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Luxury cruise ship Rotterdam sailing in New Zealand
21 NightsNew Zealand
Holland America Line

21-Night New Zealand & Fiordland Explorer

Holland America LineRotterdamDeparts from Auckland Cruise Terminal (Queens Wharf)4.3 Rated (30 Reviews)

Vessel Specifications

Gross Tonnage99,800 GT
Decks13 Guest Decks
Pass Capacity2,668 guests
Crew Size1,025 staff

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Stateroom Tiers & Rates

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Stateroom CategoryInclusionsPrice per Guest
Interior CabinPerfect budget option, cozy retreat with standard cruise amenities.
USD 10,655USD 9,376Save USD 1,279!
Ocean ViewFeatures a large picture window or porthole to enjoy natural light and ocean views.
USD 12,982USD 11,424Save USD 1,558!
Balcony CabinIncludes a private verandah with floor-to-ceiling glass doors and seating.
USD 16,241USD 14,292Save USD 1,949!
Junior SuiteSpacious layout with a dedicated sitting area and full bathtub.
USD 21,023USD 18,500Save USD 2,523!
SuitePremium living room, priority boarding, and luxury bath amenities.
USD 27,538USD 24,233Save USD 3,305!
Luxury SuiteElite suite with a private hot tub on the deck, concierge service.
USD 40,573USD 35,704Save USD 4,869!
Owner's SuiteThe ultimate cruise luxury, dining room, wet bar, and butler service.
USD 61,982USD 54,544Save USD 7,438!
Family CabinDesigned for up to 6 guests, bunk beds, and double vanity bathroom.
USD 19,499USD 17,159Save USD 2,340!
Accessible CabinWider doorways, roll-in shower, grab bars, and accessible closet rods.
USD 11,586USD 10,196Save USD 1,390!
Solo CabinSpecifically sized and priced for solo travelers, avoiding single supplements.
USD 9,259USD 8,148Save USD 1,111!

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Day-by-Day Voyage Itinerary

1
Day 1

Auckland

Embarkation

Cabin check-in • Views from the Sky Tower before boarding • Safety muster drill

Dining

Main Dining Room, Poolside grill

Evening Show

Welcome Aboard Show

2
Day 2

Bay of Islands

08:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Dolphin watching cruise • Visit the Waitangi Treaty Grounds • Hole in the Rock scenic boat tour

Shore Activities

Waitangi Treaty Grounds Cultural Tour, Hole in the Rock & Dolphin Watching Cruise

Dining

The Duke of Marlborough, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Māori cultural performance

3
Day 3

Cruising at Sea

At Sea

New Zealand wine tasting seminar • Rugby trivia contest • Deck games

Dining

Specialty Grill, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Live acoustic music

4
Day 4

Wellington

07:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Ride the Wellington Cable Car • Visit Te Papa Museum • Explore the Weta Workshop film studio

Shore Activities

Wellington City & Cable Car Tour, Weta Workshop Film Studio Tour

Dining

Ortega Fish Shack, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Comedy Club Show

5
Day 5

Akaroa

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Swim with Hector's dolphins • Explore the French-heritage village • Scenic harbor cruise

Shore Activities

Hector's Dolphin Swim Excursion, Akaroa Harbour Scenic Cruise

Dining

Akaroa Fish & Chip Co., Main Dining Room

Evening Show

French-New Zealand heritage lecture

6
Day 6

Dunedin

08:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Tour Larnach Castle • Visit the Royal Albatross Centre • See yellow-eyed penguins at Otago Peninsula

Shore Activities

Otago Peninsula Wildlife Tour, Larnach Castle & Gardens Tour

Dining

Nova Cafe, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Scottish heritage folk music (Dunedin's Scots roots)

7
Day 7

Fiordland (Milford Sound Scenic Cruising)

At Sea

Scenic cruising through Milford Sound • Waterfall and seal spotting • Naturalist commentary on deck

Dining

Observation Lounge morning coffee, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Fiordland naturalist lecture

8
Day 8

Cruising at Sea

At Sea

Farewell packing • Culinary masterclass • Trivia contest

Dining

Chef's Table Dining, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Farewell Gala Show

9
Day 9

Cruising at Sea

At Sea

Final packing • Onboard shopping specials • Spa treatments

Dining

Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Farewell Variety Show

10
Day 10

Auckland

06:00 AM - Disembarkation

Final breakfast • Customs & departure transfers

Dining

Breakfast buffet

11
Day 11

Auckland

Embarkation

Cabin check-in • Views from the Sky Tower before boarding • Safety muster drill

Dining

Main Dining Room, Poolside grill

Evening Show

Welcome Aboard Show

12
Day 12

Bay of Islands

08:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Dolphin watching cruise • Visit the Waitangi Treaty Grounds • Hole in the Rock scenic boat tour

Shore Activities

Waitangi Treaty Grounds Cultural Tour, Hole in the Rock & Dolphin Watching Cruise

Dining

The Duke of Marlborough, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Māori cultural performance

13
Day 13

Cruising at Sea

At Sea

New Zealand wine tasting seminar • Rugby trivia contest • Deck games

Dining

Specialty Grill, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Live acoustic music

14
Day 14

Wellington

07:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Ride the Wellington Cable Car • Visit Te Papa Museum • Explore the Weta Workshop film studio

Shore Activities

Wellington City & Cable Car Tour, Weta Workshop Film Studio Tour

Dining

Ortega Fish Shack, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Comedy Club Show

15
Day 15

Akaroa

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Swim with Hector's dolphins • Explore the French-heritage village • Scenic harbor cruise

