DAY 01. ISTANBUL AIRPORT – SINGAPORE 19.12.2026
Meeting in front of the Singapore Airlines counter at Istanbul Airport International Terminal at 11:00. After passport, baggage and check-in procedures, we depart for Singapore at 13:15 on Singapore Airlines flight SQ-391. Overnight on board.
DAY 02. SINGAPORE - SYDNEY 20.12.2026
Arrival in Singapore at 04:45 local time in the morning. With the transfer here, we depart at 07:00 on Singapore Airlines flight SQ 241 to Sydney, on Australia’s east coast, the largest and one of the most beautiful cities in the world, accidentally discovered by the famous British navigator Captain James Cook. Arrival at Sydney Airport at 17:55 local time after approximately 7 hours and 40 minutes of travel. After customs and passport procedures, we leave the airport with our private bus waiting for us and transfer to our hotel. After hotel check-in, room assignment and free time. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 03. SYDNEY 21.12.2026
After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, free time for shopping and personal activities. Guests who wish may join the extra tour organized by their guide, "Blue Mountains & Aboriginal Cultural Village Experience Tour." Our tour first follows the routes of the Sydney Olympics, then offers the chance to see all of Sydney from a hill overlooking the ocean, followed by a visit to Bondi Beach, Australia’s world-famous surfing paradise and one of its famous seaside spots. Then, as its name suggests, we head to the Blue Mountains region on the UNESCO World Heritage list, one of the area’s most famous mountain and forest formations, with every shade of green and even a bluish hue. After viewing the Three Sisters here, we have the opportunity to get to know the magnificent Aboriginal culture up close, watch a dance show, and learn about fauna and flora on a mountain walk. After finishing the tour by cable car, we go to our hotel to rest. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 04. SYDNEY (EMBARKATION) 22.12.2026
After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, we check out of our rooms and transfer with our private vehicle waiting for us to the port where our ship is located. After check-in to the Royal Princess, room assignment in the cabins and free time. While our ship is in port, guests who wish may join the extra tour organized by their guide, "Sydney Harbour Cruise Boat Tour". We set out on a panoramic Sydney Harbour Cruise to explore Sydney’s world-famous harbor. During this enjoyable boat tour within the harbor, the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Circular Quay, and the surrounding bays will be seen from the sea, offering unforgettable views accompanied by the city’s iconic skyline. While receiving information about Sydney’s history, maritime past, and modern life through the guide’s commentary, you will have the opportunity to take photos from the open deck and enjoy the scenery. Return to our ship after the tour. Our ship will depart the port at 16:00 in the evening. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 05. CRUISING AT SEA 23.12.2026
On this day spent cruising at sea, our ship will offer you many alternatives. Those who wish can benefit from the ship’s indoor and outdoor pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Those who want can shop at duty-free stores, try their luck at the casino, or enjoy the various music and entertainment performed in dozens of bars. Different dining options await you throughout the day. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 06. CRUISING AT SEA 24.12.2026
On this day spent cruising at sea, our ship will offer you many alternatives. Those who wish can benefit from the ship’s indoor and outdoor pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Those who want can shop at duty-free stores, try their luck at the casino, or enjoy the various music and entertainment performed in dozens of bars. Different dining options await you throughout the day. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 07. CRUISING AT SEA 25.12.2026
On this day spent cruising at sea, our ship will offer you many alternatives. Those who wish can benefit from the ship’s indoor and outdoor pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Those who want can shop at duty-free stores, try their luck at the casino, or enjoy the various music and entertainment performed in dozens of bars. Different dining options await you throughout the day. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 08. BAY OF ISLANDS 26.12.2026
