Getting to Your Ship

Please refer to your cruise tickets for your boarding location and CruiseLink time. All passengers must be on board 1 hour prior to sailing.

CruiseLink offers convenient transport to and from the ship on your day of embarkation and disembarkation. Our coach transfers are available from New Zealand regional areas, making boarding your ship even easier!

Return Coach Fare to Auckland
From Hamilton	Adult $50
From Rotorua	Adult $85
From Tauranga	Adult $85
From Whangarei	Adult $75

Children pay 50% of the adult fare listed above

Auckland

Auckland - Princes Wharf, 147 Quay Street, Auckland; Queens Wharf, 150 Quay Street, Auckland.

ATM walking distance
Taxi Rank
Wheelchair Accessible
Short-Term Parking
Britomart Train Station walking distance
Bus service

Distance to/from City - within CBD
Distance to/from Airport - 21.5km/25mins
Public Transport - www.aucklandnz.com

Sydney

Sydney - Wharf 8 Passenger Terminal, 53-59 Hickson Road, Sydney, NSW 2000

ATM walking distance
Taxi Rank
Wheelchair Accessible
Short-Term Parking
Wynyard Train Station walking distance
Bus service

Distance to/from City - within CBD
Distance to/from Airport - 10km/20mins
Public Transport - www.131500.com

Sydney - Overseas Passenger Terminal, West Circular Quay, Sydney, NSW 2000

ATM at Terminal
Taxi Rank
Wheelchair Accessible
Short-Term Parking (Except at terminal which is drop off and pick up only)
Circular Quay Train Station walking distance
Bus service

Distance to/from City - within CBD
Distance to/from Airport - 10km/12mins
Public Transport - www.131500.com

Brisbane

Brisbane - Portside Wharf, 39 Hercules Street, Hamilton, QLD 4007

ATM at Terminal
Taxi Rank
Wheelchair Accessible
Short-Term Parking

Distance to/from City - 10kms/25mins
Distance to/from Airport - 8km/10mins
Public Transport - www.translink.com.au

Fremantle

Fremantle Passenger Terminal Victoria Quay, Victoria Quay Road, Fremantle

ATM at Terminal
Taxi Rank
Wheelchair Accessible
Bus service
Short-Term Parking
Fremantle Train Station walking distance

Distance to/from City - 23kms/30mins
Distance to/from Airport - 27km/40mins
Public Transport - www.transperth.wa.gov.au

If you require special assistance going to or from the ship

If you have booked flights with us, please contact us 60 days prior to sailing, as lift-equipped transportation may not be available in your port of embarkation or disembarkation.

Nautical Glossary

Abeam

On the beam, a relative bearing at right angles to the centerline of the ship's keel.

Bear down

Turn away from the wind, often with reference to a transit.

Daggerboard

A type of centerboard that is lifted vertically; often used in pairs.

Handy billy

A loose block and tackle with a hook or tail on each end, which can be used wherever it is needed. Usually made up of one single and one double block.

Handsomely

Gradually, as "lower handsomely".

Astern

Any distance behind a ship, as opposed to A-Head.

Beating to windward

Making progress against the direction of the wind, by steering alternately close-hauled on the starboard and larboard tacks.

Dog-watch

The watches from four to six and six to eight in the evening.

Under the lee of the shore

Close to the shore, which lies to windward of the ship.

Fresh away

When your ship increases its velocity.

Need Help?

Find answers to all your questions.

What payment options do I have to pay for my cruise?

Accepted payment with selected credit cards (1.5% surcharge applies). More info here.

Once onboard, how do I pay for extra items?

Multiple ways of purchasing goods onboard are available to you - from Credit Cards to cash. More info here.

I have kids. What facilities do you have for children?

Qualified staff run a great choice of awesome activities for kids of all ages, giving you the option to spend the day child-free. Here's how it works.

What's actually included in the cruise price?

Accommodation, all main meals, entertainment and use of facilities such as swimming pools, gym, spas, table tennis, children's centres (excluding late night group child-minding) and library are all included in your cruise package.

What are the different types of cabins available? What's the difference between them?

Choose from outstanding balcony cabins with ocean views, great-value internal cabins, 4-berth options to share with family or friends or outside cabins with windows. Click here for more information.

For the answers to many other questions check out our Frequently Asked Questions

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