13-night Coastal New Zealand: Scenic Fjords, Maori History and Abundant Wildlife Cruise

October 22, 2024

Lindblad Expeditions: National Geographic Orion

Auckland/Dunedin

Vacation Offer ID 1544424

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From $19,615

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The Signature Collection – Exclusive Amenities
The Signature Collection Sailings offer Exceptional Value and Exclusive Amenities.

Cruise Inclusions

12-nights accommodations
All meals aboard ship and more
1-nights hotel accommodations

Available Add-Ons

Optional roundtrip airfare.
Optional pre or post cruise nights.

Destination Guide
Suggested Shore Excursions

Destination	Arrival	Departure
Auckland Auckland 10/22/2024 Arrive in Auckland and transfer to our hotel. Join us for a welcome briefing this evening to meet your fellow travelers.	10/22/2024	10/22/2024
Auckland Auckland 10/23/2024 Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before joining a tour of this vibrant city center. We stop for lunch midday before embarking National Geographic Orion in the late afternoon.	10/23/2024	10/23/2024
Cruise Starts (Embarkation) Cruise Starts (Embarkation) 10/23/2024 Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before joining a tour of this vibrant city center. We stop for lunch midday before embarking National Geographic Orion in the late afternoon.	10/23/2024	10/23/2024
Auckland Auckland 10/23/2024 Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before joining a tour of this vibrant city center. We stop for lunch midday before embarking National Geographic Orion in the late afternoon.	10/23/2024	10/23/2024
Bay of Islands Bay of Islands 10/24/2024 The Bay of Islands is an area encompassing more than 140 subtropical islands, boasting an abundance of wildlife and fascinating history. Visit the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, a place of cultural, spiritual, and historical significance, and learn of the historical events for which these grounds are remembered.	10/24/2024	10/24/2024
Great Barrier Island Great Barrier Island 10/25/2024 Stretch your legs today as we get to know Great Barrier Island on exploratory walks and hikes. As we continue south along the North Island’s verdant coast, we let nature guide us as your captain and expedition leader choose our next site for exploration.	10/25/2024	10/25/2024
Coastal Navigation Coastal Navigation 10/26/2024 Stretch your legs today as we get to know Great Barrier Island on exploratory walks and hikes. As we continue south along the North Island’s verdant coast, we let nature guide us as your captain and expedition leader choose our next site for exploration.	10/26/2024	10/26/2024
Gisborne Gisborne 10/27/2024 Today we delve into the cultural riches of Gisborne, where the first Europeans went ashore in New Zealand in 1769. The city’s warm, sun-filled climate reflects its disposition and complements its rich soils, bountiful islands, miles of sandy beaches, and resource-rich oceans. Discover rural life at a 110-year-old New Zealand homestead and witness the daily process of sheep herding and sheering. Take in the greenery of a local arboretum, and cap the day off with a winery tour and tasting.	10/27/2024	10/27/2024
Napier Napier 10/28/2024 Spend the morning getting to know Napier, the Art Deco capital of New Zealand. Choose to discover the city’s unique architecture on an art tour, or leave the city behind and join us on a gannet safari tour where we have close encounters at a large Australasian gannet colony.	10/28/2024	10/28/2024
At Sea At Sea 10/29/2024 Spend the morning getting to know Napier, the Art Deco capital of New Zealand. Choose to discover the city’s unique architecture on an art tour, or leave the city behind and join us on a gannet safari tour where we have close encounters at a large Australasian gannet colony.	10/29/2024	10/29/2024
Abel Tasman National Park Abel Tasman National Park 10/30/2024 Explore this beautiful island where dense rainforests border the snow-capped Southern Alps. Visit Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand's smallest national park, renowned for its golden sand beaches and rugged granite cliffs that kiss the shoreline. Hike or kayak with our naturalists or just relax at the beach. Spend a day at sea getting to know your fellow travelers as we scout for local wildlife and attend briefings and lectures from our staff. Enjoy views of New Zealand’s southern island as we cruise to our next stop.	10/30/2024	10/30/2024
At Sea At Sea 10/31/2024 Explore this beautiful island where dense rainforests border the snow-capped Southern Alps. Visit Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand's smallest national park, renowned for its golden sand beaches and rugged granite cliffs that kiss the shoreline. Hike or kayak with our naturalists or just relax at the beach. Spend a day at sea getting to know your fellow travelers as we scout for local wildlife and attend briefings and lectures from our staff. Enjoy views of New Zealand’s southern island as we cruise to our next stop.	10/31/2024	10/31/2024
Fjordland National Park Fjordland National Park 11/01/2024 Over the course of two days, we explore Dusky and Milford Sounds in Fiordland National Park, home to fourteen individual fiords. Here we discover towering waterfalls and snowcapped peaks.	11/01/2024	11/01/2024
Fjordland National Park Fjordland National Park 11/02/2024 Over the course of two days, we explore Dusky and Milford Sounds in Fiordland National Park, home to fourteen individual fiords. Here we discover towering waterfalls and snowcapped peaks.	11/02/2024	11/02/2024
Ulva Island Ulva Island 11/03/2024 Stewart Island, known in M?ori as Te Punga o Te Waka a Maui, is positioned firmly at the heart of M?ori mythology. Today we explore the island’s rare native birdlife as well as its well-preserved podocarp forest. In the afternoon, discover Stewart Island’s nearby neighbor, Ulva Island, where we hike with naturalists to discover its unspoiled rainforest.	11/03/2024	11/03/2024
Stewart Island Stewart Island 11/03/2024 Stewart Island, known in M?ori as Te Punga o Te Waka a Maui, is positioned firmly at the heart of M?ori mythology. Today we explore the island’s rare native birdlife as well as its well-preserved podocarp forest. In the afternoon, discover Stewart Island’s nearby neighbor, Ulva Island, where we hike with naturalists to discover its unspoiled rainforest.	11/03/2024	11/03/2024
Dunedin Dunedin 11/04/2024 After breakfast, disembark National Geographic Orion. Enjoy a city tour and an included lunch on the way to the airport.	11/04/2024	11/04/2024

