14 Night New Zealand Intensive Voyage (Auckland Roundtrip)
Azamara Pursuit
Azamara Pursuit
January 20, 2025
14 Night New Zealand Intensive Voyage

Azamara Pursuit - 1/20/2025

The January 20, 2025 cruise on the Azamara Pursuit departs from Auckland, New Zealand. On this 14 Night New Zealand Intensive Voyage (Auckland Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 10 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Azamara Pursuit sets sail on Monday, Jan 20th and returns on Monday, Feb 3rd.

Cruise Length
14
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Auckland
New Zealand
Port Stops
10
Sea Days
3

Cruise Pricing

The graph below tracks historic price of the Azamara Pursuit cruise ship departing January 20, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $4,729 ($338 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $3,935 ($282 per night), this represents a recent increase of 20%.

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Inside Cabin
$4,729
20%
vs Avg $3,935

Cruise Itinerary

Itinerary

Azamara Pursuit - January 20, 2025 - 14 Nights

DayDatePort
1Jan 19thAuckland, New Zealand
2Jan 21stBay Of Islands, New Zealand
3Jan 21stAt Sea
4Jan 23rdKingston, Norfolk Island
5Jan 23rdAt Sea
6Jan 25thNew Plymouth, New Zealand
7Jan 26thNelson, New Zealand
8Jan 27thPicton, New Zealand
9Jan 28thAkaroa, New Zealand
10Jan 29thPort Chalmers (Dunedin), New Zealand
11Jan 19thPort Chalmers (Dunedin), New Zealand
12Jan 31stKaikoura, New Zealand
13Feb 1stNapier, New Zealand
14Feb 1stAt Sea
15Feb 3rdAuckland, New Zealand
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The Azamara Pursuit sails on January 20, 2025 for a 14 Night New Zealand Intensive Voyage (Auckland Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Auckland, New Zealand at 5:00 PM and will return to the port of Auckland, New Zealand on Feb 3rd at 6:00 AM. During the 15-day journey, the Azamara Pursuit will visit 9 additional ports and will spend 3 days at sea.

Itinerary Safety Score

Based on my comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

Itinerary Safety Rank
87 / 100
safer than 87% of all cruises
87
8
/ 10
Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland
Auckland offers a generally safe environment for cruise travelers, but visitors should remain vigilant against petty crime in tourist areas.
9
/ 10
Bay Of Islands, New Zealand
Bay Of Islands
The Bay of Islands offers a safe environment for travelers with low crime rates, minimal commercial traffic, and sheltered anchorages.
8
/ 10
Kingston, Norfolk Island
Kingston
Kingston on Norfolk Island is a secure destination with a low crime rate, allowing travelers to explore safely while staying aware of their surroundings.
9
/ 10
New Plymouth, New Zealand
New Plymouth
New Plymouth offers a safe environment for cruise travelers, though visitors should remain aware of natural hazards and road safety.
9
/ 10
Nelson, New Zealand
Nelson
Nelson offers a safe environment for cruise travelers with low crime rates, allowing visitors to enjoy its coastal scenery and activities.
9
/ 10
Picton, New Zealand
Picton
Picton is a safe cruise port with low crime rates, but travelers should prioritize road safety and remain vigilant about environmental hazards.
9
/ 10
Akaroa, New Zealand
Akaroa
Akaroa is a very safe destination for tourists, featuring a low crime rate and a welcoming community for a secure travel experience.
9
/ 10
Port Chalmers (Dunedin), New Zealand
Port Chalmers
Port Chalmers offers a safe environment for cruise travelers with low crime rates and well-maintained facilities for exploration.
9
/ 10
Kaikoura, New Zealand
Kaikoura
Kaikoura, New Zealand, offers a safe environment for travelers with low crime rates and friendly locals, ensuring enjoyable visits.
9
/ 10
Napier, New Zealand
Napier
Napier, New Zealand, offers travelers a safe experience with a low crime rate and well-maintained infrastructure for exploration.

