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

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Prepare for nine nights of leisurely travel through the sea when you embark on the Royal Caribbean Anthem of the Seas from Sydney, Australia and back.

This cruise is particularly interesting because you will exclusively tour through very uncommon stops like Picton, Lyttelton, and Dunedin. This route is a special one for the Anthem of the Seas. As a matter of fact, it sails it only once.

Our price is the total price for a balcony cabin, including meals, entertainment, port charges, and taxes.


The Royal Caribbean Anthem of the Seas

Over 4,100 guests can comfortably travel on this highly-rated Quantum class vessel, based in Sydney, Australia and refurbished just one year ago in 2025.

Want to do tricks on the Flowrider artificial surf wave, fly like a bird in an indoor skydiving chamber, experience the Northstar observation capsule, or experience the future at a bar with a robotic bartender? These features are only offered 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 a basketball court, a solarium, four pools, an outdoor movie theater, a gym, ten jacuzzis, a casino, 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 chamberIndoor skydiving chamber

Your Itinerary

This cruise includes five days at sea and three port days. High points include visits to very uncommon ports like Picton and Lyttelton in addition to a long stop in Dunedin.

Map of this cruise's route
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Sat27March 27thSaturday
5:00pm
Sun28March 28thSunday
At Sea
Mon29March 29thMonday
At Sea
Tue30March 30thTuesday
Milford Sound, New Zealand (Cruising)
Doubtful Sound, New Zealand (Cruising)
Dusky Sound, New Zealand (Cruising)
Wed31March 31stWednesday
6:00am – 5:00pm
Thu1April 1stThursday
8:00am – 6:00pm
Fri2April 2ndFriday
7:00am – 4:00pm
Sat3April 3rdSaturday
At Sea
Sun4April 4thSunday
At Sea
Mon5April 5thMonday
6:30am
Day 5Dunedin
Day 6Christchurch
Day 7Picton

Book Your Cruise

Since it was first listed on May 4th of last year, The price of this cruise has ranged between $1,428 and $2,576 for a balcony stateroom, inclusive of taxes and port charges.

Photos show a typical cabin in each class. Layout and decor vary by category.


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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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