New Zealand Cruise 5008

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DAY	DATE	PORT OF CALL	ARRIVAL	DEPARTURE
1	Tue 10 Mar 2020	Melbourne, Australia	Embark	4:00 PM
Cruise ships dock 4 km from the Melbourne CBD at Station Pier, Port Melbourne, in Port Phillip Bay. Trams commute to the city centre, and a regular coach service links the railway station with Tullamarine Airport (with long-term parking). Station Pier is also the terminal for Spirit of Tasmania, a passenger-vehicular vessel that crosses Bass Strait to Tasmania. The Pier is closed to the general public during cruise ship visits. There is limited short-term parking at Waterfront Place nearby. Smaller (and occasional larger) cruise ships also dock SW of the city at Geelong (75 km) and SE of the city at Phillip Island (78 km). more info
2	Wed 11 Mar 2020	At Sea
3	Thu 12 Mar 2020	At Sea
4	Fri 13 Mar 2020	Fjordland Nat Park, New Zealand	7:00 AM	4:00 PM
Fjordland National Park occupies the SW corner of South Island of New Zealand, and is the largest of 14 national parks as well as a major part of the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site. Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound and Dusky Sound are all within the Park. It is a region of waterfalls and misty virgin forests, snow-clad mountains and towering granite peaks, crystal clear lakes, rivers and remote fjords. This, together with two off-shore ice carved islands, makes it one of the most dramatic and beautiful places in New Zealand. more info
5	Sat 14 Mar 2020	Dunedin, New Zealand	8:00 AM	6:00 PM
Dunedin is the principal city of the Otago Region of New Zealand. It was founded in 1848 by Scottish migrants, and today the city still contains many Scottish relics, including a statue of the Scottish Bard Robbie Burns. Fine examples of working heritage include the Speight’s Brewery, the Gasworks Museum and the very popular Taieri Gorge Railway. Then there are the standout Victorian and Edwardian buildings like First Church and Dunedin Railway Station, as well as the stately homes such as Larnach Castle and Olveston. Dunedin, or the Quirky Capital - named after its quirky annual events - is packed with historic architecture, cafes, bars, art galleries and New Zealand designer fashion. more info
6	Sun 15 Mar 2020	Akaroa, New Zealand	8:00 AM	6:00 PM
Just 85 kilometres from the city of Christchurch, New Zealand, is the quaint and beautiful French village of Akaroa. It is situated within Akaroa Harbour in the heart of an ancient volcano that is now the circular Banks Peninsula. French settlers arrived in 1840 just a few days after the peninsula was claimed for Britain. The French settlers were granted land, and their heritage is preserved in the town with its colonial architecture, quaint shops, craft stores, and cafes where beautiful gardens invite visitors to relax and enjoy delightful refreshments. Everywhere is sign-posted in French. Many streets have French names and descendants of the original French families still live there. more info
7	Mon 16 Mar 2020	Wellington, New Zealand	7:00 AM	4:00 PM
Wellington, New Zealand's capital city, is situated on the SW tip of the North Island, and is set on the edge of a stunning harbour surrounded by rolling hills. As the political centre of New Zealand, it houses Parliamentary buildings as well as the bulk of foreign diplomatic missions. However, it is also renowned for its cafe-culture, as there are more cafes per capita than in New York City, and they rival the world’s top culinary destinations for flavour and variety. The city’s world-class film industry attracts many visitors who are taken by expert tour operators to locations of several famous movies (e.g. ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and ‘The Hobbit’ Trilogies). Not surprisingly, the city is affectionately called Wellywood. more info
8	Tue 17 Mar 2020	Napier, New Zealand	7:00 AM	5:00 PM
Napier is a port city in Hawkes Bay on the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand. It is known as the 'Art Deco' capital of the world because following the earthquake which almost levelled the city in 1931 the rapid rebuilding was strongly influenced by Art Deco architecture. The building style of clean simple lines and bas-relief decoration was not only at its height of popularity, it also suited the needs of the city. It is now maintained by the Art Deco Trust. Indeed, those who appreciate discovering the history of cities should take a guided walking tour with the Trust and take the time to explore the Museum and Art Gallery. more info
9	Wed 18 Mar 2020	Rotorua (Tauranga), New Zealand	9:45 AM	4:30 PM
Rotorua (Tauranga) is a centre of tourism and a place of extraordinary natural beauty. It is a smallish city on the shores of a lake of the same name, in the crater of an ancient volcano in the Bay of Plenty region of the North Island of New Zealand. The entire area is thermally active, and the smell of sulphur, a 'rotten eggs’ smell that is never far, results in the nicknames 'Sulphur City' and 'Rottenrua'. The surrounding geothermal wonderland including 16 beautiful lakes and the lush green of the abundant native flora, soon causes one to get used to the odour. more info
10	Thu 19 Mar 2020	Auckland, New Zealand	7:00 AM	2:00 PM
Auckland is New Zealand’s larget city (the capital Wellington is slightly smaller), multicultural, with the largest Polynesian population of any city in the world. The ‘City of Sails’ is located on an isthmus at the northern end of North Island, with harbours facing west to the Tasman Sea and east to the Pacific Ocean. The city straddles a dormant volcanic field with 48 volcanic cones. The cruise terminal berths at the city centre, with transport services and hop-on hop-off bus service at hand. Walk to the city centre’s iconic Sky Tower (and jump off with a harness). Places to visit in the city include the inner city park known as the Domain, and the picturesque suburb of Ponsonby, with its colonial era homes. more info
11	Fri 20 Mar 2020	At Sea
12	Sat 21 Mar 2020	At Sea
13	Sun 22 Mar 2020	At Sea
14	Mon 23 Mar 2020	Melbourne, Australia	6:00 AM	Disembark
Cruise ships dock 4 km from the Melbourne CBD at Station Pier, Port Melbourne, in Port Phillip Bay. Trams commute to the city centre, and a regular coach service links the railway station with Tullamarine Airport (with long-term parking). Station Pier is also the terminal for Spirit of Tasmania, a passenger-vehicular vessel that crosses Bass Strait to Tasmania. The Pier is closed to the general public during cruise ship visits. There is limited short-term parking at Waterfront Place nearby. Smaller (and occasional larger) cruise ships also dock SW of the city at Geelong (75 km) and SE of the city at Phillip Island (78 km). more info

