New Zealand Dec 2027 9 nights Royal Caribbean International Sydney

Sydney → Milford Sound → Wellington → Sydney

via Doubtful Sound, Lyttelton (Christchurch), Dusky Sound, and 1 more

Anthem of the Seas

9 nights

December 29, 2027–January 7, 2028

Recommendation

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High confidence

There are some decent fares, but better value may still emerge.

  • Oceanview prices are 11% above their usual range.
  • Overall pricing is 11% above typical.

Why we're recommending this

Oceanview pricing is $2,655, compared with a typical fare of $2,681.

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Anthem of the Seas • December 29, 2027 • departs in over 1 year

Last 90 days

What should you book?

No cabin stands out on value right now.

The oceanview is closer to its usual price, but costs $310 more than an interior.

Other cabin categories

Interior

Priced high · 13% above typical

$2,655

$295/night

Oceanview

Priced high · 11% above typical

$2,965

$329/night

Balcony

Priced high · 11% above typical

$3,713

$413/night

Suite

Unavailable

Prices were last updated about 4 hours ago.

What kind of trip is this?

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Port-heavy itinerary with stops in Australia and New Zealand

  • 9 nights
  • 6 ports
  • 4 sea days
  • Quantum-class ship
  • Round-trip sailing
  • Sydney ↔

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Route

Sydney → Milford Sound → Doubtful Sound → Dusky Sound → Dunedin + 3 more

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  1. 1

    Sydney, Australia

    Wednesday, Dec 29, 2027

    Dep 5:00 PM
  2. 2

    At sea

    Thursday, Dec 30, 2027

  3. 3

    At sea

    Friday, Dec 31, 2027

  4. 4

    Milford Sound, New Zealand

    Saturday, Jan 1, 2028

    Arr 10:00 AM
    Dep 11:00 AM
  5. 4

    Doubtful Sound, New Zealand

    Saturday, Jan 1, 2028

    Arr 2:00 PM
    Dep 3:00 PM
  6. 4

    Dusky Sound, New Zealand

    Saturday, Jan 1, 2028

    Arr 5:00 PM
    Dep 6:00 PM
  7. 5

    Dunedin, New Zealand

    Sunday, Jan 2, 2028

    Arr 9:45 AM
    Dep 5:30 PM
  8. 6
    Arr 7:00 AM
    Dep 5:00 PM
  9. 7

    Wellington, New Zealand

    Tuesday, Jan 4, 2028

    Arr 7:00 AM
    Dep 4:00 PM
  10. 8

    At sea

    Wednesday, Jan 5, 2028

  11. 9

    At sea

    Thursday, Jan 6, 2028

  12. 10

    Sydney, Australia

    Friday, Jan 7, 2028

    Arr 6:30 AM

Embarks in Sydney, Australia • ends in Sydney, Australia • 6 ports of call • 4 sea days

The ship

Anthem of the Seas is a RCI QUANTUM ship carrying about 4,168 guests.

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Anthem of the Seas

Cruise line
Royal Caribbean International
Class
RCI QUANTUM
Capacity
4,168 guests
Built
2015

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Interior · $2,655

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