Kiwi Fjords & Islands – Fiordland & Bay of Islands

About this cruise

Every port gets the time it deserves and the sea days in between are half the fun. This 13-night sailing leaves Sydney on December 22, 2027 and visits Fiordland National Park, Dunedin, Lyttelton (Christchurch), Tauranga, Bay of Islands and Auckland. The sea days come first, which means no rushing to get off the ship on day one. You hit the ports relaxed and ready. Flat whites in Melbourne, coral at the Great Barrier Reef, and fjords in New Zealand. Hard to pick a highlight. Auckland stands out. It's The city of sails between two harbours. Roughly 11 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. You won't go hungry on Celebrity Edge. 7 restaurants come with the fare, plus 7 more when you feel like treating yourself. The shows alone are worth the extra nights. You'll catch comedy, music, theatre, and themed evenings you'd miss on a shorter trip. And a December cruise to warmer water? Hard to argue with that when it's cold at home. All in all, it's a solid trip.