Anthem of New Zealand

Pricing based on departure: 2 December 2026 

Dive headfirst into adventure on a 9-night cruise to Australia and New Zealand. Depart from Sydney, Australia on Anthem of the Seas for your epic Down Under journey. Gaze in awe and wonder at the region’s captivating natural beauty and explore the great outdoors before heading back to your ship.

ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS

Bay of Islands

Sail through the Hole in the Rock, where you can spot friendly bottlenose dolphins and maybe even dip into the water to swim with them. Or head across the water from Paihia to Russell, New Zealand's first capital city: Take the 30-minute loop walk up to Flagstaff Hill, and pop into Russell Museum to learn more about the old capital's sailing history.

Tauranga

Take the 45-minute drive to Hobbiton to live like you're "Lord of the Rings" character. Or visit McLaren Falls Park, where you can trek past exotic flora to see the crashing waterfall.
Travel Tips:
1. Walk out to Moturiki Island at low tide to get the easiest access to view of the blowholes.
2. If you're into surfing, the beach at Mount Maunganui is the ideal spot.

Napier

From the port, shuttle buses and taxis take you the short distance to the vibrant downtown. It's easy to explore Napier's Art Deco architecture and boat-packed seaside on foot. Or take the 30-minute drive out to Cape Kidnappers for a hike along the dramatic sandstone cliffs or a relaxing round of golf. If you feel like heading indoors, you can admire both native and worldwide species at the National Aquarium of New Zealand.

Picton

Picton, on the northeast corner of New Zealands South Island, provides access to the beautiful Marlborough Sounds and to New Zealands most famous wine region, Marlborough, home to the worlds best Sauvignon Blanc

Your Ship: Anthem of the Seas

Anthem of the Seas isn’t the same old song. It’s a rally cry for all the thrill seekers, gourmet globetrotters and adventure aficionados. With spaces that transform on the fly and some of the fleet’s best family friendly onboard activities, no other cruise ship packs in more cutting edge experiences in one single day.

North Star

North Star holds the Guinness World Record for the tallest viewing deck on a cruise ship. Step inside the observation capsule and take in panoramic views of the surrounding sea and shores as you ascend over 300 feet above the waves.

Flow Rider

The surf’s always up on the 40-foot-long FlowRider surf simulator. Grab your board and get ready, 30,000 gallons of rushing awesome are headed your way. Carve like a pro — or just try to stay upright — while friends cheer you on from the stadium seating.

Watch a Dive -In Movie

Why watch a movie inside? Lounge on the pool deck with an ocean breeze, the moon, and movie stars as big as all outdoors. The 220 square foot movie screen presents first-run movies, live sporting events and more at the pool area on select ships

Main Dining Room

In the Main Dining Room, you can experience flavors that take you from Jamaica to Jaipur, a rotating menu of delicious dishes always offering something unexpected. A multi-level restaurant that in the morning is the perfect spot to enjoy a hearty brunch paired with refreshing mimosas, at dinnertime transforms into a world class dining experience with a menu that invites you to taste your way around the world course by course.

Sun goes down, we turn up

Every night onboard is an opportunity to party. Explore an array of venues— all without a cover charge— to suit your mood, tastes and moves. Try salsa dancing or heat up the floor at our night clubs, featuring DJ mixmasters, as well as celebrity scratch DJs on select sailings. Sit back and enjoy live acoustic tunes at the pub or bust out the show tunes at a Schooner Bar piano singalong. And don’t hold back at karaoke— just let it go.

Sydney, Bay Of Islands, Tauranga, Napier, Picton, Sydney

All fares are displayed in AUD, and pricing is per person based on twin share occupancy unless stated otherwise. Although all due care is taken to keep information as up-to-date as possible, pricing and availability are subject to change without notice: due to varying timing schedules of supplier automated update processes; currency fluctuations; fuel surcharges or government tax & fee changes and may not be guaranteed until paid in full. Gratuities may be an additional onboard charge depending on particular cruise line selected. Please ask your cruise consultant for any clarification of Terms & Conditions.