Maori Heritage – Australia & New Zealand
Hear “g’day” and “kia ora” as local Australian and New Zealanders greet you on this 16-night cruise aboard Oceania Cruises’ Regatta.
Embark in Sydney and set sail for Melbourne. Wander through the many laneways lined with impressive street art or stroll the bustling Queen Victoria Market, an all-encompassing food hub since 1878. In Burnie, let local cheese makers dazzle your taste buds. As you make your way to New Zealand, take in the sensational sights and sounds along the Tasman Sea, the Fjords of Milford Sound, the Doubtful Sound, and the Dusky Sound. Experience Scottish and Maori heritage in Dunedin and learn why it is hailed as New Zealand’s Wildlife Capital. Watch a sheep-shearing display in Christchurch and discover one of the world’s best water views in the seaside town of Picton. See movie-making history in Wellington, where The Lord of the Rings was filmed or enjoy a relaxing afternoon at a boutique winery in Gisborne. Before arriving in Auckland, watch for dolphins in the 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 $1700 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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February 6: Depart for Sydney, Australia
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February 8: Sydney, Australia
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February 9: Cruising the Tasman Sea
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February 10: Melbourne, Australia
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February 11: Melbourne, Australia
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February 12: Burnie (Tasmania), Australia
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February 13: Cruising the Tasman Sea
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February 14: Cruising the Tasman Sea
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February 15: Cruising the Fjords of Milford Sound
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February 15: Cruising the Doubtful Sound
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February 15: Cruising the Dusky Sound
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February 16: Dunedin, New Zealand
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February 17: Christchurch (Lyttelton), New Zealand
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February 18: Picton, New Zealand
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February 19: Wellington, New Zealand
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February 20: Gisborne, New Zealand
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February 21: Rotorua (Tauranga), New Zealand
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February 22: Whangarei, New Zealand
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February 23: Bay of Islands, New Zealand
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February 24: Auckland, New Zealand
Air Cities
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- Albany, NY
- Albuquerque, NM
- Atlanta, GA
- Austin, TX
- Baltimore, MD
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Billings, MT
- Birmingham, AL
- Boston, MA
- Bozeman, MT
- Buffalo, NY
- Calgary, AB
- Charleston, SC
- Charleston, WV
- Charlotte, NC
- Charlottesville, VA
- O'Hare Chicago, IL
- Midway Chicago, IL
- Cincinnati, OH
- Cleveland, OH
- Columbia, SC
- Columbus, OH
- Dallas, TX
- Dayton, OH
- Denver, CO
- Des Moines, IA
- Detroit, MI
- Edmonton, AB
- Eugene, OR
- Fargo, ND
- Gainesville, FL
- Greensboro, NC
- Greenville/Spartanburg, SC
- Hartford, CT
- Helena, MT
- Intercontinental Houston, TX
- Huntsville, AL
- Indianapolis, IN
- Ithaca, NY
- Jackson, MS
- Kansas City, MO
- Knoxville, TN
- Las Vegas, NV
- Lexington, KY
- Little Rock, AR
- Los Angeles, CA
- Louisville, KY
- Lubbock, TX
- Manchester, NH
- Memphis, TN
- Miami, FL
- Milwaukee, WI
- Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN
- Missoula, MT
- Montreal, QC
- Nashville, TN
- New Orleans, LA
- John F. Kennedy New York, NY
- LaGuardia New York, NY
- Newark, NJ
- Norfolk, VA
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Omaha, NE
- Orlando, FL
- Ottawa, ON
- Philadelphia, PA
- Phoenix, AZ
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Portland, OR
- Providence, RI
- Quebec, QC
- Raleigh-Durham, NC
- Reno, NV
- Richmond, VA
- Roanoke, VA
- Rochester, NY
- Sacramento, CA
- Salt Lake City, UT
- San Diego, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- Saskatoon, SK
- Savannah, GA
- Seattle, WA
- Sioux Falls, SD
- Spokane, WA
- St. Louis, MO
- Syracuse, NY
- Tallahassee, FL
- Tampa, FL
- Toronto, ON
- Tucson, AZ
- Tulsa, OK
- Vancouver, BC
- Victoria, BC
- Washington Dulles, VA
- Washington National, DC
- Wichita, KS
- Winnipeg, MB
Deck Plans
Excursions
Personalize this trip by booking shore excursions that cater to your style. Immerse yourself in local culture by discovering the unique culinary tastes of the area or take a behind the scenes look at the city’s architectural masterpieces that are known around the world. Whether you want to unwind and experience more of the local flare or embark on an epic adventure, there is an excursion waiting for you. Shore excursions become available to book 365 days before the trip departs. Space is limited and fills up quickly, so book your Shore Excursions today!
