Chose the cruise as the destinations were exactly what we were looking for. We cruised from Sydney to Auckland. Stopping in Melbourne, Hobart, Fiordland scenic cruising, Dunedin, Akaroa, Tauranga and then Auckland.
There were presentations on the sea days and again on your stateroom TV for all the ports how to get into the city centre and what to do there.
Embarkation wasn’t as smooth as others we were left waiting for 20 minutes whilst they weren’t sure of our visas - as we are from the UK on a working holiday visa for NZ.
Lovely balcony room. Starboard side. Bed was extremely comfortable, no creaking or noises in our room. Could barely feel the ship moving most nights.
The port is close to the city just jump on the tram super cheap and easy
We walked from port into the town to go to the penitentiary - not part of a tour just on our own it was great.
Docked in port chalmers and got on a public bus for $6 straight into the city. The shuttle service charges $20 - rip off!
Walked from port to the beach-beautiful scenery.