Adele Kay

So this will actually be my 4th NZ cruise, (2011, 2014, 2016 previously) This cruise does not go to Picton. We go to Wellinton, Christchurch and Dunedin. 2011, was the year of a devastating earthquake, so we didnt get to see Christchurch, but was moored off Akaroa. I did a wildlife boat tour with a local, and it was great. Akaroa is a very beautiful location, another time I swam with the Hectors dolphins..amazing. When I did get to Christchurch I did the tram trip around town, and also hired a kayak and went for a paddle down the Avon River. In Dunedin on 2 occasions I got myself off the ship early onto 1st shuttle to town, dropped off at Dunedin Railway Station and did a return rail trip each time - Tieri Gorge and Waitati . The train for Tieri Gorge did leave from the Port Chalmers area, but I ended up saving $100 by buying my own ticket in Dunedin. I enjoyed both trips. Make sure you have a warm jacket, maybe beanie and scarf for Fjordland area, been there 3 times out of 4 sailings, ships dont always get through the entry channel if the weather is bad. It is very scenic, you will enjoy it. I must admit I have not been on Cruise Critic for years. There are other roll calls, but on FB, check it out. I hope we get to meet at sailaway, I am travelling solo this time...me time.

Have made a booking on this cruise.. . This will be my 3rd cruise to NZ. 2 week cruises are very relaxing and the deal was hard to refuse, 1st holiday in 3 years, time to chill. Will we be meeting on-board during sailaway ??