Embark on a thoughtfully curated journey in New Zealand! Begin with five-star comfort in Auckland with the opportunity to experience New Year’s Eve in the city, explore the enchanting Hobbiton Movie Set and then dive into Maori culture at Te Puia. Marvel at Waitomo’s glowworm caves and enjoy a delightful lunch at a dairy farm in the countryside.

Special Notes:

•This program involves walking over varied surfaces and the caves are not accessible. For this reason, we do not recommend this program for guests with wheelchairs or scooters.

•Please advise the RSSC Reservations team when you book this program should you have any special dietary restrictions or requirements. Requests will be sent to the vendors for review.

DAY 1 – December 31, 2027, New Year’s Eve

Upon arrival at Auckland International Airport, you’ll be warmly greeted and transferred by private vehicle to your centrally located luxury hotel.

Private van transfers will be used for 2 or more guests travelling together on the same booking. Private sedans will be used for solo travelers. Vans hold a maximum of four large suitcases and two carry-on’s and sedans hold two large suitcases and one carry-on. Should you have more luggage, a larger vehicle at additional cost may be required.

Check in time is at 3:00pm. Should you have an early arriving flight you may wish to book an extra night to guarantee room availability upon arrival or you may choose to store luggage at Reception and begin to enjoy the facilities of the hotel.

Depending on your arrival time, you may have time to explore the vibrant heart of Auckland on your own today. Whether you prefer a leisurely stroll through the city’s bustling streets, a visit to a nearby gallery, or simply soaking in the local atmosphere, the afternoon is yours to enjoy. Meals are on your own today.

Your hotel is located in the heart of Auckland’s Central Business District, just steps away from Queen Street—the city’s main shopping strip—and within easy reach of many popular eateries and bars.

A hospitality desk will be available at the hotel to assist guests throughout their stay and provide information on the best spots to catch the fireworks this evening. Just before midnight, there will be a fireworks display from Sky Tower. You can enjoy it from the street among the crowds, from the hotel bar, or from the comfort of your room.

Should you wish to dine out this evening we do recommend making dinner reservations in advance as the city will be quite busy with New Year’s Eve celebrations. One option may be at Sky Tower, where you can dine with panoramic views of the city skyline.

DAY 2 - January 1, 2028

Begin your day with breakfast at your hotel before joining a guided 2-hour Auckland City Sights Tour covering key city highlights. The tour includes stops in Parnell Village, Queen Street, Bastion Point, and the waterfront. You will also visit the Auckland Domain Wintergardens, which features glasshouses and floral displays suitable for walking and photography.

The city tour concludes at Harborside Ocean Bar Grill on the waterfront, where lunch is provided with views of the harbor and a menu that includes seafood and typical New Zealand dishes.

After lunch return to your hotel where the remainder of the day is at your leisure and dinner arrangements are independent.

NOTE: Since it will be New Year’s Day, some shops may not be open.

DAY 3 – January 2, 2028

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel and then a day to explore the city of Auckland at your own pace.

Lunch and dinner will be on your own today.

Hospitality desk for 2 hours in am (9-11)

DAY 4 – January 3, 2028

Start your day with breakfast at the hotel before checking out and taking a scenic drive to Hobbiton. Explore the magical movie set with a guided tour, wandering past hobbit holes and iconic landmarks.

Highlights include a short bus ride out to the site, a 1.5 hour walking tour (about 2?km), time spent in the cozy interior of Bagshot Row’s Hobbit Holes, and a visit to The Green Dragon Inn for a themed lunch.

Next, travel to Te Puia in Rotorua for a 90-minute guided experience through the geothermal valley. Discover bubbling mud pools, geysers, and rich Maori culture.

Explore the dramatic Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley, home to bubbling mud pools and the mighty Pohutu Geyser, the largest active geyser in the Southern Hemisphere.

