Celebrity CruisesCelebrity Solstice
Best of New Zealand
Oct 17, 2027 – Oct 29, 202712 nightsRound trip from Sydney
Best of New Zealand is a 12-night Celebrity Cruises cruise on Celebrity Solstice, sailing Oct 17, 2027 round trip from Sydney. It calls at Dunedin (Port Chalmers), Christchurch (Lyttelton), Tauranga, Auckland and Bay of Islands. The lowest current fare is $1,779 per person for Inside. Taxes & fees included. Gratuities extra, about $19.50 per person per day (Optional and adjustable; may be prepaid.).
- Length
- 12 nights
- Departs
- Oct 17, 2027, Sydney
- Returns
- Oct 29, 2027, Sydney
- Ports of call
- 6
- Days at sea
- 0
- Ship
- Celebrity Solstice
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 1Oct 17
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 2Oct 18
Cruising (Scenic Cruising)
Scenic cruising
- Day 3Oct 19
Cruising (Scenic Cruising)
Scenic cruising
- Day 4Oct 20
Milford Sound, New Zealand (Scenic Cruising)
Scenic cruising
- Day 4Oct 20
Doubtful Sound (Scenic Cruising)
Scenic cruising
- Day 4Oct 20
Dusky Sound (Scenic Cruising)
Scenic cruising
- Day 5Oct 21
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 6Oct 22
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 7Oct 23
Cruising (Scenic Cruising)
Scenic cruising
- Day 8Oct 24
Tauranga, New Zealand
Arrive 9:00 AMDepart 8:30 PM
- Day 9Oct 25
Auckland, New Zealand
Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 7:00 PM
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.
- Day 10Oct 26
Bay of Islands, New Zealand
Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 4:30 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 11Oct 27
Cruising (Scenic Cruising)
Scenic cruising
- Day 12Oct 28
Cruising (Scenic Cruising)
Scenic cruising
- Day 13Oct 29
Sydney, Australia
Arrive 6:30 AM
Disembark
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.
Celebrity Solstice
Celebrity Solstice is a Celebrity Cruises ship carrying up to 2,852 guests across 14 decks. Staterooms range from Inside and Ocean View to Veranda, Concierge Class, Aquaclass and The Retreat. The ship carries a crew of 1,284, and its gross tonnage stands at 122,000 with a length of 1,041 feet.
- Tonnage
- 122,000
- Guests
- 2,852
- Crew
- 1,284
- Decks
- 14
- Length
- 1,041
- Year built
- 2008
Deck plans
Staterooms
Per person, double occupancy
Inside
Inside
Interior stateroom. Standard Amenities. King-size Cashmere™ Mattress & eXhale® bedding.*. Your ultimate travel cocoon. Many location options to match your preference. Twice daily turndown service. 100% Cotton Bathrobes & 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
$1,779
Ocean View
Ocean View
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. Expansive view of the ocean. 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
$2,402
Concierge Class
Concierge Class
Veranda (balcony) stateroom. Standard Amenities; Plus dedicated concierge service & destination seminar. Embarkation Day Concierge Class Lunch. King-size Cashmere™ Mattress & eXhale® bedding.*. Sitting area with sofa. Twice Daily Housekeeping. Veranda with lounge seating. Complimentary Tote Bag. Welcome Sparkling Wine
$2,615
Veranda
Veranda
Veranda (balcony) stateroom. Standard Amenities. King-size Cashmere™ Mattress & eXhale® bedding.*. Private veranda opens 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
$2,616
Aquaclass
Aquaclass
Veranda (balcony) stateroom. Standard Amenities; Plus access to Persian Garden & exclusive dining at Blu. Private veranda opens to outdoor seating. VIP Tour of the Spa. Plentiful wardrobe & bathroom storage space. Premium Ship Location. Twice Daily Housekeeping. Complimentary Tote Bag. Hair Dryer
$3,409
The Retreat
The Retreat
Premium Drinks. Premium Wi-Fi. Exclusive Access to Luminae Specialty Restaurant & Lounge. Priority Embarkation & Debarkation. Complimentary 24-hour room service. VIP Lounge with Gourmet Bites & Bar Service. Personalized Butler Service. Twice Daily Housekeeping. Expanded Room Service Breakfast Menu. Premium Luxury Bathroom Amenities
$8,841
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
12 nights, Best of New Zealand
On Celebrity Solstice
No other dates of this itinerary on Celebrity Solstice are listed. See all Celebrity Solstice sailings
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Questions about Best of New Zealand on Celebrity Solstice
How much does the Best of New Zealand cruise on Celebrity Solstice cost?
Fares start at $1,779 per person (Inside). Lowest current fare by cabin type: Inside $1,779, Ocean View $2,402, Veranda $2,616 and The Retreat $8,841. 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?
Round trip from Sydney. Ports: Dunedin (Port Chalmers), Christchurch (Lyttelton), Tauranga, Auckland and Bay of Islands.
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.