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15-Day World Cruise: New Zealand Explorer

Feb 22, 2027 – Mar 9, 202715 nightsAuckland to Sydney

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Tauranga (Rotorua)

New Zealand

Day
2
Date
Feb 23, 2027
Arrive
10:00 AM
Depart
11:45 PM

The majority of kiwi fruit produced in New Zealand is shipped from Tauranga. For us, it is the gateway to the Rotorua Thermal Area, a picturesque region of towering geysers, bubbling mud pots, steam vents and other volcanic phenomena.

Seabourn Quest

Year built
2011
Guests
458
Deck plans

Seabourn Quest

Year built
2011
Guests
458
Deck plans

Seabourn Quest

Year built
2011
Guests
458
Deck plans

Auckland

New Zealand

Day
1
Date
Feb 22, 2027
Depart
10:00 PM

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.

Napier

New Zealand

Day
4
Date
Feb 25, 2027
Arrive
7:00 AM
Depart
4:00 PM

Napier sits midpoint along the eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island within the famous Hawke's Bay wine region. An earthquake leveled the city in 1931, and the immediate reconstruction created one of the finest collections of Art Deco buildings in the world.

Wellington

New Zealand

Day
5
Date
Feb 26, 2027
Arrive
9:00 AM
Depart
10:00 PM

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.

Picton

New Zealand

Day
6
Date
Feb 27, 2027
Arrive
8:00 AM
Depart
6:00 PM

Picton sits at the head of the Queen Charlotte Sound and the sail into and out of town will reveal some classic New Zealand scenery. The town offer access to the Marlborough wine country, other spectacular sounds and lots of outdoor activities such as kayaking, fishing, trekking and cycling.

Kaikoura

New Zealand

Day
7
Date
Feb 28, 2027
Arrive
7:00 AM
Depart
6:00 PM

Kaikoura draws visitors from all over the world for the prolific marine life in the surrounding waters. Whale (including sperm whales), dolphin and seal watching tours operate year-round. There is a scenic walkway from the town center out to Point Kean, and there are colonies of fur seals on the rocky shores.

Akaroa (Christchurch)

New Zealand

Day
8
Date
Mar 1, 2027
Arrive
7:00 AM
Depart
7:00 PM

Nestled on the Banks Peninsula, surrounded by breathtaking South Island landscape, this French-inspired coastal town is just a scenic drive from Christchurch. Stroll through Akaroa's charming streets, where colorful colonial architecture, cozy cafes, and friendly locals welcome you.

Timaru

New Zealand

Day
9
Date
Mar 2, 2027
Arrive
8:00 AM
Depart
6:00 PM

South of the Canterbury Plain on the South Island, Timaru is built on the rolling volcanic hills surrounding Mt. Horrible. Originally a whaling station, it grew to serve the sheep stations in the surrounding countryside.

Port Chalmers (Dunedin)

New Zealand

Day
10
Date
Mar 3, 2027
Arrive
6:00 AM
Depart
6:00 PM

Port Chalmers is the main port for the city of Dunedin. Situated in a natural amphitheater at the head of a long fjord-like inlet, Dunedin was the first permanent European settlement in New Zealand, founded in 1848.

Oban, Stewart Island

New Zealand

Day
11
Date
Mar 4, 2027
Arrive
7:00 AM
Depart
3:00 PM

Oban is a small town on the west coast of Scotland. The site began as a small fishing outpost and has been occupied as such for literally thousands of years. Rural in its roots, the modern-day village of Oban grew around the famed whisky distillery founded in 1794.

Sydney

Australia

Day
16
Date
Mar 9, 2027
Arrive
7:00 AM

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.

Ocean View

295 sq ft

From $15,998 per person

All Ocean View Suites feature a large picture window, comfortable living area, queen-size bed or two twin beds, dining table for two, walk-in closet, interactive flat-screen television with music and movies, fully stocked bar and refrigerator, makeup vanity, spacious bathroom with separate tub and shower. Approximately 295 sq. ft. (28 sq.m.) of inside space

Veranda Suite

From $21,938 per person

All Veranda Suites feature a full-length window and glass door to private veranda, comfortable living area, queen-size bed or two twin beds, dining table for two, walk-in closet, interactive flat-screen television with music and movies, fully stocked bar and refrigerator, makeup vanity, spacious bathroom with separate tub and shower.

Penthouse Suite

All Penthouse Suites on board feature a comfortable living area, glass door to private veranda, queen-size-bed or two twin beds; walk-in closet with personal safe, two flat-screen TV with music and movies, fully stocked bar and refrigerator, writing desk with personalized stationary, makeup vanity, spacious bathroom with separate tub and shower, plush robes, slippers hair dryer and 110/220V AC...

Owner's Suite and Above

Suites on board feature a comfortable living area, private veranda, queen-size-bed or two twin beds; walk-in closet with personal safe, interactive flat-screen TV with music and movies, fully stocked bar and refrigerator, writing desk with personalized stationary, makeup vanity, spacious bathroom with separate tub and shower, plush robes, slippers hair dryer and 110/220V AC outlets.

