January 19 – February 4, 2026

Aboard Silversea Silver Moon

Experience the beauty of New Zealand and South Australia. Bookended by Auckland and Melbourne, start with Tauranga’s natural splendor; Sail to Wellington for a taste of culinary perfection.

Explore picturesque ports including Christchurch, Dunedin, and the Bluff followed by the gorgeous Sounds of Milford and Doubtful. On to Tasmania’s Hobart, then discovering Adelaide savoring the thrill of wildlife watching on Kangaroo Island. Days at sea will balance the adventure. 

Special amenity of $300 per suite shipboard credit!!

 

Hi everyone,

I have pulled together a very special cruise sailing for you and your friends on the spectacular Silver Moon, January 19-February 4, 2026.  It is a fabulous 16 day itinerary that highlights New Zealand, Tasmania and Southern Australia, beginning in Auckland, embarking Silversea’s Silver Moon with a capacity to accommodate 596 guests onboard. This ship maintains the small-ship intimacy and spacious all-suite accommodations with a bonus of butler service in all stateroom categories. Silver Moon also features the all-new Sea And Land Taste (S.A.L.T.) program onboard in addition to 7 more dining areas to please every palate.

After arriving in Auckland, we set sail for Tauranga, New Zealand’s 5th largest city, settled by the Maori and situated on the gorgeous Bay of Plenty. Then on to the South Island visiting Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and Bluff. We’ll have 2 sea days to experience the beauty and wonder of Doubtful Sound and Milford Sound – not to be missed. Afterwards we’ll travel to Hobart in Tasmania, then on to Adelaide, Kangaroo Island and disembarking in Melbourne. From Melbourne, consider an optional extension to see Sydney, then fly back to the USA.

The information on this webpage describes our itinerary, inclusions and special amenities available for you and friends. We’d love to have you join this very special itinerary highlighting these fabulous countries DOWN UNDER. We are offering these special group fares and promotions until May 31, 2025 and anticipate a sell out this area is so popular, especially at this time of year.  I advise you to act quickly for best availability for your preferred stateroom.

As you know, Beyond Group Travel specializes in creating customized group travel arrangements with special attention to detail and service.  For those interested, please contact me as soon as possible to reserve their space.

Thank you – Cindy

Cindy Chambers                 713-954-4825                   Cindy@BeyondGroupTravel.com

16 Nights | Australia/New Zealand | Silversea: Silver Moon

  • Day 1:Auckland
    Mon Jan 19, 2026 | Depart 07:00 PM
  • Day 2:Tauranga
    Tue Jan 20, 2026 | 09:45 AM To 08:30 PM
  • Day 3:Day at sea
    Wed Jan 21, 2026
  • Day 4:Wellington
    Thu Jan 22, 2026 | 09:00 AM To 07:00 PM
  • Day 5:Lyttelton (Christchurch)
    Fri Jan 23, 2026 | 08:00 AM To 06:00 PM
  • Day 6:Dunedin (Port Chalmers)
    Sat Jan 24, 2026 | 08:00 AM To 06:00 PM
  • Day 7:Bluff
    Sun Jan 25, 2026 | 08:00 AM To 06:00 PM
  • Day 8:Cruising Doubtful Sound
    Mon Jan 26, 2026 | 08:00 AM To 11:00 AM
  • Day 8:Cruising Milford Sound
    Mon Jan 26, 2026 | 03:00 PM To 06:00 PM
  • Day 9:Day at sea
    Tue Jan 27, 2026
  • Day 10:Day at sea
    Wed Jan 28, 2026
  • Day 11:Hobart, Tasmania
    Thu Jan 29, 2026 | 08:00 AM To 11:00 PM
  • Day 12:Day at sea
    Fri Jan 30, 2026
  • Day 13:Day at sea
    Sat Jan 31, 2026
  • Day 14:Adelaide
    Sun Feb 1, 2026 | 08:00 AM To 11:00 PM
  • Day 15:Kangaroo Island
    Mon Feb 2, 2026 | 08:00 AM To 07:00 PM
  • Day 16:Day at sea
    Tue Feb 3, 2026
  • Day 17:Melbourne
    Wed Feb 4, 2026 | Arrive 06:00 AM
External: https://booking.sigtn.com/swift/cruise/ship/silversea-silver-moon?siid=260314&lang=1&CruiseLine=8115&ship=14328&showPromoCodes=true

External: https://booking.sigtn.com/swift/cruise/package/1515526

Reserve by May 31, 2025 to secure best availability & pricing plus $300.00 per suite additional shipboard credit!

A 15% deposit per person is required to confirm your reservation; please review the NEXT tab labeled Reservation Form to complete your reservation!

Final payment will be invoiced and due August 22, 2025

Please note:  This cruise itinerary requires VISAs for both New Zealand and Australia.  These are E-Visa’s that are applied for and are extra fees per guest. Here are the details:

New Zealand
All guests are required to obtain an ETA (Electronic Travel Authority) for New Zealand. Please apply on the official New Zealand governments website at NZeTA application – request an NZeTA Immigration New Zealand. Or you may use the free mobile app NZeTA available – Apple Store – NZeTA android app – Google Play. Once obtained the New Zealand ETA will be valid for 2 years and multiple entries. Applicants will be required to pay a small processing fee and tourist tax. Australian passport holders are exempt. Australian permanent residents will need to apply but will not be charged the tourist tax. When asked on the application please choose “Yes, I will be coming to New Zealand to visit” so the correct ETA is issued. A Transit visa is not valid outside of the New Zealand airport. Please have a copy of your New Zealand ETA (Electronic Travel Authority) approval in your possession to present upon embarkation.

Australia ETA (Electronic Travel Authority)
US passport holders are required to have an Australian ETA (Electronic Travel Authority) to enter Australia. The Australian government no longer offers ETA applications online, instead they must be obtained using a smart phone, and can’t be done by a third party. To obtain your Australian ETA please follow the instructions provided for you at Subclass 601 Electronic Travel
Authority (homeaffairs.gov.au). This website will also show you what alternative visa options you may qualify for.

Beyond Group Travel will assess a $150 per person fee for any cancellation or itinerary change after deposit. 

Final payment will be invoiced and due September 7, 2025

Deposit no later than July 9, 2024!

All rates are subject to change and availability until deposit is received. 

Your passport must be valid until June 17, 2026!

Follow the below link for information on renewing your passport:

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