Itinerary
- Day 1
Queenstown to Bluff
Queenstown to Bluff- Meals
- Dinner (Relaxed dinner on board)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Coral Adventurer)
Included Activities
- Embark Coral Adventurer ship
- Dinner on board
- Day 2
At Sea
At Sea- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic sailing past Te Niho a Kewa (Solander Island)
- Optional tender excursion to view birdlife
Landmarks Te Niho a Kewa (Solander Island) - Day 3
Milford Sound/Piopiotahi
Milford Sound/Piopiotahi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tender vessel excursion in Milford Sound
- View waterfalls and wildlife including fur seals, dolphins, and penguins
Landmarks Milford Sound/Piopiotahi Fiordland National Park 
- Day 4
Doubtful Sound/Patea
Doubtful Sound/Patea- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Observation of captain navigating 'The Gut' passage
- Walk between Deas Cove and Neck Cove (optional activity)
- Tender vessel cruise exploring fjord coastline (optional activity)
Optional Activities
- Easy short walk between Deas Cove and Neck Cove to view local flora and fauna
- Tender vessel cruise exploring Doubtful Sound coastline and local history
Landmarks Doubtful Sound/Patea Thompson Sound Deas Cove Neck Cove - Day 5
Dusky Sound/Tamatea
Dusky Sound/Tamatea- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Passage through Acheron Passage with fjord scenery and wildlife viewing
Landmarks Dusky Sound/Tamatea Acheron Passage Te Wāhipounamu (Place of the Greenstone) - Day 6
Stewart Island/Rakiura
Stewart Island/Rakiura- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided discovery and free time exploration on Stewart Island
- Access to ancient forests and hiking trails
Optional Activities
- Various hiking trails of different fitness levels
- Visit Oban (coastal town established by Scottish settlers in the 1840s)
- Explore former whaling station
Landmarks Stewart Island/Rakiura Oban - Day 7
Dunedin
Dunedin- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- City tour of Dunedin with highlights
- Welcome presentation at Araiteuru from Marae member
- Visit Olveston House
- Visit Flemish Renaissance-style Railway Station
- Pass Dunedin University
- Visit Baldwin Street (world's steepest street)
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Dunedin at own pace (alternative to guided tour)
Landmarks Araiteuru Olveston House Dunedin Railway Station Dunedin University Baldwin Street - Day 8
Akaroa to Christchurch
Akaroa to Christchurch- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic drive from Akaroa to Christchurch
- Exploration of Christchurch city center at leisure
Optional Activities
- Visit Museum
- Explore Botanic Gardens
- All-day hop-on hop-off tram tickets (additional expense)
Landmarks Christchurch Botanic Gardens Canterbury Museum - Day 9
Kaikōura
Kaikōura- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Whale watching excursion on catamaran
- Hydrophone experience to hear whale communication
- 3.5 kilometre peninsular track walk
Optional Activities
- Free time in Kaikōura township
Landmarks Kaikōura - Day 10
Ship Cove/Meretoto
Ship Cove/Meretoto- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit James Cook memorial at Ship Cove/Meretoto
- Walk through Motuara Island wildlife sanctuary
- Gentle shoreline walk along Queen Charlotte Sound
Landmarks Ship Cove/Meretoto Motuara Island Tōtaranui/Queen Charlotte Sound - Day 11
Bluff to Wellington
Bluff to Wellington- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Disembarkation at Bluff
- Breakfast on ship before departure
