11 Night New Zealand Cruise aboard the Royal Caribbean Anthem of the Seas

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Prepare for eleven nights of relaxing cruising across the sea when you embark on the Royal Caribbean Anthem of the Seas from Sydney, Australia and back again.

This sailing is particularly interesting because you'll only experience once-in-a-lifetime destinations like Picton, Napier, and Lyttelton. This route is an uncommon one for the Anthem of the Seas, As it sails it only once.

We include all entertainment, meals, port fees, and taxes in our price, so that you can compare trips easily.


The Royal Caribbean Anthem of the Seas

The Anthem of the Seas Royal Caribbean, based in Sydney, Australia and refurbished only one year ago in 2025, is a top-rated Quantum class ship that can house over 4,100 passengers.

Want to try out the Northstar observation capsule, an indoor skydiving chamber, the Flowrider artificial surf wave, or a bar with a robotic bartender? These features are offered exclusively by Royal Caribbean and are all found aboard the Anthem of the Seas Royal Caribbean. On top of that, experience rare attractions like a roller skating rink, an ice skating rink, and a bumper car track.

The Anthem of the Seas Royal Caribbean also offers ten jacuzzis, an outdoor movie theater, a solarium, a casino, a spa, four pools, a gym, and a basketball court.

Ship class
Quantum
Built
2015
Refurbished
2025
Guests
4,168
Crew
1,300
Length
1,142 ft
Royal Caribbean Anthem of the Seas
Indoor skydiving chamberIndoor skydiving chamber

Your Itinerary

This itinerary is made up of five port days and five days at sea. Major features include long stops in Dunedin and Lyttelton as well as visits to exotic stops like Picton and Napier.

Map of this cruise's route
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Mon1February 1stMonday
5:00pm
Tue2February 2ndTuesday
At Sea
Wed3February 3rdWednesday
At Sea
Thu4February 4thThursday
9:00am – 6:00pm
Fri5February 5thFriday
8:30am – 6:00pm
Sat6February 6thSaturday
8:30am – 6:30pm
Sun7February 7thSunday
7:00am – 6:00pm
Mon8February 8thMonday
7:00am – 6:00pm
Tue9February 9thTuesday
Dusky Sound, New Zealand (Cruising)
Doubtful Sound, New Zealand (Cruising)
Milford Sound, New Zealand (Cruising)
Wed10February 10thWednesday
At Sea
Thu11February 11thThursday
At Sea
Fri12February 12thFriday
6:30am
Day 4Picton
Day 5Napier
Day 6Wellington
Day 7Christchurch
Day 8Dunedin

Book Your Cruise

Since it was first listed on May 4th of last year, The price of this itinerary has fluctuated between $1,718 and $2,534 for a room, including taxes and port fees.

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Alternate Sailings

The Anthem of the Seas sails this route once next year, but doesn't sail it this year. No other ship sails this exact same route.

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