The itinerary was the reason we choose this cruise (sailing from Sydney to Auckland), touching all the cities we wanted to see. Others cities not on the itinerary like Cairns (Great Barrier Reef) and Milford Sound we did pre and post cruise. (Unfortunately for us, the road to Milford Sound was closed due to avalanche hazard when we visited post cruise.) This was our first trip to both countries.

The boarding process was smooth and efficient. This was the fastest boarding process we experienced, ever! We had lunch immediately and the seafood dish was excellent! A very good start to the cruise!

The service as with other Princess cruises were very good, in the dining rooms and in the cabin. Our cabin steward brought wine glasses when she saw we we brought wine into our stateroom! Read more