--- title: "Southern Lights Trail – Sydney & NZ’s Wild Coast" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/southern-lights-trail-sydney-nz-s-wild-coast~CEL-CELEBRITY_SOLSTICE-20290102-13 description: "13-night Celebrity Cruises cruise on Celebrity Solstice" image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/e3b89505b6698299.jpg --- # Southern Lights Trail – Sydney & NZ’s Wild Coast ![Route map: 13 nights round trip from Sydney on Celebrity Solstice](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/e3b89505b6698299.jpg) A 13-night round trip from Sydney, sailing on the afternoon of 2 January. After three days at sea it calls at Dunedin, Lyttelton (Christchurch) and Wellington on three consecutive port days. After another day at sea it calls at Tauranga, Auckland and Bay of Islands on three consecutive port days. The stops are in New Zealand, and calls last 10 to 11 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 19°C in Dunedin to 23°C in Bay of Islands (66 to 73°F). After two more days at sea you're back in Sydney at 6:30 AM on 15 January. Celebrity Solstice (2008) carries up to 2,852 guests on 15 decks and has 10 restaurants, 5 of them included in the fare. ## Overview - **Cruise Line:** [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [Celebrity Solstice](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises/celebrity-solstice.md) - **Duration:** 13 nights - **Departure:** 2029-01-02 - **Return:** 2029-01-15 - **From:** [Sydney, Australia](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/sydney.md) ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Sydney](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/sydney.md) | AU | | 16:30 | 21–26°C | | 5 | [Dunedin](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/dunedin.md) | NZ | 08:00 | 18:00 | 12–19°C | | 6 | [Lyttelton (Christchurch)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/lyttelton-christchurch.md) | NZ | 08:00 | 18:00 | 14–23°C | | 7 | [Wellington](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/wellington.md) | NZ | 08:00 | 18:00 | 16–19°C | | 9 | [Tauranga](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/tauranga.md) | NZ | 06:00 | 17:15 | 17–23°C | | 10 | [Auckland](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/auckland.md) | NZ | 08:00 | 19:00 | 18–23°C | | 11 | [Bay of Islands](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/bay-of-islands.md) | NZ | 08:00 | 18:00 | 18–23°C | | 14 | [Sydney](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/sydney.md) | AU | 06:30 | | 21–26°C | ## Cabin Prices Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. 5 of this ship's 10 restaurants cost extra. ### EUR #### 1 Guest | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | €3,510 | €3,510 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_SOLSTICE-20290102-13.md?pid=58c935ec-d454-4caa-ad27-4762ddb5f3b4) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €3,936 | €3,936 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_SOLSTICE-20290102-13.md?pid=59e4f20f-7e2f-4d0e-9e41-c5bf169888b1) | | Balcony | Veranda | €4,469 | €4,469 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_SOLSTICE-20290102-13.md?pid=46088fc3-aa1d-4586-bd4b-1c71a10156da) | | Suite | Concierge Class | €5,750 | €5,750 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_SOLSTICE-20290102-13.md?pid=f6b1cbf7-4e67-4c52-a588-f0e709e80990) | | Suite | AquaClass | €6,639 | €6,639 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_SOLSTICE-20290102-13.md?pid=61bc5978-ae80-4712-aa68-d5bf914ac520) | | Suite | The Retreat | €7,756 | €7,756 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_SOLSTICE-20290102-13.md?pid=ae2d19fd-aa96-4e33-a48b-83bba5bd48b6) | Also available to buy on board: Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. **Tips:** Celebrity charges a daily gratuity to your onboard account unless you booked an All Included fare, which covers it. Check which fare you are on at booking. #### 2 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | €3,706 | €1,853 