Shore Activities

Hector's Dolphin Swim Excursion, Akaroa Harbour Scenic Cruise

Dining

Akaroa Fish & Chip Co., Main Dining Room

Evening Show

French-New Zealand heritage lecture

16
Day 16

Dunedin

08:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Tour Larnach Castle • Visit the Royal Albatross Centre • See yellow-eyed penguins at Otago Peninsula

Shore Activities

Otago Peninsula Wildlife Tour, Larnach Castle & Gardens Tour

Dining

Nova Cafe, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Scottish heritage folk music (Dunedin's Scots roots)

17
Day 17

Fiordland (Milford Sound Scenic Cruising)

At Sea

Scenic cruising through Milford Sound • Waterfall and seal spotting • Naturalist commentary on deck

Dining

Observation Lounge morning coffee, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Fiordland naturalist lecture

18
Day 18

Cruising at Sea

At Sea

Farewell packing • Culinary masterclass • Trivia contest

Dining

Chef's Table Dining, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Farewell Gala Show

19
Day 19

Cruising at Sea

At Sea

Final packing • Onboard shopping specials • Spa treatments

Dining

Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Farewell Variety Show

20
Day 20

Auckland

06:00 AM - Disembarkation

Final breakfast • Customs & departure transfers

Dining

Breakfast buffet

21
Day 21

Auckland

Embarkation

Cabin check-in • Views from the Sky Tower before boarding • Safety muster drill

Dining

Main Dining Room, Poolside grill

Evening Show

Welcome Aboard Show

22
Day 22

Bay of Islands

Disembarkation

Dolphin watching cruise • Visit the Waitangi Treaty Grounds • Hole in the Rock scenic boat tour

Shore Activities

Waitangi Treaty Grounds Cultural Tour, Hole in the Rock & Dolphin Watching Cruise

Dining

The Duke of Marlborough, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Māori cultural performance

Shore Excursions

Optional activities available at your ports of call.

Adventure in Auckland

$191
Water Sports Half-Day Tours

A wonderful half-day tours exploring the sights of Auckland. This water sports covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Secrets of Bay of Islands

$242
Food Tours Half-Day Tours

A wonderful half-day tours exploring the sights of Bay of Islands. This food tours covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Scenic Route of Wellington

$201
Cultural Tours Half-Day Tours

A wonderful half-day tours exploring the sights of Wellington. This cultural tours covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Adventure in Akaroa

$182
Water Sports Half-Day Tours

A wonderful half-day tours exploring the sights of Akaroa. This water sports covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Best of Dunedin

Free
Free Activities Full-Day Tours

A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Dunedin. This free activities covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Adventure in Fiordland (Milford Sound Scenic Cruising)

$171
Nature Tours Half-Day Tours

A wonderful half-day tours exploring the sights of Fiordland (Milford Sound Scenic Cruising). This nature tours covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Best of Auckland

Free
Free Activities Full-Day Tours

A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Auckland. This free activities covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Secrets of Auckland

$248
Private Tours Half-Day Tours

A wonderful half-day tours exploring the sights of Auckland. This private tours covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Scenic Route of Bay of Islands

$193
Water Sports Half-Day Tours

A wonderful half-day tours exploring the sights of Bay of Islands. This water sports covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Secrets of Wellington

$249
Private Tours Half-Day Tours

A wonderful half-day tours exploring the sights of Wellington. This private tours covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Discover Akaroa

$139
Family Activities Full-Day Tours

A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Akaroa. This family activities covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Best of Dunedin

Free
Free Activities Full-Day Tours

A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Dunedin. This free activities covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Adventure in Fiordland (Milford Sound Scenic Cruising)

$176
Nature Tours Half-Day Tours

A wonderful half-day tours exploring the sights of Fiordland (Milford Sound Scenic Cruising). This nature tours covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Highlights of Auckland

$96
Adventure Tours Full-Day Tours

A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Auckland. This adventure tours covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Secrets of Auckland

$263
Private Tours Half-Day Tours

A wonderful half-day tours exploring the sights of Auckland. This private tours covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Best of Bay of Islands

$73
Paid Excursions Full-Day Tours

A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Bay of Islands. This paid excursions covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Onboard Life & Entertainment

Culinary Experience

Included Complimentary Dining
Grand Dining RoomOceanview Café (Buffet)
Specialty Fine Dining Options
Pinnacle Grill SteakhouseTuscan Grille Italian
Dietary Accommodations
Vegetarian
Vegan
Halal
Kosher
GlutenFree

Vessel Entertainment & Activities

Broadway-caliber Theater Production

🎭 Featured Show: “Cats

Onboard Thrill Activities
Fitness jogging trackShuffleboard
Amenities Overview
2 Swimming Pools
Luxury Spa & Salon
Grand Casino Floor
Kids & Teen Adventure Clubs

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Guest Reviews

Realistic feedback from verified cruise bookings.

Guest Traveler 14.8

Outstanding itineraries and beautiful scenery. Dining was a culinary highlight every single night. Slipped off to 21-Night New Zealand & Fiordland Explorer and had a fantastic time.

honeymoon Voyage • 2026-07-08
Guest Traveler 23.9

Absolutely loved the balcony cabin and the service was top notch! The excursions in ports of call were well organized. Slipped off to 21-Night New Zealand & Fiordland Explorer and had a fantastic time.

solo Voyage • 2026-07-03
Guest Traveler 34.8

The ship was clean and well maintained. Wi-Fi was a bit slow in remote areas, but overall a great value cruise. Slipped off to 21-Night New Zealand & Fiordland Explorer and had a fantastic time.

honeymoon Voyage • 2026-06-28