Best of New Zealand: Fjords, Mar 9, 2029

Best of New Zealand: Fjords & Natural Wonders is a 10-night Celebrity Cruises cruise on Celebrity Edge, sailing Mar 9, 2029 from Sydney to Auckland. It calls at Dunedin (Port Chalmers), Christchurch (Lyttelton), Wellington, Tauranga, Bay of Islands and Auckland. The lowest current fare is $1,247 per person for Inside. Taxes & fees included. Gratuities extra, about $19.50 per person per day (Optional and adjustable; may be prepaid.).

Length: 10 nights
Departs: Mar 9, 2029, Sydney
Returns: Mar 19, 2029, Auckland
Ports of call: 7
Days at sea: 0
Ship: Celebrity Edge

Offers

Black Friday Flash SaleOne day only, November 12, 2026: 75% off the second guest's fare on non-refundable fares (50% off on refundable fares) and up to $850 onboard credit per stateroom.Applied when you book; the price shown does not include it.Book by November 12, 2026.

Rates and offers are based on availability and are subject to change.

Fare and add-ons

As of Nov 11, 2026

Not included

Daily gratuities: $19.50 per guest per day

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Itinerary

Day 1Mar 9
Sydney, Australia
Depart 4:30 PM
Embark
About Sydney
Sydney is the largest city on Cape Breton Island, which is linked by causeway to the rest of Nova Scotia. Sydney's attractions start at the harbor, where visitors can shop for locally made crafts and see the world's largest fiddle, which towers beside the port's cruise pavilion.
Day 2Mar 10
Cruising (Scenic Cruising)
Scenic cruising
Day 3Mar 11
Cruising (Scenic Cruising)
Scenic cruising
Day 4Mar 12
Milford Sound, New Zealand (Scenic Cruising)
Scenic cruising
Day 4Mar 12
Doubtful Sound (Scenic Cruising)
Scenic cruising
Day 4Mar 12
Dusky Sound (Scenic Cruising)
Scenic cruising
Day 5Mar 13
Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New Zealand
Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 6:00 PM
About Dunedin (Port Chalmers)
Dunedin is the main city of the Otago region on New Zealand's South Island. Its name comes from the Scottish Gaelic word for Edinburgh, which is Scotland's capital.
Day 6Mar 14
Christchurch (Lyttelton), NewZealand
Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 6:00 PM
About Christchurch (Lyttelton)
Christchurch is a city on the east coast of New Zealand's South Island, in the Canterbury Region, bigger than any other city on that island. The Avon River runs through its centre beside a large park, and the city's English look earned it the nickname Garden City. Its Maori heritage is long too, and the Maori name for the city is Ōtautahi.
Day 7Mar 15
Wellington, New Zealand
Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 6:00 PM
About Wellington
Visually stunning, Wellington is nestled between a magnificent harbor and a natural amphitheatre of forest-clad hills. Its compact size, combined with cultural sophistication, makes it New Zealand's most inspiring urban destination.
Day 8Mar 16
Cruising (Scenic Cruising)
Scenic cruising
Day 9Mar 17
Tauranga, New Zealand
Arrive 6:15 AMDepart 5:15 PM
Day 10Mar 18
Bay of Islands, New Zealand
Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 6:00 PM
Tender
About Bay of Islands
In the Far North District, on the east coast of New Zealand's North Island, lies the Bay of Islands. Fishing, boating and tourism have long drawn people there, and the area gained a name overseas for big-game fishing after the American author Zane Grey wrote about it. The city of Whangārei is to the south-east.
Day 11Mar 19
Auckland, New Zealand
Arrive 6:00 AM
Disembark
About Auckland
Auckland is one of the few cities in the world to have harbors on two separate bodies of water. The central part of urban Auckland covers a narrow isthmus between the Manukau Harbor on the Tasman Sea, and the Waitemata Harbor on the Pacific Ocean.

Celebrity Edge

Celebrity Edge is a Celebrity Cruises ship that carries up to 2,918 guests and measures 130,818 gross tonnes. Staterooms range from Inside and Ocean View to Veranda, Concierge Class, Aquaclass and The Retreat.

