9 Night New Zealand Holiday Cruise aboard the Royal Caribbean Anthem of the Seas
Prepare yourself for nine nights of refreshing travel through the sea when you step aboard the Royal Caribbean Anthem of the Seas from Sydney and back.
This cruise is particularly exciting because you will exclusively stop in exotic ports like Picton and Lyttleton. This route is an interesting one for the Anthem of the Seas, As it sails it only once.
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The Royal Caribbean Anthem of the Seas
The Anthem of the Seas Royal Caribbean, based in Sydney and refurbished less than one year ago in 2025, is a highly-rated Quantum class vessel that can accomodate over 4,100 guests.
The Anthem of the Seas Royal Caribbean has some of Royal Caribbean's exclusive amenities such as an indoor skydiving chamber, the Flowrider artificial surf wave, the Northstar observation capsule, and a bar with a robotic bartender. Want more? Experience rare activities like a roller skating rink, an ice skating rink, and a bumper car track.
The Anthem of the Seas Royal Caribbean also offers a spa, a casino, ten jacuzzis, four pools, an outdoor movie theater, a solarium, a gym, and a basketball court.
Your Itinerary
This cruise includes three days in port and five sea days. Major features include a long stop in Dunedin as well as visits to rare cities like Picton and Lyttleton.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 28 | Sydney, Australia | 5:00pm | |
| Tue, Dec 29 | At Sea | ||
| Wed, Dec 30 | At Sea | ||
| Thu, Dec 31 | Picton, New Zealand | 9:00am | 6:00pm |
| Fri, Jan 1 | Lyttleton, New Zealand (Christchurch) | 8:00am | 6:00pm |
| Sat, Jan 2 | Dunedin, New Zealand | 6:45am | 6:00pm |
| Sun, Jan 3 | Dusky Sound, New Zealand (Cruising) | ||
| Doubtful Sound, New Zealand (Cruising) | |||
| Milford Sound, New Zealand (Cruising) | |||
| Mon, Jan 4 | At Sea | ||
| Tue, Jan 5 | At Sea | ||
| Wed, Jan 6 | Sydney, Australia | 6:30am |
Alternate Sailings
The Anthem of the Seas sails this route once this year. This is the only ship that sails this exact route. In the accompanying graphic you can see a visualization of when this ship sails as well as the relative price.
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Since being listed fifteen months ago, The price of this cruise has fluctuated between $1,645 and $2,849 for a cabin, including taxes and port fees. This graph indicates the cost over time for the various classes of cabin.
Last Updated: Jul 17, 2026
Last Modified: Jul 15, 2026