We wanted to see not just Sydney (2nd time there) but other areas of Australia, Tasmania and New Zealand. The trip surpassed anything we could have imagined. Friendly people, great food, and tremendous scenery. We took the included tours in each city to get an overall feel for the area and to learn more of the history. We had a lot of relaxing time on the ship and enjoyed the spa. We always enjoy the afternoon tea in the Wintergarten. The addition of the planetarium was a surprise but also a wonderful experience. We also were surprised to find the wine sommelier, Lorraine, was the same person as we had on the Viking Sky on a previous cruise. It was great to catch up with her. The staff and service on the Orion excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed the entertainment provided. We missed Christchurch due to rough seas but the crew did a great job keeping everyone entertained.