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New Zealand Repositioning via Akaroa, Bay of Islands & Norfolk Island

Akaroa · Picton · Napier · Gisborne · Tauranga · Auckland · Bay of Islands · Norfolk Island · Pacific Harbor

Balanced route with a steady mix of port days and sea days. Covers New Zealand, Norfolk Island, and Fiji. Includes anchorage-style calls.

14 nights Timaru New Zealand 9 ports 5 sea days
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What this trip feels like

Balanced, varied and easy to pace

This route gives you a steady mix of ship time and 9 ports. It suits travelers who want meaningful days ashore without turning every day into an early start and a tightly planned port call.

Balanced pace

9 ports in 14 nights

A steady alternation between time onboard and time ashore.

Broad destination variety

Akaroa · Picton · Napier + more

Frequent changes of scenery across the itinerary.

Route logistics

Sails from Timaru

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Port experience

Tauranga · You'll usually have a long port day

Cruise calls here typically give passengers plenty of time between arrival and departure.

Best for · A mix of ship and shore time · First-time visitors · Travelers who like a steady pace

Think twice if · You want either an all-ports itinerary or a mostly ship-focused escape

Best departures

Best upcoming sailings

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Best overall value

Scenic Eclipse II

Timaru → Akaroa → Pacific Harbor → Lautoka

Jan 28 · 14 nights

About average

$15,665 suite · $1,119/night

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Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $1,362/night, with most departures landing in the $1,275-$1,452/night band across 1 tracked sailing.

Typical price

$1,362/night

$19,063 total

Normal range

$1,275-$1,452/night

$17,851-$20,331 total

Lowest recent fare

Building history

$15,395 total

Comparison set

1 sailings

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When should I go?

Not enough departures yet to identify a reliable cheaper season.

Route overview

How this route is built

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14 nights · 9 port calls · 5 sea days · 3 countries

9 port calls across New Zealand, Norfolk Island, Fiji · Neither especially port-heavy nor sea-day heavy for this trip length.

  1. 1

    Embark in Timaru

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Akaroa

    New Zealand · New Zealand

  3. 3

    Picton

    New Zealand · New Zealand

  4. 4

    Napier

    New Zealand · New Zealand

  5. 5

    Gisborne

    New Zealand · New Zealand

  6. 6

    Tauranga

    New Zealand · New Zealand

  7. 7

    Auckland

    New Zealand · New Zealand

  8. 8

    Bay of Islands

    New Zealand · New Zealand

    Anchorage
  9. 9

    Norfolk Island

    Norfolk Island · New Zealand

  10. 10

    Pacific Harbor

    Fiji · Fiji

  11. 11

    Disembark in Lautoka

    Disembarkation ports can vary by sailing

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FAQ

What’s the best month to sail this itinerary?
It depends on weather and crowd levels. Use the sailing list to compare dates and prioritize port days with comfortable conditions.
Are these sailings all the same route?
They can be close but not identical. Look for differences in port order, arrival times, and sea day placement.
How should I choose between two similar sailings?
Compare: (1) ship, (2) port day timing, (3) number of sea days, (4) price vs cabin value, and (5) flight convenience.