Itinerary

Sydney, Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound, Dusky Sound, Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, Picton, Sydney

Description

Selected departure dates from December 2024 to March 2025

Pricing based on departure date: 24 March 2025

Welcome to one of the world's most innovative ships, filled with game changers, edge-of-your-seat entertainment and dining that defies the imagination. Score 390-metre high views from the North Star®, order up a cocktail in binary at the Bionic Bar® and enjoy a full-sensory aerial adventure in Live. Love. Legs.

Itinerary Highlights

Take in the surrounding water on nature on your Milford Sound cruise, passing by green cliffsides and plummeting waterfalls like Lady Elizabeth Bowen Falls. Along the way, take in the famous Milford Track: Suspension bridges, boardwalks and mountain passes take you past stunning vistas of emerald green mountains and valleys, as well as Sutherland Falls, the tallest waterfall in New Zealand.

Situated in Fiordland National Park, Doubtful Sound is the deepest and second-largest fjord in New Zealand. It was named by Captain Cook, the first European here, because he was doubtful that he would be able to sail his ship, the Endeavor, back out of the sound due to the westerly winds.

During your Dusky Sound cruise, keep an eye out for sunbathing seals in repose on Seal Rock. If it's rainy season, you can spot hundreds of waterfalls splashing down from the verdant green hills into the dark deep waters.

Cruise to Dunedin and explore St. Paul's Cathedral in the city's center, the Octagon. Or head to Taiaroa Head at the end of the Otago Peninsula, where unique wildlife abounds: Spot the rare yellow-eyed penguin, New Zealand fur seals and royal albatross.

Wellington, New Zealand's capital, sits at the southern tip of the North Island, roughly the middle of the country. Despite its smaller size, it has an abundance of cultural attractions like the National Library, National Archives, theaters and excellent museums. 

Picton, on the northeast corner of New Zealand's South Island, provides access to the beautiful Marlborough Sounds and to New Zealand's most famous wine region, Marlborough, home to the world's best Sauvignon Blanc. Known as the sunniest place in the country

UNTAMED ADVENTURE ON EVERY DECK

Ovation of the Seas® is all about elevated exploration. Take adventure to new heights on the rock climbing wall, then experience the thrill of a free fall on RipCord® by iFLY®. Or catch a wave on the FlowRider® surf simulator before ascending over 91 metres above sea level in North Star® – all while soaking up breathtaking views of New Zealand's vastly unspoiled landscape.

Onboard experiences

• ROCK CLIMBING WALL - Rise to the occasion and take on the signature Rock Climbing Wall. From beginners to speed climbers, everyone can enjoy an unparalleled view from 12 metres (40 feet) above deck. Included in your fare, no reservation required.
• FLOWRIDER - Grab your board and get ready for 100,000 litres of rushing amazingness headed your way. The surf’s always up on the 12-metre-long FlowRider® surf simulator
• NORTH STAR - Stand in a jewel-shaped capsule that reveals breathtaking 360-degree views as you gently ascend 90 metres (300 feet) above sea level.
• FREE-FALLING FUN- Put your adventure in motion with a skydiving session at RipCord® by iFLY®. Engineered with state-of-the-art mechanics, this groundbreaking simulator lets you experience what it’s like to float on air without ever leaving the deck. Just suit up and let the wind carry you away inside a transparent chamber.
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