Best of New Zealand

Pricing based on departure date: 18 October 2026

Home to breathtaking landscapes and warm welcomes, New Zealand is a destination that truly has it all. Experience stunning natural beauty, with diverse environments ranging from serene beaches to majestic mountains. Immerse yourself in the rich culture and traditions that make this country unique. Whether you seek adventure or relaxation, New Zealand offers a blend of experiences that will leave you in awe. Discover why nothing comes close to the magic of New Zealand with Celebrity Cruises, where every moment becomes an unforgettable memory.

ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS

Explore this chic coastal town in the North Island and you’ll discover the land of the Māori. Tauranga’s white sand beaches offer something for everyone. Relax and sunbathe on one of New Zealand’s most beautiful and popular coasts. Take a dip in the ocean or immerse yourself in a lush waterfall swimming hole. Watch dolphins frolic in the waves or swim with these lovable creatures. Learn to sail, try surfing, take a diving lesson, or refine your fishing technique. Water activities abound in Tauranga. If you’re a landlubber, you can tee up at a golf course on your Tauranga cruise or stroll down The Strand where you can enjoy cafés and a vibrant nightlife. Journey to charming waterfalls or board one of the many eco-cruises available in the Bay of Plenty. Sometimes called the New Zealand Riviera, downtown Tauranga offers galleries, shops, history, and a vibrant café and restaurant scene. Sip a hand-crafted drink or enjoy fresh-caught seafood from the Bay of Plenty. From casual al fresco dining to sophisticated New Zealand Riviera gastronomy, Tauranga offers something to tantalize every taste.

Discover Art Deco architecture, an alluring seaside town, and some of Hawke’s Bay’s finest wineries. Napier’s devastating 1931 earthquake resulted in a magnificent rebuilding effort that makes the city home to the greatest density of Art Deco buildings in the world. Stroll along Napier’s lovely streets and admire the architecture characterized by bold symmetrical shapes, linearity balanced by gentle curves, and sometimes intricate ornamentation. Visit lovely cafés, restaurants, and shops as you explore Napier’s seaside sights. Enjoy a beer, or fish and chips. Take a traditional tea break and sample a Pavlova, a New Zealand dessert of meringue and fresh fruit. Journey outside the city to explore some of New Zealand’s most spectacular wine vintages in Hawke’s Bay. Tour the wineries and enjoy exclusive wine tastings. Bird watchers and eco-tourists can visit Cape Kidnappers to admire the world’s largest gannet nesting site. Explore sheep farms, lush coastal scenery, mountain top lookouts, or just sit back and relax at a café in Napier, taking in the ambiance of another era.

A charming seaside town at the head of Queen Charlotte Sound, Picton was settled by early 19th century whalers. Today, it is a bustling seaport surrounded by award-winning restaurants, delightful local art galleries, water sports' activities plus beautiful yet challenging nature trails. Take an adventurous hike along the famous Queen Charlotte track and experience the photogenic flora and unique fauna of New Zealand. Since the climate of Picton is always temperate, at any season, you can take in stunning costal views, mystical waterfalls and diverse wildlife.

Here in this capital of architectural heritage, you might think your Dunedin cruise had taken you to Edinburgh. The architecture, scenery, and culture—if not the accents—borrow heavily from those in Scotland.  Take a harbor cruise to spot albatrosses, cormorants, and other sea birds. You might even see penguins, dolphins, and seals. In town, stroll the spectacular Dunedin Botanic Garden, discover ancient Maori artifacts in the Otago Museum, or learn all about beer at Speight’s Brewery—touring, tasting, and shopping for beer gear.

Steep cliffs that have been carved over centuries by dozens of waterfalls surround the largest and most complex of the many fjords along the New Zealand coast, Dusky Sound. It's also a wildlife paradise, with seals and dolphins patrolling the water, and birds like broad billed prions, mottled petrels and sooty shearwaters floating on the overhead thermals.

As cold mountain water cascades from the cliffs above Doubtful Sound, it creates an unusual phenomenon-a dual-layered marine ecosystem of fresh and saltwater. This serves as a playground for a number of species, including fur seals and two types of penguins - the fiordland crested and blue penguin.

As we sail into the narrow fjords of the Milford Sound, even your massive ship seems to shrink in comparison to the towering cliffs topped by lush mountain terrain. Situated within Fiordland National Park, this natural wonder is part of the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage Site and is protected by its natural geography, which makes it a haven for all types of wildlife.

THE RENEWED CELEBRITY SOLSTICE IS HERE.

NEW OUTDOOR ESCAPES. NEW ENTERTAINMENT. NEW DINING. NEW ROOMS. NEW EVERYTHING.

Welcome to the Renewed Celebrity Solstice. Your happy place is about to make you even happier, because we’ve introduced all-new experiences you’ve never seen before that make the classic ship you love completely new again. Renew your views with reinvented outdoor escapes that give you a whole new perspective on the world. Reignite date night with new restaurants and experiences that will bring you closer together than ever. Remix your routine with so many new things to do from day to night, you’ll wish it took longer to get there. And reimagine your stay with newly updated rooms and more ways to feel at home miles at sea. Celebrity Solstice is the first of many classics to be made new again, so Nothing Comes Close to Celebrity Cruises. Ever.

The Renewed Celebrity Solstice offers sailings to Asia and Alaska. See the limestone formations along Vietnam’s coast from The Retreat Sundeck. Or take glacier-gazing through the roof with top-deck views from Sunset Park. No matter which journey you choose, you’ll experience a point of view you won’t find anywhere else

Auckland, Tauranga, Napier, Picton, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, Dusky Sound, Doubtful Sound, Milford Sound, Sydney

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