--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 838bfdc6-4dbd-4f1e-a009-b2ab63ab5776 slug: 2223081 voyage_code: CSE-C37-270208 cruise_line: Crystal Cruises ship: Crystal Serenity departure_date: return_date: nights: 37 embarkation_port: Tahiti/Papeete, French Polynesia disembarkation_port: Brisbane, Australia starting_price_usd: None bookable: true last_updated: 2026-05-05T13:09:57Z --- # Tahiti (Papeete) to Brisbane > Crystal Cruises · Crystal Serenity · Feb 8 – Mar 19, 2027   (37 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Crystal Cruises | | **Ship** | Crystal Serenity | | **Duration** | 37 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Tahiti/Papeete, French Polynesia | | **Disembarkation Port** | Brisbane, Australia | | **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | CSE-C37-270208 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Tahiti/Papeete, French Polynesia **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Awaken your senses in the vibrantly alive capital of French Polynesia. Stroll along the wide waterfront-boulevard and marvel and the gorgeous waters and perfect beaches. Tahitian locals and shopkeepers welcome you as you explore the carefree spirit of their island. ### Day 2: Mooréa, Society Islands **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Experience why ancient Polynesians chose Mo'orea as their island of pleasure. This exquisite island is home to groves of pineapples, vanilla, coffee, and pristine beaches. Off into the distance, marvel at the lush mountain peaks surrounded by crystalline waters. ### Day 3: Raiatea, Society Islands **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 11:00 PM The highest of French Polynesia’s Leeward Islands, Raiatea is a jewel of the sea, with imposing Mount Temehani towering 3,300 feet above a clear emerald-colored lagoon. The island is also a historian's and archeologist's treasure, referred to as "Havaii," or "land of the ancestors" in primitive society – a source of history, religion and genealogies for the Society Islands. Discover ancient, carved marae or venture inland for panoramic views ### Day 4: Bora Bora, Society Islands **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM James Michener called it the most beautiful island in the world, for Bora Bora fulfills your every fantasy of how an island paradise should be. Majestic 2,000-foot-high peaks tower over its tranquil lagoon, their reflections mirrored in glassy waters. Thatch-roofed huts lie cradled beneath shady palms on sugar-white beaches as the scent of exotic flowers wafts through the air. Colorfully decorated le trucks wait ashore, ready to take you on a discovery of the island's awesome beauty. Nearb... ### Day 5: Bora Bora, Society Islands **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 04:00 PM James Michener called it the most beautiful island in the world, for Bora Bora fulfills your every fantasy of how an island paradise should be. Majestic 2,000-foot-high peaks tower over its tranquil lagoon, their reflections mirrored in glassy waters. Thatch-roofed huts lie cradled beneath shady palms on sugar-white beaches as the scent of exotic flowers wafts through the air. Colorfully decorated le trucks wait ashore, ready to take you on a discovery of the island's awesome beauty. Nearb... ### Day 6: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 7: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 8: Pago Pago **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Pago Pago is the capital of American Samoa, a verdant chain of seven South Pacific isles covered with ferns, breadfruit and pananus trees. ### Day 9: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 10: Crossing the International Dateline **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 10: Apia, Western Samoa **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Cradled along the northern shore of Upolu, picturesque Apia’s thatched-roof fales blend into the emerald-hued countryside. Jagged mountains rise above deserted beaches where trade winds sigh on coconut palms. Western Samoa's friendly, carefree islanders will welcome you to their bountiful homeland and proudly show you the former home of their adopted son, Robert Louis Stevenson. ### Day 11: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 12: Suva, Fiji **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Suva is the capital of the South Pacific island nation of Fiji. It's a city of broad avenues, lush parks and grand British colonial buildings, such as the Suva City Library. Suva's colorful, lively Municipal Market offers a range of local fruit and vegetables. Fiji Museum, set within the Victorian-era Thurston Gardens, contains examples of traditional canoes, war clubs and tattooing tools. ### Day 13: Lautoka, Fiji **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM To the east of the International Date Line lie the islands of Fiji, where smiling people bid you "bula," or welcome, to their unspoiled homeland. The bustling