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Solstice%lt;br%gt;35 Night New Zealand and Australia Top End Cruise%lt;br%gt;Auckland to Sydney

Solstice
35 Night New Zealand and Australia Top End Cruise
Auckland to Sydney

Ship: Solstice
Cruise Line: Celebrity Cruises
Departures:  28 January 2013
Duration: 35 Nights
Ports: Auckland, Tauranga, Christchurch, Dunedin, Dusky Sound, Doubtful Sound, Milford Sound, Sydney, Australia, Hobart, Adelaide, Esperance, Albany, Fremantle, Benoa, Bali, Darwin, Cairns, Brisbane
Airport gateway (Arrival) : Auckland
Airport gateway (Departure) : Sydney

Itinerary

 

Day Destination Arrival Date/Time Departure Date/Time
1 Auckland, New Zealand - Docked - - 28/01/2013 18:30
2 Tauranga,New Zealand - Docked 29/01/2013 08:00 29/01/2013 18:00
3 At Sea 30/01/2013 00:00 30/01/2013 00:00
4 Christchurch, New Zealand - Docked 31/01/2013 07:00 31/01/2013 18:00
5 Dunedin, New Zealand - Docked 1/02/2013 07:00 1/02/2013 17:00
6 Dusky Sound - Cruising 2/02/2013 08:00 2/02/2013 09:00
6 Doubtful Sound - Cruising 2/02/2013 11:30 2/02/2013 13:00
6 Milford Sound, New Zealand - Cruising 2/02/2013 16:30 2/02/2013 18:00
7 At Sea 3/02/2013 00:00 3/02/2013 00:00
8 At Sea 4/02/2013 00:00 4/02/2013 00:00
9 Sydney, Australia - Docked 5/02/2013 09:30 5/02/2013 00:00
10 Sydney, Australia - Docked 6/02/2013 00:00 6/02/2013 18:30
11 At Sea 7/02/2013 00:00 7/02/2013 00:00
12 Hobart, Tasmania - Docked 8/02/2013 07:00 8/02/2013 16:30
13 At Sea 9/02/2013 00:00 9/02/2013 00:00
14 Adelaide, Australia - Docked 10/02/2013 08:00 10/02/2013 18:00
15 At Sea 11/02/2013 00:00 11/02/2013 00:00
16 At Sea 12/02/2013 00:00 12/02/2013 00:00
17 Esperance, Australia - Tendered 13/02/2013 07:00 13/02/2013 17:00
18 Albany, Australia - Docked 14/02/2013 07:00 14/02/2013 13:00
19 Perth (Fremantle), Australia - Docked 15/02/2013 06:30 15/02/2013 22:00
20 At Sea 16/02/2013 00:00 16/02/2013 00:00
21 At Sea 17/02/2013 00:00 17/02/2013 00:00
22 Port Hedland, Australia - Docked 18/02/2013 08:00 18/02/2013 16:00
23 At Sea 19/02/2013 00:00 19/02/2013 00:00
24 Benoa, Bali, Indonesia - Tendered 20/02/2013 08:00 20/02/2013 00:00
25 Benoa, Bali, Indonesia - Tendered 21/02/2013 00:00 21/02/2013 18:00
26 At Sea 22/02/2013 00:00 22/02/2013 00:00
27 At Sea 23/02/2013 00:00 23/02/2013 00:00
28 Darwin, Australia - Docked 24/02/2013 07:00 24/02/2013 16:00
29 At Sea 25/02/2013 00:00 25/02/2013 00:00
30 At Sea 26/02/2013 00:00 26/02/2013 00:00
31 Cairns(Yorkey'S Knob),Austrl - Tendered 27/02/2013 07:00 27/02/2013 19:00
32 At Sea 28/02/2013 00:00 28/02/2013 00:00
33 At Sea 1/03/2013 00:00 1/03/2013 00:00
34 Brisbane, Australia - Docked 2/03/2013 07:00 2/03/2013 18:00
35 At Sea 3/03/2013 00:00 3/03/2013 00:00
36 Sydney, Australia - Docked 4/03/2013 06:30 - -

 

* Ports of call may vary based on itinerary and departure dates selected

 

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Ports

Auckland

Virtually surrounded by water, Auckland is known as ‘The City of Sails’ with good reason. Opt to see the city from above with a visit to its Sky Tower, complete with a revolving restaurant! Sail on Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour for a taste of its yachting culture. Or head for the natural beauty of Rotorua. A different world completely, here you will find boiling mud pools, spouting geysers and hot springs. A highlight of New Zealand not to be missed!

