Ship: Spirit of Oceanus
Itinerary: Discovering the Maori Coast: Auckland to Sydney
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Auckland to Sydney Itinerary
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| Day 1 : | Auckland, New Zealand |
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| 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 |
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| Day 18 : | Sydney, Australia |
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| Days | Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | ||||||
| Superior | Majestic | Premium | Classic | Explorer | Grand Titan | Owner | ||
| 18 | Dec 15, 2010 | $14,395 | $14,995 | $15,995 | $17,195 | $19,695 | $22,895 | $33,295 |
| Destinations : Australia, New Zealand, South Pacific |
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| Savings | Dates | |
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| $400 | Dec 15, 10 |
Children under age 18 are 50% off!
-Single and Triple Cabin Rates available upon request. Single supplement approx. 1.9 times the double occupancy rate.
Discovering the Maori Coast Known by the Maoris as “The Land of the Long White Cloud,” New Zealand is the focus of this fascinating voyage. Here, you’ll delve into Maori culture, explore bubbling hot springs, and sail to an active volcano. In Wellington, you’ll ride a cable car and take in the local art galleries and museums. On South Island, you’ll attend a wine-tasting, then on to Christchurch, for a little taste of Britain. You’ll sail into Fjordland National Park before making a spectacular entry into Sydney Harbor on New Year’s Eve.
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.
Ship Description: Spirit of Oceanus
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Spirit of Oceanus
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
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
OwnerSpacious 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. |
