Travel down under to Australia and New Zealand for £1799 per person with this cruise-and-stay offer. The package, which is exclusive to Jetline Cruise, is now £500 cheaper than usual and includes:

• Return flights from London Heathrow to Melbourne (overnight both ways)
• Overnight stay at the 4-star Crossley Hotel in Melbourne
• 13-night full-board cruise on Carnival Spirit with a free 3-category cabin upgrade
• 2-night stay at the Crossley Hotel in Melbourne
• Complimentary Colonial Tramcar Restaurant tour of Melbourne (worth £60)

The price is based on two sharing an Interior Stateroom. Upgrade to a Balcony Stateroom for £350 per person.

Departure is on 14, 27 February, 2013. Click here for more information.

After touching down in Melbourne, guests will spend the night at the Crossley Hotel before setting sail on Carnival Spirit the following day. The ship calls at Fjordland National Park, Port Chalmers, Christchurch, Wellington, Napier, Tauranga and Auckland (New Zealand), before returning to Melbourne. The sights on this cruise range from cosmopolitan cities and golden beaches to snow-capped mountains, fjords and waterfalls.

Perching on the Yarra River, Melbourne is a city known for its cosmopolitan vibe and trendy nightlife scene. It has been described by Condé Nast Traveller as a destination that "rivals Sydney as Australia's coolest city". The Crossley Hotel is in the city centre, close to the theatre district and Chinatown. It was recently a finalist in the Boutique Style Accommodation category at the 2012 Tourism Accommodation Australia awards. During the stay, guests will be treated to a tour of the city on the Melbourne Colonial Tramcar Restaurant with a 3-course dinner and Australia wine and beer.

Carnival Spirit is a large ship with a stylish design. Dining options include the Empire Restaurant, the ship's main dining room, the more casual La Playa Grille and the upscale Nouveau Supper Club (reservations required). Recreational facilities include two swimming pools, a kids' pool, two whirlpools and a jogging track.