Country - New Zealand
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 21kms
Currency - New Zealand Dollars (NZD)

Places of Interest
Auckland War Memorial, Sky Tower, Auckland Regional Botanical Gardens

Tauranga

Rotorua (some miles inland from the port of Tauranga) is the center of New Zealand's thermal area on the North Island. Spectacular phenomena such as geysers, boiling mud, hot pools, hot springs, and spouts of gushing steam can be seen. Lake Rotorua's waters are icy, yet the sandy shores are too warm for bare feet to walk upon. Rotorua is also the center of Maori life and culture, with a model village, displays of carving, and concerts of Maori music and singing. Tauranga, meaning "shelter" (named by Capt. Cook the Bay of Plenty), with its population of 48,000, is now a modern thriving city supported by the export of lumber and farming. This popular holiday resort is a paradise for deep-sea fishermen, and close to the golden sands of Ohope Beach for surfing and swimming.

Country - New Zealand 
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 90kms
Currency - New Zealand Dollars (AUD)

Places of Interest
Ohope Beach, Rotorua

Christchurch

Christchurch is an elegant city with a distinctive English feel. The Avon River meanders through its relaxed centre. Locally it is known as the ‘Garden City’ as it has numerous parks and gardens. And the Botanical Gardens are said to be the best in New Zealand, its flowerbeds providing a colourful display for months on end. From here grander scenic splendours beckon, including the Southern Alps, Banks Peninsula and Hanmer Springs.

Country - New Zealand
Distance from port to City - 20kms
Distance from port to Airport - 30kms
Currency - New Zealand Dollar (NZD)

Places of Interest
Christchurch Botanic Gardens, Christchurch Cathedral, Canterbury Museum

Dunedin

The Gaelic word for Edinburgh is Dunedin and, not surprisingly, this one retains a number of close links with the Scottish capital. Not only are many of the street names the same, other reminders include the railroad station, University Clock Tower and Gothic Revival Dominican Priory – all built in similar styles. Sightseeing options include Lanarch Castle, a stroll through the Botanic Gardens, a walk up Baldwin Street – the steepest in the world – and a ride on the vintage train through Taieri Gorge.

Country - New Zealand
Distance from port to City - 15kms
Distance from port to Airport - 42kms
Currency - New Zealand Dollar (NZD)

Places of Interest
Cadbury World, The Octagon, Speights Brewery

Sydney, Australia

Sydney is Australia's largest city, which is the number one tourist destination in the country. It offers a multitude of sights such as the famous Opera House and distinctive Harbour Bridge of course. You can travel back in time with a visit to Sydney’s oldest centre – The Rocks. Take a city tour to take in Sydney Tower, Darling Harbour and Chinatown. Bask on Bondi Beach for a dose of sun, sea and sand. Or travel a little further afield for a glimpse of the Aussie wildlife and views of the Blue Mountains.

Country - Australia
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 10kms
Currency - Australian Dollars (AUD)

Places of Interest
Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Darling Harbour, Hyde Park, Bondi Beach

Hobart

Hobart is Australia's second oldest city and state capital of Tasmania. Home to more than 90 National Trust buildings, Hobart combines colonial character with a metropolitan lifestyle. It is the gateway to Tasmania's other scenic attractions and a range of shore activities lets you experience the best of both worlds.

Explore the historic core at the colonial village of Battery Point, the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, as well as Theatre Royal, the country's oldest theater. There's also wine-tasting and pub-hopping to enjoy.


Country - Australia
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance  from port to Airport - 17kms
Currency - Australian Dollars (AUD)

Places of Interest
Port Arthur, Salamanca Place, Bonorong Wildlife Park

Adelaide

Southern Australia's most graceful city lies nestled on the coastal plain between Gulf St. Vincent and the Adelaide Hills. Adelaide is a metropolis of over one million people, boasting wide, tree-lined boulevards, superb Victorian and Edwardian architecture, tranquil parks, world-class shopping, and the highest number of restaurants per capita of any city in Australia. Adelaide is also your gateway to the beautiful Limestone Coast.

