New Zealand Cruise with Gary Brown - 18 October to 1 November 2021 - Travelrite International
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Join OZ Bridge Travel aboard Celebrity Eclipse for a
New Zealand
Cruise
with Gary Brown
18 October to 1 November 2021
Visiting Bay of Islands, Auckland, Rotorua, Napier,
Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, Milford Sound,
Doubtful Sound and Dusky Sound
New Zealand
Cruise Great cruise inclusions:
• 14 night Celebrity Eclipse cruise to
New Zealand
• Sightseeing tours in Bay of Islands,
Auckland, Rotorua, Napier, Wellington,
Christchurch and Dunedin.
LOTS OF BRIDGE • Fully escorted by renowned Bridge
instructor and cruise host Gary Brown
Your Host: Gary Brown
Welcome to another memorable Bridge Cruise/Holiday with
Gary Brown and his OZ Bridge Travel team. Gary is author DAY 4 Thursday 21 October 2021 Bay of Islands
of 6 Bridge books, with one winning the prestigious 2007 Today we call into the far north of New Zealand and visit the spectacular
American Bridge Teachers’ Association’s ‘Book of the Year’. Bay of Islands. We have a morning sightseeing tour and we visit Waitangi
He also created Flash Cards (the Ultimate Guide by the Bridge House, overlooking the Bay of Islands, where on February 6th, 1840, the
Player’s Side). He runs duplicates, teaches and organises Treaty of Waitangi was first signed between Maori natives and the British
Bridge Holidays around the globe – having now hosted over Crown. The Treaty House – built for the first British Resident, James
55 Cruise Holidays/Bridge Boot Camps. Our focus is always Busby and his family is one of New Zealand’s oldest and most visited
historic homes.
on making the experience – your ‘trip of a lifetime’. The Bridge
program is extensive, but casual. You play only when you want.
A partner is guaranteed. Non-Bridge playing spouses often join
us, so please bring yours along! There is much to see and do!
Itinerary
DAY 1 Monday 18 October 2021 Sydney/Departure
This afternoon, board the Celebrity Eclipse on this fantastic cruise to New
Zealand. Be up on deck as we cruise Sydney Harbour and out through
Sydney Heads.
DAY 2 Tuesday 19 October 2021 At sea
Our first day at sea! We start with a couple of morning clinics and in the
afternoon join us for the ‘Welcome Pairs’. This evening, we will have a
Welcome Drinks Party for group members to formally meet each other,
have a drink and enjoy the privilege of the moment.
DAY 3 Wednesday 20 October 2021 At sea
Bridge today includes two morning clinics and an afternoon session of
Duplicate. Alternatively, relax on board and enjoy the many activities DAY 5 Friday 22 October 2021 Auckland
provided by the Celebrity Eclipse.
This morning we dock in Auckland, the largest city and commercial centre
of New Zealand. Our morning city tour takes in the main sights of Auckland,
including the Harbour Bridge, which spans the beautiful Waitemata
Harbour, Mount Eden, where we get a panoramic view of the city, the
Auckland Museum and the quaint and stylish shopping area of Parnell.
DAY 6 Saturday 23 October 2021 Tauranga/Rotorua
We arrive in Tauranga this morning. Tauranga has a thriving commercial
and business centre and is a very busy port. Dominating the scene is the
harbour and Mount Maunganui. We travel to Rotorua, a small city on
the shores of Lake Rotorua, where we explore the geothermal activity
of geysers, boiling mud pools and steaming craters. We will see a geyser
display, where boiling water shoots many metres into the air, as well as the
appropriately named Blue Lake and Green Lake.
DAY 7 Sunday 24 October 2021 At sea
A day at sea to explore the facilities of the ship. Morning clinics followed
by lunch and afternoon Bridge.
If you are travelling alone – you will not be alone
‘Singletons’ are just as valuable to our group – as they are at the Bridge
table. So, if you are a single and traveling alone – know this:
1. ‘Single Supplement’ suites (a private room) are available.
2. We make all efforts to match singles who are looking to share a cabin.
3. We do guarantee you a partner at the Bridge table.
4. We dine together as a group – each evening.
5. Complimentary drinks party (meet/greet) on the 3rd evening. Celebrity Eclipse
6. All land tours are on private coaches reserved specifically for our
group so no expensive ship tours.
Since Celebrity Eclipse joined the Celebrity
7. Join us each evening – for pre-dinner drinks in the Martini Bar.
fleet, she has dazzled and amazed even the
most well-travelled cruisers. She showcases
Being a part of our group offers security and camaraderie spectacular vistas with 85 per cent of all
staterooms having sweeping balcony views.
Celebrity Eclipse hosts a variety of five-star
Clothing on board the Celebrity Eclipse speciality restaurants, including Murano, a
During the day casual clothing is typical, although shorts and swimwear French restaurant, the Tuscan Grill, Silk, an
are not permitted in the restaurants. Formal Night gets a modern luxury Asian restaurant and Qsine, a dining venue
reboot. Say goodbye to Formal Night, and hello to Evening Chic. It’s with a unique and playful approach to
your time to shine. Get glamorous. Get chic. Be sophisticated. While familiar dishes from around the world. Add
dressier than Smart Casual, Evening Chic is intended to be less dressy the fresh green grass on the top deck’s Lawn
than Formal attire. Evening Chic means that you can get glamorous and Club and the incredibly pampering services
be sophisticated in your own way. If you would like to still wear a tuxedo in AquaSpa, and you may never want to set
or formal gown on Evening Chic nights, you absolutely should. The self foot on land again. Celebrity Eclipse offers
service restaurants are casual. a truly luxurious cruise experience.