port town of Lautoka lies cradled on the western shores of Viti Levu, with marketplaces filled with shell jewelry, wood carvings, woven mats, basketry and masi, and exquisite Indian saris. Not far from the pier are endless fields of lush sugar cane, traditional villages and an orchid wonderland. ### Day 14: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 15: Port Vila **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Port Vila is the harborside capital and main hub of Vanuatu, on Efate island. Its small downtown is home to colorful market stalls selling produce and local handicrafts. The National Museum of Vanuatu, inside the Vanuatu Cultural Centre, displays artifacts such as slit-gong drums and outrigger canoes. The town is a base for diving and trips to Mele Cascades, a multi-tiered waterfall with rock pools in a rainforest. ### Day 16: Lifou **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM ### Day 17: Noumea **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Having served as the South Pacific headquarters for the U.S. military during World War II, the main island of New Caledonia, called Grande Terre, has played a prominent role on the world stage. These days, the island's sunny weather and natural beauty have taken the spotlight. Noumea has a distinctly French flair with fine restaurants and designer boutiques. Off shore are the vast barrier reefs and the largest lagoon complex in the world. ### Day 18: Noumea **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 09:00 PM Having served as the South Pacific headquarters for the U.S. military during World War II, the main island of New Caledonia, called Grande Terre, has played a prominent role on the world stage. These days, the island's sunny weather and natural beauty have taken the spotlight. Noumea has a distinctly French flair with fine restaurants and designer boutiques. Off shore are the vast barrier reefs and the largest lagoon complex in the world. ### Day 19: Pine Island **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM ### Day 20: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 21: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 22: Bay of Islands **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Trace the history of New Zealand on the gorgeous island of Waitangi. Along with its vibrant past, find spectacular coastlines, abundant forests, and a world of natural wonders. ### Day 23: Auckland, New Zealand **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Situated astride a narrow, jade-green isthmus between the shimmering waters of the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean on two harbors, the Waitematā and Manukau, is Auckland. This vibrant city is a gateway to New Zealand’s natural and cultural treasures: great natural beauty, friendly people, magnificent glacier-studded mountain ranges, sculpted fjords, pristine beaches, lush rainforest, an endless array of sporting activities, and, not to be forgotten, plenty of sheep and rolling farmland. ### Day 24: Auckland, New Zealand **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Situated astride a narrow, jade-green isthmus between the shimmering waters of the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean on two harbors, the Waitematā and Manukau, is Auckland. This vibrant city is a gateway to New Zealand’s natural and cultural treasures: great natural beauty, friendly people, magnificent glacier-studded mountain ranges, sculpted fjords, pristine beaches, lush rainforest, an endless array of sporting activities, and, not to be forgotten, plenty of sheep and rolling farmland. ### Day 25: Tauranga, New Zealand **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 04:30 PM The spectacular Bay of Plenty on New Zealand’s North Island is home to the resort town of Tauranga. Known for its fine restaurants, boutiques and galleries, the city is also a hot spot for water sports and a gateway to nearby attractions, such as the geothermal wonders of Rotorua. At the southern end of Tauranga’s harbor lies the relaxed beach town of Mount Maunganui, named after its distinctive peak, Mauao, which towers 750 feet above the town’s white-sand surf. ### Day 26: Napier, New Zealand **Arrives:** 10:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:30 PM Nestled on the Pacific coastline of New Zealand’s North Island is charming Napier, a town with much to boast about. Napier is known for producing wool, growing fruit, cultivating grapes and making wine. The city abounds in art deco splendor with iconic landmarks, rivaled only by the surrounding natural beauty of Hawke’s Bay. A highlight of the region is wild and wonderful Cape Kidnappers, known for its gannet colony, considered to be one of only two such mainland colonies in the world. ### Day 27: Wellington, New Zealand **Arrives:** 09:00 AM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM Hugging the hillsides around Port Nicholson, a horseshoe-shaped bay that is one of the world's finest, Wellington reminds many