Serene Fjords & Islands

About this cruise

If you've got 12 nights to work with, this sailing from Sydney on October 17, 2027 through Fiordland National Park, Dunedin, Lyttelton (Christchurch), Tauranga, Auckland and Bay of Islands is genuinely one of the better ways to spend them. 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. Dunedin stands out. It's New Zealand's Edinburgh by the sea. Around 11 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. Celebrity Solstice takes the food seriously, with 10 restaurants to choose from. 5 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. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. All in all, it's a solid trip.