Kiwi adventure cruise

15 days and 14 nights

Starts/end Adelaide

13 March 2023; 11 March 2024

RAA members receive bonus onboard credit Per stateroom

All meals onboard Pacific Explorer excluding specialty dining (surcharges apply)

Book by 1 March 2022

What to expect

A cruise to some of the country’s best ports proves that it’s oh-so easy to love thy neighbour. If you love wine and cheese tasting, swimming with dolphins, shopping sprees, adventure sports, lush green countryside, art deco buildings, and World Heritage listed wonders, then New Zealand is for you.

What you'll love

Culture and history

Gourmet food and drinks

Stunning landscapes and sights

Perfect for

All traveller types

Family friendly

Wheelchair accessible

What's included

14 night cruise aboard Pacific Explorer from Adelaide return
Visit Fiordland National Park (scenic cruising), Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, Picton and Melbourne
$1 per person deposits^#
Includes AUD$150 onboard credit from P&O plus RAA members receive an additional AUD$100 onboard credit per stateroom^{^}
Book before 31 January 2022 and receive an additional AUD$100 onboard credit per stateroom^{^}
All onboard meals (excluding any speciality restaurants, drinks etc)

Your itinerary

Days 1 - 5

Adelaide to Fiordland National Park

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Day 1 Adelaide

Depart 4pm

Days 2-4 At Sea

Enjoy a choice of 12 dining experiences included in your cruise fare. Or treat yourself to a dining experience at Luke's, by Luke Mangan – the celebrity chef. Enjoy a mouth-watering signature burger at lunch or a delicious three-course a la carte dinner at sunset. Or try the award-winning pizza in 400 Gradi, in partnership with award-winning Melbourne chef, Johnny Di Francesco.

Get splashy and ride the Disco Diver and Super Slider Waterslides as many times as you like, splash out in the interactive waterparks or take a dip in one of the pools or spas. Challenge your mates or family to a friendly game of Barefoot Bowls. Choose your Adventure with P&O Edge. The P&O Edge Adventure Park is your ticket to action and excitement. Try Rock Climbing, The Flying Fox, Walk the Plank and more. Plus there is a special program designed just for kids. Head to the Arcade and test your skills with the latest video games.

When the sun sets, head for drinks at The Bonded Store or the Explorer Hotel. See original stage shows developed and choreographed by a leading Australian production company exclusively for P&O Australia audiences. With an exciting program of shows to choose from, you will want to catch them all. At Black Circus, enjoy new levels of entertainment with exclusive dinner and show packages and a glamorous cabaret-style show, Love Riot. Get ready for a fetish-laced acrobatic feast for the senses. It’s the ultimate night out full of spectacle and outrageous fun. Hit the dance floor and cut some shapes to some funky live tunes in the Blue Room. You’ll catch some homegrown live acts every night.

Day 5 Fiordland National Park

Scenic cruising 9am-4pm

Fiordland is New Zealand’s largest national park and is comprised of 1.2 million hectares of breath-taking natural beauty. With soaring snow-capped mountains, glassy lakes, ice-carved fiords and lush rainforests, this stunning landscape is largely inaccessible - so the best way to appreciate it is by cruise.

On this unforgettable scenic cruise, sit back and admire some of the world’s most spectacular vistas and make sure you have your camera ready - these are once in a lifetime, breath-taking views, especially when seen by sea. A Fiordland adventure with P&O is definitely not to be missed.

The National Park is one of New Zealand’s most cherished wonders and a major part of the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site. It was formed millions of years ago by massive glacial flows that carved deep fiords into the coast of New Zealand's South Island. The Fiordland crested penguin and southern brown kiwi are almost exclusively found within the park.

At the heart of Fiordland National Park lies Milford Sound which is lined by cliffs that soar nearly a mile above its surface. Milford Sound cuts into the heart of the Southern Alps. Rainforest clings to the cliffs, while waterfalls plummet into the void. Mile-high Mitre Peak is located on the shore of Milford Sound.

Days 6-8

Dunedin to Wellington

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Days 9-15

Picton to Adelaide

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Options and details

Cruise includes AUD$150 onboard credit per stateroom for interior and ocean view staterooms or AUD$300 onboard credit for balcony staterooms, mini suites and suites^{^}

RAA members receive an additional AUD$100 onboard credit per stateroom plus book before 31 January 2022 and receive an additional bonus AUD$100 onboard credit per stateroom^{^}

Upgrade:

Ocean view stateroom from $2,874 per person twin share*
Balcony stateroom from $3,449 per person twin share*
Mini suites from $4,649 per person twin share*

Multiple departures available, pricing based on 11 March 2024 departure:

13 March 2023
11 March 2024*

Terms and conditions

*Terms and conditions apply. Fares are cruise only, per person in AUD in a complete quad or twin room based on lead categories at publication date (7 December 2021), inclusive of all discounts, charges and taxes (which are subject to change). Campaign commences 23 November 2021 and ends 1 March 2022. Pricing based on 24 February 2023 departure. Pricing based on 11 March 2024 departure.

Advertised fares are available until allocation is exhausted and may fluctuate during the campaign period. Some ocean view rooms have obstructed views. ^#Pay AU$1 per person deposit upfront (for all passengers) followed by the remainder of the standard deposit amount at a later date. Deposits are non-refundable and deposit conditions differ from the standard P&O Booking and Travel Conditions. AU$1 per person deposit is only applicable to Value and Value Plus fares and not applicable to GO Fares. The AU$1 deposit is only applicable if the date of booking is greater than 75 days before departure. AU$1 per person deposit is not applicable to Australian Explorer itineraries X427, X427A, X427B, X427C, X427D, X427E. ^Onboard Spending Money is per room in AUD. Amount varies by travel date, room type and itinerary duration to the maximum of $300AUD, and is applied to the first 2 guests only in a room. Australian Explorer itineraries offer onboard spending money of up to $500AUD per room, Amount varies by travel date, room type and itinerary duration, and is applied to the first 2 guests only in a room. Onboard Spending Money expires at the conclusion of your cruise, is not transferable not redeemable for cash and cannot be used at the medical centre or casino. January offer applies to cruises over 7 nights and AUD100 onboard credit will be applied per stateroom. For full terms and conditions please speak to a travel expert at RAA.

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Frequently asked questions

What fitness level will be required?

This trip is: Moderate

Leisurely pace with increased walking on uneven ground and cobblestone surfaces, climbing and descending stairs, plus standing for a reasonable length of time in museums or at points of interest. You must be able to get on/off transportation unassisted, manage distances at airports and railway stations without assistance, and handle your luggage as required. Please note: Whilst most cruises (apart from active expedition cruises) feature moderate activity, many smaller ships and river cruise ships have extensive stairways and no elevators. Ask your RAA Travel sales consultant for up-to-date information on river or ocean cruise ship accessibility. Please carefully consider your ability to meet the physical demands of the tour.

Trip code: POC134

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$2,174

per person twin share (interior stateroom)

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Overview

Kiwi adventure cruise

What to expect

What you'll love

Perfect for

What's included

Your itinerary

Days 1 - 5

Days 6-8

Days 9-15

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