You’ll kick off this once in a lifetime trip with a three-night stay in Sydney. This stunning harbour city, perfectly perched on Australia's east coast, really has it all. From man-made wonders such as the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge (which you can even climb if you're feeling brave) to incredible beaches and national parks, all at your fingertips. It would be rude not to spend a morning people-watching at the legendary Bondi Beach or take a tour and explore the tall forests, sandstone cliffs, canyons and waterfalls that make up the magnificent Blue Mountains.

Sailing away from the stunning Sydney Harbour you'll soon be crossing the Tasman Sea heading for one of the most dramatic and beautiful parts of New Zealand. The spectacular geography and wildlife of Fiordland’s Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound are best experienced on water, here steep cliffs rise out of deep blue water whilst fur seals sunbathe on rocks beneath them. Cruising around the southernly tip of the South Island you'll arrive in Dunedin, home to some of the world’s rarest penguin colonies. Cruising north you'll stop in Christchurch before crossing the Cook Straight and arriving in Auckland, New Zealand's largest city and a region home to 48 volcanic cones. If you're looking for the most spectacular panoramic views of the city and harbour, head up Maungawhau (Mount Eden) which rises up to 196 metres high and is less than 10 minutes from the city centre. Your final two ports of call on the New Zealand portion of this incredible itinerary are Tauranga, perfectly nestled in the beautiful Bay of Plenty, and finally the Bay of Islands, an idyllically scenic collection of 144 islands located on the north-eastern coast of the North Island.

As you sail back to Sydney some of your fellow cruisers will be preparing to disembark, not you however, as you'll have another 10 nights onboard this beautiful ship. Cruising north along the edge of the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef, you'll soon reach the stunning port of Airlie Beach, with the nearby Whitsunday Islands a must-visit for anyone looking to swim with sea turtles and rainbow-coloured fish, or simply enjoy relaxing on secluded beaches and in hidden bays. Continuing north you'll dock in Cairns before sailing as far as the tropical town of Port Douglas, the gateway to the Daintree Rainforest, the oldest, and some would say, most scenic, living rainforest on Earth. Sailing back through the Coral Sea, you'll have the chance to spot tropical birds such as black noodies, sooty terns and wedge-tailed shearwaters, whilst beneath the waves at least 28 species of whales and dolphins can be found in these waters, some in pods of up to 400 strong. The final stop on this epic adventure is Brisbane, which with its close proximity to the Gold Coast always proves to be a popular port on any Australian cruise itinerary.

From the moment Celebrity Cruises announced their brand new Edge Class, we knew that Celebrity Edge was set to be a game-changer in the cruise world! This is a ship brimming with innovative features and venues, from the stunning infinite veranda balcony staterooms, where with the touch of a button, your entire living space opens up to the sea, to inspirational public spaces such as Eden, the Magic Carpet and of course the incredible Rooftop Garden.

From the moment you step onboard, you'll be able to take advantage of Celebrity's Always Included offer. Your cruise package not only includes the classic drinks package, you'll also have a WiFi package in order to share the tranquil sounds and glacier-carved wilderness of New Zealand's Fiordland with your friends and family back home, plus for peace of mind, your onboard gratuities are also taken care of.

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