's South Island, is overlooked by majestic mountains in the north reaching 2600m, which are snow-capped for many months of the year. Kaikoura is mostly settled on a peninsula that drops off sharply to the 3000 m deep Hikurangi Trench. The resulting upwelling currents bring an abundance of marine life that attracts whales, hence the town’s history as a whaling centre. This unique combination of ocean and mountains offers stunning coastal alpine scenery. Read more about Kaikoura, New Zealand |
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9 | Friday, December 15, 2023 | Dunedin, New Zealand | 0900 | 1700 |
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. Then there are the standout Victorian and Edwardian buildings like First Church and Dunedin Railway Station, as well as the stately homes such as Larnach Castle and Olveston. Read more about Dunedin, New Zealand |
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10 | Saturday, December 16, 2023 | Bluff, New Zealand | 0615 | 1645 |
Bluff is a town and seaport on the southern coast of the South Island of New Zealand. It is dominated by Bluff Hill, an extinct volcanic cone that provides some shelter from the prevailing westerly winds. The Bluff History Group's Heritage Trail will help visitors appreciate some of the unique history of New Zealand's oldest continuously occupied European settlement. It has a lot to offer with attractions such as Bluff Maritime Museum with its displays on whaling, oystering and shipwrecks, and (photographers note) Stirling Point with its signpost that indicates the distance to the South Pole and other parts of the world. Read more about Bluff, New Zealand |
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11 | Sunday, December 17, 2023 | Milford Sound, New Zealand | 1600 | 1900 |
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. Lush rain forests cling precariously to these cliffs, and seals, penguins and dolphins frequent the waters, while whales are sometimes seen. Read more about Milford Sound, New Zealand |
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12 | Monday, December 18, 2023 | Day At Sea | ||
13 | Tuesday, December 19, 2023 | Day At Sea | ||
14 | Wednesday, December 20, 2023 | Sydney, Australia | 1200 | |
As the busiest passenger port in Australia, Sydney offers a vast array of cruises and destinations to explore. Sydney has 5 main cruise ships that are Sydney-based and stay all year round, however, Sydney has a large number of cruise ships that visit on a seasonal basis. These ships are: Crown Princess, Coral Princess, Royal Princess, Pacific Adventure, Pacific Explorer, Carnival Splendor, Carnival Luminosa, Celebrity edge, Disney Wonder, Ovation Of The Seas, Queen Elizabeth, Regatta and Westerdam. Cruises from Sydney 2024, 2025, and 2026 are available now for bookings. Read more about Sydney, Australia |
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15 | Thursday, December 21, 2023 | Sydney, Australia | 0700 | Disembark |
As the busiest passenger port in Australia, Sydney offers a vast array of cruises and destinations to explore. Sydney has 5 main cruise ships that are Sydney-based and stay all year round, however, Sydney has a large number of cruise ships that visit on a seasonal basis. These ships are: Crown Princess, Coral Princess, Royal Princess, Pacific Adventure, Pacific Explorer, Carnival Splendor, Carnival Luminosa, Celebrity edge, Disney Wonder, Ovation Of The Seas, Queen Elizabeth, Regatta and Westerdam. Cruises from Sydney 2024, 2025, and 2026 are available now for bookings. Read more about Sydney, Australia |