Featured Regent Seven Seas Cruises itinerary

BESPOKE NEW ZEALAND ESCAPE

Auckland to Sydney

Dates January 4-18 2028Duration 14 DaysShip Seven Seas MarinerVoyage MAR280104

Official Regent itinerary: Voyage MAR280104.

Seven Seas Mariner Voyage MAR280104 itinerary map from Auckland to Sydney, January 4-18 2028, 14 days
Voyage MAR280104 itinerary map: Auckland to Sydney

January 4-18 2028 · Voyage MAR280104

Ports & shore experiences

Each exact destination is shown once. Select a panel for its description and verified call schedule; repeat calls, consecutive overnight stays, and matching sea or passage days are combined without merging different ports.

January 4, 2028 Auckland New Zealand · Departure 5:00 PM

About Auckland

Auckland spreads across a volcanic isthmus between two harbors, giving New Zealand’s largest city a strong maritime identity. Waterfront precincts, museums, Māori and Pacific collections, and hilltop viewpoints offer varied perspectives. Ferries connect nearby islands and coastal communities, while traffic and travel time matter when planning beyond the central harbor.

Shore planning

No voyage-specific shore-excursion list could be verified for this exact Regent sailing and port call. Deluxe Cruises can help review confirmed cruise-program or independent options when reliable details become available.

January 5, 2028 Rotorua (Tauranga) New Zealand · Arrival 7:00 AM · Departure 4:00 PM

About Rotorua (Tauranga)

Tauranga’s cruise port at Mount Maunganui combines a broad beach, harbor views and a relaxed coastal community. The wider Bay of Plenty offers Māori cultural connections, geothermal landscapes and productive farmland at varying distances. Traffic, weather and longer transfers should guide whether the day remains coastal or ventures inland.

Shore planning

No voyage-specific shore-excursion list could be verified for this exact Regent sailing and port call. Deluxe Cruises can help review confirmed cruise-program or independent options when reliable details become available.

January 6, 2028 Gisborne New Zealand · Arrival 7:00 AM · Departure 4:00 PM

About Gisborne

Gisborne, New Zealand is a Regent port call with destination context centered on regional food and drink and local culture and traditions. These themes give travelers a useful introduction to the destination and its surrounding region before deciding how to spend time ashore. Plan around the verified call schedule above, which is specific to this sailing.

Shore planning

No voyage-specific shore-excursion list could be verified for this exact Regent sailing and port call. Deluxe Cruises can help review confirmed cruise-program or independent options when reliable details become available.

January 7, 2028 Napier New Zealand · Arrival 7:00 AM · Departure 4:00 PM

About Napier

Napier, New Zealand appears on this Regent itinerary as a port call noted for coastal scenery and regional food and drink. Together, those elements provide useful context for understanding the destination and considering time ashore. Use the verified schedule above when planning, because arrival, departure, anchoring and overnight arrangements are specific to this sailing.

Shore planning

No voyage-specific shore-excursion list could be verified for this exact Regent sailing and port call. Deluxe Cruises can help review confirmed cruise-program or independent options when reliable details become available.

January 8, 2028 Wellington New Zealand · Arrival 9:00 AM · Departure 6:00 PM

About Wellington

On this Regent itinerary, Wellington, New Zealand is a published port call. Reliable destination context highlights historic architecture, museums and cultural collections, regional food and drink and local culture and traditions. This gives travelers a practical introduction to the place before planning time ashore. The verified arrival, departure, anchoring and overnight schedule above remains specific to this sailing.

Shore planning

No voyage-specific shore-excursion list could be verified for this exact Regent sailing and port call. Deluxe Cruises can help review confirmed cruise-program or independent options when reliable details become available.

January 9, 2028 Picton New Zealand · Arrival 8:00 AM · Departure 5:00 PM

About Picton

Picton, New Zealand is a verified Regent port call. The audited source confirms the destination and schedule but does not support specific local attraction claims. Use the published arrival, departure, anchoring and overnight details above when planning time ashore. Confirm current touring information for this sailing before choosing arrangements.

