South Pacific Explorer – New Zealand & Fiords
About this cruise
No complicated itinerary, no back-to-back transfers, just the ports, the ship, and the sea in between. This 9-night sailing from Sydney on December 28, 2026 visits Picton, Lyttelton (Christchurch), Dunedin and Fiordland National Park. You ease into this one, with a few sea days up front to find your rhythm before the 4 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. 8 hours ashore per call. Enough for the highlights, not enough for a nap. You won't go hungry on Anthem of the Seas. 7 restaurants come with the fare, plus 8 more when you feel like treating yourself. A December sailing is basically an excuse to chase the sun for a week or two. All in all, it's a solid trip.