Cruise Ship

Azamara Pursuit

Azamara Pursuit

Azamara Cruise Line

The Azamara Pursuit was built in 2001 and is among Azamara's 3 ships in its fleet. The Azamara Pursuit is included in the cruise line's R class. In the cruise ship stats below, you'll find the Azamara Pursuit vs all other Azamara ships.

Cruise Ports

Day1
JAN 202025
D:5:00 PM

Auckland, New Zealand, offers docking at Auckland Port. Travelers explore Sky Tower and Waiheke Island. Excursions include Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Local markets sell pavlova. The peak season, December to February, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures urban harbors and Hauraki Gulf vistas. Dining onboard includes lamb, a Kiwi favorite. Souvenirs, like Maori crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Maori history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Auckland’s urban charm offers a vibrant New Zealand stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of modern landmarks and scenic islands, making Auckland an engaging destination. (126 words)

Day2
JAN 212025
A:7:00 AMD:5:00 PM

Bay of Islands, New Zealand, offers docking at Waitangi Port. Travelers explore Waitangi Treaty Grounds and Paihia. Excursions include dolphin-watching tours. Local markets sell hāngī. The peak season, December to February, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures historic sites and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes kumara, a Kiwi favorite. Souvenirs, like paua crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Maori history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while water shoes enhance beach exploration. Bay of Islands’ coastal charm offers a vibrant New Zealand stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of cultural heritage and marine adventures, making Bay of Islands an engaging destination. (126 words)

Day3
JAN 222025
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day4
JAN 232025
A:7:00 AMD:1:00 PM

Kingston, Norfolk Island, Australia, has docking at Kingston Pier. Travelers explore UNESCO-listed convict ruins. Excursions visit Norfolk’s pine forests and Emily Bay. Local markets sell banana bread. The peak season, December to March, brings warm weather. Photography captures colonial sites and coral reefs. Dining onboard includes fish fry, a local favorite. Souvenirs, like pine crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover convict history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the subtropical climate. Comfortable shoes enhance ruin tours. Kingston’s historic serenity offers a tranquil Norfolk Island stop, blending heritage with island beauty.

Day5
JAN 242025
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day6
JAN 252025
A:9:30 AMD:5:00 PM

New Plymouth, New Zealand, offers docking at Port Taranaki. Travelers explore Pukekura Park’s gardens and Govett-Brewster Art Gallery. Excursions visit Egmont National Park’s Mount Taranaki trails. Local markets sell lamingtons. The peak season, December to March, brings warm weather for outdoor tours. Photography captures volcanic landscapes and coastal views. Dining onboard includes hāngi, a Maori dish. Souvenirs, like greenstone jewelry, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Taranaki’s Maori history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while sturdy shoes enhance hikes. New Plymouth’s natural and artistic beauty offers a vibrant New Zealand stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of scenic parks, modern art, and Maori culture, making New Plymouth an engaging destination for exploring New Zealand’s North Island.

Day7
JAN 262025
A:7:00 AMD:9:00 PM

Nelson, New Zealand, provides docking at Nelson Port. Travelers explore the World of WearableArt Museum and Nelson’s vibrant arts scene. Excursions visit Abel Tasman National Park for kayaking. Local markets sell manuka honey. The peak season, December to March, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures golden beaches and artistic installations. Dining onboard includes green-lipped mussels, a Kiwi favorite. Souvenirs, like jade carvings, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Nelson’s creative history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while water shoes enhance kayaking. Nelson’s artistic and natural beauty offers a dynamic New Zealand stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of creative exhibits, scenic coastlines, and outdoor adventures, making Nelson an engaging destination for exploring New Zealand’s South Island culture and landscapes.

