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Wednesday, December 23, 2026 |
Brisbane, Australia |
Embark |
4:00 PM |
Queensland's Capital city Brisbane, which boasts more than 280 sunny days annually, is situated in what's called the "sunshine state." Brisbane is renowned for its sophisticated museums and art galleries, gorgeous botanic gardens, premium shopping in the CBD and Moreton Bay. The city is traversed by the Brisbane River, which provides excellent access to the north and south via the public transport system and well-known CityCats. Admire the sights of the river city and explore the riverfront landmarks with the wind in your hair. Read more about Brisbane, Australia
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Thursday, December 24, 2026 |
At Sea |
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Friday, December 25, 2026 |
At Sea |
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Saturday, December 26, 2026 |
At Sea |
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Sunday, December 27, 2026 |
Bay of Islands, New Zealand |
8:00 AM |
6:00 PM |
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. Read more about Bay of Islands, New Zealand
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Monday, December 28, 2026 |
Auckland, New Zealand |
6:30 AM |
7:00 PM |
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 polynesian culture. Read more about Auckland, New Zealand
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Tuesday, December 29, 2026 |
Rotorua (Tauranga), New Zealand |
8:30 AM |
6:00 PM |
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'. Read more about Rotorua (Tauranga), New Zealand
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Wednesday, December 30, 2026 |
Napier, New Zealand |
1:00 PM |
8:00 PM |
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. Read more about Napier, New Zealand
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Thursday, December 31, 2026 |
At Sea |
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Friday, January 1, 2027 |
Dunedin, New Zealand |
7:00 AM |
5:00 PM |
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. Read more about Dunedin, New Zealand
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Saturday, January 2, 2027 |
Fjordland Nat Park, New Zealand |
9:00 AM |
6:00 PM |
Fjordland National Park occupies the SW corner of South Island of New Zealand, and is the largest of 14 national parks as well as a major part of the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site. Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound and Dusky Sound are all within the Park. It is a region of waterfalls and misty virgin forests, snow-clad mountains and towering granite peaks, crystal clear lakes, rivers and remote fjords. Read more about Fjordland Nat Park, New Zealand
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Sunday, January 3, 2027 |
At Sea |
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Monday, January 4, 2027 |
At Sea |
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Tuesday, January 5, 2027 |
At Sea |
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Wednesday, January 6, 2027 |
Brisbane, Australia |
7:00 AM |
Disembark |
Queensland's Capital city Brisbane, which boasts more than 280 sunny days annually, is situated in what's called the "sunshine state." Brisbane is renowned for its sophisticated museums and art galleries, gorgeous botanic gardens, premium shopping in the CBD and Moreton Bay. The city is traversed by the Brisbane River, which provides excellent access to the north and south via the public transport system and well-known CityCats. Admire the sights of the river city and explore the riverfront landmarks with the wind in your hair. Read more about Brisbane, Australia
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