South Pacific Explorer

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All cruise packages are based on lead-in twin share cabins and costs are NZD per person. Pricing and availability is current as at 9 Sep 2025 and is subject to change at any time. Deals are available until date shown or until sold out. Space is strictly limited and is subject to availability at time of booking. Onboard credit where shown is per cabin, must be spent onboard and is not refundable in cash. Onboard gratuities / tipping may be additional and charged onboard. Allow approximately US$17pp per day. Cruise itineraries are not guaranteed and onboard offerings may vary. Many factors may affect a cruise line's ability to provide any particular planned itinerary. These include weather or environmental conditions, mechanical difficulties, civil unrest, health and safety emergencies, providing assistance to other vessels, or other unforeseen circumstances. As a result, they cannot guarantee itineraries. All passengers are bound by the individual cruise lines terms & conditions, please ask your consultant for a full copy. Current Deals must be paid in full at time of booking or deposit dates as shown. All passengers must have a valid passport with more than 6 months validity at the end of their holiday. Travel insurance should be taken out at time of booking to cover in the event of any unforeseen cancellation, we recommend that you purchase a policy that includes cover around Covid‑19. Airfares where included are based on special non‑refundable economy fares, ground transfers are not included unless specified, any hotels included are on a room only basis unless specified. Hotels in certain destinations in Europe, USA and Asia may require local tourist taxes or resort fees payable at check in, We aim to give an indication of these where possible, but unfortunately you cannot prepay this aspect of the hotel rate and must settle at check‑in.
Additional Destination‑Based Fees: Please note that extra local taxes, fees or levies imposed by port or destination authorities may apply and are not included in our package price. These destination-based charges are often levied per passenger and added directly to your onboard account or billed at the time of the port call. Examples include:

Greece (from 21 July 2025): Seasonal cruise‑passenger levy ranging up to €20 per person per visit at Santorini and Mykonos, and up to €5 at other Greek ports, automatically charged onboard the night before disembarkation.

Mexico (from 1 July 2025): USD 5 pp per port call, increasing to USD 21 by 2028; may be collected up front or charged onboard, depending on cruise line.

Additional destination levies may also emerge in other jurisdictions (e.g., Hawaii, Scotland, the Netherlands). While we include all customary port taxes and government fees in our advertised prices, you remain responsible for these destination-based charges. We recommend reviewing port authority notices prior to travel.

ESTA Visas are required for Itineraries visiting USA, UK, Europe, Canada, India, China, Vietnam & Sri Lanka. Visa costs are not included. If travelling on a non-NZ passport other visas + NZ re‑entry permits may also be required, please check with applicable embassy. Vaccination and health requirements are the responsibility of the passengers. All guests are required to fill out a Public Health Questionnaire prior to arrival or at the pier attesting that they are not more than 23 weeks pregnant.