Grand Hemispheres Journey Athens (piraeus) -to- Auckland

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Day 101 Jan 29, 2029 Bay Of Islands, New Zealand 08:00 – 18:00 10.0 hrs ashore The Tasman Sea on the west and the Pacific Ocean on the east meet at the top of North Island at Cape Reinga. No matter what route you take, you'll pass farms and forests, marvellous beaches, and great open spaces. The East Coast, up to the Bay of Islands, is Northland's most densely populated, often with refugees from bigger cities—looking for a more relaxed life—clustered around breathtaking beaches. The first decision on the drive north comes at the foot of the Brynderwyn Hills. Turning left will take you up the West Coast through areas once covered with forests and now used for either agricultural or horticulture. Driving over "the Brynderwyns," as they are known, takes you to Whangarei, the only city in Northland. If you're in the mood for a diversion, you can slip to the beautiful coastline and take in Waipu Cove, an area settled by Scots, and Laings Beach, where million-dollar homes sit next to small Kiwi beach houses. An hour's drive farther north is the Bay of Islands, known all over the world for its beauty. There you will find lush forests, splendid beaches, and shimmering harbors. The Treaty of Waitangi was signed here in 1840 between Māoriand the British Crown, establishing the basis for the modern New Zealand state. Every year on February 6, the extremely beautiful Waitangi Treaty Ground (the name means weeping waters) is the sight of a celebration of the treaty and protests by Māori unhappy with it. Continuing north on the East Coast, the agricultural backbone of the region is even more evident and a series of winding loop roads off the main highway will take you to beaches that are both beautiful and isolated where you can swim, dive, picnic, or just laze. . The West Coast is even less populated, and the coastline is rugged and windswept. In the Waipoua Forest, you will find some of New Zealand's oldest and largest kauri trees; the winding road will also take you past mangrove swamps. Crowning the region is the spiritually significant Cape Reinga, the headland at the top of the vast stretch of 90 Mile Beach, where it's believed Māori souls depart after death. Today Māori make up roughly a quarter of the area's population (compared with the national average of about 15%). The legendary Māori navigator Kupe was said to have landed on the shores of Hokianga Harbour, where the first arrivals made their home. Many different wi (tribes) lived throughout Northland, including Ngapuhi (the largest), Te Roroa, Ngati Wai, Ngati Kuri, Te Aupouri, Ngaitakoto, Ngati Kahu, and Te Rarawa. Many Māorihere can trace their ancestry to the earliest inhabitants

Pricing

Lowest fare we've tracked over the observed 55-day span: $69,999 · range $69,999–$73,349

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Per person · 2 guests · incl. taxes & fees

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from $69,999

$693 / night

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Veranda Suite

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from $69,999

$693 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Deluxe Veranda Suite

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from $73,349

$726 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Deluxe Veranda Suite

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from $75,499

$747 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Serenity Suite

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from $79,249

$784 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Serenity Suite

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from $80,849

$800 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Concierge Suite

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from $82,449

$816 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Concierge Suite

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from $83,649

$828 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Veranda Suite

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from $88,499

$876 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Deluxe Veranda Suite

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from $92,099

$911 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Deluxe Veranda Suite

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from $94,249

$933 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Penthouse Suite

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from $97,549

$965 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Serenity Suite

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from $97,999

$970 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Serenity Suite

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from $99,599

$986 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Concierge Suite

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from $101,199

$1,001 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Penthouse Suite

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from $101,549

$1,005 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Concierge Suite

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from $102,399

$1,013 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Penthouse Suite

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from $105,549

$1,045 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Penthouse Suite

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from $116,299

$1,151 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Penthouse Suite

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from $120,299

$1,191 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Penthouse Suite

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from $124,299

$1,230 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Seven Seas Suite

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from $130,549

$1,292 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Seven Seas Suite

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from $149,299

$1,478 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Explorer Suite

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from $149,549

$1,480 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Explorer Suite

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from $168,299

$1,666 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Grand Suite

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from $174,049

$1,723 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Grand Suite

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from $192,799

$1,908 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Prices verified Jun 22, 2026

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Name	Supplier code	Type
Penthouse Suite	A	Suite
Penthouse Suite	B	Suite
Penthouse Suite	C	Suite
Concierge Suite	D	Suite
Concierge Suite	E	Suite
Explorer Suite	ES	Suite
Serenity Suite	F1	Suite
Serenity Suite	F2	Suite
Deluxe Veranda Suite	G1	Suite
Deluxe Veranda Suite	G2	Suite
Grand Suite	GS	Suite
Veranda Suite	H	Suite
Regent Suite	RS	Suite
Signature Suite	SG	Suite
Seven Seas Suite	SS	Suite
Seven Seas Suite	SS2	Suite

Ship

Your ship Seven Seas Explorer 6★ **55,254** GT **746** guests Built **2016** Seven Seas Explorer is spaciously intimate, breathlessly elegant and perfectly staffed to offer Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ special brand of all-inclusive luxury. The summer of 2016 will herald not only the launch of the most luxurious ship to sail the seven seas, but also the moment when you can experience the new standard in elegance and sophistication. Journey to the world’s most beautiful places in spacious designer suites, indulge in a decadent treatment at the world renowned Canyon Ranch SpaClub, enjoy a musical performance in a plush lounge, and delight in extensive gourmet dining throughout the day and night. Seven Seas Explorer is stunning, with art by Pablo Picasso on the walls and a vivid cobalt-blue glass installation on the ceiling in the elegant restaurant Compass Rose. See for yourself how every space is designed to impress. Seven Seas Explorer ship guide Search cruises on Seven Seas Explorer

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