visitors of San Francisco. In cultural offerings as well as landscape - Wellington boasts the National Art Gallery and the Dominion Museum, as well as the Government Building, one of the world's largest wooden structures. ### Day 28: Christchurch/Lyttleton, New Zealand **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM The historic port of Lyttelton serves as the gateway to Christchurch, the largest city on New Zealand’s South Island. Traditionally considered the most English of New Zealand’s cities, there is much to explore in vibrant Christchurch, from its neo-Gothic stone buildings and beautiful botanical gardens, to its picturesque Avon River lined by graceful willows. Further afar, the Canterbury Plains, snow-capped Southern Alps and numerous rivers beckon with their enchanting beauty and wildlife. ### Day 29: Dunedin, New Zealand **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM The charismatic city of Dunedin lies in southeastern New Zealand, at the head of Otago Harbor on South Island. Its name means Edinburgh in Gaelic and to this day it has retained enduring reminders of its Scottish roots. Adorning the streets of Dunedin is a wealth of Victorian and Edwardian buildings, richly festooned with spires, gables and gargoyles. The rolling hills, pristine beaches and secluded bays of the adjacent Otago Peninsula are home to albatrosses, sea lions and yellow-eyed penguins. ### Day 30: Dusky SOund, New Zealand **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 30: Doubtful Sound, New Zealand **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Doubtful Sound / Patea is a fjord in Fiordland, in the far south west of New Zealand. It is located in the same region as the smaller but more famous and accessible Milford Sound. It took second place after Milford Sound as New Zealand's most famous tourism destination. ### Day 30: Milford Sound, New Zeland **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Milford Haven is situated in an inlet of the Celtic Sea along Wales' southwestern coast. During the Middle Ages, Viking ships occasionally used the Milford Haven waterway for shelter. Today yachts, shops, restaurants and cafés line the waterfront. Nearby nature attractions include the gorgeous St. David's peninsula, a hot spot for birdwatchers, Colby Woodland Garden, and the golden beaches of Stackpole Estate, all special places preserved by the UK's National Trust. ### Day 31: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 32: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 33: Burnie, Tasmania **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM While nearly half of Tasmania is protected national parks and World Heritage Sites (and home to creatures from platypus to fairy penguins), Burnie is known for its industrial past – a city of farmers, mill workers and craftsmen who built a prosperous town and a reputation for quality. Savor locally crafted cheeses and single-malt whiskey, and visit Creative Paper to see art exhibitions and watch artisans at work. ### Day 34: Melbourne, Australia **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM Melbourne is the capital city of Victoria - and a global capital of trend-setting cool. Dynamic, sporty and arty, it still maintains an air of old-world grace with spacious tree-lined boulevards and expansive parks. The prosperous lifestyle of its people is both cosmopolitan and sophisticated. The heritage of more than 100 different cultures has contributed to Melbourne's richly international character - exemplified by its range of 15,000 dining venues offering more than 50 different kinds of cu... ### Day 35: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 36: Sydney, Australia **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 11:00 PM Sydney is an energetic and exciting metropolis where nightlife, shopping and fine restaurants compare favorably with the finest the world has to offer. Despite its modern advances, Sydney has lovingly cherished its heritage, for this was the birthplace of the Australian nation, defined by the billowing profile of the Opera House and the dramatic arch of the Harbour Bridge. ### Day 37: Newcastle, Australia **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM Similar to another of the world's Newcastles – Newcastle, England – in that the city has its roots in industry, including coal mining and shipbuilding, Australia’s Newcastle exports a large amount of coal, but it is also imports travelers keen on enjoying some of the best Australia has to offer. The milieu of the Victorian era is on display in historic Christchurch Cathedral, while the country’s natural wonders are exhibited along a spectacular coastline fringed with pristine beaches. ### Day 38: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 39: Brisbane, Australia **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM Nestled between the Gold Coast to the south and the Sunshine Coast to the north, laid-back Brisbane makes the most of its magnificent beaches, offering an ideal blend of Aussie ease and urban energy. Wander the lush Botanic Gardens, shop the Queen Street Mall, or enjoy the countless cafés along the banks of the Brisbane River. