26 nightsFrom Auckland16 ports of call
Auckland -TO- Bali (Benoa)
Regent Seven Seas Cruises · Seven Seas Explorer
Overview
A 26-night voyage aboard Seven Seas Explorer, departing Auckland on 24 Feb 2029 and arriving in Benoa/Bali, calling at 16 destinations along the way.
AucklandTauranga, New ZealandGisborneNapier, New ZealandWellingtonAkaroaPicton, NZSydney, AustraliaBrisbaneAirlie BeachTownsville, AustraliaCairnsDarwin, AustraliaKomodo IslandLombokBenoa/Bali
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Itinerary
26 nights · 27 ports of call- 1
Day 1 ·AucklandEmbark
24 Feb 2029Arrive 07:00Depart 16:00Auckland, “The City Of Sails”, is spread over a narrow isthmus between the sparkling waters of the Waitemata and Manukau Harbours on New Zealand’s North Island. It earns its sobriquet from having more boats per capita than any other city in the world. The first settlers here were the Maori, and are still a vibrant component of its cosmopolitan population. Auckland offers the visitor all the amenities of a world-class city. Browse the shops of Queen Street or the Parnell area with its galleries and boutiques in quaintly restored Victorian buildings. For a magnificent panorama of the city travel to Mount Eden, the city’s highest point, or visit the Skytower for loftier views. Minutes from downtown you can relax on a black sand beach, or explore the America’s Cup Yachting Village. Further afield there are the spectacular pine-clad Waitakere Mountains, the amazing Waitomo Glowworm Caves and the verdant vineyards of Kumeu River Wines. - 2
Day 2 ·Tauranga
25 Feb 2029Arrive 07:00Depart 16:00Tauranga is the center of a large citrus and sub tropical fruit-growing area and is a favorite base for deep-sea anglers. Across the harbor is the major port for the region, Mt Maunganui, which is also the major overseas outlet for the vast timber industry established in the center of the North Island. Tauranga has become a rendezvous for thousands of holiday makers to whom the lure of its sun-baked sands and sparkling waters prove an irresistible attraction. - 3
Day 3 ·Gisborne
26 Feb 2029Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00This charming seaside community was named in honor of the crew member aboard Captain James Cook’s ship Endeavour who first sighted land in the area in 1769. Not only boasting a long maritime history and a vibrant Maori heritage and culture, Gisborne is also known for its wine, often called the “Chardonnay Capital of New Zealand.” Be sure to visit Gisborne’s splendid array of boutique wineries. And for a taste of Gisborne’s history and art, the Tairawhiti Museum is an essential destination in this city of warm smiles and even warmer hearts. - 4
Day 4 ·Napier
27 Feb 2029Arrive 07:00Depart 16:00The twin cities of Napier and Hastings, located within the region of Hawke's Bay on the East Coast of New Zealand's North Island, are unique. The area is blessed with a Californian-Mediterranean climate, boasting one of the highest sunshine averages in the country. The area is also dotted with colorful vineyards and orchards, with some of the most fertile farmland you will see. Within the region are more than twenty of New Zealand's finest vineyards. - 5
Day 5 ·Wellington
28 Feb 2029Arrive 09:00Depart 18:00Stroll past Victorian Gothic buildings, visit the exquisite Botanic Gardens, take the cable car up the mountain for a fantastic view, or head for the city beach. Journey around the spectacular harbor with its amazing views and visit a sheep or cattle station. See some of the sites where the Lord of the Rings trilogy was filmed. Shopping: Shop for arts and crafts, jewelry, fine woolens, and leather goods. Shop for arts and crafts, jewelry, fine woolens, and leather goods. Enjoy a variety of continental dishes in addition to succulent lamb and seafood. - 6
Day 6 ·Akaroa
1 Mar 2029Arrive 08:00Depart 16:00Set on a beautiful, sheltered harbor and overlooked by craggy volcanic hills, Akaroa is a popular resort town on Banks Peninsula in New Zealand. The name Akaroa means “Long Harbor.” Sailors from the HMS Britomart proclaimed British sovereignty for the land in 1840, but French settlers also settled in the area that year. There is still a heavy French influence found on the island, including many French local names. - 7
Day 7 ·Picton
2 Mar 2029Arrive 07:00Depart 15:00Picton is a town on the north coast of the South Island, in New Zealand. It’s known as a gateway to the islands and inlets of the Marlborough Sounds. The Edwin Fox Maritime Museum is a 19th-century former convict and cargo ship. EcoWorld Aquarium shelters and rehabilitates native animals such as tuatara reptiles and blue penguins. Nearby, the Queen Charlotte Track traverses coastal forest, skyline ridges and bays - 8
