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Scenic Eclipse II November 25-December 13 2028 Cruise & Offers | Scenic Cruises
Splendours of New Zealand with Auckland & Huka Lodge - Cruise & Land Journey: Auckland to Christchurch
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November 25-December 13 2028 · Voyage OQA3251128.1
Ports & shore experiences
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November 25 & 26 2028Auckland
About Auckland
Arrive in Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city. Settle into the Park Hyatt Auckland, your Scenic Special Stay, which offers waterfront views and cosmopolitan charm. This evening, join your fellow travellers for a welcome dinner, raising a toast to the unforgettable journey ahead across the North Island of New Zealand.
Verified voyage-specific experiences
- Waitakere Wilderness Experience. Verified Scenic Freechoice option for this exact voyage.
- Auckland City Revealed Tour. Verified Scenic Freechoice option for this exact voyage.
- Flavours of Our City Walking Tour. Verified Scenic Freechoice option for this exact voyage.
November 27 2028Auckland – Taupo (Huka Lodge)
About Auckland – Taupo (Huka Lodge)
Leaving Auckland today you’ll journey into Middle Earth with a visit to Hobbiton™ Movie Set, exploring detailed film sets from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, including the Shire’s iconic hobbit holes and lush gardens. Continue to Taupo, home to New Zealand’s largest lake.
Experience planning
No separate voyage-specific experience list is verified in the current official data for this entry. Deluxe Cruises can help review the final programme closer to departure.
November 28 & 29 2028Taupo (Huka Lodge)
About Taupo (Huka Lodge)
Enjoy a full day at leisure at Huka Lodge, set on 30 acres along the picturesque Waikato River that is rich with trout. Optional experiences include fly-fishing, guided hikes, lake cruises or nearby golf. For a relaxed day, play tennis, pétanque or croquet, wander the gardens, or enjoy a drink on the riverbank.
Experience planning
No separate voyage-specific experience list is verified in the current official data for this entry. Deluxe Cruises can help review the final programme closer to departure.
November 30 2028Taupo, New Zealand > Auckland, New Zealand
About Taupo, New Zealand > Auckland, New Zealand
Today, depart Huka Lodge and the Taupo region as you head north toward Auckland. En route, stop at the National Kiwi Hatchery to learn about its conservation and breeding program dedicated to protecting New Zealand’s iconic kiwi birds. Continue to Auckland, where you will step aboard your
Experience planning
No separate voyage-specific experience list is verified in the current official data for this entry. Deluxe Cruises can help review the final programme closer to departure.
December 1 2028Waiheke Island, New Zealand
About Waiheke Island, New Zealand
With its pale sandy beaches, vine-draped hills and clear Hauraki Gulf waters, Waiheke has long been regarded as one of the world’s most appealing island retreats. Popular with day trippers arriving by ferry from Auckland, it sees only a select number of smaller cruise vessels anchoring off its gently folded coastline, preserving a relaxed, village-like feel.
Experience planning
No separate voyage-specific experience list is verified in the current official data for this entry. Deluxe Cruises can help review the final programme closer to departure.
December 2 & 8 2028At Sea
About At Sea
Begin your morning at sea with a refreshing dip in the Vitality pool on Deck 10, followed by a leisurely coffee at the Observation Lounge. Alternatively, join an early guided meditation session, embracing the tranquillity of the open sea.
Day planning
No separate voyage-specific experience list is verified in the current official data for this entry. Deluxe Cruises can help review the final programme closer to departure.
December 3 2028Napier, New Zealand
About Napier, New Zealand
Arriving in Napier, it can feel as though the clock has paused in the 1930s. After a devastating earthquake in 1931, the city centre was almost entirely rebuilt in the Art Deco style of the era, with clean lines, pastel facades and geometric detailing.
Experience planning
No separate voyage-specific experience list is verified in the current official data for this entry. Deluxe Cruises can help review the final programme closer to departure.
December 4 2028Picton, New Zealand
About Picton, New Zealand
It’s worth waking up early this morning so you can experience the Marlborough Sounds as you sail into Picton. Ask your butler to deliver coffee to your suite so you can soak it in from your private verandah. Spend the day in Picton, a picturesque town that looks almost tropical with its towering palm trees and clear turquoise water.
Experience planning
No separate voyage-specific experience list is verified in the current official data for this entry. Deluxe Cruises can help review the final programme closer to departure.
December 5 2028Kaiteriteri > Nelson, New Zealand
About Kaiteriteri > Nelson, New Zealand
Scenic Eclipse II will call at two ports in the Tasman Bay today. Kaiteriteri is arguably New Zealand’s most beautiful beach, a perfect arc of golden sand fronting startling blue water. It’s also the gateway to the Abel Tasman National Park, a gorgeous coastal park known for its sea kayaking, walks and wildlife.
Experience planning
No separate voyage-specific experience list is verified in the current official data for this entry. Deluxe Cruises can help review the final programme closer to departure.
