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Splendours of New Zealand: Auckland to Christchurch

14 days
From Auckland to Christchurch
4.4
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Sailing
Catch the wind and set sail for new horizons
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 50
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Auckland

    Included Activities

    • Board Scenic Eclipse II yacht
    • Meet Captain and crew
    • Welcome Champagne reception
    Landmarks
    Scenic Eclipse II
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Waiheke Island

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise to Waiheke Island
    • Kayaking between bays (available)
    • Wine tasting at boutique estates (available)

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at Elements restaurant
    • Kayaking between sheltered bays
    • Wine tasting at boutique estates
    Landmarks
    Waiheke Island
  3. Day 3

    At Sea

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Yacht Club or Azure Bar & Café grazing options), Dinner (Multiple fine dining experiences available)

    Included Activities

    • Swim in Vitality pool on Deck 10
    • Guided meditation session
    • Visit Observation Lounge
    • Visit open bridge on Deck 7
    • Meet Captain and navigational team

    Optional Activities

    • Dining at Elements (Italian, steak, seafood)
    • Dining at Koko's Asian Fusion with sushi bar
    • Night Market+ experience at Koko's
    • Dining at Lumière+ (French cuisine with Champagne bar)
    • In-suite dining from 24-hour menu
  4. Day 4

    Napier

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Art Deco architecture of Napier
    • Visit open bridge on Deck 7
    • Meet Captain and navigational team

    Optional Activities

    • Vineyard visits in Hawke's Bay wine region
    Landmarks
    Napier Art Deco District
  5. Day 5

    Picton

    Meals
    Breakfast (Delivered to your suite), Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sail through Marlborough Sounds
    • Explore Picton waterfront
    • Visit Edwin Fox convict ship museum (optional)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Edwin Fox convict ship museum
    • Explore shops, cafés and galleries
    • Marlborough wine region visits
    • Fine French dining at Lumière+
    Landmarks
    Marlborough Sounds
    Edwin Fox
  6. Day 6

    Kaiteriteri - Nelson

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kaiteriteri beach
    • Cruise to Nelson
    • Explore Nelson
    • Nightcap at Sky Bar

    Optional Activities

    • Sea kayaking in Abel Tasman National Park
    • Walking trails in Abel Tasman National Park
    • Wildlife viewing
    • Visit Nelson Botanic Gardens
    • Explore Nelson breweries, markets and cafés
    Landmarks
    Kaiteriteri Beach
    Abel Tasman National Park
    Nelson Botanic Gardens
  7. Day 7

    Kaikoura

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Kaikoura town
    • Wildlife viewing opportunities

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Fyffe House (oldest building)
    • Visit Kaikoura Museum
    • Whale watching
    • Seal and dolphin viewing
    • Bird watching
    Landmarks
    Seaward Kaikoura Range
    Fyffe House
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Akaroa

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Akaroa town
    • View Hector's dolphins in harbour

    Optional Activities

    • Visit historic lighthouse
    • Dine at Night Market @ Koko's+
    • Scenic Lounge Bar evening
    • Observation Lounge library
    Landmarks
    Akaroa Harbour
  9. Day 9

    At Sea

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Yacht Club or Azure Bar & Café options), Dinner (Multiple fine dining experiences available)

    Included Activities

    • Swim in Vitality pool on Deck 10
    • Guided meditation session
    • Visit Observation Lounge
    • Visit open bridge on Deck 7
    • Meet Captain and navigational team

    Optional Activities

    • Dining at Elements
    • Dining at Koko's Asian Fusion
    • Dining at Lumière+
    • In-suite dining
    • Yacht Club lunch
  10. Day 10

    Doubtful Sound - Dusky Sound

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise Doubtful Sound
    • Cruise Dusky Sound
    • Wildlife viewing (dolphins, penguins)
    Landmarks
    Doubtful Sound
    Dusky Sound
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Milford Sound

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise Fiordland National Park
    • Cruise Milford Sound
    • View waterfalls and wildlife

    Optional Activities

    • Cocktails on the Sky Deck
    Landmarks
    Fiordland National Park
    Milford Sound
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Oban, Stewart Island

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Koko's Asian Fusion)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Oban village
    • Wildlife viewing (kiwi birds)

    Optional Activities

    • Bird watching
    • Wildlife exploration
    Landmarks
    Stewart Island (Rakiura)
  13. Day 13

    Port Chalmers (Dunedin)

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Dunedin's Victorian and Edwardian architecture

    Optional Activities

    • Otago Peninsula wildlife viewing
    • Bird watching
    • Penguin viewing
    • Seal and sea lion viewing
    • Senses Spa treatment
    • In-suite dinner with butler service
    Landmarks
    Otago Peninsula
  14. Day 14

    Timaru (Christchurch)

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Final breakfast on board
    • Transfer from Timaru to Christchurch

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Response rate
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Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours Ship

  • Scenic Eclipse II
    Scenic Eclipse II
    The Scenic Eclipse II, the sister ship of the Scenic Eclipse I, launches in 2023. Eclipse II continues to take ocean cruising to a whole new… Read more
    Capacity
    228
    Built
    2023
    Guests
    Crew
    176
    Length
    168 m / 551 ft
    Width
    Suites
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    22498 gt
    Electricity
    Beam
    22 m / 72 ft
    Cruising Speed
    17 kn / 31 km/h / 20 mph
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    Cabin
    114
    Deck
    10
    Deck with Cabins

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    February 29th, 2020
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    January 21st, 2019
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    May 13th, 2018
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before September 1st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 1st, 2026, a minimum payment of 100% is required to confirm your booking with Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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