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11 DAYS NEW ZEALAND’S COASTAL GEMS – SILVERSEA

Tauranga, Gisborne, Hapier, Ship Cove, Picton, Milford Sound, Dusky Sound, The Snares, Bluff & Dunedin

Cruise, Off the Beaten, Nature & Wildlife

Highlights

  • Visit 2 off-the-beaten UNESCO sites: the undulating landscapes of Fiordland’s Dusky Sound and the Sub-Antarctic Island of the Snares
  • Savour the world’s best oyster at Bluff and sip the legendary wines of Hawke’s Bay
  • Discover truly untouched wilderness thriving with seabirds and penguins
  • Dig deep into the Maori culture at their graceful hub in Gisborne

Explore New Zealand’s cinematic beauty and hidden cultural gems away from the beaten track aboard a luxurious cruise. Snake past wiggling fjords, rugged cliffs, undiscovered bays, underrated charming cities and pristine nature reserves where wildlife exists in abundance.

Uncover the finer sides of New Zealand as you stroll down chic streets, get beneath the skin of Maori culture at its cultural hub in Gisborne, as well as savouring legendary wines, oysters and gastronomy.

From

USD 7,700 Per Person

11 Days 10 Nights

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 01 Embark in Auckland

Onboard
Dinner included

Enjoy free time in the cosmopolitan Auckland to explore its handsome French-Renaissance building and art galleries before embarking around 5pm to your ship.

Day 02 Tauranga (Bay of Plenty)

Onboard
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

Anchored by the volcanic peak of Mount Maunganui, follow a winding coastal footpaths or hike to a viewpoint of the vast beaches. Receiving New Zealand’s highest sunshine, you can also visit some of JRR Tolkien’s Middle Earth filming spots. Alternatively, enjoying Lake Rotoiti kayaking or visit Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve, bubbling with mud pools and steams of teal and orange hues.

Day 03 Gisborne

Onboard
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

A major centre of Maori’s cultural life, Gisborne brims with graceful colonial charm, surfer’s beaches and spectacular cliffs. There are many enjoyable walks, including an easy stroll to Titirangi Reserve with 180Ëš vistas from Poverty Bay to Gisborne City.

Day 04 Napier

Onboard
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

Set on the rugged Hawke’s Bay, get acquainted with Cape Kidnappers’ rich birdlife, sip legendary wines as you stroll along Napier’s Art Deco buildings and breezy cafés, Marine Parade’s tree-lined seafront, or gently hike to Bluff Hill for scenic view of Napier Port and Cape Kidnappers.

Day 05 Ship Cove / Picton

Onboard
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

Spend the morning on Queen Charlotte Sound’s western shore dotted with bays, coves, capes and islands. Dock at the Ship Cove, New Zealand’s first historic reserved which once served as Captain Cook’s headquarter. The site was visited by Captain Cook a total of five times, including three of his Pacific Voyages. Recently, the site has received Maori interpretation panels.

In the afternoon, cruise through undulating green peaks into the quaint harbour town of Picton. Savour the scenic views at waterfront eateries, sample Sauvignon Blanc from the Blenheim wine region, kayak at the gentle waters, or take a sailboat to look for penguins, dolphins and seals. There is also no shortage of scenic walks, whether the flowers-fringed Picton Memorial Park or scenic tracks of mighty inlets and glorious bays.

Day 06 Day at Sea

Onboard
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

Exchange stories with fellow travellers as your journey continues southwards. New Zealand is famed for its panoramic coastline and at times frequented by whales, so keep your eyes peeled in case you get lucky!

Day 07 Milford Sound

Onboard
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

Seated at Fiordland National Park (UNESCO), Milford Sound stretches 16km long with dense rainforest and fjord waterfalls. Scenic spots include Stirling Falls, U-shaped Sinbad Gully, 1,692m Mitre Peak, Lady Bowen Falls and Piopitahi Marine Reserve’s bottlenose dolphins and New Zealand fur seals.

Day 08 Dusky Sound

Onboard
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

Discover Fiordland’s untouched Dusky Sound, dubbed “titanic mason” by the Maoris for its vertical cliffs, a wealth of birdlife and penguin breeding site.

Day 09 The Snares

Onboard
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

Venture far south into The Snares, one of New Zealand’s Sub-Antarctic Islands (UNESCO). Due to its remoteness, it is one of the world’s few places with unmodified vegetation. Embark on zodiac cruise (landings not permitted) to discover the thriving seabird lives. Keep your eyes peeled for endemic Snares Island Fernbird, Snares Island Tomtit and Snares Island Snipe. Millions of Sooty Sheerwaters and over 60,000 Snares Crested Penguin also call this place home.

Day 10 Bluff

Onboard
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

Dock at Bluff, New Zealand’s southernmost town. Enjoy 1-hour ferry to the unspoiled Stewart Island or stay mainland to dig into Southern Scenic Route’s fascinating history at Bluff Maritime Museum, embark on ornithologist walking tracks and taste Bluff oysters, reputed to be the world’s best.

Day 11 Disembark in Dunedin

Nil
Breakfast included

Disembark in South Island’s second biggest city Dunedin, crammed with beautifully preserved Victorian and Edwardian architectures, as well as Lord of the Rings-worthy landscapes.

Hotels & Tour Price

Silver Explorer

Personalized butler service, zodiac explorations and educational talks by highly-qualified expedition team take centre stage in this purpose-built fleet, designed to safely push through ice floe with ease and venture to the most off-the-beaten routes possible.

Adventurer Suite • Explorer Suite • View SuiteVeranda Suite

Adventurer Suite

Adventurer Suite

(15 sqm, 2 portholes)

Indicative Cost Per Person (USD) / (11 - 21 Dec 2020)

Minimum 2 Pax
From US$7,700
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Explorer Suite

Explorer Suite

(18 sqm, view window)

Indicative Cost Per Person (USD) / (11 - 21 Dec 2020)

Minimum 2 Pax
From US$7,800
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View Suite

View Suite

(18 sqm, view window)

Indicative Cost Per Person (USD) / (11 - 21 Dec 2020)

Minimum 2 Pax
From US$8,400
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Veranda Suite

Veranda Suite

(20 sqm, large picture window)

Indicative Cost Per Person (USD) / (11 - 21 Dec 2020)

Minimum 2 Pax
From US$11,900
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COST INCLUDES:

  • Accommodation on twin sharing basis
  • Butler service in every suite
  • 1 night pre-cruise hotel
  • All meals aboard the ship as stated
  • Return transfers from/to cruise port
  • Selected sea and land excursions
  • Onboard entertainment and enrichment lectures
  • Onboard gratuities

COST EXCLUDES:

  • Airfares
  • Optional activities
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses e.g. telephone bill & laundry
  • Visa
  • Travel insurance

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