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

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

This cruise is special because you will only experience once-in-a-lifetime destinations such as Picton, Lyttelton, and Dunedin. This route is a special one for the Anthem of the Seas. In fact, it sails it just once.

We include all all taxes and fees in this price, so there are no surprises at checkout.


The Royal Caribbean Anthem of the Seas

Based in Sydney, Australia and refurbished just one year ago in 2025, over 4,100 people can travel comfortably on this highly-rated Quantum class cruise ship.

Want to cool off on the Flowrider artificial surf wave, experience weightlessness in an indoor skydiving chamber, experience the Northstar observation capsule, or experience the future at 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. On top of that, experience rare amenities like an ice skating rink, a roller skating rink, and a bumper car track.

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

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 is made up of three port days and five days at sea. High points include visits to exotic stops like Picton, Lyttelton, and Dunedin.

Map of this cruise's route
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Wed11November 11thWednesday
5:00pm
Thu12November 12thThursday
At Sea
Fri13November 13thFriday
At Sea
Sat14November 14thSaturday
9:00am – 6:00pm
Sun15November 15thSunday
8:00am – 6:00pm
Mon16November 16thMonday
11:00am – 8:00pm
Tue17November 17thTuesday
Dusky Sound, New Zealand (Cruising)
Doubtful Sound, New Zealand (Cruising)
Milford Sound, New Zealand (Cruising)
Wed18November 18thWednesday
At Sea
Thu19November 19thThursday
At Sea
Fri20November 20thFriday
6:30am
Day 4Picton
Day 5Christchurch
Day 6Dunedin

Book Your Cruise

Since it was first listed on May 4th of last year, The cost of a suite on this cruise has varied between $2,218 and $8,049 inclusive of taxes and port fees.

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 this year. This is the only ship that sails this exact route.

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