Cruise Itinerary Details
18-night New Zealand (from Freemantle to Sydney)
- Ship Name : Rhapsody of the Seas
- 2010 Sail Dates : March 15
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| Sailing Dates | Inside Cabin | Ocean View | Balcony | Suite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15-Apr 2, 2010 | $2,589 | Check Availability | $4,399 | $6,599 | Select |
Prices are the lowest per person rates in U.S. Dollars based on double occupancy and include port charges. Government taxes and fees, cruise line surcharges, and booking fee are additional.
* Arrival times, departure times, and ports vary slightly for this date. Rollover the 'view' link to see the exact times and ports for this sailing.
View all sailings for this itinerary.Cruise Itinerary
| Day | Ports of Call | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fremantle (Perth), Australia | --- | 5:00 pm |
| 2 | Bunbury, Australia | 7:00 am | 4:00 pm |
| 3 | Albany, Australia | 8:00 am | 6:00 pm |
| 4 | At Sea | --- | --- |
| 5 | At Sea | --- | --- |
| 6 | Adelaide, Australia | 7:00 am | 6:00 pm |
| 7 | At Sea | --- | --- |
| 8 | Melbourne, Australia | 7:00 am | 6:00 pm |
| 9 | Burnie, Tasmania, Australia | 7:00 am | 3:00 pm |
| 10 | Hobart, Tasmania, Australia | 9:00 am | 8:00 pm |
| 11 | At Sea | --- | --- |
| 12 | At Sea | --- | --- |
| 13 | Milford Sound, New Zealand | 8:00 am | 9:00 am |
| 13 | Doubtful Sound | 1:00 pm | 2:00 pm |
| 13 | Dusky Sound (Cruising) | 3:30 pm | 4:30 pm |
| 14 | Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New Zealand | 8:00 am | 6:00 pm |
| 15 | Christchurch, New Zealand | 7:00 am | 6:00 pm |
| 16 | Wellington, New Zealand | 7:00 am | 5:00 pm |
| 17 | At Sea | --- | --- |
| 18 | At Sea | --- | --- |
| 19 | Sydney, Australia | 6:00 am | --- |
Arrival and departure times may vary slightly by sailing date.
Itinerary Map
Ports of Call
Fremantle (Perth), AustraliaAdelaide, Australia
Remote from Australia's busy eastern seaboard, Adelaide has a style all its own. While the shopping and restaurant—shopping call to some, nearby Kangaroo Island offers a wilderness wildlife retreat and the sunny Barossa Valley is a haven for mellow winetasting excursions. In fact, 60% of Australia's wine is produced in the Adelaide area.
Melbourne, Australia
Founded in 1835, Melbourne has come a long way since the days of the gold rush. Back then it underwent a transformation from remote outpost to upbeat center of commerce and culture. Even today, Melbourne evolves constantly with a reputation as the focal point for the Australian fashion industry with a burgeoning wine industry in its hinterland.
Burnie, Tasmania, Australia
Burnie's parks, gardens and old downtown core are the pride of this port city that is Tasmania's main commercial link with the shipping industry. Not far away are the Gunns Plains Caves with beautiful ribbon stalactites, and local cheese-makers' workshops famous for artisan specialties that have put Tasmania on the global gourmet map.
Milford Sound, New Zealand
Green and graceful Milford Sound is the drop-off or pick-up point for guests participating in shore excursions that depart from or meet up with the ship in Lyttleton. A bonus is the adventure of cruising this inlet that penetrates deep into Fiordland National Park. Dolphins are usually seen playing in the deep water at the fjord's sides, which steeply out of the sea and soar heavenward, waterfall soaked and covered in primeval forest.
Dusky Sound (Cruising)
Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New Zealand
Dunedin is the Gaelic translation of "Edinburgh"—a name that underscores this city's age-old ties with Scotland. Early settlers to this part of New Zealand were almost invariably from the Scottish Isles, and to this charming city they introduced their own special blend of beauty—dark stonework, immaculate flower gardens and a wee burr in the accent that, upon close observation, is often still evident today.
Christchurch, New Zealand
"The most English city outside of England" invites you to stroll botanical gardens and picnic on the lawn-lined River Avon. For ruggedly beautiful mountain scenery, ride the TranzAlpine Express through the heart of New Zealand's Southern Alps, a wonderland of dramatic limestone outcrops, snowcapped peaks and wide river gorges. A manmade highlight: the Otira tunnel, punched through five miles of ancient, rock-solid terrain.
Wellington, New Zealand
New Zealand's capital city features brightly painted wooden houses and a red cable car that takes you up to a fine view of the harbor. A must-see is the engaging Te Papa Tongarewa National Museum and Art Gallery, and keep your eyes peeled for the Beehive government offices—the name, of course, is a reference to the architecture.
Sydney, Australia
First came the Aborigines, 50,000 years ago; then 759 British convicts, followed by a wave of military settlers known as the "Rum Corps." The result? Australia's premier city in a location second to none, with its own brand of devil-may-care sophistication. Make sure you explore the Rocks district where the original settlers lived, see the opera house that is one of the world's great landmarks, and climb (yes, climb) the Sydney Harbor Bridge where, like it or not, you'll throw caution to the wind!