DAY 01 ISTANBUL AIRPORT – SINGAPORE 19.12.2026
Meeting at the Singapore Airlines counter in front of the Istanbul Airport International Terminal at 11:00. After passport, baggage, and check-in procedures, we depart for Singapore at 13:15 on flight SQ-391 operated by Singapore Airlines. Overnight on board.
DAY 02 SINGAPORE - SYDNEY 20.12.2026
Arrival in Singapore at 04:45 local time. With a transfer here, we depart for Sydney, one of the world's most beautiful cities located on the east coast of Australia, discovered by chance by the famous English sailor Captain James Cook, at 07:00 on flight SQ 241 operated by Singapore Airlines. After an approximate journey of 7 hours and 40 minutes, we arrive at Sydney Airport at 17:55 local time. After customs and passport procedures, we leave the airport area with our private bus waiting for us and transfer to our hotel. After hotel check-in procedures, we settle into our rooms and have free time. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 03 SYDNEY 21.12.2026
After breakfast at the hotel, we have free time for shopping and personal activities. Guests who wish can join the "Blue Mountains & Aboriginal Culture Village Experience Tour" organized additionally by our guides. Our tour begins by following the routes where the Sydney Olympics were held, offering a view of all of Sydney from a hill overlooking the ocean. After visiting Bondi Beach, Australia's world-famous surf paradise and sea beaches, we then head towards the Blue Mountains region, listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, known for its mountains and forest formations where every shade of green, even turning blue, is visible. Here, after viewing the Three Sisters, you will have the opportunity to get close to the magnificent Aboriginal culture, enjoy a dance show, and learn about fauna and flora during a mountain hike. After finishing the tour via cable car, we return to our hotel to rest. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 04 SYDNEY (BOARDING THE SHIP) 22.12.2026
After breakfast at the hotel, we vacate our rooms and transfer with our private vehicle to the port where our ship is located. After boarding the Royal Princess, we settle into our cabins and have free time. During the time our ship is docked, guests who wish can join the extra "Sydney Harbour Cruise Boat Tour"organized additionally by our guides. We embark on a panoramic Sydney Harbour Cruise to explore Sydney's world-famous harbor. During this enjoyable boat tour within the harbor, Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Circular Quay, and surrounding bays will be viewed from the sea, offering unforgettable views alongside the city's iconic silhouette. While listening to the guide's commentary, you will receive information about Sydney's history, maritime past, and modern life, and you will have the opportunity to take photos from the open deck and enjoy the scenery. After the tour, we return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 16:00 in the evening. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 05 AT SEA 23.12.2026
On this day spent cruising at sea, our ship offers many alternatives. Those who wish can use the ship's open and indoor pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Others can shop in duty-free stores, try their luck in the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment offered in dozens of bars. Various meal options are also waiting for you throughout the day. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 06 AT SEA 24.12.2026
On this day spent cruising at sea, our ship offers many alternatives. Those who wish can use the ship's open and indoor pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Others can shop in duty-free stores, try their luck in the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment offered in dozens of bars. Various meal options are also waiting for you throughout the day. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 07 AT SEA 25.12.2026
On this day spent cruising at sea, our ship offers many alternatives. Those who wish can use the ship's open and indoor pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Others can shop in duty-free stores, try their luck in the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment offered in dozens of bars. Various meal options are also waiting for you throughout the day. Dinner and overnight on board.
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, there is free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish can join the "Hole in the Rock & Russell Village Tour" organized additionally by our guides. Departing from the port, we begin our tour with a boat trip, one of the region's most popular experiences. During this enjoyable scenic cruise among the Bay of Islands archipelago, consisting of approximately 144 islands, we sail amidst turquoise waters, lush green islands, and unique coastal views. The most impressive point of the tour, the Hole in the Rock rock formation which has become the symbol of the region, will be viewed up close by boat and a photo stop will be given if weather and sea conditions permit. After the boat tour, we proceed to Russell Village, one of New Zealand's earliest settlements. Free time is provided in this charming town famous for its historical texture, seaside walking paths, small cafes, and boutique shops. Guests who wish can walk along the beach, spend time in cafes with sea views, or explore structures reflecting the region's history. After the tour, we return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 18:00 in the evening. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 09 AUCKLAND 27.12.2026
Our ship will dock at Auckland port at 06:00 in the morning. After breakfast, there is free time for personal activities. Guests who wish can join the "Auckland City Tour" organized additionally by our guides. Auckland, anchored in Waitemata Harbor and Hauraki Gulf due to thousands of sailing boats, is also known as the "City of Sails." Some call it the "City of Volcanoes" because it was built in an area with approximately 48 volcanoes. The last volcanic eruption occurred 600 years ago on Rangitoto Island. Our city tour will start by passing Victoria Park Market and Westhaven Marina, enjoying the wonderful views of the city and harbor from Eden Crater. After seeing Eden Volcano and Parnell Village located right in the city center, we will visit the Auckland Museum, displaying artifacts from New Zealand's recent history, and the world-famous Kelly Tarlton's Underwater World. Transfer to our hotel. After room allocation, we have free time to rest. Guests who wish can go shopping or spend time at the city's cafes and restaurants. After the tour, we return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 19:00 in the evening. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 10 AT SEA 28.12.2026
