Tasman Adventure - New Zealand to Australia
Set sail on a 14-night journey from Auckland to Sydney.
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800-842-9023
Debbie Vargo
vargo.42@osu.edu
Airfare package available for an additional charge.
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Trip overview
Join us aboard Oceania Cruises’ Riviera into the heart of New Zealand and Australia. Experience the region’s legendary hospitality as locals share their stories, traditions and vibrant way of life.
Board in Auckland and begin your journey in Rotorua, where you’ll explore the bubbling pools and healing muds of Hell’s Gate Geothermal Park, a sacred site to the Maori people. In Gisborne, pedal past riverside trails and colonial landmarks before pausing for morning tea in a cozy Art Deco cafe. Bask in the sun on a beach in Napier. See movie-making history in Wellington, where The Lord of the Rings was filmed. In Timaru, uncover the region’s ancient spirit through intricate Maori rock art etched into the city’s landscape, and in Dunedin, explore Scottish heritage.
As you make your way to Australia, take in the sensational sights and sounds along the Fjords of Milford Sound. Cross the Tasman Sea to Tasmania and sample local oysters. In Melbourne, wander through the many laneways lined with impressive street art or stroll the bustling Queen Victoria Market, an all-encompassing food hub since 1878. Before journey’s end, spend a night in Sydney beneath the iconic sails of the Sydney Opera House.
Optional Pre-Tour: Auckland (1 or 3 nights)
Optional Post-Tour: Sydney (1 night) or Great Barrier Reef and Sydney (4 nights)
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Tour highlights
- Experience Rotorua, Gisborne, Napier, Wellington, Timaru, Dunedin, the Fjords of Milford Sound, Hobart, Melbourne, and Sydney
- Buckeye gatherings throughout the cruise
- Your World Included™ Amenities Featuring:
- Shipboard Gratuities
- Gourmet Specialty Restaurants
- Unlimited Starlink® Wi-Fi (two devices per stateroom)
- Sodas, Specialty Coffees, Teas, and Vero Water®
- Juices, Smoothies, and Gourmet Ice Cream
- Free Launderettes
- Plus, choice of:
- Complimentary Wine and Beer (during lunch and dinner hours)
- Or $400 Shore Excursions Credit Per Person
- Intimate mid-size ship serving only 1,250 guests
- Access to more exotic ports that are off limits to larger vessels
- Guest-to-staff ratio of 1.56 to 1 ensures impeccable service throughout your journey
- 10 dining venues, including six gourmet, open-seating restaurants (reservations required in advance) with cuisine inspired by Jacques Pépin
- Spacious staterooms and suites, 96% with private verandas
- Resort casual attire–no formal nights
- Enrichment programs, including expert lectures, Artist Loft, and Bon Appétit Culinary Center
- Critically acclaimed headline entertainers
- Aquamar Spa + Vitality Center
- Refrigerated minibar with unlimited complimentary soft drinks replenished daily
- Attentive service from an experienced onboard Go Next Program Manager
*Prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Dates, itineraries and prices are subject to change.
Itinerary
February 19: Depart for Auckland, New Zealand
February 20: Cross International Date Line
February 21: Auckland, New Zealand
February 22: Rotorua (Tauranga), New Zealand
February 23: Gisborne, New Zealand
February 24: Napier, New Zealand
February 25: Wellington, New Zealand
February 26: Timaru, New Zealand
February 27: Dunedin, New Zealand
February 28: Cruising the Fjords of Milford Sound
March 1: Cruising the Tasman Sea
March 2: Cruising the Tasman Sea
March 3: Hobart (Tasmania), Australia
March 4: Cruising the Bass Strait
March 5: Melbourne, Australia
March 6: Cruising the Bass Strait
March 7: Sydney, Australia
Preferred Travel Insurance
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Cancellations
REFUNDS AND CANCELLATIONS
If you choose to cancel your reservation, we must receive written notice of your cancellation either via certified mail, overnight courier, or e-mail sent to cancel@gonext.com. (with a confirmation of receipt from us). The following cancellation fees apply to cancellations received by us on the days below before the date of departure.
Cruise Cancellation Fees:
181 days or more = $150 per person
180-151 days = $500 per person
150-121 days = 25% of total fare
120-91 days = 50% of total fare
90-61 days = 75% of total fare
60-0 days = 100% of total fare
For Owner's, Vista and Oceania Suites, the above applies to all cruises, regardless of length, excluding Around the World Cruises: with one exception, the administrative fee from 180 to 151 days prior to sailing is 10% of the fare.