Gilded Fjord Crossing – Auckland, Picton & Lyttelton

A 13-night round trip from Sydney, sailing on the afternoon of 5 December. After three days at sea it calls at Bay of Islands and Auckland. After another day at sea it calls at Picton, Lyttelton (Christchurch), Dunedin and Fiordland National Park on four consecutive port days. The stops are in New Zealand, and calls last 8 to 13 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 18°C in Dunedin to 22°C in Auckland (64 to 72°F). After two more days at sea you're back in Sydney at 6:00 AM on 18 December. Royal Princess (2013) carries up to 3,560 guests on 18 decks and has 11 restaurants, 6 of them included in the fare.