$8799—17 nts with Azamara: Xmas in Milford, NYE in Sydney

This festive cruise with Azamara blends holiday magic with seamless comfort. Skip the kitchen chaos and wake on Christmas morning in Milford Sound, surrounded by misty cliffs and cascading waterfalls. The highlight? Two nights in Sydney Harbour over New Year’s Eve. Enjoy front-row views of one of the world’s most spectacular fireworks displays. No queues, barriers, or scrambling. Just a glass in hand, a free balcony upgrade, and the sky lighting up above. Fly to Auckland for a 5-star night before boarding your cruise, then sail along New Zealand’s stunning coastline. Cross the Tasman to Hobart for heritage streets, cool-climate flavours, and two easy-going days ashore. Onboard, it’s all boutique luxury. Sip, dine, and unwind as you wish—drinks, tips, laundry, and cultural evenings included. You’ll finish in Melbourne, where laneways and standout dining wrap up this 17-night escape.

The cruise is normally $10,339 per person, but for Travelzoo members, this holiday is just $8799. Flights and a 5-star Auckland stay are included, so Christmas comes early. With the exclusive $100 off regular prices, members save a total of up to $2350 compared with self-packaged options. Plus, members enjoy a free upgrade—pay for an Oceanview cabin and stay in a Balcony.

What's included

• International economy flights from Sydney* to Auckland, return from Melbourne
• 1-night, 5-star stay in Auckland
• 16-night cruise from Auckland to Melbourne onboard the Azamara Pursuit
  • Ports of call: Tauranga, Napier, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, Milford Sound Cruising, Hobart and Sydney
  • All meals (specialty dining excluded)
  • Speciality coffee and teas
  • Complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, including house spirits, wine, and international beers
  • 24-hour room service
  • Pre-paid gratuities
  • All port fees and government taxes

When

This itinerary departs Sydney* on 18 December 2026.

Book by 22 December 2025.

Cabin upgrades

Featured prices are based on an Inside cabin while cruising, and we've also found strong savings on upgrades. Oceanview and Balcony cabins are just an additional $1000 per person. 

To find out more, see our partner's website.

Holiday snapshot

Sydney - Auckland - Tauranga - Napier - Wellington - Christchurch - Dunedin - Milford Sound Cruising - Hobart - Sydney - Melbourne

Itinerary highlights

Begin in Auckland with a five-star stay that lets you explore volcanic skylines, waterfront promenades and vibrant neighbourhoods before stepping aboard Azamara Pursuit for your festive voyage.

Sail into Tauranga, where geothermal valleys, Māori culture and Mount Maunganui’s golden beaches offer a warm, sunlit gateway to the Bay of Plenty.

Arrive in Napier to wander its beautifully preserved Art Deco streets, wine-country estates and coastal promenades shaped by the region’s creative spirit.

Explore Wellington's breezy harbourfront, ride the historic cable car and enjoy world-class galleries and cafés in New Zealand’s lively capital.

Reach Christchurch to stroll through revived gardens, tranquil riverside paths and charming precincts that blend heritage character with renewed urban energy.

Discover Dunedin’s grand Victorian architecture, dramatic coastal cliffs and the wildlife-rich Otago Peninsula, where seabirds and sea lions share rugged shores.

Spend Christmas cruising through Milford Sound, surrounded by soaring peaks, mist-veiled waterfalls, and fjord landscapes that create a magical holiday atmosphere.

Cross the Tasman to Hobart, wandering Salamanca’s heritage streets, tasting cool-climate flavours and soaking up the beauty of Tasmania’s waterfront capital.

Celebrate New Year’s Eve with two spectacular overnight stays in Sydney, giving you front-row views of the world’s most dazzling harbour fireworks and time to explore iconic landmarks.

Conclude in Melbourne, where artistic laneways, buzzing markets and a world-class dining scene bring your journey to a vibrant and stylish finale.