A NEW cruise offering from Smithsonian Journeys and PONANT

Immerse yourself in the natural majesty of New Zealand’s South Island, sailing from the rich waters of Kaikoura and Akaroa—home to whales, seals, and dolphins—to the magnificent waterways of Fiordland National Park.

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Landscape of lupines and mountains on the South Island

The New Zealand Bellbird, with its distinctive call

New Zealand's South Island by Sea

A Voyage to the Fiordland aboard the 184-guest Le Lapérouse

8 days from $7,200

A NEW cruise offering from Smithsonian Journeys and PONANT

Tour Details

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Dates & Prices

February 15, 2024 - February 22, 2024

Available

Deluxe Stateroom
Deluxe stateroom (204 sq. ft.), picture window with door onto private partial wall balcony (43 sq. ft.), deck 3.
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$7,200	$3,700	-	Double
$13,690	$4,680	-	Single
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Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4
Prestige stateroom (204 sq. ft.), sliding glass door opens to private balcony (43 sq. ft.).
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$7,960	$3,700	-	Double
$15,210	$4,680	-	Single
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Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5
Prestige stateroom (204 sq. ft.), sliding glass door opens to private balcony (43 sq. ft.).
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$8,350	$3,700	-	Double
$15,980	$4,680	-	Single
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Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6
Prestige stateroom (204 sq. ft.), sliding glass door opens to private balcony (43 sq. ft.).
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$8,810	$3,700	-	Double
$16,900	$4,680	-	Single
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Deluxe Suite
Deluxe suite (291 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to private balcony (65 sq. ft.), sitting area with sofa. Decks 3, 4, 5, and 6.
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$12,160	$3,700	-	Double
$23,610	$4,680	-	Single
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Prestige Suite - Deck 5
Prestige suite, two room suite (409 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to larger private balcony (86 sq. ft.), two bathrooms, sitting area and sofa convertible to fixed queen
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$16,370	$3,700	-	Double
$32,020	$4,680	-	Single
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Prestige Suite - Deck 6
Prestige suite, two room suite (409 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to larger private balcony (86 sq. ft.), two bathrooms, sitting area and sofa convertible to fixed queen
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$17,190	$3,700	-	Double
$33,670	$4,680	-	Single
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Privilege Suite
Privilege suite, (344 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to larger private balcony (86 sq. ft.), sitting area with sofa convertible to single twin, decks 5 and 6.
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$18,040	$3,700	-	Double
$35,370	$4,680	-	Single
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Grand Deluxe Suite
Grand Deluxe suite, extra large two room suite (484 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to spacious private terrace (323 sq. ft.), a large sitting area with half bath, master bedroom has a separate shower, tub, and double sinks. Decks 5 and 6.
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$19,790	$3,700	-	Double
$38,860	$4,680	-	Single
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Owner Suite
Owner's suite, extra large two room suite (484 sq. ft), sliding glass door to spacious private terrace (323 sq. ft.) with outdoor hot tub. Large sitting area with half bath, master bathroom has a separate shower, tub, and double sinks. Deck 6.
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$23,020	$3,700	-	Double
$45,320	$4,680	-	Single
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Price Notes

A deposit of 25% of the cruise price is required to reserve space on a cruise. Deposits are applied toward final payment of the cruise price.

Prices are based on rates of exchange, airfare & fuel (where applicable), tariffs, taxes, and other costs as of the tour publication date. We reserve the right to correct errors and to increase program prices to cover increased costs, tariffs, and taxes received after prices are published and to reflect currency fluctuations.