Relaxing yacht cruises for seniors in New Zealand provide the chance to explore jaw-dropping landscapes while taking advantage of upscale amenities and exciting excursions. Furthermore, some offer parents the chance to travel without children thanks to adult-centric travel options.
New Zealand cruises provide unparalleled opportunities to see sights that cannot be seen from land alone, from Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf and Marlborough Sounds all the way up to Fiordland National Park and Fiordland National Park.
Oceangoing Ships
New Zealand boasts stunning sights that are impossible to experience from land alone. Climb aboard an oceangoing cruise ship to travel between its North Island and South Islands and witness breathtaking fjords, bays and glaciers; visit Bay of Islands/Haurak Gulf/Marlborough Sounds/Fiordland sights among them!
Oceangoing ships navigate the open seas around the world on itineraries spanning Europe to the Caribbean, Alaska to Mediterranean or even polar regions. Some also provide port-rich voyages.
Cruise travelers have their choice of luxurious accommodations and cozy lodging options when selecting their cruise ship accommodations, from state-of-the-art to simple. Activities onboard could include relaxing or exercising on deck, meeting fellow passengers and crew, dining together, gazing out over the sights from the bridge, learning navigation techniques and controls and much more.
Some oceangoing cruises are one-way, meaning you fly directly to the country from which your cruise departs and explore before embarking upon your vessel and sailing homeward. Others offer multiple round-the-world voyages.
The ocean can be both captivating and menacing at the same time, as demonstrated by this slightly nauseating video of a Navy vessel bravely traversing its depths. Sailing aboard an oceangoing cruise will offer an enjoyable, peaceful experience; returning home refreshed and relaxed after this unforgettable adventure will create memories that last a lifetime. Whether you are retired, celebrating an important birthday such as 50th or 60th birthdays or planning your dream vacation through New Zealand; an oceangoing yacht cruise is the ideal way to do just that.
River Cruises
Consider taking a river or lake cruise for an entirely unique New Zealand experience. These relaxing trips allow you to glide along the shores and through inland waterways at your own leisure, taking in stunning sights along the way. Have a picnic on an isolated island, cast out your line to fish for dinner, or simply unwind and read your book – the possibilities are endless!
River cruising provides the chance to truly immerse yourself in a destination country, as ships dock near major towns and cities. This makes exploring all that the destination has to offer easier; whether admiring Ireland’s green hills or watching out for koalas and kangaroos in Australia!
Take an excursion through Milford Sound or aboard the TranzAlpine train on a coach or rail journey around New Zealand; these shorter vacations provide cruise options without taking up too much of your time away from home. However, make sure that you purchase travel insurance as New Zealand has one of the safest environments with an exceptional medical system; most standard policies cover overseas travel as well.
Adults-Only Cruises
Are You Exploring Antarctica Or Just Need A Break from Children? A number of cruise lines provide adults-only voyages. Adult-only voyages provide staterooms, dining venues and other spaces designed specifically to suit adults; unlike family cruises where children splash and shout near a poolside experience. Adults can find relaxation on deck or an open air solarium.
Virgin Voyages’ Resilient Lady was designed by interior designer Tom Dixon to replicate a boutique luxury hotel environment, complete with sunken conversation pits and elevated pools, 1330 cabins decorated with warm wood finishes and hand-woven terrace hammocks, as well as VIP rooftop private club complete with sunken conversation pits, VIP rooftop private club access from elevated pools, VIP rooftop private club access from private roof terrace, VIP rooftop private club roof access for exclusive VIP members only, sunken conversation pits for intimate conversations as well as hand-woven terrace hammocks for relaxation on its 10-night cruise journey from Melbourne across Tasman to Auckland.
Cruising New Zealand is an amazing way to experience its breathtaking landscape without the stress of driving on the other side of the road or stopping to sample local wine. Plus, let the crew do all the driving so that you can focus on enjoying time with loved ones or reading a book surrounded by breathtaking sights!
Special Needs
Many senior travelers with special needs find that cruising is the ideal vacation option due to its affordability, ease of travel and consistent accommodation in their room every night. In recent years, cruise lines have increasingly made ships accessible for people with mobility challenges or other accessibility needs.
On a one-way New Zealand cruise, visit vibrant cities such as Auckland/ Tamaki Makaurau and Melbourne/ Te Awamutu while also traversing stunning fjords and coastlines. Spot pods of dolphins, rare fur seals, lounging penguins along the coastlines as well as rainbow bird species at iconic locations like Tongariro National Park near Napier/ Ahuriri or Fiordland National Park/ Piopiotahi – there’s something special on every cruise trip!
Enjoy a spectacular landscape of unbelievable beauty during a cruise to Milford Sound, declared one of the World’s Seven Wonders by Rudyard Kipling for its mesmerising scenery. Spot a variety of wildlife among Tongariro National Park’s verdant mountains and serene lakes or marvel at 360deg views from Te Wahipounamu World Heritage Area’s summit – the first national park worldwide to receive such recognition from UNESCO!
Combine your New Zealand cruise with an Australia & New Zealand Land Program to explore Sydney and Auckland / Tamaki Makaurau before immersing yourself in indigenous culture on Great Barrier Reef or Tasmania/Flinders Island heritage tours, premium hotel stays, airport transfers and meals onboard ship. Some itineraries even include exclusive tours, premium hotel stays, airport transfers and meals onboard ship!