The tour includes a visit to the New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute (NZMACI), where master carvers and weavers keep Maori traditions alive, and the Kiwi Conservation Centre, where you can view New Zealand’s iconic nocturnal bird in a special enclosure.

In the evening, enjoy a traditional hangi dinner and cultural performance before proceeding to your hotel for check-in.

NOTE:

•Bring comfortable walking shoes and a warm jacket for the visit to the caves.

•The Waitomo Glow worm Caves are accessible to those with reasonable mobility, with good handrails and paths

•There is no wheelchair access

DAY 5 – January 4, 2028

Begin your day with breakfast at the hotel before checking out and departing for the famous Waitomo Caves. Upon arrival, take a guided tour through the stunning cave system, known for its impressive limestone formations and magical glowworms.

After the tour, continue to Crosshills for a relaxing countryside lunch in a charming spot surrounded by scenic farmland.

Following lunch, enjoy a comfortable drive back to Auckland, where you will proceed to the cruise terminal, wrapping up a day of natural wonders and rural New Zealand charm. Here you will embark the ship.

Land Program Details Step by Step:

•Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. All program details including timings are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change.

•Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.

•The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

•Guests who do not arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program without notice will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

Extra Nights

•All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the hotel that is used on the FIRST NIGHT of your land program

•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and transferred to your hotel. Check-in is 3:00pm. Meals other than breakfast, as well as activities, are on your own until day 2 of the program.

•If you have an early arriving flight, you may wish to book an extra night as your room will not be ready for occupation until approximately 3:00pm

•If you book extra nights on your own, transfers are not included.

DAY 1

Arrive at Auckland International Airport

Meet our local Regent Representative at the information desk in the arrivals area inside the airport

You will be transferred by private vehicle to your hotel

3:00pm The afternoon and evening are at your leisure and meals are on own

A hospitality desk will be available at the hotel to assist guests

Just before midnight, there will be a fireworks display from Sky Tower. You can enjoy it from the street among the crowds, from the hotel bar, or from the comfort of your room.

Overnight at The Grand By SkyCity or similar hotel

Meet and Greet and transfers

•Final cruise documents will be emailed 21 days prior to sailing. The local ground agent’s telephone number will be on page 1, if you can’t locate the meet-and-greet representative upon arrival. Be aware that the representative may be assisting others and may not be in sight when you first exit Customs and the luggage claim area.

•Look for someone holding a sign with the cruise line logo and possibly your name. If in doubt, ask the airport staff to direct you to the meeting area for transfers or to page our representative.

•Meet and Greet and transfers are arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have a transfer included.

•If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a transfer cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Please immediately contact our Reservations Department for any flight changes before departure.

DAY 2

7:00am Breakfast at your hotel

9:00am Meet your guide in the lobby for a 2-hour Auckland city sights tour

11:00am Transfer to the Harborside Ocean Bar Grill for lunch

11:30am Lunch

1:00pm Return to your hotel

Overnight at The Grand By SkyCity or similar hotel

DAY 3

AM Enjoy breakfast at the hotel

The remainder of the day is at your leisure

9-11:00amHospitality desk at the hotel – location TBA

Lunch and dinner are on own

Overnight at The Grand By SkyCity or similar hotel

DAY 4

6:30am Breakfast at your hotel

8:00am Check out and meet your guide in the lobby of the hotel

8:30am Depart for Hobbiton

11:25am Arrive at Hobbiton for a guided tour and lunch

2:40pm Depart Hobbiton for Te Puia

4:00pm Arrive at Te Puia for a guided experience and Indigenous evening experience

8:30pm Depart Te Puia for your hotel

8:40pm Arrive at your hotel and check-in

Overnight at the Pullman Hotel Rotorua or similar

DAY 5

6:30am Breakfast at your hotel

8:30am Check out and meet your guide in the lobby

9:00am Depart hotel for the Waitomo Caves

11:15am Arrive at the Waitomo Caves for guided tour

12:30pm Depart Waitomo Caves for lunch

1:00pm Lunch at Crosshills or similar venue

2:00pm Depart Crosshills for Auckland

3:30pm Approximate arrival at the port for embarkation

Please Note:

•Waitomo Caves: Photography restrictions. Cameras and video are not allowed inside the Waitomo Glowworm Caves—this is to protect the sensitive glowworms and their ecosystem.