Our ship will dock at Bay of Islands port at 08:00 in the morning. After breakfast, free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish may join the “Hole in the Rock & Russell Village Tour” organized by their guide as an extra. We begin our excursion with a boat tour, one of the region’s most popular experiences, departing from the port. During this enjoyable scenic cruise among the Bay of Islands archipelago, consisting of approximately 144 islands, we sail amid turquoise waters, lush green islands, and unique coastal views. The tour’s most impressive point, the Hole in the Rock rock formation, which has become the symbol of the region, will be seen up close by boat and a photo stop will be made if weather and sea conditions are suitable. After the boat tour, we proceed to Russell Village, one of New Zealand’s first settlements. Free time is offered in this charming town, famous for its historical fabric, seaside walking paths, small cafés, and boutique shops. Guests may walk along the shore, spend time in cafés with sea views, or explore the buildings reflecting the region’s history. Return to our ship after the tour. Our ship will depart the port at 18:00 in the evening. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 09. AUCKLAND 27.12.2026
Our ship will dock at Auckland port at 06:00 in the morning. After breakfast, free time for personal activities. Guests who wish may join the "Auckland City Tour" organized by their guide as an extra. Auckland is also known as the “City of Sails” because of the thousands of sails anchored in Waitemata Harbour and Hauraki Gulf. Some also call it the “City of Volcanoes” because it was founded in a region with about 48 volcanoes. The last volcanic eruption occurred 600 centuries ago on Rangitoto Island. We will begin our city tour by passing Victoria Park Market and Westhaven Marina, enjoying the splendid view of the city and harbor from Eden Crater, then after seeing Mount Eden, located right in the center of the city, and Parnell Village, we will visit the Auckland Museum, where artifacts from New Zealand’s recent history are exhibited, and the world-famous Kelly Tarlton Underwater Museum. Transfer to our hotel. After room allocation, free time to rest. Guests who wish may shop or spend time in the city’s cafés and restaurants as they please. Return to our ship after the tour. Our ship will depart the port at 19:00 in the evening. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 10. CRUISING AT SEA 28.12.2026
On this day spent cruising at sea, our ship will offer you many alternatives. Those who wish can benefit from the ship’s indoor and outdoor pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Those who want can shop at duty-free stores, try their luck at the casino, or enjoy the various music and entertainment performed in dozens of bars. Different dining options await you throughout the day. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 11. PICTON 29.12.2026
Our ship will dock at Picton port at 09:00 in the morning. After breakfast, free time for personal activities. Guests who wish may join the "Marlborough Sounds Scenic Drive Tour" organized by their guide as an extra. After our ship arrives at Picton Port, we depart from the port for a panoramic land tour to discover Marlborough Sounds, one of New Zealand’s most impressive natural areas. During this scenic drive along winding coastal roads, lush green hills, deep blue bays, and tranquil fjord views, we will receive information from our guide about the region’s unique geography and natural life. Throughout the tour, photo stops will be made at viewpoints overlooking Cook Strait and the surrounding bays, immortalizing the postcard-worthy landscapes of Marlborough Sounds. After this peaceful and enjoyable panoramic excursion immersed in nature, we return to Picton and the tour concludes with a transfer back to the ship. Our ship will depart the port at 17:00 in the evening. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 12. CHRISTCHURCH (Lyttelton) 30.12.2026
Our ship will dock at Christchurch (Lyttelton) port at 07:00 in the morning. After breakfast, free time for personal activities. Guests who wish may join the "Christchurch City Tour & Akaroa & Banks Peninsula Tour" organized by their guide as an extra. On our tour starting from Lyttelton Port, we first explore the city center of Christchurch, known as the “Garden City.” During the panoramic city tour, the Botanic Gardens, the area around the Avon River, and Cathedral Square, one of the city’s iconic points, will be seen, and we will have the opportunity to hear from our guide about Christchurch’s history, reconstruction process, and modern city life. After a short free time in the city center, we continue toward Akaroa on an enjoyable journey through Banks Peninsula, famous for its natural beauty. In this charming seaside town that has preserved its French colonial heritage to the present day, free time is offered amid pastel-colored houses, small boutique shops, and harbor views. Guests who wish may walk along the shore, spend time in cafés, or immortalize this unique atmosphere with photo stops. At the end of the tour, return to Lyttelton Port and transfer back to the ship. Our ship will depart the port at 17:00 in the evening. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 13. DUNEDIN 31.12.2026