Day8
JAN 272025
A:7:00 AMD:4:00 PM

Picton, New Zealand, offers docking at Picton Port. Travelers explore Marlborough Sounds and Queen Charlotte Track. Excursions include wine-tasting in Blenheim. Local markets sell whitebait fritters. The peak season, December to February, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures fjord-like sounds and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes lamb, a Kiwi favorite. Souvenirs, like paua crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Maori history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while sturdy shoes enhance track hikes. Picton’s coastal charm offers a vibrant New Zealand stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of scenic waterways and wine regions, making Picton an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)

Day9
JAN 282025
A:7:00 AMD:4:00 PM

Akaroa, New Zealand, offers docking at Akaroa Port. Travelers explore Banks Peninsula and Akaroa Village. Excursions include dolphin-watching tours. Local markets sell whitebait fritters. The peak season, December to February, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures French colonial streets and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes lamb, a Kiwi favorite. Souvenirs, like paua crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Maori history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while sturdy shoes enhance peninsula hikes. Akaroa’s coastal charm offers a vibrant New Zealand stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of cultural villages and marine wildlife, making Akaroa an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)

Day10
JAN 292025
New Zealand
A:6:30 AM

Port Chalmers (Dunedin), New Zealand, offers docking at Port Chalmers. Travelers explore Larnach Castle and Otago Peninsula. Excursions include wildlife tours for albatross. Local markets sell hokey pokey. The peak season, December to February, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Gothic castles and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes whitebait fritters, a Kiwi favorite. Souvenirs, like paua crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Maori history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while sturdy shoes enhance peninsula hikes. Port Chalmers’ cultural charm offers a vibrant New Zealand stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic castles and scenic wildlife, making Port Chalmers an engaging destination. (126 words)

Day11
JAN 302025
New Zealand
D:1:00 PM

Port Chalmers (Dunedin), New Zealand, offers docking at Port Chalmers. Travelers explore Larnach Castle and Otago Peninsula. Excursions include wildlife tours for albatross. Local markets sell hokey pokey. The peak season, December to February, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Gothic castles and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes whitebait fritters, a Kiwi favorite. Souvenirs, like paua crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Maori history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while sturdy shoes enhance peninsula hikes. Port Chalmers’ cultural charm offers a vibrant New Zealand stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic castles and scenic wildlife, making Port Chalmers an engaging destination. (126 words)

Day12
JAN 312025
A:7:00 AMD:1:00 PM

Kaikoura, New Zealand, has docking at Kaikoura Port. Travelers explore whale-watching tours spotting sperm whales. Excursions visit seal colonies and coastal trails. Local markets sell crayfish. The peak season, December to March, brings warm weather. Photography captures marine life and mountain vistas. Dining onboard includes whitebait fritters, a Kiwi favorite. Souvenirs, like paua shells, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover marine conservation. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate. Binoculars enhance whale spotting. Kaikoura’s marine richness offers a vibrant New Zealand stop, blending wildlife with coastal beauty.

Day13
FEB 12025
A:7:00 AMD:12:30 PM

Napier, New Zealand, offers docking at Napier Port. Travelers explore Art Deco District and Hawke’s Bay wineries. Excursions visit Cape Kidnappers’ gannets. Local markets sell pavlova. The peak season, December to February, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Art Deco buildings and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes lamb, a Kiwi favorite. Souvenirs, like Maori crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Ngāti Kahungunu history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Napier’s cultural charm offers a vibrant New Zealand stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of architectural heritage and scenic vineyards, making Napier an engaging destination. (126 words)

Day14
FEB 22025
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day15
FEB 32025
A:6:00 AM

Auckland, New Zealand, offers docking at Auckland Port. Travelers explore Sky Tower and Waiheke Island. Excursions include Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Local markets sell pavlova. The peak season, December to February, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures urban harbors and Hauraki Gulf vistas. Dining onboard includes lamb, a Kiwi favorite. Souvenirs, like Maori crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Maori history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Auckland’s urban charm offers a vibrant New Zealand stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of modern landmarks and scenic islands, making Auckland an engaging destination. (126 words)