OmaOna Posted November 7, 2020 #1 Share Posted November 7, 2020 WHo's flown to Auckland to catch a cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted November 8, 2020 #2 Share Posted November 8, 2020 Lots of people do. We've done three NZ cruises, Auckland to Sydney, flying from Sydney and spending a couple of days in Auckland first. On all of those cruises there were people from the US, UK, and other overseas places who flew into NZ for the cruise. Since Auckland is the main (only) embarkation port in NZ for cruises most people fly in to Auckland, however if you wish to do some land travel first in the South Island, you might consider flights that arrive in Christchurch. Most NZ cruises that embark in Auckland are one way itineraries to Australia. There are very few, if any, cruises that only cruise around NZ, so you would need to book an open jaw ticket ie departing from a different city than you arrived in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericosmith Posted November 8, 2020 #3 Share Posted November 8, 2020 Yup, so what's your question? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markanddonna Posted November 8, 2020 #4 Share Posted November 8, 2020 I flew from Sydney to Auckland after a cruise. Auckland is easy to navigate and enjoy for a few days. We took a tour of Hobbiton which was one of the highlights of my trip (maybe my favorite.) We also spent a day at the amazing Auckland Museum. It has to be one of the best museums in the world dedicated to a huge area of the South Pacific, Australia, and New Zealand. We would return in a heartbeat to see it again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmaOna Posted November 9, 2020 Author #5 Share Posted November 9, 2020 21 hours ago, ericosmith said: Yup, so what's your question? I am cruising from NZ to Seattle. 39 day. I am wondering about air to NZ. Looks like a horrible amount of hours. Flying out of Tampa. Just curious about your experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericosmith Posted November 9, 2020 #6 Share Posted November 9, 2020 We flew Premium Economy on Air New NZ from Chicago to Auckland on a 787. Lots of leg room, wide seats, foot rests, and great service. As I recall flight time was 16.5 hours. I wouldn't want to do it in economy but premium economy was just fine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markanddonna Posted November 9, 2020 #7 Share Posted November 9, 2020 We took LATAM from Sydney to Auckland and it was great. American to LA which was not so great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korimako Posted November 9, 2020 #8 Share Posted November 9, 2020 18 hours ago, OmaOna said: I am cruising from NZ to Seattle. 39 day. I am wondering about air to NZ. Air NZ from west coast USA is your best option, but when??? NZ borders are closed for the foreseeable future to everyone except returning Kiwis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted November 10, 2020 #9 Share Posted November 10, 2020 You can also book AirNZ flights on United, if you have points or want points to that account. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanman Posted November 16, 2020 #10 Share Posted November 16, 2020 Another option is flying to Hawaii. Spend a few days in Hawaii and then fly nonstop to Auckland. The flight to Auckland is a daytime flight of 8 1/2 hrs. The time change is only one hour (in Auckland's summer) so you're much less jet lagged. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zalusky Posted November 28, 2020 #11 Share Posted November 28, 2020 We did first class from LAX to Sydney on Air New Zealand and cruised to Auckland anf first class back. Loved those seats and service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnrcruzin Posted December 11, 2020 #12 Share Posted December 11, 2020 On 11/8/2020 at 10:38 PM, ericosmith said: We flew Premium Economy on Air New NZ from Chicago to Auckland on a 787. Lots of leg room, wide seats, foot rests, and great service. As I recall flight time was 16.5 hours. I wouldn't want to do it in economy but premium economy was just fine. Did you use Viking Air? We're in the Twin Cities. If you used Viking Air were you offered an upgrade and at what price over the economy ticket? Thanks for your response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericosmith Posted December 12, 2020 #13 Share Posted December 12, 2020 7 hours ago, rnrcruzin said: Did you use Viking Air? We're in the Twin Cities. If you used Viking Air were you offered an upgrade and at what price over the economy ticket? Thanks for your response. No, we were on Celebrity and used their air. As I recall the price was roughly double the economy ticket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnrcruzin Posted December 13, 2020 #14 Share Posted December 13, 2020 On 12/11/2020 at 11:16 PM, ericosmith said: No, we were on Celebrity and used their air. As I recall the price was roughly double the economy ticket. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted December 30, 2020 #15 Share Posted December 30, 2020 On 11/9/2020 at 2:33 AM, Markanddonna said: I flew from Sydney to Auckland after a cruise. Auckland is easy to navigate and enjoy for a few days. We took a tour of Hobbiton which was one of the highlights of my trip (maybe my favorite.) We also spent a day at the amazing Auckland Museum. It has to be one of the best museums in the world dedicated to a huge area of the South Pacific, Australia, and New Zealand. We would return in a heartbeat to see it again. Agree Auckland War Memorial Museum is amazing and well worth a day visit. As is the Te Papa Museum in Wellington, NZ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeDee Groff Posted February 17, 2021 #16 Share Posted February 17, 2021 On 11/8/2020 at 9:30 PM, OmaOna said: I am cruising from NZ to Seattle. 39 day. I am wondering about air to NZ. Looks like a horrible amount of hours. Flying out of Tampa. Just curious about your experience. Were you planning to sail on the Oosterdam on March 28? If so, are you now rebooked on the March 31, 2022 sailing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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