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The Yachts of Seabourn

Yachting New Zealand and Fiji

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 - Lautoka, Fiji
Tiny coral atolls and forest-clad volcanic islands comprise the Fiji archipelago, home of the quaint town of Lautoka and the famed Fijian firewalkers, who will amaze you.

Day 2 - Suva, Fiji
Lush flowering greenery and flamboyant trees form a lovely backdrop for the colonial and modern architecture of Suva. See Peaceful Southwich and Thurston Botanic Gardens.

Day 3 - Cruising the South Pacific Ocean
A day at sea to enjoy the many pleasures of your Seabourn yacht. Check the daily Seabourn Herald for intriguing shipboard activities.

Day 4 - Cruising the South Pacific Ocean
A day at sea to enjoy the many pleasures of your Seabourn yacht. Check the daily Seabourn Herald for intriguing shipboard activities.

Day 5 - Russel, Bay of Islands, New Zealand
See Waitangi, where the Maori signed a treaty with the British enabling the founding of New Zealand. The site includes a huge Maori meeting house and a Maori war canoe made from a local kauri log. At Puketi Forest, see the majestic trees from which these canoes were carved and view the portage path where they were transported from coast to coast. Flightseeing adventures to visit Cape Reinga or view the Bay of Islands are also offered.

Day 6 - Waiheke Island, New Zealand
Just offshore from Auckland, Waiheke is a favorite getaway for yachtsmen and Aucklanders looking for relaxation, nature’s beauty and a glass of good wine. Take a scenic drive to Onetangi Beach, considered one of New Zealand’s best. Then continue to the village of Oneroa, to survey works by local artists in a gallery there. Then arrive at Mudbrick Vineyard, one of the island’s best, to enjoy their wines, tasty canapés and the splendid views of Auckland in the distance and your anchored Seabourn Spirit in the foreground.

    Seabourn Exclusive - Relish an authentic taste of local food and wines at a vineyard with displays of native arts and crafts.
Day 7 - Cruising the Southern Ocean

Day 8 - Wellington, New Zealand
Any visit to New Zealand’s capital city must include a viewing of the distinctive “beehive” Parliament building. The panoramic view from Mt. Victoria is likewise recommended. The Te Papa Tongrewa museum traces the nation’s history from the Pacific pilgrimages of the Maori ancestors to the present. The wildlife and natural forests may also be explored on tours to Otari and the Karori Wildlife Sanctuary. Or pamper yourself with a visit to the scenic cliff-top Boomrock Resort.

Day 9 - Picton / Ship's Cove, New Zealand
Marlborough Sound is a feast for all the senses. Spectacular in its beauty, it also holds a wealth of superb wineries and gourmet dining. Visit some of these and taste their productions. Or tour the region by catamaran and coach to Blenheim, where Pollard Park’s gardens and the historical exhibits of Brayshaw Park are sure to intrigue you. Or soar over it all on a thrilling helicopter ride.

Ship's Cove is a scenic spot to enjoy on your own.

Day 10 - Kaikoura, New Zealand
The village is famed for its catch of lobster and crayfish, but has become increasingly known as a great place to encounter whales, dolphins and other sea life. Frequent visitors are colonies of fur seals, whales and dolphins, even the small, rare Hector’s dolphin. Large numbers of pelagic birds such as albatrosses, penguins, shags, terns and gulls are also attracted here. A special experience can be had with a person-to-person meeting with the local Maori families. A visit to a local winery is another highlight.

Day 11 - Lyttelton (Christchurch), New Zealand
With its village greens and parks cut by a gently-flowing River Avon, Christchurch might have been lifted complete from the Canterbury Plain of England and set down on the New Zealand version. Hagley Park, with its majestic trees, lush gardens and proper English punts, completes the illusion that Christchurch is an English university town sprung up like Brigadoon halfway around the world.

Day 12 - Cruising the South Pacific Ocean
A day at sea to enjoy the many pleasures of your Seabourn yacht. Check the daily Seabourn Herald for intriguing shipboard activities.

Day 13 - Gisborne, New Zealand
Located on the North Island’s “Eastland”peninsula, Gisborne is the first city to see the sun each day, and it sees a lot of sun due to its pleasant climate. The fertile countryside produces a lot of fruit and also grows grapes for praiseworthy local wines. This is traditionally cited as the place the Maoris first arrived in New Zealand, and it is certainly the place where Captain Cook first landed in the 18th century.

Day 14 - Tauranga (Rotorua), New Zealand
For most visitors, the main attraction of the region is the Wai-O-Tapu thermal valley, a region of geysers, thermal springs, mud pots and steam vents long held sacred by the Maori. Visit this and the related Maori Cultural Centre to learn more about these fascinating people. Other options include a helicopter flight to an active volcano or fishing for huge rainbow trout at Lake Tarawera.

Day 15 - Auckland, New Zealand
From the magnificent views atop Mt. Eden to the superb Maori artifacts in the War Memorial Museum, Auckland cannot fail to delight your senses and spark your imagination. Excursions beyond the city visit pastoral gardens, private homesteads and sheep farms.

Cost of This Itinerary

14 Night Trip:

The least expensive cabin costs:
$664 per person per night

The most expensive stateroom costs:
$1928 per person per night

Note - does not include taxes - from $7.00 to $351.00 (per person)