Day 8 ·At Sea
3 Mar 2029 - 9
Day 9 ·At Sea
4 Mar 2029 - 11
Day 11 ·Sydney, Australia
5 Mar 2029Arrive 13:30Depart 23:59Sydney, 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. - 11
Day 11 ·Sydney, Australia
6 Mar 2029Depart 16:00Sydney, 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. - 12
Day 12 ·Cruising the Tasman Sea
7 Mar 2029 - 13
Day 13 ·Brisbane
8 Mar 2029Arrive 07:00Depart 17:00Brisbane, the third largest city in Australia, is the state capital of Queensland and the most populous city of Queensland. The settlement grew from an original penal colony, established in 1825. Free settlers were permitted in 1842 and Queensland was proclaimed a separate colony in 1859. Due to its growing live music scene, Brisbane was nominated as one of the Top 5 International Music Hotspots by Billboard magazine in 2007. - 14
Day 14 ·Cruising the Coral Sea
9 Mar 2029 - 15
Day 15 ·Airlie Beach, Australia
10 Mar 2029Arrive 07:00Depart 17:00 - 16
Day 16 ·Townsville
11 Mar 2029Arrive 07:00Depart 17:00Head out to the Great Barrier Reef to dive or snorkel, or discover the local beaches and enjoy the tropical scenery, the seafront promenade, galleries and shops. Venture out to stunning Magnetic Island with its national park, miles of walking trails, wildlife and magnificent coral reefs. Take home local artwork, crafts, jewelry and souvenirs. Savor fresh seafood along with a wide variety of international cuisines, perhaps a cold beer or a glass of fine wine. - 17
Day 17 ·Cairns
12 Mar 2029Arrive 07:00Depart 23:00Cairns is the capital of Far North Queensland, and its east coastal cities rest along the Great Barrier Reef. The state of Queensland occupies a vast 667,000 square miles and much of the land remains uninhabited, covered with miles of rainforest where Australian teak, hopp, pine and fig trees abound. Before 1879, when the city of Cairns was established, the only inhabitants of this region were the Aborigines, the culture for which Australia is perhaps best known. - 18
Day 18 ·Cruising the Coral Sea
13 Mar 2029 - 19
Day 19 ·Cruising the Coral Sea
14 Mar 2029 - 20
Day 20 ·Cruising the Arafura Sea
15 Mar 2029 - 21
Day 21 ·Darwin
16 Mar 2029Arrive 07:00Depart 22:00Along the coast of the Northern Territory lies Darwin, a city isolated by the vast Australian desert. The area was sought by the French, Dutch and British, and was established as the town of Darwin in 1869. In 1942, the city was under the threat of a Japanese attack, so a major Australian military base was established. Today Darwin is the largest city of the Northern Territory, offering sights from its colonial past and excellent shopping and dining opportunities. - 22
Day 22 ·Cruising the Timor Sea
17 Mar 2029 - 23
Day 23 ·Cruising the Indian Ocean
18 Mar 2029 - 24
Day 24 ·Komodo Island
19 Mar 2029Arrive 07:00Depart 16:00Indonesia’s isolated Komodo Island is a natural wonder of tropical savanna and scrubland, home to the famed pre-historic Komodo dragon. Komodo National Park is the only place on earth that they can be found in the wild. The island of Komodo itself is about 60 squares miles in area with dramatic landscapes of 2,000 foot craggy mountains, canyons, Savannas and monsoon rain forests in the valleys. Human habitation is therefore limited to only one settlement in Slawi Bay. - 25
Day 25 ·Lombok
20 Mar 2029Arrive 11:30Depart 20:00Lombok is an Indonesian island east of Bali and west of Sumbawa, part of the Lesser Sunda Island chain. It's known for beaches and surfing spots, particularly at Kuta and Banko Banko (in south Lombok). The motor-vehicle-free Gili Islands (Gili Trawangan, Gili Air and Gili Meno), off Lombok’s west coast, offer more beaches, reefs for diving and snorkeling, and a sea turtle hatchery. - 26
Day 26 ·Benoa (Bali)
21 Mar 2029Arrive 07:00Bali is an Indonesian island known for its forested volcanic mountains, iconic rice paddies, beaches and coral reefs. The island is home to religious sites such as cliffside Uluwatu Temple. To the south, the beachside city of Kuta has lively bars, while Seminyak, Sanur and Nusa Dua are popular resort towns. The island is also known for its yoga and meditation retreats. - 27
Day 27 ·Benoa (Bali)Disembark
22 Mar 2029Bali is an Indonesian island known for its forested volcanic mountains, iconic rice paddies, beaches and coral reefs. The island is home to religious sites such as cliffside Uluwatu Temple. To the south, the beachside city of Kuta has lively bars, while Seminyak, Sanur and Nusa Dua are popular resort towns. The island is also known for its yoga and meditation retreats.
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