The vibrant cultural capital of Australia, Sydney is a must-see city for anyone visiting the Land Down Under. From the silhouette of its iconic opera house perched on the edge of the water to the idyllic green hills of the Blue Mountains sprawling from the city, Sydney is guaranteed to capture your heart. With its pristine beaches, landmark architecture, and charming islands, you may never want to leave Sydney Harbor - but venture outside the city and you'll be rewarded with a world of incredible nature just waiting to be discovered.

Tauranga is a booming port city surrounded by stunning nature. Its bustling waterfront is full of diverse restaurants and pop-up shops that are popular among tourists and locals alike. Nearby, some of New Zealand’s greatest natural wonders are just waiting to be discovered. From the nearby Mount Maunganui to the hot springs of Rotorua to the marine life living just offshore, Tauranga is the perfect launching point to discover New Zealand’s bay of Islands.

The village of Lyttelton is located on the South Island of New Zealand. The indigenous people New Zealand, the Maori settled in the surrounding area around 1000 years ago. The port facilities and the Holy Trinity Church there are worth seeing.

Established in 1952, Fiordland National Park is an area of unmatched natural beauty. More than 1.2 million hectares in size, it is New Zealand’s largest national park and wildlife reserve. The park encompasses mountains and valleys, forests and fjords, and it is home to several unique New Zealand bird species that are not found anywhere else. The park enthralls backpackers and cruise passengers alike with its pristine wilderness and lush rainforests, and cruise passengers can enjoy close-up views of its breathtaking waterfalls and granite fjords without ever leaving the ship.