9 nightsFrom Sydney, Australia5 ports of call
9 Night New Zealand Holiday Cruise
Royal Caribbean · Anthem of the Seas
Overview
A 9-night voyage aboard Anthem of the Seas, departing Sydney, Australia on 19 Dec 2026 and returning to the same port, calling at 5 destinations along the way.
Sydney, AustraliaBay Of Islands, New ZealandAucklandTauranga, New ZealandSydney, Australia
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Itinerary
9 nights · 10 ports of call- 1
Day 1 ·Sydney, AustraliaEmbark
19 Dec 2026Depart 17:00Sydney, capital of New South Wales and one of Australia's largest cities, is best known for its harbourfront Sydney Opera House, with a distinctive sail-like design. Massive Darling Harbour and the smaller Circular Quay port are hubs of waterside life, with the arched Harbour Bridge and esteemed Royal Botanic Garden nearby. Sydney Tower’s outdoor platform, the Skywalk, offers 360-degree views of the city and suburbs. - 2
Day 2 ·At Sea
20 Dec 2026 - 3
Day 3 ·At Sea
21 Dec 2026 - 4
Day 4 ·Bay Of Islands, New Zealand
22 Dec 2026Arrive 08:00Depart 19:00Look up — the Bay of Islands is said to have the world's second bluest sky after Rio de Janeiro. Located on the northwestern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the sea here is also a beautiful shade of turquoise, dotted with 144 subtropical islands of the area. Cruise to Bay of Islands and check out Urupukapuka Island, where you can hike through Maori village sites or relax on the white-sand beach. Visit the Waitangi Treaty Grounds — this is the site where the treaty that made New Zealand into its own nation was signed. Or head out on a dolphin spotting cruise to see the population of bottlenose dolphins that call these waters home. - 5
Day 5 ·Auckland, New Zealand
23 Dec 2026Arrive 07:00Depart 19:00The New Zealand greeting "Kia Ora!" sets the tone for an Auckland adventure. This Maori phrase, used by Kiwis of all ethnic backgrounds to say "hello," roughly translates to "be well" — and after you've enjoyed the outdoor excitement Auckland has to offer, that's exactly how you'll feel. With three harbors and 18,000 miles of coastline, New Zealand's largest city offers all the exploration by land or by sea you could ask for. Climb the Sky Tower for panoramic views of the city and the Twin Harbors. Jump on a New Zealand cruise and head to the Viaduct Basin in Wynward Quarter to sail the harbor or relax with at a seaside brewery. Or kayak out to volcanic Rangitoto Island, where you can hike up ancient lava flows and admire the city from above. - 6
Day 6 ·Tauranga,New Zealand
24 Dec 2026Arrive 09:00Depart 20:00It's hobbit enthusiast's dream come true in Tauranga. This town on the Bay of Plenty, perched on New Zealand's North Island, is just a short trek from the rolling hills of Waikato — this is where you'll find Hobbiton, the location that served as the Shire in the uber-popular "Lord of the Rings" movies. But the fantastic findings of Tauranga don't end there. Cruise to Tauranga and hike to the summit of nearby Mount Maunganui, an extinct volcano that offers panoramic views of the city and the Pacific Ocean below. Or take the one-hour drive to Rotorua, a geothermal fairyland where you can soak in the rejuvenating waters of the natural hot springs. - 7
Day 7 ·At Sea
25 Dec 2026 - 8
Day 8 ·At Sea
26 Dec 2026 - 9
Day 9 ·At Sea
27 Dec 2026 - 10
Day 10 ·Sydney, AustraliaDisembark
28 Dec 2026Arrive 06:30Sydney, capital of New South Wales and one of Australia's largest cities, is best known for its harbourfront Sydney Opera House, with a distinctive sail-like design. Massive Darling Harbour and the smaller Circular Quay port are hubs of waterside life, with the arched Harbour Bridge and esteemed Royal Botanic Garden nearby. Sydney Tower’s outdoor platform, the Skywalk, offers 360-degree views of the city and suburbs.
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