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_SOLSTICE-20290102-13.md?pid=b5d6f30f-97bb-4610-9f79-216726354464) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €4,102 | €2,051 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_SOLSTICE-20290102-13.md?pid=4c7a00bf-d076-40c6-99fd-2b26378e7963) | | Balcony | Veranda | €4,462 | €2,231 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_SOLSTICE-20290102-13.md?pid=3270cd57-b164-48cf-995d-6baf58903029) | | Suite | Concierge Class | €5,616 | €2,808 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_SOLSTICE-20290102-13.md?pid=ae752474-2ab6-4770-ac17-672bbc3c359b) | | Suite | AquaClass | €6,414 | €3,207 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_SOLSTICE-20290102-13.md?pid=9825534b-cac6-481c-a68c-d5bf3c4db117) | | Suite | The Retreat | €8,166 | €4,083 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_SOLSTICE-20290102-13.md?pid=cc70faf1-8a69-4d2b-8cea-a5f99c282f9f) | Also available to buy on board: Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. **Tips:** Celebrity charges a daily gratuity to your onboard account unless you booked an All Included fare, which covers it. Check which fare you are on at booking. #### 3 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | €5,020 | €1,673 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_SOLSTICE-20290102-13.md?pid=e9682c1c-94c1-431c-ab61-63d2a8392b8d) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €5,515 | €1,838 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_SOLSTICE-20290102-13.md?pid=9bdaec92-f62c-41da-8c86-bb40b7fa9797) | | Balcony | Veranda | €6,137 | €2,046 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_SOLSTICE-20290102-13.md?pid=54d94ca5-0dc9-4b81-afdb-3f0852e32b0d) | | Suite | Concierge Class | €7,705 | €2,568 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_SOLSTICE-20290102-13.md?pid=bbd169ff-2e9d-4e6a-a00c-919039b0522c) | | Suite | AquaClass | €8,647 | €2,882 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_SOLSTICE-20290102-13.md?pid=21a35a6a-504e-4481-9345-4d849f7acdd5) | | Suite | The Retreat | €10,118 | €3,373 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_SOLSTICE-20290102-13.md?pid=c1d8fb60-f29f-4208-a52a-5daffc0d6f23) | Also available to buy on board: Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. **Tips:** Celebrity charges a daily gratuity to your onboard account unless you booked an All Included fare, which covers it. Check which fare you are on at booking. #### 4 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | €6,120 | €1,530 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_SOLSTICE-20290102-13.md?pid=1c61b15c-bec4-443d-960f-314bb020fb21) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €6,684 | €1,671 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_SOLSTICE-20290102-13.md?pid=24e4250a-b48d-4c7c-ae97-b434bc42d79c) | | Balcony | Veranda | €7,394 | €1,849 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_SOLSTICE-20290102-13.md?pid=e62e2090-61a7-4729-92f9-0dff7216ef06) | | Suite | Concierge Class | €9,164 | €2,291 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_SOLSTICE-20290102-13.md?pid=8a22119e-9ded-466a-9dae-ca98e3eab003) | | Suite | AquaClass | €10,244 | €2,561 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_SOLSTICE-20290102-13.md?pid=86433491-80d5-4f3c-992a-b011d0bc7af6) | | Suite | The Retreat | €12,070 | €3,018 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_SOLSTICE-20290102-13.md?pid=efaae45f-155d-4d51-9e28-04620827a579) | Also available to buy on board: Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. **Tips:** Celebrity charges a daily gratuity to your onboard account unless you booked an All Included fare, which covers it. Check which fare you are on at booking. ### USD #### 1 Guest | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | $4,070 | $4,070 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_SOLSTICE-20290102-13.md?pid=e235f51e-9427-4813-9ca7-758f7f55babd) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | $4,570 | $4,570 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_SOLSTICE-20290102-13.md?pid=3f2494f3-5b23-4ae2-8931-8d6a374ed070) | | Balcony | Veranda | $5,220 | $5,220 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_SOLSTICE-20290102-13.md?pid=e37a7486-2537-4f1f-895b-c8c62745b3fb) | | Suite | Concierge Class | $6,720 | $6,720 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_SOLSTICE-20290102-13.md?pid=f76ae620-e1ed-48ea-a7e1-0fa30bc70dee) | | Suite | AquaClass | $7,760 | $7,760 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_SOLSTICE-20290102-13.md?pid=cc3303c9-7158-4f11-b40f-3f13c72f299f) | | Suite | The Retreat | $8,960 | $8,960 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_SOLSTICE-20290102-13.md?pid=1f5d9fb8-2d39-42c6-94ff-6d8c869d1f90) | Also available to buy on board: Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. **Tips:** Celebrity charges a daily gratuity to your onboard account unless you booked an All Included fare, which covers it. Check which fare you are on at booking. #### 2 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | $4,274 | $2,137 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_SOLSTICE-20290102-13.md?pid=1ab52f60-f381-4a4e-8e6a-fbb5bdf6266b) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | $4,739 | $2,370 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_SOLSTICE-20290102-13.md?pid=ca849143-7b5e-4864-a22f-74ef09dd9946) | | Balcony | Veranda | $5,187 | $2,594 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_SOLSTICE-20290102-13.md?pid=656906bb-0e31-4925-89a9-fd3b2ef37b88) | | Suite | Concierge Class | $6,537 | $3,269 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_SOLSTICE-20290102-13.md?pid=c767f376-5db3-4cff-aa66-ecb2b848318d) | | Suite | AquaClass | $7,472 | $3,736 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_SOLSTICE-20290102-13.md?pid=5255409e-4ea4-4857-9733-271a2051dcaf) | | Suite | The Retreat | $9,415 | $4,708 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_SOLSTICE-20290102-13.md?pid=219890a0-2eaf-4928-aefd-ed5f94adf64d) | Also available to buy on board: Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. **Tips:** Celebrity charges a daily gratuity to your onboard account unless you booked an All Included fare, which covers it. Check which fare you are on at booking. #### 3 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | $5,754 | $1,918 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_SOLSTICE-20290102-13.md?pid=d4d19f5a-01d8-46bf-983a-e6af1477fa26) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | $6,336 | $2,112 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_SOLSTICE-20290102-13.md?pid=c1a67384-4a60-4d20-a027-20018cc9c84d) | | Balcony | Veranda | $7,090 | $2,363 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_SOLSTICE-20290102-13.md?pid=f8098910-d862-4964-a9f9-b9b4ff8d9abc) | | Suite | Concierge Class | $8,927 | $2,976 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_SOLSTICE-20290102-13.md?pid=f4ec593d-7c33-4f62-849d-9031e21d8c32) | | Suite | AquaClass | $10,030 | $3,343 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_SOLSTICE-20290102-13.md?pid=4a6b12db-5b17-4fb7-8e8e-824a69c9415f) | | Suite | The Retreat | $11,640 | $3,880 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_SOLSTICE-20290102-13.md?pid=9d085cd2-c779-4080-9aac-ceb6884bfb0e) | Also available to buy on board: Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. **Tips:** Celebrity charges a daily gratuity to your onboard account unless you booked an All Included fare, which covers it. Check which fare you are on at booking. #### 4 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | $6,983 | $1,746 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_SOLSTICE-20290102-13.md?pid=4a7ac0d6-65d8-473f-aff3-3e19c1250c24) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | $7,647 | $1,912 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_SOLSTICE-20290102-13.md?pid=d256cd08-fc39-412b-bc27-83dbad4a7dfc) | | Balcony | Veranda | $8,505 | $2,126 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_SOLSTICE-20290102-13.md?pid=c464c58f-5e0a-47f9-8967-4c41d5216cff) | | Suite | Concierge Class | $10,579 | $2,645 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_SOLSTICE-20290102-13.md?pid=8dafe517-fc55-4d0f-89a7-ac747958b8fa) | | Suite | AquaClass | $11,845 | $2,961 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_SOLSTICE-20290102-13.md?pid=3fc65e49-a5fb-47f0-9a4f-1147e0f84c0c) | | Suite | The Retreat | $13,865 | $3,466 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_SOLSTICE-20290102-13.md?pid=7d03e8ba-f5d8-4cac-b4b0-f93188ef1ec6) | Also available to buy on board: Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. **Tips:** Celebrity charges a daily gratuity to your onboard account unless you booked an All Included fare, which covers it. Check which fare you are on at booking. ## Price History (2 guests) ### EUR | Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2026-10-02 | €3,706 | €4,102 | €4,462 | €5,616 | | 2026-10-03 | €3,706 | €4,102 | €4,462 | €5,616 | | 2026-10-04 | €3,706 | €4,102 | €4,462 | €5,616 | | 2026-10-05 | €3,706 | €4,102 | €4,462 | €5,616 | | 2026-10-06 | €3,706 | €4,102 | €4,462 | €5,616 | ### USD | Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2026-10-02 | $4,224 | $4,689 | $5,137 | $6,487 | | 2026-10-03 | $4,224 | $4,689 | $5,137 | $6,487 | | 2026-10-04 | $4,224 | $4,689 | $5,137 | $6,487 | | 2026-10-05 | $4,224 | $4,689 | $5,137 | $6,487 | | 2026-10-06 | $4,274 | $4,739 | $5,187 | $6,537 | ## Ship Details - **Year Built:** 2008 - **Passengers:** 2,852 - **Crew:** 1,284 - **Gross Tonnage:** 121,878 GT - **Decks:** 15 - **Length:** 317.3m - **Beam:** 36.9m - **Dining (total):** 10 - **Dining (included):** 5 - **Dining (surcharge):** 5 ## Port Details ### [Sydney](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/sydney.md) *Australia* > Where the Opera House meets the harbour Avg dock time: 14.9h · Weather: 21–26°C - Currency: Australian Dollar - Languages: en - Timezone: Australia/Sydney ### [Dunedin](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/dunedin.md) *New Zealand* > New Zealand's Edinburgh by the sea Avg dock time: 9.9h · Weather: 12–19°C - Currency: New Zealand Dollar - Languages: en, mi - Timezone: Pacific/Auckland ### [Lyttelton (Christchurch)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/lyttelton-christchurch.md) *New Zealand* > A volcanic harbour serving New Zealand's garden city Avg dock time: 9.7h · Weather: 14–23°C - Currency: New Zealand Dollar - Languages: en, mi - Timezone: Pacific/Auckland ### [Wellington](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/wellington.md) *New Zealand* > The coolest little capital in the world Avg dock time: 9.8h · Weather: 16–19°C - Currency: New Zealand Dollar - Languages: en, mi - Timezone: Pacific/Auckland ### [Tauranga](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/tauranga.md) *New Zealand* > Gateway to geothermal wonders Avg dock time: 10.8h · Weather: 17–23°C - Currency: New Zealand Dollar - Languages: en, mi - Timezone: Pacific/Auckland ### [Auckland](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/auckland.md) *New Zealand* > The city of sails between two harbours Avg dock time: 11.8h · Weather: 18–23°C - Currency: New Zealand Dollar - Languages: en, mi - Timezone: Pacific/Auckland ### [Bay of Islands](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/bay-of-islands.md) *New Zealand* > 144 islands of subtropical paradise Avg dock time: 9.6h · Weather: 18–23°C - Currency: New Zealand Dollar - Languages: en, mi - Timezone: Pacific/Auckland ## Before & After on This Ship Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency. | | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous | [Coral Veil – Sydney to Vanuatu](https://cruisello.com/cruises/coral-veil-sydney-to-vanuatu~CEL-CELEBRITY_SOLSTICE-20281223-10.md) | 2028-12-23 | 2029-01-02 | 10 | €1,272 / $1,474 | | Next | [Southern Currents – Tasman’s Tapestry](https://cruisello.com/cruises/southern-currents-tasman-s-tapestry~CEL-CELEBRITY_SOLSTICE-20290115-9.md) | 2029-01-15 | 2029-01-24 | 9 | €1,284 / $1,488 | ## Browse - [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - [Celebrity Solstice](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises/celebrity-solstice.md) - [Search Cruises](https://cruisello.com/search.md)