Sound, star of Fiordland National Park. New vistas mesmerise at each turn.
In this place of outstanding natural beauty towering Mitre Peak rises 1692
metres above the sound and there are plunging waterfalls, bottlenose and
dusky dolphins, fur seals and Fiordland crested penguins.
DAY 13 Saturday 30 October 2021 At sea
A day at sea is the perfect opportunity to explore the facilities of the ship.
Morning clinics followed by lunch and afternoon Bridge.
DAY 14 Sunday 31 October 2021 At sea
Our final day at sea! Bridge today includes 2 morning clinics and an
afternoon duplicate. Alternatively, relax on board and enjoy the many
activities provided by the Celebrity Eclipse.
DAY 15 Monday 1 November 2021 Australia
After breakfast we disembark in Sydney and the tour concludes.
DAY 8 Monday 25 October 2021 Napier
Today we visit the city of Napier. We have a city tour, during which
our local guide will provide in depth information about Art Deco style
architecture of the city. We will see the National Tobacco building and
many shops and houses designed in this popular 1930s style. In February
1931, an earthquake registering 7.9 on the Richter scale levelled almost
all the buildings of Napier and raised the sea bed by two and a half meters.
DAY 9 Tuesday 26 October 2021 Wellington
Today we will have a morning sightseeing tour of the main sights of the
Capital of New Zealand, Wellington, including the Houses of Parliament
known as “the Beehive”. We visit Mount Victoria, where we have 360
degree views of the city. We return to the ship for an afternoon duplicate.
DAY 10 Wednesday 27 October 2021 Christchurch
Today we call into Lyttleton, the port for Christchurch. We will enjoy a
sightseeing tour of Christchurch. With its very English feel, Christchurch
is the largest city on the south island of New Zealand. The city boasts
modern architecture and historic buildings set against beautiful parks,
gardens, rivers and beaches.
DAY 11 Thursday 28 October 2021 Dunedin
We arrive in the city of Dunedin this morning. Originally founded by Scottish SYDNEY
settlers and known as the “Edinburgh of the South”, it consists of beautifully Bridge Program BAY OF ISLANDS
preserved buildings overlooking parklands. We will have a sightseeing tour Please note that every AUCKLAND TAURANGA
of the city. We return to the ship for an afternoon duplicate. ‘Sea Day’ we will have ROTORUA
two 1-hour morning NAPIER
DAY 12 Friday 29 October 2021 Fiordland National Park WELLINGTON
clinics and an afternoon
At 40kms long and 8kms across at its widest point, Dusky Sound is one session of duplicate. CHRISTCHURCH
of the largest and most complex fiords in Fiordland. Dusky Sound was Even on Port Days there
FIORDLAND NP
discovered and named in 1773 by Captain Cook, who originally called it will be an afternoon mini- DUSKY SOUND
DUNEDIN
Dusky Bay because of its sombre aspect. Sometimes called ‘The Sound of duplicate for the keeners
DOUBTFUL SOUND
MILFORD SOUND
Silence’, there is a cloistered serenity within Doubtful Sound that contrasts who return to the ship.
with Milford Sound. Nothing can prepare you for the majesty of Milford
New Zealand
Cruise
with Gary Brown
LOTS OF BRIDGE
18 October to 1 November 2021 Twin-share fares per person in Australian Dollars
Cabin / Description Deck Twin-share Single
Included in the Oz Bridge New Zealand Cruise: 11 Inside 7 $ 4990 $ 7090
• Travel on Celebrity Eclipse in the selected cabin category. 10 Inside 8,9 $ 5050 $ 7190
• All meals and entertainment on Celebrity Eclipse. 9 Inside 9,10,11 $ 5095 $ 7290
• Sightseeing tours in all ports. 8 Oceanview 3 $ 5150 $ 7390
• Comprehensive Bridge program. 2D Balcony (obstructed) 6 $ 5600 $ 8290
• Welcome Drinks Party 2C Balcony (obstructed) 6 $ 5650 $ 8390
• Tour leadership by Gary Brown. 2B Balcony 6,7 $ 5750 $ 8600
• Port and handling charges. 1C Balcony 8 $ 5800 $ 8650
• Mandatory Gratuities aboard the Celebrity Eclipse. 1B Balcony 8,9 $ 5850 $ 8700
1A Balcony 6,7,8,9 $ 5950 $ 8990
Not included in the price: C3 Concierge Balcony 9,10 $ 6100 $ 9100
• Travel insurance C2 Concierge Balcony 9,10,11,12 $ 6200 $ 9500
• Additional travel arrangements not detailed in the itinerary. A1 Aqua Balcony 11 $ 6600 $ 10100
These will be quoted for separately. S2 Suite 11,12 $ 9300 $ 15200
• Flights to and from Sydney to join the cruise. Included port and handling charges $ 640 $ 1280
• Passport and visa fees. Included gratuities $ 248 $ 248
• Meals and drinks not specified in the itinerary. Included cruise taxes as at 1/8/2020 $ 407 $ 407
• Lunches when not on the ship.
Availability: All cabins are subject to cabin availability.
Extending: You can stay longer in Sydney for minimal extra cost. Please call for fares and information on other cabin categories.
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