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Pricing | Contact for latest fares | ## Cabin Options ### Outside Cabins **Single Guest Room with Ocean View** (Code: SGWF) Cozy bedroom redesigned in 2023, with welcoming and comfortable detailing, butler service and ocean views. Room Size UP TO 215 SQ FT Details Large picture window Sizeable living area with sofa Queen-size bed or twin beds with sumptuous bedding Walk-in shower TV Services 24 hour in-suite dining Tu... **Double Guest Room with Ocean View** (Code: CSWM) Contemporary classic bedroom redesigned in 2023, with butler service and impressive windows onto ocean views. Room Size UP TO 215 SQ FT Details Large picture window Sizeable living area with sofa Queen-size bed or twin beds with sumptuous bedding Walk-in shower TV Services 24 hour in-suite dining... ### Suite Cabins **Junior Crystal Penthouse Suite** (Code: RYVF) Redesigned in 2023, this large suite includes spacious rooms with separate dining and living areas, looking onto a private veranda, and accompanied by attentive butler service. Includes complimentary laundry. Suite Size UP TO 645 SQ FT Balcony Size UP TO 161 SQ FT Details Large private veranda Sp... ## Ship Information ### Crystal Serenity WITH AN INDUSTRY-LEADING SPACE TO GUEST RATIO ACROSS AN ARRAY OF SOCIAL AREAS, CRYSTAL SERENITY OFFERS THE UTMOST COMFORT, QUALITY, PERSONALIZATION AND CHOICE. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 740 | | Crew | 655 | | Gross Tonnage | 68,870.0 | | Length | 820.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 545 | ## Onboard Amenities ### Fitness - **Golf Driving Nets**: Practice your golf-game with the expert coaching of our qualified PGA golf pro (available on most cruises). TaylorMade® clubs are available from the s... - **Crystal Life Fitness**: Our 3,000+ square-foot Fitness Center, Weight Room and Aerobics Studio feature an extensive line of professional weights and Technogym® exercise equip... ### Food and Drink - **Scoops Ice Cream Bar**: A sumptuous ice cream bar featuring fresh toppings and homemade cookies, with frozen yoghurt accompanying classics from Ben & Jerry’s. - **Umi Uma**: Created by legendary Master Chef Nobuyki (Nobu) Matsuhisa, Umi Uma is an innovative Japanese-Peruvian restaurant inspired by the rich culture of Japan... - **Osteria D'Ovidio**: Fine Italian cuisine, featuring original menus and dishes created by talented Crystal chefs. Reservations required and limited per sailing. - **24 Hours In-Suite Dining**: Dine in the comfort of your own suite, 24 hours a day. Savor the extensive selection of delicious dishes from Waterside’s menu. Guests staying in the ... - **Beefbar**: The most exciting flavors from the global street-food scene are fashioned from the freshest ingredients by creative chefs and served for sharing in st... ### Entertainment - **Wave's & Fantasia (Children and Teen's Spaces)**: Specialized fun for junior cruisers. - **Connoisseur Club**: An elegant space to indulge in the finest cigars and cognacs. - **Galaxy Lounge**: Performances are the focal point here, with appearances by fantastic Broadway-style performers and headline entertainers. Drink service provided befor... - **Wave's & Fantasia (Children and Teen's Spaces)**: Specialized fun for junior cruisers. - **Avenue Saloon**: Signature piano bar with an intimate ambience. The perfect setting for a cocktail before and after dinner. ### Technology - **Computer University@Sea**: Our innovative Computer lab onboard led by a team of tech experts. - **Library**: A well-stocked library containing over 2,000 books on a range of subjects from classics to popular biographies, history to contemporary mysteries. Plu... ### Relaxation - **Crystal Aurōra Spa**: Our spa offers a wide range of health and beauty services for ladies and gentlemen. There is a complete sauna and steam room facilities, as well as a ... - **Seahorse Pool**: Our Seahorse Pool, with plenty of surrounding deck space to sunbathe, relax and read while enjoying a cool drink in the afternoon. ### Recreational - **Wimbledon Court (Paddle Tennis and Pickle Ball)**: Hit the full-sized paddle tennis and pickle ball court for a friendly game. Crystal Serenity has two courts available. - **The Studio**: Enjoy lectures and enriching experiences in this intimate classroom setting. - **Table Tennis**: Challenge a friend to a fun game of ping-pong on one of our tennis tables. ## Ports of Call ### Tahiti/Papeete, French Polynesia *Coordinates: -17.535, -149.57* Awaken your senses in the vibrantly alive capital of French Polynesia. Stroll along the wide waterfront-boulevard and marvel and the gorgeous waters and perfect beaches. Tahitian locals and shopkeepers welcome you as you explore the carefree spirit of their island. ### Mooréa, Society Islands *Coordinates: -17.5263, -149.818* Experience why ancient