New Zealand and Circumnavigating the South Island
Journey on this 12-day itinerary cruising the North Island and circumnavigate the South Island of New Zealand. Cruise for nine nights and experience inimitable natural wonders that exist nowhere else on the planet. Experience the breathtaking scenery of the South Island aboard the exclusively chartered, Five-Star LE BELLOT—featuring only 92 Suites and Staterooms, each with a private balcony. Experience the rich Māori culture in the “thermal city” of Rotorua. Tour the Art Deco city of Napier and the cosmopolitan capital city of Wellington. Cruise through the UNESCO World Heritage-designated Fiordland National Park for up-close views of glacier-cut fjords, cascading waterfalls and valleys painted with cumulus clouds in spectacular Milford Sound, Dusky Sound and Doubtful Sound. Visit Dunedin, known for its Scottish heritage and breathtaking views, and historical Christchurch, where English influence persists in Victorian architecture and manicured gardens. Extend your journey with our Sydney Pre-Program Option and Queenstown Post-Program Option.
Itinerary
- Day 1 - Depart the U.S. or Canada
- Day 2 - Cross the International Date Line
- Day 3 - Auckland, North Island, New Zealand/Embark LE BELLOT
- Day 4 - Auckland
- Day 5 - Whakatane for Rotorua
- Day 6 - Napier
- Day 7 - Wellington
- Day 8 - Cruising the Tasman Sea
- Day 9 - Milford Sound, South Island, Fiordland National Park
- Day 10 - Doubtful Sound and Dusky Sound
- Day 11 - Dunedin
- Day 12 - Disembark ship/Christchurch/Fly to Auckland/Cross the International Dateline/ Return to the U.S. or Canada