•Waitomo Caves: The caves feature good handrails and paths but are not wheelchair accessible

•You'll be doing a fair amount of walking over varied surfaces. Comfortable walking or hiking shoes are strongly advised.

•Bring layers and stay prepared for the changeable weather. New Zealand’s weather can shift rapidly—sunny skies can turn to showers in minutes. Locals recommend wearing layered clothing and bringing sunscreen—even if it's cool or cloudy, UV levels can still be high.

What to bring:

Comfortable walking shoes, weather appropriate clothing that can be layered, umbrella or rain jacket, bathing suit, hat, sunscreen, camera, chargers, medicine

Local Currency:

New Zealand Dollars

Electricity

Voltage: 230 V (sometimes stated as 230–240 V)

We recommend bringing a universal travel adapter for electric devices.

Documents and Visa Requirements:

A passport that is valid for at least 6 months after travel is required.

Please check with your local embassy for any visa requirements for your nationality for New Zealand.

Most nationalities need either an NZeTA or a visitor visa to enter New Zealand, though Australian citizens are exempt. Use the official NZeTA app to apply. It may take up to 72 hours to process – this must be done prior to travel.

VERY IMPORTANT

The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase for this program otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.

Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.

The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. We would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our guests that it is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guest to ensure they meet the entry requirements for each destination.

If traveling internationally, the countries you are flying to and/ or connecting through may have different document requirements and as such we encourage you to visit the government and airport websites of every country you will be traveling to throughout the journey to familiarize yourself with their requirements.

Accommodation:

The Grand By SkyCity

Level 3/90 Federal Street, Auckland Central

Phone: 0064 09 363 6000

Pullman Hotel Rotorua

Address: 1135 Arawa Street, Rotorua 3010

Phone: 0064 7 343 9750

*We will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are required they will be of equal ratings and standards, and you will be notified of the change. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure then you will be staying at the hotels listed in this program.

Program Includes for guests:

•3 nights at The Grand by Skycity (subject to change) - Elite King Room

•1 night at the Pullman Rotorua Hotel (subject to change) - Superior King Room

•All entrances and tours per the above itinerary

•Transfers (including private transfer from airport to hotel)

•Hospitality Desk on Day 1 and Day 2– location and time TBA

•4 breakfasts, 3 lunches (including 1 beverage for each lunch) 1x dinner (including 2 beverages)

Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, an arrival transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

Program Excludes for guests:

•Additional beverages with lunch and dinner

•Barista coffees

•Gratuities for drivers and guides

•Hotel incidentals including mini bar, laundry and room service

Please note:

Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.

All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.

Price: $2,899 per guest based on double occupancy.

Hotel and Land Program pricing is not combinable with FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package. If applicable, please contact Regent Seven Seas Cruises or your travel agent for multi-night pre-cruise hotel pricing information. Land program promotions are subject to terms.

Price: $4,499 per guest based on double occupancy.

Hotel and Land Program pricing is not combinable with FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package. If applicable, please contact Regent Seven Seas Cruises or your travel agent for multi-night pre-cruise hotel pricing information. Land program promotions are subject to terms.

Experience the diversity of New Zealand’s North Island with Auckland and its spectacular harbor location as your base. In contrast to the gentile white sand beaches of the city suburbs, visit the rugged west coast of Auckland where the Tasman Sea pounds the black sand beaches. Visit a vineyard and travel to the fertile countryside south of Auckland to experience the glowworm caves at Waitomo and enjoy a farm to table lunch at a private homestead.

