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Maori Heritage – Australia & New Zealand

Date: Feb 8-24, 2024
Starting Price: $7,699
Trip Length: 16 nights
Trip: Sydney to Auckland
Cruise line: Oceania Cruises | Regatta
SPECIAL OFFER: $800 SHIPBOARD CREDIT PER STATEROOM: Offer is based on double occupancy and in addition to OLife Choice Selection. Expires June 6, 2023.

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.

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Features

OCEANIA CRUISES OLIFE CHOICE

• INCLUDES ROUNDTRIP AIRFARE
NEW FREE ROUNDTRIP AIRPORT TRANSFERS*
• FREE UNLIMITED INTERNET

• 8 FREE SHORE EXCURSIONS
OR FREE BEVERAGE PACKAGE
OR $800 SHIPBOARD CREDIT

Limited Availability
Offers are per stateroom, based on double occupancy; air credit is $1700 per person

 

 

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. 
OLife Choice offers* are per stateroom, and the selection must be the same for both guests. If the shore excursion amenity is selected, excursions will be available for selection approximately four months prior to departure. All excursions must be chosen at least fourteen days prior to the sailing. Shore excursion options for OLife Choice offers (up to a value of $199 per excursion) exclude the following: Culinary Discovery Tours; Food and Wine Trails; Oceania Select; Oceania Exclusive; Executive Collection; and Wellness excursions. The House Select Beverage Package is per stateroom and includes unlimited champagne, wine, and beer with lunch and dinner.
*Prices, air credits, and itineraries are subject to change at the discretion of Oceania Cruises.

Itinerary

  • February 6: Depart for Sydney, Australia
  • February 8: Sydney, Australia
  • February 9: Cruising the Tasman Sea
  • February 10: Melbourne, Australia
  • February 11: Melbourne, Australia
  • February 12: Burnie (Tasmania), Australia
  • February 13: Cruising the Tasman Sea
  • February 14: Cruising the Tasman Sea
  • February 15: Cruising the Fjords of Milford Sound
  • February 15: Cruising the Doubtful Sound
  • February 15: Cruising the Dusky Sound
  • February 16: Dunedin, New Zealand
  • February 17: Christchurch (Lyttelton), New Zealand
  • February 18: Picton, New Zealand
  • February 19: Wellington, New Zealand
  • February 20: Gisborne, New Zealand
  • February 21: Rotorua (Tauranga), New Zealand
  • February 22: Whangarei, New Zealand
  • February 23: Bay of Islands, New Zealand anchor icon
  • February 24: Auckland, New Zealand
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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!

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Please note the highlighted excursions which have received positive feedback from our guests.

Go Beyond with GoNext

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

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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

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          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

          View 1-Night Auckland details

          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

          REFUNDS AND CANCELLATIONS:
          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.
          Cruise Cancellation Fees:
          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
          If a flight or other delay for any reason prevents you from joining the trip on the date of departure, you will be considered a no-show, and we cannot provide a full or partial refund or credit toward a future trip. For Owner's, Vista and Oceania Suites, the cancellation amounts are as listed above with two exceptions: For cruises of less than 15 days, the administrative fee from 91 to 120 days prior to sailing is 10% of the Fare; and for cruises 15 days or longer, the administrative fee from 151 to 180 days prior to sailing is 10% of the Fare.

          ADDITIONAL REFUNDS AND CANCELLATIONS FOR GO NEXT PROGRAMS
          Go Next Pre- and/or Post-Cruise Program Cancellation Fees:
          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
          If you cancel any Go Next Program, your rights to a refund are limited. Any requests for cancellation must be communicated to Go Next in writing. Submit a written cancellation to cancel@gonext.com. Applicable refunds, if any, will be made within 30 days after the cancellation. (Subject to change; refer to your brochure for current rates.)

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          Available To Book

          Maori Heritage – Australia & New Zealand

          Date: Feb 8-24, 2024
          Starting Price: $7,699
          Trip Length: 16 nights
          Trip: Sydney to Auckland
          Cruise line: Oceania Cruises | Regatta
          SPECIAL OFFER: $800 SHIPBOARD CREDIT PER STATEROOM: Offer is based on double occupancy and in addition to OLife Choice Selection. Expires June 6, 2023.
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