Kiwi Explorer

Pricing based on departure date: 20 November 2023

Kiwi Explorer

Explore close to home, this cruise provides the perfect escape to see some of the best untouched beauty with a visit to stunning Stewart Island and majestic Milford Sound!

If you love wine and cheese tasting, swimming with dolphins, shopping sprees, adventure sports, lush green countryside, art deco buildings, and World Heritage listed wonders, then exploring New Zealand is for you.

Auckland’s waterside location has fostered the locals’ love affair with the sea, and has earned itself the nickname “the City of Sails”. With more boats per capita than any other country in the world, it truly is a water lover’s paradise.

With its very French clapboard buildings and Gallic street names, Akaroa - the gateway to Christchurch - always comes as a surprise to travellers who are used to a very British or Maori New Zealand.

Like much of New Zealand, Stewart Island can be described in just one word: breathtaking. But for the sake of painting a picture, we’ll expand for you. This slow-paced island sits just off the coast of the South Island, and is made up of 85% National Park. Flora and fauna abound, as do opportunities to sneak some much needed peace and quiet in tranquil, breathtaking surroundings.

Glide across glassy waters through the snow-capped mountains, sparkling glaciers and lush rainforests of Fiordland, New Zealand’s largest national park. At the heart lies the world famous Milford Sound fiord, surrounded by cliffs that stretch nearly a mile above its surface, making for an incredible vista that includes Mitre Peak. Rainforest grows across the steep cliffs, while waterfalls plummet into the mirror-like waters far below.

Picton sits at the head of Queen Charlotte Sound and is surrounded by lush, rolling hills. It is the gateway to the South Island of New Zealand, and a launching pad to the many inlets and bays that make up Marlborough Sounds.

If you love wine and cheese tasting, swimming with dolphins, shopping sprees, adventure sports, lush green countryside, art deco buildings, and World Heritage listed wonders, then New Zealand is for you.

Pacific Explorer - Something for Everyone!

See why we love Pacific Explorer. Whiz down waterslides by day, enjoy great restaurants, bars and edgy stage shows at night.

When it comes to dining, you are spoilt for choice with 12 dining experiences all included in your cruise fare. Or treat yourself to something special at Luke's our amazing celebrity chef restaurant with Luke Mangan. Enjoy a mouth-watering signature burger at lunch or a delicious 3 course la carte dinner with the sunset. Or try our award winning pizza in 400 Gradi, in partnership with award-winning Melbourne chef, Johnny Di Francesco.

P&O’s stylish yet relaxed modern Australian interior designs make Pacific Explorer the perfect place to holiday.

Auckland, At Sea, Christchurch, Dunedin (Port Chalmers), Stewart Island, Fjordland National Park, At Sea, Picton, Auckland

All fares are displayed in New Zealand Dollars and pricing is per person based on twin share occupancy unless stated otherwise. Although all due care is taken to keep information as up-to-date as possible, pricing and availability are subject to change without notice: due to varying timing schedules of supplier automated update processes; currency fluctuations; fuel surcharges or government tax & fee changes and may not be guaranteed until paid in full. Gratuities may be an additional onboard charge depending on particular cruise line selected. Please ask your cruise consultant for any clarification of Terms & Conditions.