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

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

This trip is special because you will exclusively spend time at very uncommon ports like Picton, Lyttelton, and Dunedin. This route is an unusual one for the Anthem of the Seas. As a matter of fact, it sails it just once.

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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 cruise ship that can accomodate more than 4,100 travelers.

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

The Anthem of the Seas Royal Caribbean also offers a solarium, an outdoor movie theater, ten jacuzzis, a gym, a basketball court, a spa, a casino, 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 consists of five sea days and three port days. Highlights include visits to very uncommon destinations like Picton, Lyttelton, and Dunedin.

Map of this cruise's route
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Mon29November 29thMonday
5:00pm
Tue30November 30thTuesday
At Sea
Wed1December 1stWednesday
At Sea
Thu2December 2ndThursday
9:00am – 6:00pm
Fri3December 3rdFriday
7:00am – 5:00pm
Sat4December 4thSaturday
10:30am – 6:00pm
Sun5December 5thSunday
Dusky Sound, New Zealand (Cruising)
Doubtful Sound, New Zealand (Cruising)
Milford Sound, New Zealand (Cruising)
Mon6December 6thMonday
At Sea
Tue7December 7thTuesday
At Sea
Wed8December 8thWednesday
6:30am
Day 4Picton
Day 5Christchurch
Day 6Dunedin

Book Your Cruise

Since being listed seven months ago, The price of a cabin on this cruise has varied between $1,307 and $2,000 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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