Southern Latitude Traverse – Auckland, Lyttelton & Fiordland

About this cruise

A 14-night sailing gives you something shorter trips can't: the feeling that you're not just visiting places but actually living somewhere else for a while. This one leaves Brisbane on February 14, 2028 and visits Bay of Islands, Auckland, Tauranga, 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 6 port calls start. Sydney Opera House one day, Milford Sound's fjords another. The Antipodes reward the long flight. Of the stops, Bay of Islands tends to be the one people talk about: 144 islands of subtropical paradise. Around 10 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. Grand Princess takes the food seriously, with 10 restaurants to choose from. 6 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. A February sailing is basically an excuse to chase the sun for a week or two. Sometimes the best trips are the ones you just go ahead and book.