Southern Latitude Odyssey – Melbourne, Dunedin & Hobart

About this cruise

Clear the calendar from December 23, 2026. This one's 18 nights from Sydney, and the route visits Eden, Melbourne and Fiordland National Park, with additional stops along the Australia & New Zealand. By the time you're a week in, you'll have completely stopped checking your phone. The itinerary clusters several port calls together. Fast-paced for a few days, then the sea days hit and you can catch your breath. Big cities, reef snorkelling, and New Zealand's green mountains. Genuinely varied. You get around 9 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, Norwegian Spirit keeps you well fed. 13 places to eat, with 6 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. One of the underrated parts of a longer cruise: you actually get to know people. The couple from dinner, the group at trivia, the bartender who remembers your drink. Suits retirees, remote workers, or anyone who doesn't need to be anywhere else for a while. While everyone else deals with the December cold, you'll be somewhere warmer. And floating. If you've been thinking about a cruise, this 18-night sailing is a strong place to start.