Polynesians chose Mo'orea as their island of pleasure. This exquisite island is home to groves of pineapples, vanilla, coffee, and pristine beaches. Off into the distance, marvel at the lush mountain peaks surrounded by crystalline waters. ### Raiatea, Society Islands *Coordinates: -16.804, -151.444* The highest of French Polynesia’s Leeward Islands, Raiatea is a jewel of the sea, with imposing Mount Temehani towering 3,300 feet above a clear emerald-colored lagoon. The island is also a historian's and archeologist's treasure, referred to as "Havaii," or "land of the ancestors" in primitive society – a source of history, religion and genealogies for the Society Islands. Discover ancient, c... ### Bora Bora, Society Islands *Coordinates: -16.5004, -151.741* James Michener called it the most beautiful island in the world, for Bora Bora fulfills your every fantasy of how an island paradise should be. Majestic 2,000-foot-high peaks tower over its tranquil lagoon, their reflections mirrored in glassy waters. Thatch-roofed huts lie cradled beneath shady palms on sugar-white beaches as the scent of exotic flowers wafts through the air. Colorfully dec... ### Pago Pago *Coordinates: -14.2793, -170.701* Pago Pago is the capital of American Samoa, a verdant chain of seven South Pacific isles covered with ferns, breadfruit and pananus trees. ### Crossing the International Dateline ### Apia, Western Samoa *Coordinates: -13.8507, 171.751* Cradled along the northern shore of Upolu, picturesque Apia’s thatched-roof fales blend into the emerald-hued countryside. Jagged mountains rise above deserted beaches where trade winds sigh on coconut palms. Western Samoa's friendly, carefree islanders will welcome you to their bountiful homeland and proudly show you the former home of their adopted son, Robert Louis Stevenson. ### Suva, Fiji *Coordinates: -18.0877, 178.384* Suva is the capital of the South Pacific island nation of Fiji. It's a city of broad avenues, lush parks and grand British colonial buildings, such as the Suva City Library. Suva's colorful, lively Municipal Market offers a range of local fruit and vegetables. Fiji Museum, set within the Victorian-era Thurston Gardens, contains examples of traditional canoes, war clubs and tattooing tools. ### Lautoka, Fiji *Coordinates: -17.6113, 177.503* To the east of the International Date Line lie the islands of Fiji, where smiling people bid you "bula," or welcome, to their unspoiled homeland. The bustling port town of Lautoka lies cradled on the western shores of Viti Levu, with marketplaces filled with shell jewelry, wood carvings, woven mats, basketry and masi, and exquisite Indian saris. Not far from the pier are endless fields of lush sug... ### Port Vila *Coordinates: -17.7404, 168.321* Port Vila is the harborside capital and main hub of Vanuatu, on Efate island. Its small downtown is home to colorful market stalls selling produce and local handicrafts. The National Museum of Vanuatu, inside the Vanuatu Cultural Centre, displays artifacts such as slit-gong drums and outrigger canoes. The town is a base for diving and trips to Mele Cascades, a multi-tiered waterfall with rock pool... ### Lifou *Coordinates: -20.9964, 167.376* ### Noumea *Coordinates: -22.2758, 166.458* Having served as the South Pacific headquarters for the U.S. military during World War II, the main island of New Caledonia, called Grande Terre, has played a prominent role on the world stage. These days, the island's sunny weather and natural beauty have taken the spotlight. Noumea has a distinctly French flair with fine restaurants and designer boutiques. Off shore are the vast barrier reefs an... ### Pine Island *Coordinates: 44.3258, -64.8602* ### Bay of Islands *Coordinates: -35.1813, 174.199* Trace the history of New Zealand on the gorgeous island of Waitangi. Along with its vibrant past, find spectacular coastlines, abundant forests, and a world of natural wonders. ### Auckland, New Zealand *Coordinates: -36.8474, 174.766* Situated astride a narrow, jade-green isthmus between the shimmering waters of the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean on two harbors, the Waitematā and Manukau, is Auckland. This vibrant city is a gateway to New Zealand’s natural and cultural treasures: great natural beauty, friendly people, magnificent glacier-studded mountain ranges, sculpted fjords, pristine beaches, lush rainforest, an endles... ### Tauranga, New Zealand The spectacular Bay of Plenty on New Zealand’s North Island is home to the resort town of Tauranga. Known for its fine restaurants, boutiques and galleries, the city is also a hot spot for water sports and a gateway to nearby attractions, such as the geothermal wonders of Rotorua. At the southern end of Tauranga’s harbor lies the relaxed beach town of Mount Maunganui, named after its distincti... ### Napier, New Zealand *Coordinates: -39.4917, 176.916* Nestled on the Pacific coastline of New Zealand’s North Island is charming Napier, a town with much to boast about. Napier is known