Discovering the Maori Coast: Auckland to Sydney
« Spirit of Oceanus
- Day 1 Auckland, New Zealand
- Day 2 Auckland, New Zealand
- Day 3 Kawau Island
- Day 4 Tauranga
- Day 5 Whakatane
- Day 6 Napier
- Day 7 Wellington
- Day 8 Kaikoura
- Day 9 Lyttleton
- Day 10 Dunedin
- Day 11 Bluff Entrance / Oban, Stewart Island
- Day 12 At Sea
- Day 13 Milford Sound
- Day 14 Milford Sound
- Days 15-16 At Sea
- Day 17 Arrive Sydney Harbor, Australia
- Day 18 Sydney, Australia
| Days | Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | ||||||
| Superior | Majestic | Premium | Classic | Explorer | Grand Titan | Owner | ||
| 18 | Dec 15 '10 |
$14,395 | $14,995 | $15,995 | $17,195 | $19,695 | $22,895 | $33,295 |
| Destinations : South Pacific, Australia, New Zealand |
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Day 1 Auckland, New Zealand
Arrive in Auckland, New Zealand and check into your included hotel.
Day 2 Auckland, New Zealand
Morning at leisure. Prior to embarkation, enjoy a highlight tour of Auckland en route to the ship.
Day 3 Kawau Island
Visit the historic 19th-century Mansion House and stroll the formal gardens and natural forest, watching for wallabies. (Zodiac landing or touring)
Day 4 Tauranga
Explore the country’s most active volcanic landscape, with thermal springs, geysers and mud pots, then meet Maori craftsmen.
Day 5 Whakatane
Take an exciting nature walk on White Island, an active volcanic area with a moon-like landscape and steam-spewing fumaroles.
Day 6 Napier
Take a tour of outstanding Art Deco architecture, visit a gannet colony or go to a wine-tasting in the countryside.
Day 7 Wellington
The capital city sits high above the harbor on hillsides accessible by cable car. Enjoy an arts tour or wildlife safari.
Day 8 Kaikoura
Kaikoura
Board a local boat for a morning of spotting killer whales, Hector’s dolphins, fur seals, and wandering albatross.
Day 9 Lyttleton
Christchurch’s English heritage comes alive in a morning town tour. Afterward, visit a merino sheep farm and enjoy a hearty lunch.
Day 10 Dunedin
Wildlife abounds in the Otago Harbor, where you may see fur seals, blue penguins, cormorants, and royal albatross.
Day 11 Bluff Entrance / Oban, Stewart Island
Bluff Entrance / Oban, Stewart Island
Christmas Day On Stewart Island take a walking tour of quaint Oban town, then continue on to view the teeming muttonbird colonies. (Zodiac landing or touring)
Day 12 At Sea
Day 13 Milford Sound
Milford’s fjord scenery is breathtaking. You’ll also enjoy the Underwater Observation Station, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (Zodiac landing or touring)
Day 14 Milford Sound
Milford Sound adventure continues. (Zodiac landing or touring)
Days 15-16 At Sea
Day 17 Arrive Sydney Harbor, Australia
Arrive at this fabulous city and its world-famous New Year’s Eve fireworks extravaganza.
Day 18 Sydney, Australia
Disembark or continue your journey with the next voyage.
Deposit & Payment
Initial deposit is 25% for Grand or Owners Suites, 20% for all other cabin types, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card. We accept Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. Alternatively, you can send a check to our Missoula, Montana, office or register online at: http://www.alvoyages.com/four-ways/
Final payment is due 130 days prior to departure, and most travelers will pay the final balance with a check, money order, or bank transfer. You can also pay the final balance by credit card, but please note there is a 3% convenience fee assessed to all credit card-not-present final payments.
Booking last minute? No problem! Please contact one of our trip planners, and we can get you on your way if booking less than 130 days prior to departure.
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Cancellation Policy
| Days Prior to departure | Fee |
|---|---|
| Owners Suite or Grand Suite | . |
| 180 days or more | $1000 per person |
| 179-120 days | 25% trip cost (deposit) |
| 119-61 days | 55% trip cost |
| 60-31 days | 80% trip cost |
| 30-0 days | 100% trip cost |
| All other cabin types | . |
| 180 days or more | $200 per person |
| 179-120 days | 20% trip cost (deposit) |
| 119-61 days | 55% trip cost |
| 60-31 days | 80% trip cost |
| 30-0 days | 100% trip cost |
Spirit of Oceanus
- Ship Highlights
- Passengers : 120
- Luxury Expedition Ship
One of our most spacious and luxurious ocean going vessels. Equipped with stabilizers, the Spirit of Oceanus opens up whole new horizons for our style of up-close, casual small-ship cruising. In Alaska, that means the Gulf of Alaska and the remote vastness of the Aleutian Islands and the Bering Sea.
Our flagship hosts just 120 guests in comfortable outside suites, each with a picture window or porthole. The 15 suites on the Sun and Sports Decks feature private teak balconies, the first in our fleet. Other cabin amenities unique to the Spirit of Oceanus include a walk-in closet or wardrobe, a large marble bathroom, and a lounge area. Each suite also features an in-room safe and satellite telephone access. Other features:
- English-speaking multinational crew
- Elevator access to all passenger decks
- Two Spacious Lounges
- Game room/library
- Satellite phone, email and Internet capability
- All suites welcome you with a fresh fruit bowl, bathrobes, and spa bath amenities
- All suites can be configured as either two twins or a king-size bed, and feature private facilities (sink, shower and toilet)
- Doctor and clinic
- Open dining featuring continental and regional cuisine
- Complete bar service
-Single and Triple Cabin Rates available upon request. Single supplement approx. 1.9 times the double occupancy rate.
| Cabins | |
|---|---|
| Superior (Suites 250, 331) Located on the Oceanus and Main decks, Superior Suites average 215 square feet in size and have three portholes (Main Deck) or picture windows (Oceanus Deck). Twin or king beds. | |
| Majestic 231 sq. ft with porth(Suites 252-262, 329) These 240 square foot suites are located on the Main Deck and Oceanus Deck. They feature a minimum of 2 portholes and full-length wardrobes. Twin or king beds. Suite 329 on the Oceanus Deck has a picture window. | |
| Premium (Cabins 414-428) These suites are located on the Club Deck and feature a walk-in closet and a large picture window opening onto an outside walkway. They average 235 square feet in size. | |
| Classic (Cabins 330, 332-348) Classic Suites located on the Oceanus Deck feature a picture window right in the hull and have two wardrobes. Classic Suites average 250 square feet. Twin or king beds. | |
| Explorer (Cabins 505-512) Explorer Suites on the Bridge Deck feature a sliding glass door leading to a private balcony and a walk-in closet. Explorer Suites are 277 square feet in size. Twin or king beds. | |
| Grand Titan (Cabins 601-604) These magnificent suites are atop the ship on the Sun Deck. They feature a sliding glass door leading to a private balcony, a spacious wardrobe, and a large picture window. They are 353 square feet in size. Twin or king beds. | |
 | Owner Spacious living room, large bathroom & whirlpool tub, one king bed, fully stocked complimentary bar, refrigerator, TV/VCR, stereo system and large sliding glass doors leading to a roomy private sun deck. Convertible sleeper sofa for triple accommodations. |