Shore planning

No voyage-specific shore-excursion list could be verified for this exact Regent sailing and port call. Deluxe Cruises can help review confirmed cruise-program or independent options when reliable details become available.

January 10, 2028 Akaroa New Zealand · Arrival 8:00 AM · Departure 5:00 PM

About Akaroa

Akaroa, New Zealand is a verified port call on this Regent itinerary. Available source material confirms the destination and its place in the voyage but does not provide enough reliable local detail for specific attraction claims. Use the arrival, departure, anchoring and overnight information above when planning time ashore for this sailing.

Shore planning

No voyage-specific shore-excursion list could be verified for this exact Regent sailing and port call. Deluxe Cruises can help review confirmed cruise-program or independent options when reliable details become available.

January 11, 2028 Timaru New Zealand · Arrival 8:00 AM · Departure 5:00 PM

About Timaru

Timaru, New Zealand is a verified port call on this Regent itinerary. Available source material confirms the destination and its place in the voyage but does not provide enough reliable local detail for specific attraction claims. Use the arrival, departure, anchoring and overnight information above when planning time ashore for this sailing.

Shore planning

No voyage-specific shore-excursion list could be verified for this exact Regent sailing and port call. Deluxe Cruises can help review confirmed cruise-program or independent options when reliable details become available.

January 12, 2028 Dunedin New Zealand · Arrival 8:00 AM · Departure 5:00 PM

About Dunedin

For this Regent itinerary, Dunedin, New Zealand is a published port destination associated with fortifications and defensive history and wildlife. That context helps explain the character of the call before travelers choose how to use their time ashore. The verified arrival, departure, anchoring and overnight details above apply specifically to this sailing.

Shore planning

No voyage-specific shore-excursion list could be verified for this exact Regent sailing and port call. Deluxe Cruises can help review confirmed cruise-program or independent options when reliable details become available.

January 13, 2028 Cruising the Fjords of Dusky Sound Published route · Scenic cruising · No port call

About this published route entry

Cruising the Fjords of Dusky Sound is published as scenic cruising rather than a port call. The itinerary dates are preserved without adding an unpublished arrival, departure, or onboard program.

Planning note

This is a sea, scenic-cruising, passage, or transit entry rather than a port call. Daily onboard activities can change, so no unverified program details are shown.

January 13, 2028 Cruising the Fjords of Doubtful Sound Published route · Scenic cruising · No port call

About this published route entry

Cruising the Fjords of Doubtful Sound is published as scenic cruising rather than a port call. The itinerary dates are preserved without adding an unpublished arrival, departure, or onboard program.

Planning note

This is a sea, scenic-cruising, passage, or transit entry rather than a port call. Daily onboard activities can change, so no unverified program details are shown.

January 13, 2028 Cruising the Fjords of Milford Sound Published route · Scenic cruising · No port call

About this published route entry

Cruising the Fjords of Milford Sound is published as scenic cruising rather than a port call. The itinerary dates are preserved without adding an unpublished arrival, departure, or onboard program.

Planning note

This is a sea, scenic-cruising, passage, or transit entry rather than a port call. Daily onboard activities can change, so no unverified program details are shown.

January 14, 15 & 17, 2028 Cruising the Tasman Sea International waters · Sea day · No port call

About this published route entry

This published sea-day entry marks time under way between port calls. No port arrival, departure, or unverified onboard program is presented for these dates.

Planning note

This is a sea, scenic-cruising, passage, or transit entry rather than a port call. Daily onboard activities can change, so no unverified program details are shown.

January 16, 2028 Hobart (Tasmania) Australia · Arrival 7:00 AM · Departure 4:00 PM

About Hobart (Tasmania)

Hobart (Tasmania), Australia is a verified port call on this Regent itinerary. Available source material confirms the destination and its place in the voyage but does not provide enough reliable local detail for specific attraction claims. Use the arrival, departure, anchoring and overnight information above when planning time ashore for this sailing.

