Royal Caribbean Cruises takes you around New Zealand in the Anthem of the Seas and the Ovation of the Seas in 2024, 2025 and 2026, offering three cruises from 9 to 11-nights.
Doubtful, Milford and Dusky Sound, just a few of the cruises stops, are home to fur seals, crested penguins, bottlenose dolphin and whales. Visit these scenic locations where black coral grows at shallow depths (35 feet) thanks to the tannins from the surrounding forests, making it difficult for sunlight to penetrate the ocean's surface. The Bay of Islands consists of 144 islands, secluded bays and is loaded with diverse marine life. It is one of the most popular fishing, sailing and tourist destinations in the country.
Anthem of the Seas is packed with a skydiving simulator, bumper cars, and the tallest viewing deck onboard a cruise ship. Ovation of the Seas is just as packed with entertainment like a rock climbing wall, a surfing simulator and a water park on the top deck.
Reaching 90 metres over the sea, the North Star has a 360° view of the ship and surrounding horizon. It holds the Guinness World Record for the tallest observation vessel on a cruise ship, and isn't to be missed.
Join the Chef's Table for a five-course meal, or try celebrity chef Jamie Oliver's menu at Jamie's. Izumi Sushi takes you on a trip of the Far East of Asia with handcrafted rolls and yaki udon. These are just a few of the eating destinations onboard the Anthem of the Seas.
Sydney to Wellington | 10-nights
Cruise liner: Ovation of the Seas
2024 departure dates: Nov 28
2025 departure dates: Feb 9, Mar 24, Nov 10
2026 departure dates: Jan 27, Feb 15, Mar 22
Itinerary: Sydney > Milford Sound > Doubtful Sound > Dusky Sound > Dunedin > Christchurch > Wellington > Picton > Sydney
Sydney to Auckland | 11-nights
Cruise liner: Ovation of the Seas
2025 departure dates: Mar 4, Dec 1, Dec 28
Itinerary: Sydney > Bay of Islands > Auckland > Napier > Wellington > Christchurch > Sydney
Sydney to Christchurch | 9-nights
Cruise liner: Anthem of the Seas
2025 departure dates: Dec 18, Dec 19
Itinerary: Sydney > Picton > Christchurch > Dunedin > Dusky Sound > Doubtful Sound > Milford Sound > Sydney