New Zealand • Dec 2026 • 9 nights • Royal Caribbean International • Sydney

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9 night New Zealand cruise

Anthem of the Seas • Royal Caribbean International • Departs December 28, 2026

⚓ Sydney → Picton → Lyttelton (Christchurch) → Dunedin → Dusky Sound → Doubtful Sound → Milford Sound → Sydney

☾ 9 nights Sydney ↔ New Zealand 3 sea days

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This sailing is 27% more expensive than typical

Based on similar sailings for this itinerary and cabin type

Currently $56/night above comparable sailings based on similar sailings for this itinerary and cabin type

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Cabin prices

Interior

$2,339

$260/night

↑27% above typical

Oceanview

$2,699

$300/night

Balcony

$2,794

$310/night

Suite

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Anthem of the Seas • December 28, 2026 • departs in 5 months

Last 90 days

Price dropped 4% in the last 30 days and currently near its recent low

Current tracked fare is about $56 per night above the typical comparable sailing.

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Port-heavy itinerary with stops in Australia and New Zealand

1

Sydney, Australia

Monday, Dec 28, 2026

Dep 5:00 PM
2

At sea

Tuesday, Dec 29, 2026
3

At sea

Wednesday, Dec 30, 2026
4

Picton, New Zealand

Thursday, Dec 31, 2026

Arr 9:00 AM

Dep 6:00 PM
5

Lyttelton (Christchurch), New Zealand

Friday, Jan 1, 2027

Arr 7:00 AM

Dep 5:00 PM
6

Dunedin, New Zealand

Saturday, Jan 2, 2027

Arr 10:30 AM

Dep 6:00 PM
7

Dusky Sound, New Zealand

Sunday, Jan 3, 2027

Arr 8:00 AM

Dep 9:00 AM
7

Doubtful Sound, New Zealand

Sunday, Jan 3, 2027

Arr 11:00 AM

Dep 11:59 AM
7

Milford Sound, New Zealand

Sunday, Jan 3, 2027

Arr 4:00 PM

Dep 5:00 PM
8

At sea

Monday, Jan 4, 2027
9

At sea

Tuesday, Jan 5, 2027
10

Sydney, Australia

Wednesday, Jan 6, 2027

Arr 6:30 AM

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Anthem of the Seas

Cruise line: Royal Caribbean International
Capacity: 4,168 guests
Tonnage: 167,800 GT
Built: 2015

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