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

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Get ready for eleven nights of leisurely sailing across the sea when you embark on the Royal Caribbean Anthem of the Seas from Sydney, Australia and back again.

This cruise is notable because you'll only spend time in extremely rare stops like Lyttelton, Bay of Islands, and Dunedin. This route is an interesting one for the Anthem of the Seas. In fact, this is the only time it's going to sail it!

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The Royal Caribbean Anthem of the Seas

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

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

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

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 Chamber

Your Itinerary

This sailing is made up of six days at sea and four port days. High points include visits to exotic destinations like Lyttelton, Bay of Islands, and Dunedin in addition to a long stop in Tauranga.

Map of this cruise's route
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Wed22March 22ndWednesday
5:00pm
Thu23March 23rdThursday
At Sea
Fri24March 24thFriday
At Sea
Sat25March 25thSaturday
Milford Sound, New Zealand (Cruising)
Doubtful Sound, New Zealand (Cruising)
Dusky Sound, New Zealand (Cruising)
Sun26March 26thSunday
8:00am – 5:00pm
Mon27March 27thMonday
8:00am – 5:00pm
Tue28March 28thTuesday
At Sea
Wed29March 29thWednesday
6:45am – 6:00pm
Thu30March 30thThursday
8:00am – 5:00pm
Fri31March 31stFriday
At Sea
Sat1April 1stSaturday
At Sea
Sun2April 2ndSunday
6:30am
Day 5Dunedin
Day 6Christchurch
Day 8Tauranga
Day 9Bay of Islands

Book Your Cruise

Since being listed seven months ago, The price of this sailing has varied between $1,713 and $1,984 for a room, including taxes and port fees. Now this cruise is just sixteen percent higher than the all time low of $1,713 so secure your room now before it goes up.

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Alternate Sailings

The Edge also sails a route with the same stops but a slightly different schedule.

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