We stayed 3 days in Auckland before embarking after our flight from Manila. The embarkation was easy and smooth. the ship docks in the middle of Auckland, so its easy and very cheap to reach by public transportation.
Being members of the European Union we didn't need any Visa or ETA. in New Zealand.
The friendliness of the people of New Zealand and Australia has to be mentioned specially.
The interior cabin we choose was appropriate for our needs. We stay in the cabin just to sleep anyway. The service was excellent. The Indonesian and Filipino crew members do an excellent job.It could not be better.