Note: Due to varying terrain, this program is not suited for guests with walking difficulties or those who rely on use of a wheelchair or scooter.

DAY 1

Upon arrival at the Auckland Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel where the remainder of the day is at leisure and dinner is on your own. Transfer time is approximately 45 minutes.

DAY 2

Today's tour will begin with a drive through the city's central business district before departing from the city and travelling along the southern motorway past the city's southern suburbs and over the Bombay Hills. Descend into the Waikato River Valley and follow the course of the river through the fertile farmlands of the region to the coal-mining town of Huntly. Continue south past Taupiri (the mountain is sacred to the Maori people) and the town of Ngaruawahia, the seat of the Maori Queen.

Undertake a guided tour of the world-famous Waitomo Glow-worm Caves, a true geological phenomenon of nature. Unique to New Zealand, these tiny creatures radiate a fluorescent blue-green glow that illuminates the caves and underground streams the glow-worms call home. The largest chamber of the cave is known as the "Cathedral," an acoustically perfect auditorium that has hosted a number of renowned performing artists drawn to the area for the purity of sound it produces. As you embark on a short cruise in an open boat through the limestone formations, your guide will share information, legends, and facts about this fascinating and beautiful oddity of nature.

You will have lunch at a private homestead where your hosts have been farming for many years and love to share their lovely French provincial home and gardens with you. Lunch is a delight, and all food is made on the premises, including many chutneys and sauces, from the fruit trees on the property. All meat is organic and comes from local farms.

After lunch, return through the pastoral Waikato region to Auckland. Back in Auckland and your hotel, the

remainder of the evening is at your leisure with dinner on your own.

NOTE:

•Bring comfortable walking shoes and a warm jacket for the visit to the caves.

•The Waitomo Glow worm Caves are accessible to those with reasonable mobility, with good handrails and paths

•There is no wheelchair access

DAY 3

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, meet your guide in reception then depart from the hotel, travelling by way of the north-western motorway, to the farming and wine-growing areas of West Auckland - Kumeu and Huapai - to Muriwai Beach on the rugged west coast. A stop is made on the cliff tops overlooking the beach. From here there is a walk of approximately 250 meters, through native plants, to the Gannet lookout.

As you will be very close to the white seabirds, you will be able to watch them nesting, feeding, and flying in the updrafts offshore. Their behavior will depend on the season and time of day, but regardless of what the activity, you can expect it to be hugely entertaining, especially if they are diving for fish. There should be hundreds, if not thousands of gannets in the colony, all of them clustered about the cliffs side by side. The dramatic setting, with sweeping views of the black sand beach and crashing waves, makes this a truly memorable experience.

From Muriwai, travel through rural farming districts to a local winery for lunch and a tasting. West Auckland is the city’s original wine region that boasts a range of wineries to tantalize your taste buds.

On leaving the winery, return to Auckland city by way of the farming areas of Waitaki and Dairy Flat to join the northern motorway at Albany. Continue into the city across the Auckland Harbor Bridge and through the downtown shopping area.

Arrive back at your hotel in Auckland. Dinner is on your own.

DAY 4

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. After check-out, board your coach for a brief sightseeing tour of the city which will include a drive along the waterfront. A stop will be made at Bastion Point for views over the harbor before continuing to St Heliers Bay and through the eastern residential suburbs. Also see the Auckland Domain, the Auckland Museum (no visit), and Parnell Village.

At the end of the sightseeing tour, you will be transferred to the ship for embarkation.

Land Program Step by Step:

•The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. Program times are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change.

•Itineraries with the up-to-date details will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. You will then receive a final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review the letter and your final itinerary carefully for further amendments.

•The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

•Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

Extra Nights

•All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the hotel that is used on the FIRST NIGHT of your land program

•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and transferred to your hotel. Check-in is 3:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast, as well as activities, are on your own until day 2 of the program.