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Take a break onboard the Golden Princess experiencing 13 relaxing nights on this New Zealand Cruise 5008 to New Zealand. Your ship embarks from Melbourne, the cruise will take you to 8 ports in 2 countries before returning to Melbourne. Your 3.5 star cruise from Princess Cruises has 1 forward departures. You can join this cruise today for as little as $100 per person/day, twin share. Don't miss out - reserve your cabin today!

Golden Princess Overview

Melbourne and Auckland host Golden Princess until mid-April 2020. Golden Princess will complete multiple 13-night roundtrip itineraries from Melbourne to New Zealand as part of Princess’ biggest ever New Zealand season. Shorter trips will visit Adelaide and Tasmania. Multi-generational cruising is featured. The 29-night transpacific cruise in April 2020 from Sydney to Los Angeles will be very popular. From May to August 2020 Golden Princess runs 14-night round-trip cruises from Los Angeles to the Alaskan fjords along the Inside Passage, with a call at Victoria in British Columbia. The transpacific cruise in August/September 2020 departs Los Angeles for the Alaskan fjords, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam and Singapore. See two continents and an amazing cross-section of sights and cultures. Princess Cruises organises onshore tours that can be booked before sailing or during the cruise. For some voyages pre- and post-cruises tours are available to extend your stay in major ports. In October 2020 Golden Princess will be refitted and transfer to the P&O Australia fleet in October 2020 with her new name Pacific Adventure.

Accommodation

There are six types of cabin and 35 price categories: insides, outsides (some obstructed), balcony cabins, outside mini-suites (with and without balconies) and balcony suites. Cabins are roomy and nicely appointed, with satellite TV access to major channels. Standard cabins are practical and attractive, many have additional upper berths for children, and some have inter-connecting doors. The larger the stateroom, the more additional facilities. All guests receive turndown service, chocolates on pillow at night, bathrobes and amenity kits, and complimentary room service on most items 24 hours a day. There are no single cabins, 26 wheelchair-accessible cabins, and some cabins accommodate families of three and four.

Food and Dining

Traditional dining in Canaletto Dining Room offers you a pre-selection of one of two seating times throughout the cruise. Anytime Dining (sitting when and with whom you choose) is offered in Donatello and Bernini Dining Rooms. Both serve five course meals changed daily, with chefs inducted into the prestigious Chaîne des Rôtisseurs gastronomic society. Sabatini’s serves Italian cuisine, Crown Grill serves steak and seafood, and there’s Crab Shack (all for an extra cover charge). Dress code is smart casual, and on cruises longer than three days dress for a formal night for every week of sailing. Breakfast and lunch are provided in an open seating arrangement. (Of course a continental breakfast can be delivered to your stateroom, and there is a stateroom menu.) Passengers booked in cabins with balconies can order several special, romantic meals to be served restaurant-style on the verandah - Ultimate Balcony Dining. Order special dietary requests before sailing.

Entertainment

As for entertainment, there is more than can be squeezed into a week. The Princess Theatre is two decks high, featuring glamorous production shows every second or third evening. The Vista Show Lounge with its three stages presents cabaret, and doubles for lectures, bingo and horse-racing during the day. Explorer’s Lounge hosts cabaret acts and dance bands. Movies first-run feature films pool-side at Under the Stars on Sun Deck. There are lounges with live music and dancing. A new feature is the new three-deck-high street-cafe-style Piazza, for sipping coffee and watching the occasional passing performer. Stroll around and shop duty-free, or check your email at the Internet Café.

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