Auckland to Melbourne
Experience the beauty of New Zealand and South Australia during the next nine days. Casting off from Auckland, sail down the North Island's east coast to Tauranga's captivating blend of Maori and contemporary cultures. The South Island's Lyttleton, gateway to Christchurch, New Zealand's 'Garden City' is next, followed by the soaring cliffs and wide skies of Timaru, where nature enthusiasts can hike into the hills and urbanites can enjoy a perfect coffee on the boardwalk. Heart-melting beauty is found while cruising Dusky, Doubtful, and Milford sounds on day six. Two days across the Tasman Sea offer opportunities to unwind and fully immerse in Crystal Serenity's amenities before disembarking in Melbourne.
Crystal Cruises - originally founded in 1988 - offers a range of stylish luxury and expedition cruises, bringing a sense of occasion and high-end service to far-flung parts of the world. For over three decades, Crystal has gained awards and accolades by the shipload – and it’s not hard to see why.
Operating a fleet of impressive ships decked out with opulent décor and contemporary innovations, Crystal Cruises takes comfort and adventure to the next level. From succulent dining to perfectly-organised onshore excursions, not to mention helicopter trips and submarine expeditions, the cruise line boasts of serious attention to detail, for the ultimate trip of a lifetime.
With an industry-leading space to guest ratio across an array of social areas, Crystal Serenity offers the utmost comfort, quality, personalisation and choice.