Tonnage: 130,818
Guests: 2,918
Length: 1,004
Year built: 2018

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Deck plans

Staterooms

Per person, double occupancy

Floor plan
Inside
Inside (181–231 sq ft)
Interior stateroom. Standard Amenities. King-size Cashmere™ Mattress & eXhale® bedding.*. Your ultimate travel cocoon. Location options from central to high decks. Twice daily turndown service. 100% Cotton Bathrobes, slippers & towels. Hair Dryer. Individual Safe. Interactive TV System. Personalized Service. Complimentary beach towel service. Fresh ice delivered to stateroom upon request. Custom-blended bathroom products
$1,247
Floor plan
Ocean View
Ocean View (200–348 sq ft)
Ocean view stateroom. Standard Amenities. King-size Cashmere™ Mattress & eXhale® bedding.*. Window provides relaxing ocean views, natural light. Location options from lower to central decks. Twice daily turndown service. 100% cotton bathrobes & towels. Hair Dryer. Individual Safe. Custom-blended bathroom products, shower cap, cotton balls and cotton swabs. Interactive TV System. Personalized Service. Complimentary beach towel service
$1,302
Floor plan
Veranda
Veranda (184–369 sq ft)
Infinite Veranda or Veranda (balcony) stateroom options. Standard Amenities. King-size Cashmere™ Mattress & eXhale® bedding.*. Private veranda opens up to outdoor seating. Floor-to-ceiling windows and glass doors. 100% cotton bathrobes & towels. Complimentary Tote Bag. Hair Dryer. Custom-blended bathroom products, shower cap, cotton balls and cotton swabs. Smart TV. Individual Safe. 100% cotton linens & plush down comforters. Mini Fridge
$1,824
Concierge Class
Concierge Class
Infinite Veranda stateroom. Standard Amenities; Plus dedicated concierge service & destination seminar. Exclusives: Concierge Lunch. King-size Cashmere™ Mattress & eXhale® bedding*. Sitting area with sofa. Twice Daily Housekeeping. Veranda with lounge seating. Complimentary Tote Bag. Welcome Sparkling Wine
$2,726
Aquaclass
Aquaclass
Infinite Veranda stateroom. Standard Amenities; Plus access to SEA Thermal Suite & exclusive dining at Blu. VIP Tour of the Spa. Plentiful wardrobe & bathroom storage space. Centrally Located. Twice Daily Housekeeping. Complimentary Tote Bag. Hair Dryer
$3,296
The Retreat
The Retreat
Premium Drinks. Premium Wi-Fi. Exclusive Access to Luminae Specialty Restaurant, Sundeck & Lounge. Priority Embarkation & Debarkation. Complimentary 24-hour room service. VIP Lounge with Gourmet Bites & Bar Service. Private Sundeck with Dedicated Attendants. Twice Daily Housekeeping. Expanded Room Service Breakfast Menu. Premium Luxury Bathroom Amenities
$6,165

Prices average per person, double occupancy. Taxes & fees included. Gratuities extra, about $19.50 per person per day (Optional and adjustable; may be prepaid.).

Dates and prices

10 nights, Best of New Zealand: Fjords & Natural Wonders

On Celebrity Edge

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Australia & New Zealand, about 10 nights

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Questions about Best of New Zealand: Fjords & Natural Wonders on Celebrity Edge

How much does the Best of New Zealand: Fjords & Natural Wonders cruise on Celebrity Edge cost?

Fares start at $1,247 per person (Inside). Lowest current fare by cabin type: Inside $1,247, Ocean View $1,302, Veranda $1,824 and The Retreat $6,165. Taxes & fees included. Gratuities extra, about $19.50 per person per day (Optional and adjustable; may be prepaid.).

Where does this cruise leave from and what does it visit?

Departs Sydney and ends in Auckland. Ports: Dunedin (Port Chalmers), Christchurch (Lyttelton), Wellington, Tauranga, Bay of Islands and Auckland.

What is included in the fare?

Taxes & fees included. Gratuities extra, about $19.50 per person per day (Optional and adjustable; may be prepaid.).

How do I book this cruise?

Send a request and an advisor confirms the current fare and availability and books it for you. When your price is confirmed you can approve it and give your card in My Trips, or your advisor can take it by phone. The cruise line or supplier charges the card; 4Vacations charges nothing.