Top 5 Luxury Cruise Holidays, part 2

3. Oceanic Discoverer in New Zealand

New Zealand is now well known as one of the world’s most beautiful countries.  The stunning scenery depicted in the Lord of the Rings films has created a startling amount of demand for this little country.  In our opinion, one of the best ways to explore the country is by taking the appropriately named Oceanic Discoverer.  Your journey will last either 6 to 12 days, depending on preference and where you might like to end up.

Onboard, you’ll have one of 36 staterooms, all of which have ensuite bathrooms, ocean views, queen or kingsize beds, and sofas.  Everything is included in the price, so your meals and experiences will be totally covered for the entire time you’re on the ship.

This cruise is all about scenery and wildlife.  It takes passengers along the coast of the Far North of New Zealand, where you’ll not only experience amazing views but disembark on islands and nature reserves.  There’s even a specially designed boat for smaller expeditions, the Xplorer, which will take you into previously inaccessible bays and coves.  This cruise is the perfect opportunity for the nature lover to go where few have gone before.

4. True North in Australia

This adventure cruise is simply the experience of a lifetime.  Based in Australia, the line offers a number of different itineraries depending on time of year and location.  True North only carries 36 passengers at the maximum, meaning you’ll get the utmost in personalised service and have a surprising amount of space to yourself.  All cabins are large and more like a upper crust hotel than a cruise liner would normally be.

Since there a variety of cruises, it’s impossible to pinpoint exactly what you’d be doing.  All cruises follow the coast and feature a huge amount of sightseeing and exciting experiences.  You’ll take helicopter flights to the most exclusive locations since the ship has its own onboard helicopter.  You might find yourself fishing, skiing, diving, snorkelling, and exploring local wildlife.  Smaller vessels often take guests in closer to explore destinations that the main ship simply can’t reach.

Whenever you head to Australia, True North will be ready.

5. Tui Tai in Fiji

If you’ve ever wanted to explore deeply into Fiji, Tui Tai is your opportunity to do so.  This schooner takes just 24 guests at a time through Fiji’s northern islands over a week’s time.  You’ll visit Fijian, Polynesian, and Micronesian villages along the way, learning a bit about their cultures and visiting enough different sites to more than fill a camera memory card.

The Tui Tai is fully equipped with adventure equipment, including kayaks, mountain bikes, and snorkel and dive gear.  You’ll head down to magnificent reefs, visit gorgeous cascading waterfalls and volcanic craters, and kayak along smooth, clear rivers in the lush rainforest.  If you’re lucky, you might even see dolphins alongside your boat.

You can choose to stay in a cabin, stateroom, or grand stateroom.  We recommend the latter, so you can enjoy floor-to-ceiling windows and more space.  If you’re feeling extravagant, you can even go for the two-story Oversea Verandah Stateroom and enjoy your own private rooftop cabana.  All meals and activities are included except for scuba diving, so no additional costs to worry about.

Tui Tai gives you to opportunity to experience culture and history alongside fantastic adventure and typical holiday pursuits.

Why not book one of these fantastic cruise holidays today?