9 Night New Zealand Cruise aboard the Royal Caribbean Anthem of the Seas
Get ready for nine nights of leisurely travel across the sea when you embark on the Royal Caribbean Anthem of the Seas from Sydney and back again.
This trip is special because you will exclusively spend time at very uncommon ports like Picton and Lyttleton. This route is an unusual one for the Anthem of the Seas. As a matter of fact, it sails it just once.
We include all all taxes and fees in our price, so that you can compare sailings easily.
The Royal Caribbean Anthem of the Seas
Based in Sydney and refurbished only one year ago in 2025, over 4,100 passengers can sail on this top-rated Quantum class ship.
Want to experience a bar with a robotic bartender, the Northstar observation capsule, the Flowrider artificial surf wave, or an indoor skydiving chamber? These activities are offered exclusively 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 roller skating rink, and a bumper car track.
The Anthem of the Seas Royal Caribbean also offers four pools, a basketball court, ten jacuzzis, a gym, a solarium, a spa, an outdoor movie theater, and a casino.
Your Itinerary
This itinerary consists of five sea days and three days in port. High points include visits to rare ports like Picton and Lyttleton.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 29 | Sydney, Australia | 5:00pm | |
| Tue, Nov 30 | At Sea | ||
| Wed, Dec 1 | At Sea | ||
| Thu, Dec 2 | Picton, New Zealand | 9:00am | 6:00pm |
| Fri, Dec 3 | Lyttleton, New Zealand (Christchurch) | 7:00am | 5:00pm |
| Sat, Dec 4 | Dunedin, New Zealand | 10:30am | 6:00pm |
| Sun, Dec 5 | Dusky Sound, New Zealand (Cruising) | ||
| Doubtful Sound, New Zealand (Cruising) | |||
| Milford Sound, New Zealand (Cruising) | |||
| Mon, Dec 6 | At Sea | ||
| Tue, Dec 7 | At Sea | ||
| Wed, Dec 8 | Sydney, Australia | 6:30am |
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. In the accompanying graphic you can see a visualization of when this ship sails as well as the relative price.
Book Your Cruise
Since being listed four months ago, The price of a cabin on this cruise has varied between $1,530 and $1,700 including taxes and port fees. The accompanying graph displays the price over time for all types of cabin. Now this sailing is only $78 higher than the all time low of $1,530 so secure your cabin now before it goes up.
Last Updated: Jul 17, 2026
Last Modified: Jul 17, 2026