Auckland, New Zealand

This is a great orientation to New Zealand's largest city that leaves time in your day to explore independently. Travel aboard a comfortable motorcoach to see the sights of Bastion Point, Parnell Village, Auckland Domain (the city's oldest park), the central business district, the famous Sky Tower, and a host of other highlights.

Captivating North Shore and historic Devonport are explored on this scenic tour of the seaside area. Stop for several photo opportunities along the way, then enjoy a guided tour of the Devonport peninsula while admiring the colonial architecture and tranquility of this historic village. Return to Auckland via ferry at your own discretion.

Exclusive for Princess passengers, the Auckland Museum opens its doors early for a guided tour of exhibits, including Maori and Polynesian culture. Then, discover Auckland on a narrated driving tour highlighting the city's top sights, the charming streets of Parnell Village, and sweeping vistas from atop a scenic viewpoint. (Wheelchair accessible)

Exclusive for Princess passengers, the Auckland Museum opens its doors early for a guided tour of exhibits, including Maori and Polynesian culture. Then, discover Auckland on a narrated driving tour highlighting the city's top sights, the charming streets of Parnell Village, and sweeping vistas from atop a scenic viewpoint.

Did you know that jet boating was invented in New Zealand in 1954? Step aboard your sleek 300HP Volvo turbocharged jet boat, and set off on the ride of a lifetime in the country of origin. You'll thrill to daring waterborne feats expertly executed against the Auckland skyline in stunning Waitemata Harbour.

Raise a toast to New Zealand's internationally acclaimed winemakers when you travel the unspoiled beauty of the Auckland Wine Trail, with its breathtaking scenery and expansive vineyards. Two of the country's premium wineries offer tours and tastings of world-renowned, locally produced New Zealand Rieslings, Sauvignon Blancs and Pinot Noirs.

Experience Kelly Tarlton's Sea Life Aquarium and travel through clear acrylic tubes for close-up views of marine life, including pelagic sharks, rays and New Zealand's only sub-Antarctic penguins, in an authentic habitat. Also visit the Sky Tower, the tallest free-standing structure in the Southern Hemisphere, and enjoy a city drive.

Live like a local (even if it's for two-and-a-half hours). During this exclusive tour, you'll take a stroll through the city center with a local guide, sample local delicacies and delights, visit peaceful parks and historic areas and view landmarks such as the 1,076-foot-tall Sky Tower. (46)

Discover why Auckland is described as the "City of Sails" on a day spent exploring its maritime heritage. Explore the New Zealand National Maritime Museum before boarding a vessel for a sightseeing cruise about the harbor. The sights range from Westhaven, home to luxury yachts, to the famous Harbour Bridge.

Disembarkation day is an opportunity to learn Auckland's history before heading home. Visit the Auckland Museum for a guided tour of exhibits, including Maori and Polynesian culture. Then, discover the city on a driving tour highlighting the top sights, the charming streets of Parnell Village, and sweeping vistas from atop a scenic viewpoint.

See Auckland from a local's point-of-view with a tour that showcases some of the city's most famous attractions. See the yachts sitting in Waitemata Harbor, the Neo-Classic Auckland War Museum, the delightful Mt. Eden Village, and the iconic Auckland Harbor Bridge. Later, enjoy a frozen confection at Giapo Ice Cream.

A high-speed ferry skims the waters of Waitemata Harbour, affording beautiful views of the waterfront, beaches and coastal scenery. Arrive on Waiheke Island and travel via motorcoach through Oneroa Village. Along the way enjoy morning tea on Onetangi Beach before visiting two local vineyards for a guided tour with wine tasting.

Travel by way of the wine-growing areas of Kumeu and Huapai to Muriwai Beach on the rugged west coast. Take a walk through the native plants to the lookout point to see one of only two mainland gannet colonies in the world. Continue on to Haumoana Farm, for a visit an immersive visit.

Soar through the air on this breathtaking eco-adventure when you zipline over the forest of Waiheke Island. Enjoy the views from a short ferry ride to the island's idyllic location. Spend the day in nature as you seemingly fly over this Site of Environmental Significance and enjoy a guided nature walk and island drive.

A guided outdoor adventure combines the best of Auckland's natural wonders. Take a walk along the black-sand strand of Piha, home of New Zealand surfing. Then travel to the heart of the Waitakere Ranges and trek through New Zealand's dense rainforest on an established pathway surrounded by native kauri and giant fern trees.

Eat, drink and live like a local! This exclusive experience includes a wine tasting at The Vineyard Cottages followed by a delicious lunch you prepare yourself from fresh-picked-from-the-garden ingredients. The magical black sand beach of Muriwai beckons next where you can view the famous gannet colony.

The America's Cup is the world's oldest and most prestigious sporting trophy. Experience all the excitement of international racing competition on an approximately two-hour cruise aboard an America's Cup-class racer. Try your hand at the helm, join the crew on the grinders, or sit back and enjoy the show.

Marvel at the incandescent beauty of the Waitomo glowworms, unique to New Zealand, on an underground cruise through limestone cave formations, including the caves' "Cathedral," an acoustically perfect chamber where international stars have performed. Then, a scenic drive brings you to Crosshills Farm for a home-cooked lunch in an English garden setting.

Calling all adventure sport enthusiasts, the art of canyoning uses every part of your body and involves traversing canyons by climbing, abseiling (rappelling), jumping, swimming and scrambling. Experience it all in the stunning landscape of the Waitakere Ranges, a subtropical rainforest with plunging waterfalls, underground caves, and hidden pools in sculptured gorges.

An exciting way to commemorate disembarkation day, marvel at the incandescent beauty of the Waitomo glowworms, unique to New Zealand, on an underground cruise through limestone cave formations, including the caves' - Cathedral, an acoustically perfect chamber where international stars have performed. Then, a scenic drive brings you to Crosshills Farm for lunch.

Spend the day exploring the natural wonder known as Ruakuri Caves, a sacred Maori site. Behold stunning limestone formations, glittering glowworms and hidden waterfalls as you make your way along New Zealand's longest guided underground walking tour. Lunch will be enjoyed at the Waitomo Homestead.

A private vehicle is the perfect solution for passengers who wish to tour privately or who want the flexibility of designing their own itinerary.

A private vehicle is the perfect solution for passengers who wish to tour privately or who want the flexibility of designing their own itinerary.