New Year's Eve Cruise - Melbourne to New Zealand return (30 Dec 2024)
Melbourne — Fiordland National Park (scenic cruise) — Dunedin (Port Chalmers) — Christchurch — Wellington — Napier — Tauranga — Auckland — Melbourne
Celebrate on the ocean this New Year’s Eve and let P&O do all of the organising for you. Then tick New Zealand off your bucket list on an easy, affordable roundtrip!
If you love wine and cheese tasting, swimming with dolphins, shopping sprees, adventure sports, lush green countryside, art deco buildings, and World Heritage listed wonders, this is the cruise for you.
- 13 nights / 7 Ports on the Pacific Explorer.
- Food from selected dining experiences, entry into all bars, pubs and clubs, selected activities, entertainment and selected kids activities.
- Taxes, fees and port expenses.
Your fare excludes:
- Travel Insurance
- 30 Dec 24 - Depart Melbourne
- 31 Dec 24 - New Year's Eve Celebrations at Sea
- 1 Jan 25 - At Sea
- 2 Jan 25 - Fiordland National Park scenic cruising
- 3 Jan 25 - Dunedin (Port Chalmers)
- 4 Jan 25 - Christchurch
- 5 Jan 25 - Wellington
- 6 Jan 25 - Napier
- 7 Jan 25 - Tauranga
- 8 Jan 25 - Auckland
- 9 Jan 25 - At Sea
- 10 Jan 25 - At Sea
- 11 Jan 25 - At Sea
- 12 Jan 25 - Arrive Melbourne
30 Dec 2024 to 12 Jan 2025 - Melbourne to Melbourne
- Inside cabin from $2,429 per person twin share + $150 onboard credit per cabin*
- Ocean View cabin from $3,040 per person twin share + $150 onboard credit per cabin*
- Balcony cabin from $3,524 per person twin share + $300 onboard credit per cabin*
Ask us about the P&O Value Plus fare - spend less time worrying about the details and more time making memories together.
Call our local travel team on 1300 414 198 for details and to book your cabin.
*Advertised fares are available until allocation is exhausted and prices may fluctuate during the campaign period without notice.
Stylish yet relaxed modern interior designs make Pacific Explorer the perfect place to holiday.
Relax by day, enjoy great restaurants, bars and stage shows at night. There’s something for every member of the family.
When it comes to dining, you'll be spoilt for choice with 12 dining experiences all included in your cruise fare.
Do I have to tip?
Tipping is not required but if you’d like to thank the crew who provide you with great service, you are welcome to tip them personally or visit the Reception Desk to have the tip added to your onboard account.
What is the dress code onboard?
Guests are requited to cover-up swim suits when entering the ship’s public rooms. During the day, casual clothes are suitable. After 5.30pm, smart casual attire is required in the public lounges and restaurants or as published in the daily newsletter 'Good Times'.