South Pacific & NZ Cruise

Itinerary and Ports    Show / Hide Port Details

DAY	DATE	PORT OF CALL	ARRIVAL	DEPARTURE
1	Thu 12 Mar 2020	Sydney, Australia	Embark	6:45 PM
Cruise ships berthed at Sydney’s Overseas Passenger Terminal (OPT) access sweeping views of the harbour, Opera House, CBD, Circular Quay ferry terminal, and Sydney Harbour Bridge – all within a few minutes’ walk. The White Bay Cruise Terminal for mid-sized vessels that can pass under the Bridge docks two cruise ships. White Bay is 30 minutes’ drive by taxi or shuttle bus from the CBD and Central Station, or take a ferry from Circular Quay (am) or Darling Harbour (pm) on cruise days. Long term car parking is not too far away from each terminal. During the crowded summer season cruise ships occasionally tender passengers from Athol Buoy and Point Piper Buoy. QM2 has docked at Garden Island Naval Base. more info
2	Fri 13 Mar 2020	At Sea
3	Sat 14 Mar 2020	At Sea
4	Sun 15 Mar 2020	Bay of Islands, New Zealand	8:00 AM	6:00 PM
The Bay of Islands - the first permanent European settlement and sea port in New Zealand - is an area in the Northland region of the North Island of New Zealand. Located 60 km NW of Whangarei it is close to the northern tip of the country. The bay is the busiest, yet quietest place you'll ever come to. It lies in a subtropical wonderland with an average summer temperature of 24 deg., and has the bluest skies in the world. (That's official!) This beautiful collection of 144 islands provides plenty of natural and historical places of interest such as the stunning site at Paihia, where the Waitangi Treaty can be examined. Attractions include the historic Treaty House, a giant flagstaff, a unique fully carved Maori meeting house, and the world's largest single-hulled canoe. more info
5	Mon 16 Mar 2020	Auckland, New Zealand	8:00 AM	5:00 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
6	Tue 17 Mar 2020	At Sea
7	Wed 18 Mar 2020	At Sea
8	Thu 19 Mar 2020	Mystery Island, Vanuatu	8:00 AM	5:00 PM
Mystery Island (Nyeug) is located just 600m off the SW corner of Aneityum, the southernmost inhabited island in the Vanuatu archipelago of the South Pacific. Small at 900m by 200m, it is surrounded on three sides by a fringing reef 3 km by 2 km that encompasses an abundance of sea life. The islet is uninhabited apart from tourists. In 2020 at least 11 ships from 6 cruise lines will make 75 visits to Mystery Island, which reflects the growing attraction to this piece of paradise. Cruise ships tender at the newly-built pier, and are greeted by friendly locals who sail the 1.5 km from Aneityum Island. more info
9	Fri 20 Mar 2020	Noumea, New Caledonia	8:00 AM	5:00 PM
Situated in the south of the country's main island Grande Terre, Noumea is the capital of the French Territory of New Caledonia in the Pacific Ocean. It enjoys a sunny, moderate climate, and truly is a vibrant cosmopolitan city, where the South Pacific meets the Riviera. The city maintains much of New Caledonia's unique mix of French and old Melanesian culture, while the U.S. wartime military influence lingers. This is evidenced both in the warmth that many New Caledonian people feel towards the U.S., as well as some of the very 'American' names of several of the quarters of the city. more info
10	Sat 21 Mar 2020	At Sea
11	Sun 22 Mar 2020	At Sea
12	Mon 23 Mar 2020	Sydney, Australia	6:30 AM	Disembark
Cruise ships berthed at Sydney’s Overseas Passenger Terminal (OPT) access sweeping views of the harbour, Opera House, CBD, Circular Quay ferry terminal, and Sydney Harbour Bridge – all within a few minutes’ walk. The White Bay Cruise Terminal for mid-sized vessels that can pass under the Bridge docks two cruise ships. White Bay is 30 minutes’ drive by taxi or shuttle bus from the CBD and Central Station, or take a ferry from Circular Quay (am) or Darling Harbour (pm) on cruise days. Long term car parking is not too far away from each terminal. During the crowded summer season cruise ships occasionally tender passengers from Athol Buoy and Point Piper Buoy. QM2 has docked at Garden Island Naval Base. more info

---

Get away on the Ovation of the Seas experiencing 11 relaxing nights on the South Pacific & NZ Cruise exploring South Pacific. The voyage starts out from Sydney and visits 5 ports in 4 countries before returning to Sydney. Your 4 star cruise from Royal Caribbean Cruises has 1 more forward departures. We have a limited number of cabins available from $168 per person/day, twin share. So call now and get expert, friendly advice.

Ovation of the Seas Overview

Thirty-eight guests from Ovation of the Seas were caught up in the volcanic eruption on White Island, 88 km to the ENE of the port of Tauranga, on Monday 9 December 2019. Nineteen visitors sadly lost their lives. As one of Royal Caribbean's newest ships, Ovation of the Seas arrived in April 2016. This is the third of five Quantum Class ships, at 168,666 GT, with 16 passenger decks & over 4,000 guests. From around October through March each year – Australia’s summer season – Ovation of the Seas is based in Sydney. Cruises of 7- to 12-nights reach New Zealand, a variety of Pacific islands, and occasionally the southern states. From May to September each year Ovation of the Seas offers 7-night cruises to the fjord-lined Inland Passage of Alaska and British Columbia, sailing out of Seattle. Consider crossing the Pacific around April/May or October 2020 via French Polynesia and Hawaii heading west, or via Asia heading east – a relaxing trip, with plenty of onboard activities, visiting two continents, at a good fare.

Accommodation

The staterooms of Ovation are nine percent larger than Oasis Class ships in the company's fleet. Of the 2,090 staterooms, 1,570 are balcony staterooms, 147 are outside staterooms and 373 are “virtual balcony” staterooms (interior rooms with near floor-to-ceiling (1.3m) HD screen with real-time views of the ocean and destinations). Of the overall staterooms, 34 are wheelchair accessible with excellent facilities, 16 are family-connected, 16 are studio interior staterooms, and 12 are balcony studio staterooms. These staterooms are based on a new modular design, with a “more residential atmosphere”, and all the gadgetry you‘d wish for, including USB ports.

Food and Dining

Ovation’s new concept of Dynamic Dining eliminates set dining times or assigned seating, no main dining rooms and no formal night. There are 18 restaurants including the specialty venues, none with more than 500 diners. Complimentary options include: American Icon Grill, Pan-Asian food, formal dining at The Grande, The Café @ Two70 with gourmet casual dining, SeaPlex Dog House, Italian cuisine Sorrento, and Windjammers Marketplace for buffet and bakery.

Entertainment

A Broadway-style production is presented in the Main Theatre. In the two-story Music Hall enjoy live performances, DJs, theme party nights, two or three billiard tables, and more. “Two70”, seating 475, presents panoramic views of the ocean through glass walls three decks high. During daytime sit back and relax in the living-room space alongside the café. In the evening it transforms into a theatre with spectacular entertainment with live performers, aerialists, video and digital scenery during show times. The show is repeated over multiple nights. North Star (complimentary) carries13 guests, one wheel-chair passenger, and an operator. SeaPlex is the largest indoor active space at sea. Experience a circus school with flying trapeze, basketball, bumper cars, roller skating, and in the evenings it becomes a disco nightclub. Sky diving is complimentary for 3 years and older. Alternatively, just stroll around the Royal Promenade and shop duty-free, or for a quiet time retire to the Library/Card Room or Internet Café.

Other Ships

What's included?

What's excluded?

What's onboard?