Country - Australia
Distance from port to City - 16kms
Distance to Airport - 13kms
Currency - Australian Dollars (AUD)

Places of Interest
Barossa Valley, Cleland Conservation Park, Rundle Mall

Esperance

Esperance is a beautiful coastal town located 720 kilometres south east of Perth and about 4.5 hours from Albany. Esperance has the most stunning coastal scenery with squeaky white sand and turquoise water. 

Country - Australia
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance to Airport - 0kms
Currency - Australian Dollars (AUD)

Places of Interest
Cape Le Grand National Park, Esperance Museum

Albany

Originally a penal colony, it was renamed Albany in honor of the Duke of York and Albany in 1832 with the first European settlement. And thanks to its superb natural harbor, Albany quickly became a busy port. The town served as a coaling station for steam ships, a commercial outlet for farmers, and a base for the whaling industry. Today, this small city of some 25,000 offers a wealth of restored historic buildings, museums, theaters and restaurants, as well as the natural beauty of its coast and scenic harbour

Country - Australia
Distance from port to City - 10kms
Distance from port to Airport - 10kms
Currency - Australian Dollars (AUD)

Places of Interest
Princess Royal Fortress, Whaleword, Albany Residency Museum

Fremantle

Historic Fremantle is your gateway to Perth, the capital of Western Australia. Situated some 20 kilometres upriver from Fremantle on the banks of the Swan River, Perth is a growing, bustling city where soaring high rises coexist with sandstone buildings from the colonial era. The population in and around Perth makes up some 8% of Western Australia's population. And it's here that life moves at a slower pace, from the wonders of the bush to the wineries of the Swan Valley.

Country - Australia
Distance from port to City - 10kms
Distance from port to Airport - 26kms
Currency - Australian Dollars (AUD)

Places of Interest
King's Park, Fishermans Harbour

Benoa

White beaches, elaborately placed rice paddy terraces or the friendly people in whose Balinese culture* faith plays such an important role will enchant you on the "Island of the Gods". Their beliefs find expression in the Barong dance, for example. But colourfully decorated altars and temples can be found in many places. One of the most beautiful is the garden temple Taman Ayun. But the mother of all temples is Besakih. This imposing complex is the principal sacred Hindu building in Indonesia.

Country -  Indonesia
Distance from port to City
Distance to Airport
Currency -  Rupiah

Places of Interest

Bali

Bali is so picturesque that you could be fooled into thinking it was a painted backdrop: rice paddies trip down hillsides like giant steps, volcanoes soar through the clouds, the forests are lush and tropical, and the beaches are lapped by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean.

Country - Indonesia
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from Port to Airport - 14kms
Currency - Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)

Places of Interest
Kuta Beach, Bali Zoo, Komodo National Park

Darwin

Darwin is a modern city (largely because its previous incarnation was blown down by a cyclone) with sparkling buildings and broad streets. Its fortunes are built on the sugar and fruits from the plantations and forests, which enfold the city. Study Aboriginal art and pearl fishing in the city’s museums.

Country - Australia
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 11kms
Currency - Australian Dollars (AUD)

Places of Interest
Crocodylus Park, Museum of Art and Science, Adelaide River

Cairns

The picturesque town of Yorkey's, dominated by its dramatic headland, is your gateway to Cairns, one of Australia's hottest vacation destinations, which basks in tropical sunshine with balmy breezes that waft in from Trinity Bay.

The city's graceful, tree-lined esplanade was once the gateway to the gold fields of North Queensland. Cairns boasts three of Australia's great natural wonders: the Great Barrier Reef and 16 miles of superb beaches that stretch to the north of the city to the famed Marlin Coast. Inland lies the immense Daintree National Park. Discover the rainbow of sea life, marvel at the rain forest or relax along the long stretch of sunny coastline.

Country - Australia
Distance from port to City - 17kms
Distance from port to Airport - 10kms
Currency - Australian Dollars (AUD)

Places of Interest
Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest, Kuranda

Brisbane

Once considered the "country cousin" of Australia's cities, Brisbane is today the nation's third largest metropolis. Lying on the banks of the Brisbane River, this cosmopolitan city boasts elegant 19th century sandstone buildings, a lively cultural scene and superb parklands. Brisbane is also the gateway to adventures with a uniquely Australian flavour, whether it is to a wildlife park, the rain-forested Mount Tamborine plateau, or the dazzling beaches of Queensland's fabled Gold Coast.