December 6 2028Kaikoura, New Zealand
About Kaikoura, New Zealand
You’ll arrive in Kaikoura later this morning. This tiny town sits in a spectacular natural environment, flanked by the Pacific Ocean on one side and the snow-capped Seaward Kaikoura Range on the other. The town began life as a whaling station in the mid 1800s; visit the oldest surviving building, Fyffe House, or the Kaikoura Museum to learn more about its history.
Experience planning
No separate voyage-specific experience list is verified in the current official data for this entry. Deluxe Cruises can help review the final programme closer to departure.
December 7 2028Akaroa, New Zealand
About Akaroa, New Zealand
Arrive this morning in Akaroa, site of New Zealand’s only successful French settlement. Established by French settlers in 1840, it still carries its heritage lightly with French street names, characterful cottages and a Gallic note in some of its cafés and cuisine.
Experience planning
No separate voyage-specific experience list is verified in the current official data for this entry. Deluxe Cruises can help review the final programme closer to departure.
December 9 2028Cruising Doubtful Sound > Cruising Dusky Sound, New Zealand
About Cruising Doubtful Sound > Cruising Dusky Sound, New Zealand
Step into history as you cruise Doubtful Sound, named by Captain Cook in 1770 when its narrow entrance persuaded him to sail elsewhere. Today, its breathtaking beauty remains wonderfully secluded, offering a serene escape. Glide past towering cliffs, keep an eye out for playful bottlenose dolphins, and perhaps spot the elusive Fiordland crested penguin along the shore.
Day planning
No separate voyage-specific experience list is verified in the current official data for this entry. Deluxe Cruises can help review the final programme closer to departure.
December 10 2028Cruising Milford Sound, New Zealand
About Cruising Milford Sound, New Zealand
The rugged West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island offers some of the country’s most stunning scenery. You’ll cruise through Fiordland National Park, which covers more than 1.2 million hectares of granite peaks, shimmering lakes, deep black fjords and spectacular waterfalls. Rudyard Kipling described Milford Sound as the ‘eighth wonder of the world’.
Day planning
No separate voyage-specific experience list is verified in the current official data for this entry. Deluxe Cruises can help review the final programme closer to departure.
December 11 2028Oban, Stewart Island, New Zealand
About Oban, Stewart Island, New Zealand
Stewart Island sits 30 kilometres off the southern tip of the South Island. It is one of the last inhabited outposts before you reach Antarctica. Its only settlement, the tiny village of Oban, clings bravely to the northern shore. This is New Zealand off the grid, a remote place of spectacular scenery and abundant wildlife.
Experience planning
No separate voyage-specific experience list is verified in the current official data for this entry. Deluxe Cruises can help review the final programme closer to departure.
December 12 2028Port Chalmers (Dunedin), New Zealand
About Port Chalmers (Dunedin), New Zealand
Wake up in Port Chalmers, the gateway to Dunedin, one of New Zealand’s most historic cities. Founded in 1848, it has a proud Scottish lineage – in fact, Dunedin takes its name from the old Gaelic for Edinburgh, Dùn Èideann.
Experience planning
No separate voyage-specific experience list is verified in the current official data for this entry. Deluxe Cruises can help review the final programme closer to departure.
December 13 2028Timaru (Christchurch), New Zealand
About Timaru (Christchurch), New Zealand
Your Signature Yacht Cruise ends in Timaru, a charming port town known for its stunning coastal landscapes and warm Kiwi hospitality. After one last sumptuous breakfast on board, it’s time to bid farewell to new friends and the Scenic Eclipse II crew, taking with you memories for a lifetime.
Experience planning
No separate voyage-specific experience list is verified in the current official data for this entry. Deluxe Cruises can help review the final programme closer to departure.
Please note: Call times, operation type and experience details are shown only when verified in the exact-voyage data. Unpublished details have not been estimated. Confirm the final programme with Deluxe Cruises before sailing. No cruise-line links or itinerary prices are included here.
A closer look at this sailing
Splendours of New Zealand with Auckland & Huka Lodge - Cruise & Land Journey: Auckland to Christchurch aboard Scenic Eclipse II
On November 25-December 13 2028, Scenic Eclipse II follows official voyage OQA3251128.1 from Auckland, New Zealand to Christchurch, New Zealand over 19 days. Its published progression includes Auckland, Auckland – Taupo (Huka Lodge), Taupo (Huka Lodge), Taupo, New Zealand > Auckland, New Zealand, Waiheke Island, New Zealand.
Experience New Zealand in its most exclusive form, where immersive land stays meet ultra-luxury yachting. From iconic lodges and vibrant cities to remote fjords and pristine coastlines, this seamless journey blends refined comfort with extraordinary discovery, revealing the country’s landscapes, culture, and cuisine from every elegant angle.
Scenic's official catalog provides 19 day-by-day entries for this departure but does not publish daily arrival and departure times. Those times remain explicitly unpublished here rather than being estimated.
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