Dazzling Down Under
Say g’day to koalas and kangaroos on this 14-night cruise to the great down under aboard Oceania Cruises’ Regatta. Watch for the iconic Sydney Opera House as you set sail on the Tasman Sea. Spend two days in Melbourne, where you can catch sight of a kookaburra or watch wallabies huddle and hop. In Burnie, let local cheese makers dazzle your taste buds, then cruise the Fjords of Milford Sound as craggy cliffs tower over you.
Strike out in Timaru on a sheep-laden country drive and experience movie-making history in Wellington, where The Lord of the Rings was filmed. Taste the flavor of Napier’s famous vintage vineyards and in Gisborne, catch sight of surfers soaking up the summer sun and New Zealand waves. Before your journeys end in Auckland, watch for dolphins in Bay of Islands.
Features
| OCEANIA CRUISES OLIFE CHOICE | |
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• INCLUDES ROUNDTRIP AIRFARE |
• 8 FREE SHORE EXCURSIONS |
| Limited Availability Offers are per stateroom, based on double occupancy; air credit is $1650 per person |
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Oceania Cruises prices* are per person, based on double occupancy, and reflect the OLife Fare with included round-trip airfare. The Round-Trip Airfare promotion only applies to round-trip coach flights from select U.S. and Canadian gateways. Airfare is available from other U.S. and Canadian gateways for an additional charge. Any advertised fares that include the Round-Trip Airfare promotion include all airline fees, surcharges, and government taxes and may be subject to change. Due to limited flight schedules, overnight stays may be required at the traveler’s expense. Airline-imposed personal charges such as baggage fees may apply. Free Roundtrip Airport Transfer offer is only available when OLife Choice airfare is purchased through Oceania Cruises. |
Itinerary
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January 14: Depart for Australia
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January 15: In flight
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January 16: Sydney, Australia
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January 17: Cruising the Tasman Sea
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January 18: Melbourne, Australia
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January 19: Melbourne, Australia
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January 20: Burnie (Tasmania), Australia
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January 21: Cruising the Tasman Sea
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January 22: Cruising the Tasman Sea
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January 23: Cruising the Fjords of Milford Sound
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January 24: Timaru, New Zealand
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January 25: Christchurch (Lyttelton), New Zealand
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January 26: Wellington, New Zealand
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January 27: Napier, New Zealand
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January 28: Gisborne, New Zealand
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January 29: Bay of Islands, New Zealand
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January 30: Auckland, New Zealand
Deck Plans
Go Next Pre- & Post-Cruise Programs
Discover the highlights of Sydney, the Great Barrier Reef and Auckland that you might otherwise miss. These carefully crafted program includes an ideally located hotel, specially arranged sightseeing tours featuring cultural and historic sites, professional guides, and exceptional concierge support from an on-location Go Next Program Manager.
GREAT BARRIER REEF PRE-CRUISE PROGRAM
Jan 12+– 16 • $2999 per person, double occupancy, $3999, single
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- 4 nights’ accommodations:
–3 nights at 5-star Riley Cairns Crystalbrook Collection, with breakfast
–1 night at 4-star PARKROYAL Darling Harbour in Sydney, with breakfasts and airfare from Cairns to Sydney^ - Full-day sightseeing excursion on an Outer Reef featuring:
–Agincourt Reef
–Reef viewing from an underwater observatory or snorkeling
–Morning tea and lunch
- 4 nights’ accommodations:
Optional Full-day Daintree & Cape Tribulation Tour on January 14, Featuring:
$269 per person (available only when purchasing the Great Barrier Reef Pre-Cruise Program)
- –Cape Tribulation in Daintree National Park
–Noah Valley lunch
–Kulki Lookout of coral reef
–Daintree River cruise - Half-day panoramic sightseeing tour of Sydney, featuring:
–Sydney Opera House Tour**
–The Rocks
–Conservatorium of Music, Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair, and Royal Botanical Gardens
–Bondi Junction, Paddington, Double Bay/Rose Bay, and The Gap - Transfers between the airport(s),* hotels, and cruise ship with related luggage handling
+ Cairns hotel check-in is Jan 12
View Great Barrier Reef + Sydney Details
SYDNEY PRE-CRUISE PROGRAM
Jan 15†–16 • $799 per person, double occupancy, $1199, single
- 1 night at 4-star PARKROYAL Darling Harbour in Sydney, with breakfast
- Guaranteed hotel check-in upon arrival
- Half-day panoramic sightseeing tour of Sydney, featuring:
–Sydney Opera House Tour**
–The Rocks
–Conservatorium of Music, Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair, and Royal Botanical Gardens
–Bondi Junction, Paddington, Double Bay/Rose Bay, and The Gap - Transfers between the airport,* hotel, and cruise ship with related luggage handling
†Sydney hotel check-in is Jan 15
AUCKLAND POST-CRUISE PROGRAM
Jan 30 – Feb 1 • $1999 per person, double occupancy; $2839, single
- 2 nights at the 4-star Cordis Hotel, or similar accommodations, with breakfast
- Full-day sightseeing excursion of Auckland, featuring:
– Sky Tower
– Guided visit of Auckland War Memorial Museum
– Waiheke Island via ferry
– Wine tasting and fine dining lunch at Mudbrick Vineyard
– Rangihoua Estate scenic tour with olive oil tasting - Full-day sightseeing excursion of the Waitomo Caves & Hobbiton Village, featuring:
– Boat tour through the Glowworm Grotto
– Private tour of the Hobbiton Village move set from The Lord of the Rings trilogy - Includes Lunch
Transfers between the cruise ship, hotel, and airport,* with related luggage handling
– MOBILITY AND AIR NOTES –
MOBILITY:
The motor coach and walking tours involve a moderate amount of walking, some over uneven terrain, and may not be suitable for those with walking difficulties. Guests must be comfortable operating on the water as portions of the programs operate on a boat or ferry.
**The Sydney Opera House tour includes 200 steps.
FOR GUESTS BOOKING THEIR OWN AIR ARRANGEMENTS:
*Airport transfers are only applicable on program dates. You must provide your complete flight details to Go Next 30 days prior to departure in order to ensure airport transfers.
^ If you book your air independently, it is your responsibility to book your inbound flights to Cairns from your home city. Only the flight from Cairns to Sydney is included with this program
The Pre- and/or Post-Cruise Program pricing, itineraries, and accommodations are subject to change.
Visa Requirements
Australia – Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) Visa is required for all nationalities*
New Zealand – Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) Visa is required for most Nationalities*
*ETA and NZeTA visas for U.S. & Canadian passport holders who opt in to the visas through Oceania Cruises will be processed by Oceania Cruises.
It is imperative that all guests obtain the necessary travel documents prior to the vacation departure date. Failure to produce the correct visa and valid passport at embarkation will result in denial of boarding. Please ensure passport is valid at least 6 months after the cruise return date. Birth certificates, copies of passports and passport cards are not accepted.
Cancellation Policy
| 121 days or more | = | No Penalty, Full Refund |
| 120-91 days | = | $250 per person |
| 90-76 days | = | 25% of total fare |
| 75-61 days | = | 50% of total fare |
| 60-31 days | = | 75% of total fare |
| 30-0 days | = | 100% of total fare |
| 121 days or more | = | No Penalty, Full Refund |
| 120-91 days | = | 25% of total fare, per program |
| 90-61 days | = | 50% of total fare, per program |
| 60-0 days | = | 100% of total fare, per program |