Marine Marvels – New Zealand & Fiords

About this cruise

The kind of trip that's easy to say yes to and hard to regret. 9 nights from Sydney on November 11, 2026, visiting Picton, Lyttelton (Christchurch), Dunedin and Fiordland National Park. 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. People come back from this cruise talking about Lyttelton (Christchurch): A volcanic harbour serving New Zealand's garden city. Roughly 7 hours per stop. More of a sampler than a deep dive. Anthem of the Seas takes the food seriously, with 15 restaurants to choose from. 7 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. And November is a good call. Still warm, less crowded, and usually cheaper too. 4 ports, one suitcase. That's the appeal.