Gilded Tides – Bay of Islands & Fiordland

About this cruise

14 nights starts to feel like a proper adventure. You leave Brisbane on December 23, 2026 and the route takes you through Bay of Islands, Auckland, Tauranga, Napier, Dunedin and Fiordland National Park at a pace where there's never any need to rush. You ease into this one, with a few sea days up front to find your rhythm before the 6 port calls start. Sydney Opera House one day, Milford Sound's fjords another. The Antipodes reward the long flight. Don't rush through Napier, which is known as Art Deco reborn on Hawke's Bay. Around 10 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. Grand Princess takes the food seriously, with 10 restaurants to choose from. 6 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. The longer time on board means you'll catch several shows, themed nights, and start feeling like a regular at your favourite bar. This one's for people who really want to switch off. No half measures. Block out the calendar. A December sailing is basically an excuse to chase the sun for a week or two. All told, 6 ports across 14 nights covers a lot.