Unique wildlife, dramatic fjords, ancient cultures.
The haunting sounds of a didgeridoo. The heart-stopping beauty of a magical fjord. The intoxicating appeal of a South Seas island. With the leisure of 14- to 69-days, you'll visit more ports of call from "must-sees" like Sydney and Auckland to rare visits to unique places like Picton and Tasmania.
Savor every moment of your journey
Imagine enjoying a champagne brunch on your private verandah as you cruise spectacular New Zealand fjords. Spend a relaxing afternoon in the Greenhouse Spa & Salon. Learn to cook "shrimp on the Barbie" in the Culinary Arts Center, presented by Food & Wine magazine as you sail off the sunny coast of Australia. And at the end of the day, return to your luxurious Mariner's Dream stateroom, where your Euro-top mattress invites dreams of tomorrow's adventures.
Let the adventure begin
On the other side of the world, you'll see and experience so much that is wholly unique, you'll wonder if you've stepped into another world altogether. Cruise among 150 idyllic islands in New Zealand's Bay of Islands. Delight in the ethereal beauty of Milford Sound and Fiordland National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tauranga, the heart of Maori culture, is near the spectacular geothermal reserve at Rotorua. Picton, the gateway to New Zealand's fames wine-producing region, isn't offered by any other premium cruise lines, and Christchurch is a quaint and decidedly British-flavored village. Discover Sydney and Melbourne, world-class cities and centers of Aboriginal history. Visit South Pacific ports like Nouméa, "Paris of the Pacific," abuzz with international flair.
You'll have an extensive choice of shore excursions to suit your interests, from meeting koalas and visiting sheep farms to riding the TranzAlpine Express train through New Zealand's majestic alps.
Wherever you choose to roam, you'll delight in these extraordinary places – and experience the essence of the lands Down Under.

