Day by Day
To learn more about each port of call and our included as well as optional excursions, click on the individual days below.
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Auckland, New Zealand |
Nestled between the Waitematā and Manukau Harbors, Auckland enjoys a rich boating culture. |
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Auckland, New Zealand |
Set between two glistening harbors, Auckland is known as the “City of Sails.” |
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Rotorua, New Zealand |
Tauranga occupies a stunning setting between a sweeping bay and Mt. Maunganui. |
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Napier, New Zealand |
Napier is a rich cultural center and gateway to a thriving wine-growing region. |
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Wellington, New Zealand |
New Zealand’s capital of Wellington is splendidly set between mountains and sea. |
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Christchurch, New Zealand |
British-flavored Christchurch fans out at the feet of the Southern Alps. |
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Dunedin, New Zealand |
Gateway to culture-rich Dunedin, Port Chalmers lies on picturesque Otago Harbor. |
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Scenic Cruising: Foveaux Strait |
The narrow Foveaux Strait separates New Zealand’s South Island and Stewart Island. |
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Cruise the Tasman Sea |
The Tasman Sea was named for the Dutchman who set foot on Tasmania in the 1640s. |
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Tasmania, Australia |
Tasmania is known as the “Apple Isle,” as it is one of the most prominent apple-growing areas in the world. |
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Scenic Cruising: Bass Strait |
The Bass Strait, between Australia and Tasmania, is dotted with more than 100 islands. |
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Melbourne, Australia |
Capital of the state of Victoria, Melbourne is a vibrant cultural center. |
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Cruise the Gippsland Coast |
Australia’s Gippsland Coast is a picturesque shore of unspoiled landscapes. |
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Sydney, Australia |
Spectacular Sydney is celebrated for its magnificent harbor and iconic Opera House. |
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Sydney, Australia |
Sydney’s The Rocks is an inviting harborside district of restaurants, galleries and shops. |
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Pre & Post Cruise Extensions
More days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your Viking cruise or cruisetour. Maximize the value of your overseas flight and enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether with a choice of exciting cities.
On Australia & New Zealand your Viking Resident Historian is delivering the following iconic lectures:
- - History of New Zealand
- - History of Australia—From Dreamtime to 1851
- - History of Australia—1851 to the Present
- - Pacific Exploration
