Australia, New Zealand & Fiji Cruise

The Best of Australia, New Zealand & Fiji Optional Great Barrier Reef Pre-Tour 23 day cruise/tour - February 8, 2028

It is often hard to find the right or perfect cruise itinerary that will include the best Australia and New Zealand have to offer. Some leave off Auckland, others leave off the Bay of Islands and most leave off Tasmania. This really is likely the best cruise/tour we have been able to offer for many years. New Zealand includes Auckland, the Bay of Islands, Tauranga, Napier, Dunedin, and the stunning fjords of New Zealand. Before New Zealand, you head to Tasmania to experience Port Arthur and Hobart and starting in Sydney. We have also included Brisbane and an option to snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef. We have saved possibly the best for last. 3 nights in a 5-Star Luxury Beach Resort in Fiji.

Optional 4 night Great Barrier Reef Add-on

The Great Barrier Reef Pre-Tour w/ additional Sydney & Auckland Option is not included in our package. We give you the Option to purchase our Great Barrier Reef Extension, which includes: 2 nights in the Great Barrier Reef area in
a Deluxe hotel, a full day cruise and snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef, round-trip airfare, plus one additional night in Sydney and one additional night in Auckland. Price: $1,995

Snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef pre-tour

Package Price Includes:

13-night Princess Cruise Lines “Royal Princess” in an upgraded inside cabin.
$377 in port charges and fees.
$432 in cruise taxes & fees.
All land taxes.
All booking fees and ticketing fees.
1 Night 4-Star Deluxe hotel Auckland.
1 Night 4-Star Deluxe hotel Sydney.
2 Nights 4-Star Deluxe hotel Brisbane.
3 nights at a 5-Star beach resort in Fiji.
Airfare Brisbane to Sydney.
During our Land Tour portion.
- Buses, Guides, Entrance fees Auckland, Brisbane & Sydney.
Includes 6 Shore Excursions.
- Tauranga, New Zealand
- Bay of Islands, New Zealand
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Dunedin, New Zealand
- Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
- Port Arthur, Tasmania, Australia
Fiji round-trip transfers and a city tour.
Transfers are included if you booked our group airfare or your flight arrives on or before and departs on or after our group flights.
Special Guest Educator: Michael Wilcox.
Fun For Less Tours staff throughout the cruise, tour, and shore excursions – “We don’t send you, we take you.”
Airfare is not included in our package: We give you the OPTION to purchase our group airfare.

Package Price: $6,595*

*Per person cash discount price, based on double occupancy.
Does not include Great Barrier pre-tour, visas, international airfare, and tips.

The following day-by-day itinerary is subject to change at any time.

Day 1: February 8:
Late afternoon flight from home to Los Angeles. Your flight will depart late this evening from Los Angeles to Brisbane.

Day 2: February 9:
Lose a day as you pass through the International Date Line.

Day 3: February 10: Brisbane, Australia
We arrive mid-day into Brisbane. Upon our arrival we will start our tour of Brisbane. Today we will do a city tour of Brisbane including a visit to the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary where you will be able to get up close and friendly with kangaroos, koala bears, and other Australian wildlife. We then transfer to our hotel for the next 2 nights.

Day 4: February 11: Brisbane, Australia
Today we will finish any missed touring. We then overnight at our hotel in Brisbane.

Day 5: February 12: Brisbane – Sydney, Australia
This morning we transfer to the Brisbane airport for our flight to Sydney. Upon arrival we will start our tour of Sydney which will include a city tour and a visit to the famous Opera House (including a tour of the interior). After our tour we will transfer to our hotel where we will overnight.

Day 6: February 13: Sydney, Australia
Today we will finish any missed touring around Sydney. After our tour we will transfer to board our beautiful ship.

Day 7: February 14: Eden, Australia
Today we will be a free day. You can purchase a shore excursion through the cruise line or you can explore on your own.

Day 8: February 15: Great Oyster Bay & Freycinet Peninsula
Today will be scenic cruising.

Day 9: February 16: Port Arthur, Australia
Today we will visit the surrounding area.

Day 10: February 17: Hobart (Tasmania), Australia
Today our excursion will include a visit to Port Arthur Prison Colony. Australia was not used by Europeans as a vacation destination, but as a place to keep their criminals. Port Arthur was used as a prison from the 1830’s to the 1870’s. This is depicted in the classic Hollywood film, “Quigley Down Under.” More than 12,000 convicts passed through this penal colony. The old buildings, manicured grounds and the breathtaking ocean scene create one of the most beautiful places in Australia.