Length
15 nights
Departs
Feb 22, 2027, Auckland
Returns
Mar 9, 2027, Sydney
Ports of call
11
Days at sea
4
Ship
Seabourn Quest

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Offers on this sailing

  • Explore Beyond Event

Highlights

  • Cruising Fiordland Natl Park

Itinerary

  1. Day 1Feb 22

    Auckland, New Zealand

    Depart 10:00 PM

    Embark

    Auckland
  2. Day 2Feb 23

    Tauranga (Rotorua), New Zealand

    Arrive 10:00 AMDepart 11:45 PM

  3. Day 3Feb 24

    At sea

  4. Day 4Feb 25

    Napier, New Zealand

    Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 4:00 PM

    Napier
  5. Day 5Feb 26

    Wellington, New Zealand

    Arrive 9:00 AMDepart 10:00 PM

    Wellington
  6. Day 6Feb 27

    Picton, New Zealand

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 6:00 PM

    Picton
  7. Day 7Feb 28

    Kaikoura, New Zealand

    Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 6:00 PM

    Tender

    Kaikoura
  8. Day 8Mar 1

    Akaroa (Christchurch), New Zealand

    Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 7:00 PM

    Tender

    Akaroa (Christchurch)
  9. Day 9Mar 2

    Timaru, New Zealand

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 6:00 PM

    Timaru
  10. Day 10Mar 3

    Port Chalmers (Dunedin), New Zealand

    Arrive 6:00 AMDepart 6:00 PM

    Port Chalmers (Dunedin)
  11. Day 11Mar 4

    Oban, Stewart Island, New Zealand

    Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 3:00 PM

    Tender

    Oban, Scotland
  12. Day 12Mar 5

    Cruising Fiordland Natl Park

    Scenic cruising

  13. Day 13Mar 6

    At sea

  14. Day 14Mar 7

    At sea

  15. Day 15Mar 8

    At sea

  16. Day 16Mar 9

    Sydney, Australia

    Arrive 7:00 AM

    Disembark

    Sydney, Nova Scotia

Seabourn Quest

Year built
2011
Guests
458
Dining and venues
  • The Colonnade
  • In-Suite Dining
  • The Patio
  • The Restaurant
  • Caviar in the Surf
  • Shopping with the Chef
  • Sushi
  • The Club
  • Observation Bar
  • Sky Bar
  • Card Room
  • Earth and Ocean
  • Fitness Center
  • Pool
  • Dancing
  • Discovery Center
  • Marina Day
  • Seabourn Conversations
  • Seabourn Square
  • Seabourn Source App
  • Seabourn Square on Seabourn Pursuit and Seabourn Venture
  • Whirlpool
  • The Spa at Seabourn
  • The Retreat
  • Sun Terrace
  • Onboard Shopping
  • Spa & Wellness

Videos

  • Seabourn Quest tour

  • Caviar in the Surf

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Deck plans

Open Sojourn 110124 plan (PDF)

Sojourn 110124
Seabourn Quest, Sojourn 110124 deck plan

Staterooms

Per person, double occupancy

  • Ocean View, Seabourn Quest

    Ocean View

    Ocean View (295 sq ft)

    All Ocean View Suites feature a large picture window, comfortable living area, queen-size bed or two twin beds, dining table for two, walk-in closet, interactive flat-screen television with music and movies, fully stocked bar and refrigerator, makeup vanity, spacious bathroom with separate tub and shower. Approximately 295 sq. ft. (28 sq.m.) of inside space

    $15,998

  • Veranda Suite, Seabourn Quest

    Veranda Suite

    Veranda Suite

    All Veranda Suites feature a full-length window and glass door to private veranda, comfortable living area, queen-size bed or two twin beds, dining table for two, walk-in closet, interactive flat-screen television with music and movies, fully stocked bar and refrigerator, makeup vanity, spacious bathroom with separate tub and shower.

    $21,938

  • Penthouse Suite, Seabourn Quest

    Penthouse Suite

    Penthouse Suite

    All Penthouse Suites on board feature a comfortable living area, glass door to private veranda, queen-size-bed or two twin beds; walk-in closet with personal safe, two flat-screen TV with music and movies, fully stocked bar and refrigerator, writing desk with personalized stationary, makeup vanity, spacious bathroom with separate tub and shower, plush robes, slippers hair dryer and 110/220V AC...

  • Owner's Suite and Above, Seabourn Quest

    Owner's Suite and Above

    Owner's Suite and Above

    Suites on board feature a comfortable living area, private veranda, queen-size-bed or two twin beds; walk-in closet with personal safe, interactive flat-screen TV with music and movies, fully stocked bar and refrigerator, writing desk with personalized stationary, makeup vanity, spacious bathroom with separate tub and shower, plush robes, slippers hair dryer and 110/220V AC outlets.

Taxes and fees included.

Dates and prices

15 nights, 15-Day World Cruise: New Zealand Explorer

On Seabourn Quest

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