Update (5:00 pm ET, March 1): This sale has been extended for bookings through March 5.

Explore Australia and New Zealand's dramatic coastlines, lush scenery and bustling cities from a cruise on one of the best ships in the world for US$2799 per person, including air and all taxes.

This deal saves travellers 40% on regular rates and includes:

• A 12-night cruise on the Celebrity Solstice -- named a top ship by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler
• Roundtrip airfare from Los Angeles (call for pricing from Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver)
• US$250 in onboard credit per cabin
• Prepaid gratuities (a US$288 value)
• Roundtrip pier transfers
• All taxes and fees

Depart on Nov. 16 at this price or for US$100 more, depart Dec. 10. Several other dates from November-March are also discounted.

Depart from Auckland and stop in Bay of Islands, Tauranga, Wellington, Akaroa and Dunedin. Then cruise through Dusky, Doubtful and Milford Sounds before stopping in Tasmania and ending in Sydney. (Depending on the departure date, the itinerary may be in reverse order.)

Click here for more information on this offer, including sale prices on oceanview and balcony cabins.