Day 11: February 18: Fun Day at Sea
Today is a relaxing day to explore this fantastic ship.

Day 12: February 19: Fun Day at Sea
Today is a relaxing day to explore this fantastic ship.

Day 13: February 20: New Zealand Fjords
Today will be a day of sailing through the Fjords of New Zealand. You will enjoy the stunning beauty of Doubtful Sound, Dusky Sound, and Milford Sound where sheer cliffs cut through the heart of the Southern Alps. These are some of the most beautiful fjords in the world. Be sure to have your camera ready for unspoiled beauty, sheer peaks, and waterfalls that make this a truly memorable day.

Day 14: February 21: Dunedin, New Zealand
The ship docks about 25 minutes out of Dunedin. We will do a full-day tour of Dunedin and the surrounding area. We enjoy a “fairy tale drive” through captivating scenery while making stops along the way. Later we visit the territory of a rare Royal Albatross Colony. We may even see the largest seabird in the world take flight or come in for a landing. These birds are amazing and one of our favorites to observe. We end the day with a city tour before returning to our ship.

Day 15: February 22: Fun Day at Sea
Today is a relaxing day to explore this fantastic ship.

Day 16: February 23: Napier, New Zealand
We will not be offering a tour in Napier. You will have a free day to explore the town. The best way to enjoy Napier is to simply wander the quaint town and admire it’s Art Deco architecture.

Day 17: February 24: Tauranga, New Zealand
The ship docks about 1 ½ hour from Rotorua. Our tour includes a visit to the Agradome with a sheep show and a sheep shearing demonstration along with a tour of a working farm.

Day 18: February 25: Bay of Islands, New Zealand
We will have the chance to relax as we cruise past rocky promontories and secluded beaches on our way to Hole-in-The-Rock, a 240 ft hole in the cliff that has slowly been eroded by wind and waves. Along the way, you may even have the chance to see dolphins playing in the waves.

Day 19: February 26: Auckland, New Zealand
Unfortunately, we must say goodbye to our beautiful ship. After we disembark we will have a tour of Auckland. We will do a city tour of Auckland including the Auckland Museum. We then transfer to our hotel where we overnight.

Day 20: February 27: Auckland, New Zealand
Today we will transfer to the Auckland Airport for our flight to Fiji. Upon arrival in Fiji, we will transfer about 1 hour to our hotel where we will spend the next 3 nights. (The flight from Auckland to Fiji is included in the group airfare. If you did not purchase the group airfare you must still purchase this internal flight on the same flight as the group. It is NOT included in the price of the tour.)

Day 21: February 28: Fiji
Enjoy your fantastic day enjoying your 5-star luxury beach resort.

Day 22: February 29: Fiji
Another fantastic day to enjoy your 5-star luxury beach resort.

Day 23: March 1: Fiji – Home
Enjoy today to the fullest! Sadly today is the last day to pretend that the real world doesn’t exist. So have fun, and make the most of this beautiful resort. You will be required to check out of your hotel room by noon. We then enjoy a half-day tour of Nadi before we head to the airport for our late evening flight. We cross the International Date Line on the way home…so you get to enjoy today twice! Have a great trip.

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Australia with Great Barrier Reef Option Group Itinerary:

Day 1: February 5:
Late afternoon flight from home to Los Angeles. Your flight will depart late this evening from Los Angeles to Brisbane.

Day 2: February 6:
Lose a day as you pass through the International Date Line.

Day 3: February 7: Brisbane, Australia
We arrive mid-day into Brisbane. Upon our arrival we will start our tour of Brisbane. Today we will do a city tour of Brisbane including a visit to the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary where you will be able to get up close and friendly with kangaroos, koala bears, and other Australian wildlife. We then transfer to our hotel for the next 2 nights.

Day 4: February 8: Brisbane, Australia
Today we will finish any missed touring. We then overnight at our hotel in Brisbane.

Day 5: February 9: Brisbane – Cairns, Australia
This morning we transfer to the Brisbane airport for our flight to Cairns. After our arrival into Cairns we will transfer to our hotel where we spend the next 2 nights.

Day 6: February 10: Cairns, Australia
Today will be a full day on the Great Barrier Reef. We take a boat to the Outer Barrier Reef for unlimited snorkeling (equipment and instruction included) and swimming. At the end of the day, we return to the hotel.

Day 7: February 11: Cairns – Sydney, Australia
This morning, we will take a 1.5 hour cable car ride to Kuranda to enjoy the markets. Kuranda is famous for its markets. Stalls offer a wide range of Aboriginal artefacts, handmade leather goods, wood and jewelry. Later we visit the Rainforestation Nature Park. Late this afternoon we will transfer to the Cairns Airport for our flight to Sydney. Upon arrival into Sydney we will transfer to the hotel where we will spend the next 2 nights.

