Gilded Horizon – Tokyo, Vancouver & Bali & Sydney

About this cruise

You come back from a trip like this actually rested, not just "I went on vacation" rested. 94 nights from Sydney on June 17, 2028, visiting Norfolk Island, Auckland and Tauranga, with additional stops along the Australia & New Zealand. The sea days come first, which means no rushing to get off the ship on day one. You hit the ports relaxed and ready. Crossing 13 borders through the Australia & New Zealand: Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Samoa, French Polynesia, United States, Canada, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Singapore and Indonesia. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. Darwin stands out. It's Where the outback meets the Timor Sea. Roughly 12 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. Grand Princess takes the food seriously, with 10 restaurants to choose from. 6 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. With more nights comes more time for the ship's rhythm to kick in: morning coffee in the same spot, evening shows, late-night conversations on deck. If you've done the short cruises and want more, this is the upgrade. Longer, deeper, and more relaxed. And June means long, warm days. Good for the ports, good for the pool. All in all, it's a solid trip.