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New Zealand Repositioning via Akaroa, Bay of Islands & Norfolk Island (Port-Heavy)

⚓ 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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Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $1,339/night. with most departures landing in the $1,259-$1,431/night band. across 1 tracked sailings.

Typical price

$1,339/night

$18,744 total

Normal range

$1,259-$1,431/night

$17,622-$20,034 total

Lowest recent fare

Building history

$15,395 total

Comparison set

1 sailings

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Best departures

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Best overall value

Scenic Eclipse II

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

Jan 28, 2029 → Feb 11, 2029 • Timaru → Lautoka

$3,220 below typical
$15,524 · $1,109/night · good value · ↓17% below typical

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January 2029
Cheapest
Median price/night
$1,109
1 sailing
Upcoming departures
17% below itinerary median
1 priced departures tracked

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.