Last winter, I cruised for 12 nights to New Zealand on the the beautiful Celebrity Edge with my husband. Our sailing departed from Sydney, Australia …
New Zealand Cruise Tips and Advice: Lessons learned for first-timers
My husband and I recently sailed on a 12-night New Zealand cruise aboard the beautiful Celebrity Edge. The sailing was a round-trip itinerary from Sydney, …
“Absolutely devastating”: Anthem of the Seas cancellation leaves cruisers stranded in Sydney
Royal Caribbean has cancelled Anthem of the Seas’ January 27, 2026 sailing from Sydney, which was scheduled as a 10-night New Zealand itinerary. The cruise …
The best New Zealand cruise excursions I booked for my sailing
In December 2025, my husband and I embarked on a truly magical cruise across New Zealand. This was our first time visiting New Zealand, and …
New Zealand Cruise Outfit Guide: What to Wear and Pack
I recently spent 12 nights cruising to New Zealand from Sydney, Australia aboard Celebrity Edge in early December. Since this is summer in the Southern …
Hobbit tour from Auckland: Is it worth visiting?
I recently cruised around New Zealand aboard Celebrity Edge, with one of our port stops bringing us to Auckland, the country’s largest city. My husband …