Shore planning

No voyage-specific shore-excursion list could be verified for this exact Regent sailing and port call. Deluxe Cruises can help review confirmed cruise-program or independent options when reliable details become available.

January 18, 2028 Sydney Australia · Arrival 7:00 AM

About Sydney

Sydney’s magnificent natural harbor frames the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and a city of diverse neighborhoods, museums, gardens and beaches. Some cruise berths place major landmarks within easy reach, while others require transfers. Traffic, terminal location and the city’s scale reward a focused plan for the available time.

Shore planning

No voyage-specific shore-excursion list could be verified for this exact Regent sailing and port call. Deluxe Cruises can help review confirmed cruise-program or independent options when reliable details become available.

Please note: Shore-experience names, inclusion categories, activity levels, availability, and schedules can change. Only voyage-specific items verified for the exact sailing are shown; no excursion prices or cruise-line links are included.

A closer look at this sailing

BESPOKE NEW ZEALAND ESCAPE aboard Seven Seas Mariner

Regent Seven Seas Cruises' Seven Seas Mariner sails a 14-day voyage from AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND to SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA on 4–18 January 2028.

In published order, the route moves from AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND through ROTORUA (TAURANGA), NEW ZEALAND, GISBORNE, NEW ZEALAND, NAPIER, NEW ZEALAND, WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND, PICTON, NEW ZEALAND, AKAROA, NEW ZEALAND, TIMARU, NEW ZEALAND, DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND, and HOBART (TASMANIA), AUSTRALIA before reaching SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA. For Seven Seas Mariner on 4–18 January 2028, 6 sea days create a strong balance between the published destination stages and time under way.

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Seven Seas Mariner January 4-18 2028: is Voyage MAR280104 right for you?

This 14-day voyage aboard Seven Seas Mariner sails Auckland to Sydney, with calls including Rotorua (Tauranga), Gisborne, Napier, and Wellington. Voyage MAR280104 matches the latest verified voyage-search dataset used by this website. Before reserving, ask Deluxe Cruises to compare accommodations, deck location, inclusions, current availability, and any family, medical, dietary, or accessibility arrangements for this exact departure.

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Travelers considering a 14-day Auckland to Sydney aboard Seven Seas Mariner, including Rotorua (Tauranga), Gisborne, Napier, and Wellington.
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Questions travelers ask

Why book Seven Seas Mariner Voyage MAR280104 with Deluxe Cruises?

Deluxe Cruises provides personal planning for Voyage MAR280104, including accommodation and deck-location comparisons, current availability and preferred-rate guidance, and help documenting family, medical, dietary, or accessibility requests before departure.

What should travelers compare for Voyage MAR280104?

For the January 4-18 2028 Auckland to Sydney, compare the published schedule, accommodation category and location, included services, current availability, and any special requirements before you reserve.

How do I request a personalized luxury cruise quote?

Email info@deluxecruises.com, call +1-702-501-7105, or use WhatsApp +1-702-900-9975 and mention Voyage MAR280104 to request a personalized quote from Deluxe Cruises.

What are Seven Seas Mariner's verified headline statistics?
700Guests
459Crew
350Suites
8Guest decks
709 ftLength
93 ftWidth
48,075Tonnage
What clothes should I bring for this January itinerary?

Deluxe Cruises packing guidance for this January itinerary

  • Pack versatile layers suited to the route and season, including a light sweater and compact wind- and water-resistant outer layer.
  • Bring comfortable, supportive, non-slip walking shoes for piers, steps, cobbled streets, and longer touring days.
  • Add sun protection, a compact umbrella, and clothing that covers shoulders and knees where local religious or cultural sites require modest dress.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises dress guidance

  • Daytime dress is resort wear. After 6:00 PM, public areas use an Elegant Casual standard.
  • Men may wear slacks with a collared shirt, dress shirt or sweater; a jacket and tie are optional. Women may wear a pantsuit, dress, skirt or trousers with an elegant top.
  • Current Regent guidance accepts refined, non-distressed denim and clean neutral or classic dress sneakers at dinner. Formal dress is optional only on selected occasions.

