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Explorer, 16 Nights Toast To The Fjords ex Sydney to Auckland
Cruise Explorer, 16 Nights Toast To The Fjords ex Sydney to Auckland
Cruise Line Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Ship Seven Seas Explorer
Destination South Pacific & New Zealand
Brief Description 16 Night Cruise sailing from Sydney, NSW, Australia onboard Seven Seas Explorer
Type of Cruise Luxury
Departure Date 29 Dec 2026
Cruise Description Seven Seas Explorer® took luxury cruising to the next level, from the palatial Regent Suite to the hand-picked art accentuating her halls.

Melbourne, Australia
Far from the clichéd Australia of popular perception, Melbourne is a graceful city of European style and substance, fine living and cultural riches. Its many green parks and public gardens reflect the foresight of this city's 19th century founders and their intention to create a "pleasing to the eye" metropolis for the enjoyment of all. The city's moderate climate and financial prominence have attracted huge numbers of visitors from all over the world.

Hobart (Tasmania), Australia
Hobart is regarded by guests as one of the region's most friendly, exciting and diverse destinations. In the State of Tasmania, Hobart is Australia's second oldest city. It is rich in character and history, nestling next to one of the most beautiful natural harbors in the world and at the base of Mount Wellington, which rises 3,600 feet from the sea. The working harbor is unique with Antarctic supply vessels and fishing boats coming and going throughout the year.

Dunedin, New Zealand
This charming city lies at the head of a fiord-like inlet and is surrounded by seven hills. In the early days, Dunedin was the largest and wealthiest city in the country, thanks mainly to the gold fields. It has been responsible for many firsts: the first to have gaslight, water mains, hydro power and steam trams. Discover the rugged, beautiful Otago Peninsula, filled with geological wonders, and gaze in awe at the great albatross with its ten-foot wingspan. Keep an eye out for fur seals on the rocks and perhaps some yellow-eyed penguins. Visit Larnach Castle, a historic 19th-century property surrounded by gardens and splendid views. It is often said that Dunedin is the most perfectly preserved Victorian City anywhere. Explore historic Dunedin with its splendid Victorian and Edwardian stone buildings. Look for delightful local crafts, artwork, wool and leather items among the souvenirs. Enjoy a wide variety of cuisines as well as lamb and seafood.

Christchurch (Lyttelton), New Zealand
Christchurch is the largest city of the South Island. Sprawling out across the Canterbury Plains, Christchurch was incorporated as a city in 1862. It was named after the Oxford College attended by John Robert Godley, leader of the settlers arriving in the first four ships to Christchurch. It is a charming city, a garden city with many parks within its boundaries. The city has a backdrop of the Southern Alps and long, ocean beaches are only a short drive away.

Picton, New Zealand
Located in the Marlborough region of New Zealand, the town of Picton is near the head of Queen Charlotte Sound on the South Island. The town is named after Sir Thomas Picton, the military associate of the Duke of Wellington, who was killed at the Battle of Waterloo. The Edwin Fox Maritime Centre features the Edwin Fox, the only surviving ship that transported convicts to Australia, which is undergoing preservation and restoration.

Wellington, New Zealand
Stroll past Victorian Gothic buildings, visit the exquisite Botanic Gardens, take the cable car up the mountain for a fantastic view, or head for the city beach. Journey around the spectacular harbor with its amazing views and visit a sheep or cattle station. See some of the sites where the Lord of the Rings trilogy was filmed. Shopping: Shop for arts and crafts, jewelry, fine woolens, and leather goods. Shop for arts and crafts, jewelry, fine woolens, and leather goods. Enjoy a variety of continental dishes in addition to succulent lamb and seafood.

Gisborne, New Zealand
This charming seaside community was named in honor of the crew member aboard Captain James Cook’s ship Endeavour who first sighted land in the area in 1769. Not only boasting a long maritime history and a vibrant Maori heritage and culture, Gisborne is also known for its wine, often called the “Chardonnay Capital of New Zealand.” Be sure to visit Gisborne’s splendid array of boutique wineries. And for a taste of Gisborne’s history and art, the Tairawhiti Museum is an essential destination in this city of warm smiles and even warmer hearts.