On this day spent cruising at sea, our ship offers many alternatives. Those who wish can use the ship's open and indoor pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Others can shop in duty-free stores, try their luck in the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment offered in dozens of bars. Various meal options are also waiting for you throughout the day. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 11 PICTON 29.12.2026
Our ship will dock at Picton port at 09:00 in the morning. After breakfast, there is free time for personal activities. Guests who wish can join the "Marlborough Sounds Scenic Drive Tour" organized additionally by our guides. After our ship arrives at Picton Port, departing from the port, we embark on a panoramic land tour to explore Marlborough Sounds, one of New Zealand's most impressive natural regions. During this scenic drive along winding roads stretching along the coast, lush green hills, deep blue bays, and serene fjord views, we will receive information from our guide about the region's unique geography and wildlife. Throughout the tour, photo stops will be made at viewpoints commanding Cook Strait and surrounding bays to immortalize the postcard-like views of Marlborough Sounds. After this peaceful and enjoyable panoramic tour immersed in nature, we will return to Picton and complete our tour with transfer to the ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 17:00 in the evening. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 12 CHRISTCHURCH (Lyttelton) 30.12.2026
Our ship will dock at Christchurch (Lyttelton) port at 07:00 in the morning. After breakfast, there is free time for personal activities. Guests who wish can join the "Christchurch City Tour & Akaroa & Banks Peninsula Tour" organized additionally by our guides. Starting from Lyttelton Port, our tour first explores the Christchurch city center, known as the "City of Gardens." During the panoramic city tour, Botanic Gardens, the Avon River surroundings, and Cathedral Square, one of the city's symbolic points, will be seen, and we will have the opportunity to listen to our guide about Christchurch's history, reconstruction process, and modern city life. After a short free time in the city center, we continue on a pleasant journey through Banks Peninsula, famous for its natural beauty, towards Akaroa. In this charming seaside town preserving its French colonial heritage to this day, pastel-colored houses, small boutique shops, and harbor views offer free time. Guests who wish can take a seaside walk, spend time in cafes, or immortalize this unique atmosphere with photo stops. At the end of the tour, we return to Lyttelton Port and transfer to the ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 17:00 in the evening. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 13 DUNEDIN 31.12.2026
Our ship will dock at Dunedin port at 12:30 in the afternoon. After lunch, there is free time for personal activities. Guests who wish can join the "Dunedin City Tour & Otago Peninsula Wildlife Tour" organized additionally by our guides. After our ship docks at Port Chalmers Port, we head towards the city center to explore 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 we will receive information about the city's history and cultural structure with our guide. After the city tour, we set off towards Otago Peninsula, one of New Zealand's most important natural habitats. During the journey along the peninsula, photo stops will be made amidst unique coastal views, and local wildlife will be observed. Stops will be made at points where albatross colonies, seals, and penguins (under suitable conditions) can be seen, and we will receive information about the region's ecosystem from our guide. After this enjoyable tour combining nature and culture, we return to Port Chalmers Port and complete our tour with transfer to the ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 08:00 in the evening. Dinner and overnight on board. (Happy New Year 😊)
DAY 14 FIORDLAND NATIONAL PARK CRUISE PASSAGE 01.01.2027
Fiordland National Park, New Zealand's largest national park, was formed when massive glaciers turned the coastline of the South Island into deep fiords thousands of years ago. Located at the heart of the park, Milford Sound is surrounded by majestic cliffs reaching almost a mile high and extends inland towards the Southern Alps. Rainforests clinging to steep rocky surfaces and elegant waterfalls cascading into the void make this region one of the world's most impressive natural landscapes. Mitre Peak, dominating the upper parts of Milford Sound and visible from kilometers away, rises as the symbol of the region. The town of Te Anau, 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 Queenstown, and Mount Cook National Park.
DAY 15 AT SEA 02.01.2027
On this day spent cruising at sea, our ship offers many alternatives. Those who wish can use the ship's open and indoor pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Others can shop in duty-free stores, try their luck in the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment offered in dozens of bars. Various meal options are also waiting for you throughout the day. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 16 AT SEA 03.01.2027
On this day spent cruising at sea, our ship offers many alternatives. Those who wish can use the ship's open and indoor pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Others can shop in duty-free stores, try their luck in the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment offered in dozens of bars. Various meal options are also waiting for you throughout the day. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 17 SYDNEY – SINGAPORE 04.01.2027
Our ship will dock at Sydney port at 06:00 in the morning. After breakfast, after vacating the cabins, we transfer to Sydney Airport with our private vehicle waiting for us at the port. There is free time until our flight time. Guests who wish can join the "Sydney City Tour" organized additionally by our guides. Our tour begins to explore Sydney, one of Australia's most iconic cities, departing from the port. During the panoramic city tour, the world-famous Sydney Opera House and the impressive Sydney Harbour Bridge will be seen, and we will receive information about the city's history and modern face with our guide. Then, a short visit will be made to the Darling Harbour area, known for its lively atmosphere, restaurants, and seaside walking paths. Continuing the tour, a photo stop will be made at Mrs Macquarie's Chair, one of the best viewpoints of Sydney Harbor, offering the opportunity to capture both the Opera House and Harbour Bridge in the same frame. After the enjoyable tour, we transfer to the airport. After passport and baggage procedures, we depart for Singapore at 16:10 on flight SQ 222 operated by Singapore Airlines. Arrival in Singapore at 21:20 local time. We pass through immigration for the Istanbul transfer.
DAY 18 SINGAPORE – ISTANBUL AIRPORT 05.01.2027
After passport and customs procedures, we depart for Istanbul at 01:50 on flight SQ 392 operated by Singapore Airlines. Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 08:45 local time. End of our tour.