Day 8: February 12: Sydney, Australia
This morning we will start our tour of Sydney which will include a city tour and a visit to the famous Opera House (including a tour of the interior). After our tour we will transfer to our hotel where we will overnight.

Day 9: February 13: Sydney, Australia
Today we will finish any missed touring around Sydney. After our tour we will transfer to board our beautiful ship.

Day 10: February 14: Eden, Australia
Today we will be a free day. You can purchase a shore excursion through the cruise line or you can explore on your own.

Day 11: February 15: Great Oyster Bay & Freycinet Peninsula
Today will be scenic cruising.

Day 12: February 16: Port Arthur, Australia
Today we will visit the surrounding area.

Day 13: February 17: Hobart (Tasmania), Australia
Today our excursion will include a visit to Port Arthur Prison Colony. Australia was not used by Europeans as a vacation destination, but as a place to keep their criminals. Port Arthur was used as a prison from the 1830’s to the 1870’s. This is depicted in the classic Hollywood film, “Quigley Down Under.” More than 12,000 convicts passed through this penal colony. The old buildings, manicured grounds and the breathtaking ocean scene create one of the most beautiful places in Australia.

Day 14: February 18: Fun Day at Sea
Today is a relaxing day to explore this fantastic ship.

Day 15: February 19: Fun Day at Sea
Today is a relaxing day to explore this fantastic ship.

Day 16: February 20: New Zealand Fjords
Today will be a day of sailing through the Fjords of New Zealand. You will enjoy the stunning beauty of Doubtful Sound, Dusky Sound, and Milford Sound where sheer cliffs cut through the heart of the Southern Alps. These are some of the most beautiful fjords in the world. Be sure to have your camera ready for unspoiled beauty, sheer peaks, and waterfalls that make this a truly memorable day.

Day 17: February 21: Dunedin, New Zealand
The ship docks about 25 minutes out of Dunedin. We will do a full-day tour of Dunedin and the surrounding area. We enjoy a “fairy tale drive” through captivating scenery while making stops along the way. Later we visit the territory of a rare Royal Albatross Colony. We may even see the largest seabird in the world take flight or come in for a landing. These birds are amazing and one of our favorites to observe. We end the day with a city tour before returning to our ship.

Day 18: February 22: Fun Day at Sea
Today is a relaxing day to explore this fantastic ship.

Day 19: February 23: Napier, New Zealand
We will not be offering a tour in Napier. You will have a free day to explore the town. The best way to enjoy Napier is to simply wander the quaint town and admire it’s Art Deco architecture.

Day 20: February 24: Tauranga, New Zealand
The ship docks about 1 ½ hour from Rotorua. Our tour includes a visit to the Agradome with a sheep show and a sheep shearing demonstration along with a tour of a working farm.

Day 21: February 25: Bay of Islands, New Zealand
We will have the chance to relax as we cruise past rocky promontories and secluded beaches on our way to Hole-in-The-Rock, a 240 ft hole in the cliff that has slowly been eroded by wind and waves. Along the way, you may even have the chance to see dolphins playing in the waves.

Day 22: February 26: Auckland, New Zealand
Unfortunately, we must say goodbye to our beautiful ship. After we disembark we will have a tour of Auckland. We will do a city tour of Auckland including the Auckland Museum. We then transfer to our hotel where we overnight.

Day 23: February 27: Auckland, New Zealand
Today we will do more touring around the Auckland area.

Day 24: February 28: Auckland, New Zealand
This morning we transfer to the Auckland Airport for our late morning flight to Fiji. Upon arrival in Fiji, we will transfer about 1 hour to our hotel where we will spend the next 3 nights. (The flight from Auckland to Fiji is included in the group airfare. If you did not purchase the group airfare you must still purchase this internal flight on the same flight as the group. It is NOT included in the price of the tour.)

Day 25: February 29: Fiji
Enjoy your fantastic day enjoying your 5-star luxury beach resort.

Day 26: March 1: Fiji
Another fantastic day to enjoy your 5-star luxury beach resort.

Day 27: March 2: Fiji – Home
Enjoy today to the fullest! Sadly today is the last day to pretend that the real world doesn’t exist. So have fun, and make the most of this beautiful resort. You will be required to check out of your hotel room by noon. We then enjoy a half-day tour of Nadi before we head to the airport for our late evening flight. We cross the International Date Line on the way home…so you get to enjoy today twice! Have a great trip.

Australia, New Zealand & Fiji Cruise