Packing suggestions are Deluxe Cruises editorial guidance; the cruise line's final documents and the weather forecast control the last check.

What services and amenities are available aboard Seven Seas Mariner?
  • The fleet publishes multiple restaurants and lounges, a pool deck, theater, casino, boutiques, enrichment and Serene Spa & Wellness facilities; the exact inventory varies by ship.
  • Do not promise a named restaurant, sports court, spa feature or entertainment program without checking the selected ship.

Venues, hours, inclusions, equipment, and operating conditions can vary by ship and sailing. Deluxe Cruises will reconfirm the details for this departure.

What fitness, sports, or wellness facilities does Seven Seas Mariner have?
  • Official onboard material publishes fitness centers with cardio and strength equipment plus activities such as yoga, Pilates, aerobics and indoor cycling on applicable ships.
  • Current contract guidance restricts the fitness center to guests age 16 and older, with a parent or guardian required for ages 16 and 17; classes and equipment vary.

Class schedules, age rules, treatment access, operating hours, and equipment availability are confirmed for the exact ship and voyage.

What accommodation features and services can Seven Seas Mariner guests expect?
  • Regent is an all-suite fleet. Explorer, Grandeur, Splendor, Prestige, Mariner and Voyager publish all-balcony accommodations; Navigator also has Deluxe Window Suites, so the whole fleet must not be called all-balcony.
  • 24-hour in-suite dining is a published suite amenity. Butler service, laundry, Wi-Fi device limits, minibar setup and priority benefits vary by suite category.
  • Smoking is prohibited in every suite, stateroom and private balcony.

Review the exact room or suite number, category, deck position, layout, and benefits for Voyage MAR280104 before reserving.

Can children and babies sail aboard Seven Seas Mariner?
  • The minimum age is six months on most voyages and one year on a voyage with three or more consecutive days at sea.
  • Guests under 18 must share a suite with an adult age 18 or older and must meet the line's travel-document and consent requirements.
  • Regent's contract does not promise childcare, children's entertainment or supervision; do not describe a supervised family program unless the specific sailing publishes one.
  • A guest may not sail if she will enter the 24th week of pregnancy before or at any time during the voyage.

For Voyage MAR280104: do not assume a supervised program, babysitting, crib, or child-specific service unless it is confirmed for this sailing.

How does Seven Seas Mariner handle special needs, medical arrangements, and accessibility?
  • Wheelchair, scooter, oxygen and other special-equipment or assistance requirements must be provided in writing when the deposit is made and updated if circumstances change.
  • A self-sufficient guest or capable companion is required for personal care. Ports, gangways, tenders and shore infrastructure can make some calls inaccessible.
  • Accessible suites and device clearances are ship-specific and must be confirmed before the suite is reserved.
  • Shipboard medical facilities are limited and are not equivalent to a full hospital; remote location and weather can delay specialist treatment or evacuation.
  • Medical consultations, treatment, medication and evacuation are charged to the guest. Guests should carry adequate medicine and disclose material conditions or equipment needs before sailing.

Important: access varies by accommodation, gangway, pier, tender, shore transport, and operating conditions. Document needs when requesting the booking and reconfirm them before travel.

What is the smoking policy aboard Seven Seas Mariner?
  • Regent ships are generally non-smoking. Smoking is prohibited in all suites, staterooms and private balconies and is limited to designated areas.
  • Exact designated areas vary by ship and may change; do not generate a deck-by-deck list without a current official ship source.

Designated locations and onboard rules can change. Follow the policy, posted signs, and crew instructions in force for the voyage.