Our ship will dock at Dunedin port at 12:30 noon. After lunch, free time for personal activities. Guests who wish may join the "Dunedin City Tour & Otago Peninsula Wildlife Tour" organized by their guide as an extra. After our ship docks at Port Chalmers, we move toward the city center to discover Dunedin. During the panoramic city tour, historic buildings carrying distinct traces of Scottish architecture, the university district, and Baldwin Street, known as the steepest street in the world, will be seen, and information about the city’s history and cultural structure will be provided by our guide. After the city tour, we set off toward Otago Peninsula, one of New Zealand’s most important natural habitats. During the journey along the peninsula, photo stops will be made with unique coastal views, and the region’s native wildlife will be observed. Stops will be made at points where albatross colonies, seals, and, under suitable conditions, penguins can be seen in their natural environment, and information about the region’s ecosystem will be given by our guide. After this enjoyable tour offering nature and culture together, our tour concludes with a return to Port Chalmers and transfer back to the ship. Our ship will depart the port at 08:00 in the evening. Dinner and overnight on the ship. (HAPPY NEW YEAR 😊)
DAY 14. FIORDLAND NATIONAL PARK SCENIC PASSAGE 01.01.2027
Fiordland National Park, New Zealand’s largest national park, was formed thousands of years ago when massive glaciers transformed the South Island’s coast into deep fjords. Milford Sound, located at the heart of the park, is surrounded by magnificent cliffs reaching nearly a mile in height and extends deep into the Southern Alps. Rainforests clinging to steep rocky surfaces and elegant waterfalls flowing into the void make this region one of the world’s most impressive natural landscapes. Mitre Peak, prominent over the upper reaches of Milford Sound and visible from miles away, rises as the region’s symbol. Te Anau town, located within the boundaries of Fiordland National Park, serves as an important gateway to other natural treasures of the South Island; from here, access is provided to unique destinations such as Lake Wakatipu, the famous resort town of Queenstown, and Mount Cook National Park.
DAY 15. CRUISING AT SEA 02.01.2027
On this day spent cruising at sea, our ship will offer you many alternatives. Those who wish can benefit from the ship’s indoor and outdoor pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Those who want can shop at duty-free stores, try their luck at the casino, or enjoy the various music and entertainment performed in dozens of bars. Different dining options await you throughout the day. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 16. CRUISING AT SEA 03.01.2027
On this day spent cruising at sea, our ship will offer you many alternatives. Those who wish can benefit from the ship’s indoor and outdoor pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Those who want can shop at duty-free stores, try their luck at the casino, or enjoy the various music and entertainment performed in dozens of bars. Different dining options await you throughout the day. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 17. SYDNEY – SINGAPORE 04.01.2027
Our ship will dock at Sydney port at 06:00 in the morning. After breakfast, once the cabins are vacated, transfer to Sydney Airport with our private vehicle waiting for us at the port. Free time until our flight time. Guests who wish may join the “Sydney City Tour” organized by their guide as an extra. Our tour begins from the port to discover Sydney, one of Australia’s most iconic cities. During the panoramic city tour, the world-famous Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, with its impressive architecture, will be seen, and information about the city’s historic and modern sides will be provided by our guide. Then, a short excursion will be made in the Darling Harbour area, which stands out with its lively atmosphere, restaurants, and waterfront walking areas. In the continuation of the tour, a photo stop will be made at Mrs Macquarie’s Chair, one of the best views of Sydney Harbour, and the opportunity to capture the Opera House and Harbour Bridge in the same frame will be offered. After the enjoyable tour, transfer to the airport. After passport and baggage procedures, depart for Singapore at 16:10 on Singapore Airlines flight SQ 222. Arrival in Singapore at 21:20 local time. We proceed to passport control for the Istanbul connection.
DAY 18. SINGAPORE – ISTANBUL AIRPORT 05.01.2027
After passport and customs procedures, depart for Istanbul at 01:50 on Singapore Airlines flight SQ 392. Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 08:45 local time. End of our tour.