Rotorua (Tauranga), New Zealand
Tauranga is the center of a large citrus and sub tropical fruit-growing area and is a favorite base for deep-sea anglers. Across the harbor is the major port for the region, Mt Maunganui, which is also the major overseas outlet for the vast timber industry established in the center of the North Island. Tauranga has become a rendezvous for thousands of holiday makers to whom the lure of its sun-baked sands and sparkling waters prove an irresistible attraction.

Bay of Islands, New Zealand
The "Bay of Islands" was how Captain Cook described this area two centuries ago and the simplicity of his name masks the diversity of its charms. The Bay of Islands is the finest Maritime Park in the country with 144 islands, secluded bays and abundance of marine life. It is one of the most popular fishing, sailing and tourist destinations in the country, and has been renowned internationally for its big-game fishing since author Zane Grey publicized it in the 1930s.

Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland, “The City Of Sails”, is spread over a narrow isthmus between the sparkling waters of the Waitemata and Manukau Harbours on New Zealand’s North Island. It earns its sobriquet from having more boats per capita than any other city in the world. The first settlers here were the Maori, and are still a vibrant component of its cosmopolitan population. Auckland offers the visitor all the amenities of a world-class city. Browse the shops of Queen Street or the Parnell area with its galleries and boutiques in quaintly restored Victorian buildings. For a magnificent panorama of the city travel to Mount Eden, the city’s highest point, or visit the Skytower for loftier views. Minutes from downtown you can relax on a black sand beach, or explore the America’s Cup Yachting Village. Further afield there are the spectacular pine-clad Waitakere Mountains, the amazing Waitomo Glowworm Caves and the verdant vineyards of Kumeu River Wines.
Sailing Dates
29 Dec 2026
Category Single Twin Triple Quad
H - Suite ‐ AU $22,090 AU $18,410 ‐
G2 - Suite ‐ AU $22,760 AU $18,857 ‐
G1 - Suite ‐ AU $23,140 AU $19,110 ‐
F2 - Suite ‐ AU $23,960 AU $19,657 ‐
F1 - Suite ‐ AU $24,410 AU $19,957 ‐
E - Suite ‐ AU $25,970 AU $20,997 ‐
D - Suite ‐ AU $26,640 AU $21,443 ‐
C - Suite ‐ AU $31,500 AU $24,683 ‐
B - Suite ‐ AU $32,390 AU $25,277 ‐
A - Suite ‐ AU $33,290 AU $25,877 ‐
SS ‐ AU $40,750 AU $34,530 ‐
SS2 - Suite ‐ AU $40,750 AU $34,530 ‐
ES - Suite ‐ AU $45,380 AU $37,617 ‐
GS - Suite ‐ AU $52,840 AU $42,590 ‐
SG ‐ AU $61,200 AU $48,163 ‐
RS - Suite ‐ AU $143,280 AU $107,460 ‐
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
29 Dec 2026 Sydney, NSW, Australia 5:00 PM
30 Dec 2026 At Sea    
31 Dec 2026 Melbourne, VIC, Australia 8:00 AM
1 Jan 2027 Melbourne, VIC, Australia 4:00 PM
2 Jan 2027 At Sea    
3 Jan 2027 Hobart, Tasmania, Australia 8:00 AM 8:00 PM
4 Jan 2027 At Sea    
5 Jan 2027 At Sea    
6 Jan 2027 At Sea    
7 Jan 2027 Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New Zealand 9:00 AM 7:00 PM
8 Jan 2027 Christchurch (Lyttelton), New Zealand 8:00 AM 7:00 PM
9 Jan 2027 Picton, New Zealand 9:00 AM 7:00 PM
10 Jan 2027 Wellington, New Zealand 7:30 AM 4:00 PM
11 Jan 2027 Gisborne, New Zealand 10:00 AM 5:30 PM
12 Jan 2027 Tauranga, New Zealand 8:15 AM 7:30 PM
13 Jan 2027 Bay of Islands, New Zealand 9:00 AM 6:00 PM
14 Jan 2027 Auckland, New Zealand 7:00 AM 6:00 PM
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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