Lindblad Expeditions: National Geographic Orion

Designed and purpose built in Germany in 2003 specifically for expedition travel, National Geographic Orion was created from the outset to explore the far corners of the Earth in complete self-sufficiency. Engineered for maximum comfort and safety, Orion is equipped with the latest technology including large retractable stabilizers, sonar, radar, and an ice-strengthened hull. A shallow draft plus bow and stern thrusters provide the convenience of being able to maneuver close to shore. 14 Zodiacs ensure quick disembarkation and offer the ideal transport for up-close exploration. Best of all, Orion is equipped with a glass-bottom Zodiac that enables remarkably clear, gratifying observations of the undersea for those who prefer to stay dry.

Ship Highlights

All accommodations are outside, and most cabins feature oversized picture windows that connects with the passing views
The spacious lounge is the heart of expedition community, and is suited for spirited cocktail hours
Relax in the comfort of Orion’s main or observation lounges
Public Spaces such as Library, Bar and Theatre affords stunning 270º views

Ship Statistics

Maiden Voyage: 2003
Registry: Germany

Passenger Capacity: 102

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Internet Access
Internet access is available at an additional charge, and there are several ways to get online. A laptop is available in the library with internet connection. Internet access is also available in your cabin via an Ethernet cable using your own laptop. If your laptop is wireless enabled, you may use it anywhere in the observation lounge or the main lounge. A satellite phone is available for phone calls at additional charge, and an Iridium satellite phone is also available for emergency use.

Oceanview

Oceanview Stateroom (01) $19,615

Category: 01

Cat 1 #316, 318-321. Cabins feature a luminous oval window and configurable beds: two single beds, two beds converted to a queen-size bed, or a queen size bed. An armchair, reading lamps, a flat screen TV, and climate controls complete the amenities. Marble bathrooms are generously sized and include a spacious shower stall with a glass door. Dinner is served in the dining room, located on this deck.

Oceanview Stateroom (02) $20,904

Category: 02

Cat 2 #302-312, 314, 315, 317. Cabins feature a luminous oval window and configurable beds: two single beds, two beds converted to a queen-size bed, or a queen size bed. An armchair, reading lamps, a flat screen TV, and climate controls complete the amenities. Marble bathrooms are generously sized, and include a spacious shower stall with a glass door. Dinner is served in the dining room, located on this deck.

Oceanview Stateroom (1S) Call for pricing

Category: 1S

Cat 1S #301, 322, 323. These solo cabins feature a window or two portholes, a queen-size bed, except for #301 which has a double bed, writing desk and chair, climate controls, reading lamps, and a TV. Marble bathrooms are generously sized and include a roomy shower stall with a glass door. Dinner is served in the dining room, located on this deck.

Suite

Suite with Window (03) $23,099

Category: 03

Cat 3 Suite with Window #401-412, 414-419. These suites feature a sitting area with a large window, a sofa–except slightly smaller #401 & #402–an armchair or two, writing/laptop desk, reading lamps, flat screen TV, & climate controls. Beds are configurable (call for details). Marble bathrooms include a spacious shower stall with a glass door. The main lounge is the social heart of the ship, on this deck, along with the outdoor café where breakfast & lunch are served.

Deluxe Suite (04) $28,168

Category: 04

Cat 4 Deluxe Suite with Window #511, 515. These two suites feature separate sleeping and sitting areas, with a chair and armchair and a two-cushion sofa facing an expansive window. Beds are configurable (call for details). Ample storage, reading lamps, a flat screen TV, and climate controls complete the amenities. Marble bathrooms are generously sized and include a spacious shower stall with a glass door.

Suite with French Balcony (05) $31,898

Category: 05

Cat 5 Suite with French Balcony #501, 503-506, 508. These spacious suites feature open living areas and sliding glass doors opening to a shared French balcony. Beds are configurable (call for details.) A sitting area with arm chairs and a sofa, a writing/laptop desk, well-placed reading lamps, a flat screen TV, and climate controls complete the decor. Marble bathrooms are generously sized and include a spacious shower stall with a glass door.

Suite with Window (3S) Call for pricing

Category: 3S

Cat 3S Suite with Window #512. This solo suite features two beds and two large windows, plus two armchairs and small table, reading lamps, a flat screen TV, and climate controls. The marble bathroom is generously sized and includes a spacious shower stall with a glass door.

Prices are per person and include cabin fare, taxes, fees, excursions and all meals while onboard.  Airfare is available at an additional charge unless otherwise stated.

Price is per person, double occupancy.

Costs Include: All accommodations aboard ships or in hotels per itinerary or similar, all meals , nonalcoholic beverages* aboard ship and meals on land as indicated, air transportation where indicated as included, shore excursions, sightseeing and entrance fees, special access permits, transfers to and from group flights, use of taxes and service charges, and services of our expedition staff.
*Alcoholic beverages except super-premium brands and crew tips now included on Explorer and Orion.

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.

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