LADinCT Posted August 4, 2016 Author #26 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Spending one day/night in Auckland. We were going to fly right back but seemed a shame. We've never taking this much time off work, H is in a panic already. Any ideas- is there a nice Marriott? H spends 50 or so days in these a year. I'm thinking we tour the city, go to dinner? What else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted August 4, 2016 #27 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Spending one day/night in Auckland. We were going to fly right back but seemed a shame. We've never taking this much time off work, H is in a panic already. Any ideas- is there a nice Marriott? H spends 50 or so days in these a year. I'm thinking we tour the city, go to dinner? What else? Sebel on Albert street is a nice and handy location, close to the cruise dock for walking (with luggage) and they can have some nice discounts occasionally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted August 5, 2016 #28 Share Posted August 5, 2016 It is mega expensive but most of the Australia/NZ sailings were unless you went during shoulder season. Yes, cruising down here isn't cheap. Partly because most of the itineraries are longer - we don't get many 7 night cruises as most of the popular destinations (NZ, South Pacific) take a couple days of sailing to get there from Australia. The downtown city and waterfront area in Auckland is really nice. There isn't a Marriott in Auckland but there is a Sofitel at Viaduct Harbour and they are very nice hotels. There is also a Hilton, right on Princes Wharf where Solstice docks. If you can squeeze an extra day in Auckland, I recommend a day trip to Waiheke Island. Otherwise go across in the ferry to Devonport for a couple of hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted August 5, 2016 #29 Share Posted August 5, 2016 It is mega expensive but most of the Australia/NZ sailings were unless you went during shoulder season. It's the most expensive vacation I've every taken, but hey we're worth it- ha ha. Prices are on the up everywhere in peak seasons. You still get the bargains, but they tend to be either off-peak or when the ship/itinerary isn't popular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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