Route Map
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Dunedin
New Zealand
Encounter rare yellow-eyed penguins and fur seals in their natural habitat on the rugged Otago Peninsula.
Arrive
2027-03-08 00:00:00
Day 2
Dunedin
New Zealand
Encounter rare yellow-eyed penguins and fur seals in their natural habitat on the rugged Otago Peninsula.
Arrive
2027-03-09 00:00:00
Day 3
Dusky Sound
New Zealand
Paddle through pristine fjords lined with cascading waterfalls and native rainforest teeming with rare wildlife.
Arrive
2027-03-10 00:00:00
Day 3
Doubtful Sound
New Zealand
Glide past towering waterfalls and pristine rainforests while spotting dolphins and seals in this dramatic fjord wilderness.
Arrive
2027-03-10 00:00:00
Day 4
Milford Sound
New Zealand
Cruise through towering fjords where waterfalls cascade directly into the sea and dolphins glide beneath your ship.
Arrive
2027-03-11 00:00:00
Day 5
Oban
Scotland
Explore the haunting ruins of Dunollie Castle perched above the harbor while sampling fresh seafood at Scotland's seafaring gateway.
Arrive
2027-03-12 00:00:00
Day 6
Akaroa
New Zealand
Swim alongside playful Hector's dolphins in a scenic natural harbor surrounded by dramatic green hills and colonial charm.
Arrive
2027-03-13 00:00:00
Day 7
Kaikoura
New Zealand
Swim alongside playful dolphins and sperm whales in one of the world's most accessible marine wildlife encounters.
Arrive
2027-03-14 00:00:00
Day 8
Picton
New Zealand
Sail through the stunning Marlborough Sounds with dramatic cliffs and pristine native forests rising from turquoise waters.
Arrive
2027-03-15 00:00:00
Day 9
Abel Tasman National Park
New Zealand
Kayak through pristine golden beaches and turquoise waters while spotting native wildlife in New Zealand's most accessible coastal paradise.
Arrive
2027-03-16 00:00:00
Day 10
Wellington
New Zealand
Explore Middle-earth film locations and vibrant waterfront galleries in New Zealand's creative capital.
Arrive
2027-03-17 00:00:00
Day 11
🌊 At Sea
Day 12
Tauranga
New Zealand
Kayak through pristine Bay of Islands waters and hike to stunning coastal cliffs overlooking turquoise seas.
Arrive
2027-03-19 00:00:00
Day 13
Bay of Islands
New Zealand
Kayak through emerald coves and encounter playful dolphins in one of the world's most scenic coastal wonderlands.
Arrive
2027-03-20 00:00:00
Day 14
Auckland
New Zealand
Climb extinct volcanic peaks and explore vibrant Pacific island culture in New Zealand's stunning maritime gateway.
Arrive
2027-03-21 00:00:00
About This Cruise
From $11,850 per person
13 nights on
SH Minerva
with
Swan Hellenic
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