Country- Australia
Distance from port to City - 10kms
Distance from port to Airport - 10kms
Currency - Australian Dollars (AUD)

Places of Interest
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Gold Coast, Australia Zoo

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Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Cruises

Since its inception in 1989, Celebrity has held true to its original commitment of taking the very best aspects of classic, elegant cruising and updating them to reflect current lifestyles. In 1997, we merged with Royal Caribbean International to form Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

What sets Celebrity apart from other vacation choices today is the cruise line's passionate dedication to providing guests with a cruise experience that exceeds expectations. This extraordinary performance level has become the definition of Celebrity Cruises, and has set the worldwide standard for today's expression of what first made cruising famous -- high quality, superior design, spacious accommodations, grand style, attentive service and exceptional cuisine.

The excellence of Celebrity's existing cruise product continues with the cruise line's Millennium-class ships, which embody even greater technical achievement and meaningful innovation, while retaining the distinctive style, sophistication and service elements that have become the hallmark of a Celebrity cruise.
 
 

Celebrity Cruises has recently announced a new “Extend Your Stay” program. Providing guests with convenience and relaxation, it will appeal to those facing waits at the airport before long flights home. In addition to the benefit of a leisurely last day onboard, the program allows guests to stay in their stateroom until 9am on the day the cruise ends - one hour later than the standard time by which the guest is typically asked to depart. Guests who participate in “Extend Your Stay” also can enjoy some of the ship’s services until as late as 90 minutes before the next cruise sets sail.

The program includes a benefits such as non-alcoholic specialty coffees and teas from Café al Bacio; a meal in the creperie-focused specialty restaurant, Bistro on Five; the opportunity to watch a first-run movie in one of the ship’s theaters; and access to the pool, fitness center and locker rooms. The AquaSpa will be available for spa services at an additional charge. Bar purchases can be made on the last day of the cruise using a credit card.

“Extend Your Stay” is being offered for the remaining 2011 Europe season on Celebrity Constellation, Celebrity Equinox, Celebrity Solstice and the brand-new Celebrity Silhouette. The program also will be available for future Europe seasons. Extend Your Stay departure times may vary by ship and itinerary based on local immigration regulations.
 

 

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Solstice

As you stroll among the expansive decks, you'll experience the rich color palettes illuminated by beautiful natural light, and revel in the extensive amenities - all delivered with the attentive service for which Celebrity Cruises is renowned. Celebrity Solstice is built around you and the way you long to travel. On the newest Solstice-class of ships, you will discover a refined level of elegance - an unrivaled experience making a distinctive statement of style and design. A first for Celebrity is the AquaClass Experience.

Dining

This ship has restaurants

Entertainment

  • Ensemble Lounge
  • Quasar
  • Martini Bar & Crush
  • Passport Bar
  • Sunset Bar
  • Cellar Masters
  • Fortunes Casino
  • Calleria Tastings
  • Sky Observation Lounge
  • Michael's Club
Onboard Activities

  • The Lawn Club
  • Hot Glass Show 
  • Theatre
  • Celebrity Central
  • Solstice Deck
  • Patio on the Lawn
  • Pools
  • Solarium
  • Library
  • Art Gallery
  • online@celebrity
  • Youth Fun Factory
  • Youth X club

Ship facts

Ship Details
Gross Tonnage 122,000 Tonnes
Star Rating 5 star
Size/Style of Ship Large/Resort
Entered Service Dec 2008
Registry The Bahamas
Former Name None
Length 315 metres
Beam 37 metres
Draft 8.2 metres
Propulsion/Propellers Diesel Engine/Pod Propulsion
Maximum Cruising Speed (knots) 24 knots
Passenger Capacity (twin) 2,850
Crew 999
Nationality of Officers Greek
Nationality of Crew International (Mixed)
Total Cabins 1425
Total Inside cabins 102
Total Outside cabins 1323
Cabin/Suites with Balcony 1117
Wheelchair Accessible Cabins 24
Passenger Decks 8
Cabin Electricity 110/220v
Elevators 3
Self-Service Laundry No 
Onboard Currency (subject to change) US Dollar

 

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