for producing wool, growing fruit, cultivating grapes and making wine. The city abounds in art deco splendor with iconic landmarks, rivaled only by the surrounding natural beauty of Hawke’s Bay. A highlight of the region is wild and wonderful Cape Kidnappers, know... ### Wellington, New Zealand *Coordinates: -41.2865, 174.776* Hugging the hillsides around Port Nicholson, a horseshoe-shaped bay that is one of the world's finest, Wellington reminds many visitors of San Francisco. In cultural offerings as well as landscape - Wellington boasts the National Art Gallery and the Dominion Museum, as well as the Government Building, one of the world's largest wooden structures. ### Christchurch/Lyttleton, New Zealand *Coordinates: -43.5316, 172.637* The historic port of Lyttelton serves as the gateway to Christchurch, the largest city on New Zealand’s South Island. Traditionally considered the most English of New Zealand’s cities, there is much to explore in vibrant Christchurch, from its neo-Gothic stone buildings and beautiful botanical gardens, to its picturesque Avon River lined by graceful willows. Further afar, the Canterbury Plains... ### Dunedin, New Zealand *Coordinates: -45.8746, 170.503* The charismatic city of Dunedin lies in southeastern New Zealand, at the head of Otago Harbor on South Island. Its name means Edinburgh in Gaelic and to this day it has retained enduring reminders of its Scottish roots. Adorning the streets of Dunedin is a wealth of Victorian and Edwardian buildings, richly festooned with spires, gables and gargoyles. The rolling hills, pristine beaches and seclud... ### Dusky SOund, New Zealand ### Doubtful Sound, New Zealand *Coordinates: -45.3809, 167.091* Doubtful Sound / Patea is a fjord in Fiordland, in the far south west of New Zealand. It is located in the same region as the smaller but more famous and accessible Milford Sound. It took second place after Milford Sound as New Zealand's most famous tourism destination. ### Milford Sound, New Zeland *Coordinates: -44.6698, 167.928* Milford Haven is situated in an inlet of the Celtic Sea along Wales' southwestern coast. During the Middle Ages, Viking ships occasionally used the Milford Haven waterway for shelter. Today yachts, shops, restaurants and cafés line the waterfront. Nearby nature attractions include the gorgeous St. David's peninsula, a hot spot for birdwatchers, Colby Woodland Garden, and the golden beaches of Sta... ### Burnie, Tasmania *Coordinates: -41.0529, 145.906* While nearly half of Tasmania is protected national parks and World Heritage Sites (and home to creatures from platypus to fairy penguins), Burnie is known for its industrial past – a city of farmers, mill workers and craftsmen who built a prosperous town and a reputation for quality. Savor locally crafted cheeses and single-malt whiskey, and visit Creative Paper to see art exhibitions and watch... ### Melbourne, Australia *Coordinates: -37.8093, 144.97* Melbourne is the capital city of Victoria - and a global capital of trend-setting cool. Dynamic, sporty and arty, it still maintains an air of old-world grace with spacious tree-lined boulevards and expansive parks. The prosperous lifestyle of its people is both cosmopolitan and sophisticated. The heritage of more than 100 different cultures has contributed to Melbourne's richly international char... ### Sydney, Australia *Coordinates: -33.8675, 151.207* Sydney is an energetic and exciting metropolis where nightlife, shopping and fine restaurants compare favorably with the finest the world has to offer. Despite its modern advances, Sydney has lovingly cherished its heritage, for this was the birthplace of the Australian nation, defined by the billowing profile of the Opera House and the dramatic arch of the Harbour Bridge. ### Newcastle, Australia *Coordinates: -32.9267, 151.779* Similar to another of the world's Newcastles – Newcastle, England – in that the city has its roots in industry, including coal mining and shipbuilding, Australia’s Newcastle exports a large amount of coal, but it is also imports travelers keen on enjoying some of the best Australia has to offer. The milieu of the Victorian era is on display in historic Christchurch Cathedral, while the count... ### Brisbane, Australia *Coordinates: -27.471, 153.023* Nestled between the Gold Coast to the south and the Sunshine Coast to the north, laid-back Brisbane makes the most of its magnificent beaches, offering an ideal blend of Aussie ease and urban energy. Wander the lush Botanic Gardens, shop the Queen Street Mall, or enjoy the countless cafés along the banks of the Brisbane River. ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2223081 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2223081 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2223081.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2223081/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/crystal-cruises/crystal-serenity/other/77578.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-05 13:09:57 UTC