9 Night New Zealand Holiday Cruise aboard the Royal Caribbean Anthem of the Seas

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Prepare for nine nights of refreshing travel through the sea when you step aboard the Royal Caribbean Anthem of the Seas from Sydney, Australia and back.

Spending time at extremely rare cities like Lyttelton, Wellington, and Dunedin makes this cruise particularly interesting. This route is an unusual one for the Anthem of the Seas. In fact, it sails it just once.

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The Royal Caribbean Anthem of the Seas

Based in Sydney, Australia and refurbished less than one year ago in 2025, over 4,100 passengers can travel comfortably on this highly-rated Quantum class vessel.

Want to enjoy the Northstar observation capsule, the Flowrider artificial surf wave, an indoor skydiving chamber, or a bar with a robotic bartender? These attractions are only offered by Royal Caribbean and are all found aboard the Anthem of the Seas Royal Caribbean. In addition, 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 a solarium, a spa, an outdoor movie theater, a casino, a gym, a basketball court, ten jacuzzis, and four pools.

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 cruise is made up of three days in port and five sea days. Highlights include visits to extremely rare destinations like Lyttelton, Wellington, and Dunedin.

Map of this cruise's route
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Wed29December 29thWednesday
5:00pm
Thu30December 30thThursday
At Sea
Fri31December 31stFriday
At Sea
Sat1January 1stSaturday
Milford Sound, New Zealand (Cruising)
Doubtful Sound, New Zealand (Cruising)
Dusky Sound, New Zealand (Cruising)
Sun2January 2ndSunday
9:45am – 5:30pm
Mon3January 3rdMonday
7:00am – 5:00pm
Tue4January 4thTuesday
7:00am – 4:00pm
Wed5January 5thWednesday
At Sea
Thu6January 6thThursday
At Sea
Fri7January 7thFriday
6:30am
Day 5Dunedin
Day 6Christchurch
Day 7Wellington

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Since being listed seven months ago, The cost of a room on this cruise has ranged between $1,956 and $2,767 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. The Splendor also sails a route with the same stops but a slightly different schedule.

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