To view the shore excursions offered for this sailing click here.
Please note the highlighted excursions which have received positive feedback from our guests.
More time and peace of mind. Don’t just wave at your port city from the deck—extend your trip with an overnight land stay and city exploration. Spend more time with your feet on the ground and immerse yourself in local culture with engaging tours led by an expert travel guide. Let us handle the logistics of your airport transportation, luggage handling, and so much more, so you can worry less and go all in on your vacation.
4-Night Great Barrier Reef and Sydney Pre-Cruise Program
February 4+–8 • $3,399 per person, double occupancy; $3,999, single
- 4 nights’ accommodations:
- 3 nights at 5-star Riley Cairns Crystalbrook Collection, with breakfast (Guaranteed check-in upon arrival)
– 1 night at 4-star PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, with breakfast - Full-day of sightseeing on an Outer Reef cruise, with morning tea and lunch, featuring:
– Agincourt Reef
– Reef viewing from an underwater observatory or snorkeling - Full day at leisure or add the Optional Full-day Daintree & Cape Tribulation Tour on February 6: $299 per person
– Experience an ancient rain forest on this excursion to Cape Tribulation in Daintree National Park. Enjoy lunch in Noah Valley, stop at Kulki Lookout to view the coral reef from above, and end with a cruise on the Daintree River. - 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 - Included Airfare from Cairns to Sydney^
- Transfers between the airport(s), * hotels, and cruise ship with related luggage handling
+Cairns hotel check-in is February 4
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1-Night Sydney Pre-Cruise Program
February 7+–8 • $999 per person, double occupancy; $1199, single
- 1 night at the 4-star PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, 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 February 7
3-Night Auckland Post-Cruise Program
February 24-27 • $2,699 per person, double occupancy; $3,499, single
- 3 nights at the 4-star Cordis Hotel or similar accommodations, with breakfast
- Half-day panoramic Auckland city tour, featuring:
– Sky Tower
– Guided visit of Auckland War Memorial Museum
– Scenic tour via Tamiki Drive to village of Devonport on Auckland’s north shore - Full-day tour of Waiheke Island, featuring:
– Waiheke Island via ferry
– Wine-tasting and fine-dining lunch at Mudbrick Vineyard
– Rangihoua Estate scenic tour & olive oil tasting - Full-day sightseeing excursion of the Waitomo Caves & Hobbiton Village, with lunch, featuring:
– Boat tour through the Glowworm Grotto
– Private tour of the Hobbiton Village movie set from The Lord of the Rings trilogy - Transfers between the cruise ship, hotel, and airport* with related luggage handling
1-Night Auckland Post-Cruise Program
February 24-25 • $999 per person, double occupancy; $1,199, single
- 1 night at the 4-star Cordis Hotel or similar accommodations, with breakfast
- Half-day panoramic Auckland city tour, featuring:
- Sky Tower
- Guided visit of Auckland War Memorial Museum
- Scenic tour via Tamiki Drive to village of Devonport on Auckland’s north shore
- Transfers between the cruise ship, hotel, and airport* with related luggage handling
MOBILITY: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking and may not be suitable for those with walking difficulties. Guests participating in this program must be comfortable operating on the water, as a portion of the program includes a ferry and boat tour. **The Sydney Opera House Tour includes 200 steps.
*FOR GUESTS BOOKING THEIR OWN AIRFARE: Airport transfers are only applicable during 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 airfare independently, it is your responsibility to book your inbound flight to Cairns from your home city. Only the flight from Cairns to Sydney is included with this program.
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* * NZeTA visas for U.S. & Canadian passport holders who opt in to the visas through Oceania Cruises will be processed by Oceania Cruises. Guests will receive information on obtaining the ETA visa closer to departure. 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
If you choose to cancel your reservation, we must receive written notice of your cancellation either via certified mail, overnight courier, or e-mail sent to cancel@gonext.com. (with a confirmation of receipt from us). The following cancellation fees apply to cancellations received by us on the days below before the date of departure.
| 181 days | = | Full Refund |
| 180-151 days | = | $250 per person |
| 150-121 days | = | 25% of total fare |
| 120-91 days | = | 50% of total fare |
| 90-61 days | = | 75% of total fare |
| 60-1 days | = | 100% of total fare |
| 121 days or more | = | No Penalty, Full Refund |
| 120-91 days | = | 25% penalty of total fare, per program |
| 90-61 days | = | 50% penalty of total fare, per program |
| 60-0 days | = | 100% penalty of total fare, per program |
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