•If you have an early-arriving flight, you may wish to book an extra night as your room will not be ready for occupation until approximately 3:00pm.

•If you book extra nights on your own, transfers are not included.

DAY 1

Arrive in Auckland and transfer to the hotel

3:00pm Check-in at the hotel, remainder of the day is at leisure

Dinner will be on your own this evening

Overnight at the Horizon Hotel or similar

Day 2

From 7:00am Breakfast at the hotel

8:00am Depart the hotel and travel south into the Waikato region

11:00am Arrive in Waitomo for a guided tour of the glowworm caves

12:15pm Depart Waitomo

12:45pm Lunch at Crosshills

2:15pm Depart Crosshills and return to Auckland

5:15pm Arrive at the hotel, remainder of the day and evening are at your leisure

Dinner on your own

Overnight at the Horizon Hotel or similar

Day 3

From 7:00am Breakfast at the hotel

9:20am Meet your guide at reception

9:30am Depart the hotel and travel to the west coast of Auckland

10:45am Visit Muriwai Beach and the gannet colony

11:10am Travel to a Vineyard Cottages winery

11:30am Arrive at a local winery for lunch and wine tasting

1:30pm Depart winery and travel back to Auckland

2:30pm Arrive at the hotel, remainder of the day and evening at your leisure

Dinner on your own

Overnight at the Horizon Hotel or similar

Day 4

From 7:00am Enjoy breakfast at the hotel

10:00am Check out - please remember to settle your personal incidental account with the hotel prior to leaving

10:30am Auckland city sightseeing drive

2:00pm Transfer to the ship for embarkation

Expected Weather:

New Zealand's seasons are the reverse of the Northern Hemisphere. This means that the warmest months are December, January and February, while the coldest are in June, July and August. The mean daily temperature during the month of March is 22 degrees Celsius (72 degrees Fahrenheit).

What to Bring:

As it will be summer light clothing is suggested. However, as the weather can be changeable is recommended that a rain proof jacket be carried. Sunscreen is considered essential.

Dress is informal and relaxed on most occasions. Smart casual clothes are acceptable at most restaurants and nightspots. Men are generally not expected to wear suits and ties, except in a few of the top formal bars and restaurants in major cities.

Currency:

US dollars are generally accepted only in establishments such as souvenir stores; however, credit cards are widely accepted.

Electricity:

Electricity is supplied throughout New Zealand at 230/240 volts, 50 hertz. Most hotels provide 110 volt ac sockets (rated at 20 watts) for electric razors only. Please note that power outlets only accept angled two or three pin Type I plugs (as also used in Australia) depending on whether an earth connection is fitted. Remember to bring a travel adaptor for electric devices.

Documents and Visa Requirements

US (and most nationalities) will require either a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) or visa. The NZeTA needs to be secured in advance.

Please refer to your local New Zealand embassy for details and requirements for your nationality.

Accommodation:

Horizon Hotel

46 Nelson Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand

Or 85 Hobson Street (both addresses are valid for this hotel due to its location)

*We will only source different hotels in unforeseen circumstances. If a similar hotel is required, it will be of equal ratings and standards and guests would be notified in advance of travel. If guests are not notified prior to travel of any changes, then the hotel listed above will be used.

Program includes:

•3 nights at the Horizon Hotel– Elite King Room

•Lunch on Days 2 and 3 – includes 1 beer, glass of wine, juice or soft drink per person

•Tours and entrances per the itinerary

Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, an arrival transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

Program excludes:

•Any meals not listed above

•Gratuities to drivers and guides

•Hotel incidentals such as mini bar and room service

Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.

Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

Price: $2,199 per guest based on double occupancy.

Hotel and Land Program pricing is not combinable with FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package. If applicable, please contact Regent Seven Seas Cruises or your travel agent for multi-night pre-cruise hotel pricing information. Land program promotions are subject to terms.