Fly Stay Cruise – 25 Day Journey from New Zealand Fjords to Queensland’s Great Barrier Ree...
Enjoy an exceptional-value holiday that seamlessly combines return flights, pre- and post-cruise hotels and/or tours with a cruise—removing the stress of planning so you can enjoy every moment from departure to return.
This package includes international airfares and flights will be added to your booking at no additional cost.
Make the most of your cruise and travel independently, with everything organised for you. Your international flights, pre-cruise stay, and cruise are organised so all you have to do is relax and enjoy your time at sea. Of course, there is the option of extending your tour if you don’t want to head straight to the airport upon disembarkation.
Our Leisurely tours are designed for a relaxed travel experience, they feature longer stays in each destination and ample free time. Unpack, unwind, and explore at your own pace with minimal early starts or hotel changes.
✓ 23-night cruise onboard Celebrity Edge
✓ Return domestic flights to Sydney
✓ 1-night pre-cruise stay in a 4-star Sydney hotel
✓ Port charges, fees and taxes included
✓ Onboard dining, entertainment and onboard activities included
✓ Breakfast daily during hotel stay
Inspiring Value
Unlock exceptional value with this exclusive fly–stay–cruise package, featuring incredible savings with 75% off the second passenger already built into the price.
Indulge in premium cruising with modern luxury, world-class service, and breathtaking views at every port. Plus, start your journey in style with a bonus pre-night stay in Sydney, giving you more time to relax and explore before you set sail.
Embark on a breathtaking 23-night cruise through fjords of New Zealand and tropical coastline on the new Celebrity Edge of Australia. From Milford, Doubtful, and Dusky Sounds to the Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef, enjoy world-class dining, luxury accommodations, and immersive onboard experiences. Your adventure begins and ends in vibrant Sydney.
Arrive in Sydney from your home city and make your own way to your hotel. Spend the day at leisure exploring the harbour, taking in views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, or simply relaxing after your journey.
Special Information
Airport transfers are not included.
Board Celebrity Edge in the afternoon and settle into your cabin. Take time to explore the ship’s innovative design, including the Magic Carpet, Rooftop Garden, Eden, and a range of dining venues. Enjoy spectacular sailaway views as you depart Sydney Harbour.
Enjoy your first full day at sea discovering everything Celebrity Edge has to offer. Relax by the pool, visit the spa, or participate in enrichment activities, fitness classes, and culinary demonstrations.
A second relaxing day at sea gives you more time to experience the ship’s facilities, from world-class dining to live entertainment and panoramic ocean views.
Today you will cruise through the breathtaking fjords of New Zealand. Witness the dramatic landscapes of Milford Sound, followed by the remote beauty of Doubtful Sound and the untouched wilderness of Dusky Sound. Onboard commentary enhances the experience as you take in waterfalls, cliffs, and native wildlife.
Arrive in Dunedin and explore this charming city known for its Scottish heritage. Optional experiences include visiting the Otago Peninsula for wildlife encounters or exploring historic architecture and gardens.
Discover Christchurch, often referred to as the Garden City. Explore its blend of heritage and modern design, or join optional tours to the Antarctic Centre or scenic viewpoints.
Relax as you cruise toward Tauranga. Take advantage of the ship’s facilities, including the spa, fitness centre, and entertainment venues.
Dock in Tauranga, the gateway to Rotorua. Optional excursions include geothermal parks, Maori cultural experiences, or coastal sightseeing.
Arrive in Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city. Explore highlights such as the waterfront, Sky Tower, or take an optional excursion to Waiheke Island for wine tasting
Visit the subtropical Bay of Islands, known for its pristine waters and island scenery. Optional activities include dolphin watching, sailing, or exploring historic towns.
Special Information
This stop requires a tender if the Celebrity Edge cannot fit.
Enjoy a relaxing day at sea with full access to the ship’s dining, entertainment, and leisure options.
Your final sea day of the first sailing allows more time to unwind, enjoy the spa, or take part in onboard activities and entertainment.
Arrive in Sydney and disembark the ship. Later, reboard Celebrity Edge to begin your second cruise. You will not remain in the same cabin and will need to vacate, pass through security, and reboard.
Special Information
At the scheduled time, you must leave your cabin and disembark the ship. You will go through security checks before reboarding, including showing your ID and boarding pass, and having your bags checked. You cannot stay in your cabin during this process, and you may be assigned a different cabin when you return on board.
Begin your second journey with a relaxing day at sea. Enjoy the ship’s facilities, dining venues, and entertainment options.
Another full day at sea to enjoy everything Celebrity Edge has to offer, from wellness experiences to live performances and specialty dining.
Arrive in Airlie Beach, the gateway to the Whitsundays. Optional excursions include visiting Whitehaven Beach, sailing through the islands, or relaxing by the waterfront.
Special Information
This stop requires a tender if the Celebrity Edge cannot fit.
Enjoy additional time in the Whitsundays, allowing for further exploration or relaxation in this tropical paradise.
Special Information
This stop requires a tender if the Celebrity Edge cannot fit.
Arrive in Cairns and explore the Great Barrier Reef or the surrounding rainforest. Optional tours include reef cruises, scenic rail journeys, or wildlife experiences.
Special Information
This stop requires a tender if the Celebrity Edge cannot fit.
A second day in Cairns provides more opportunity to explore the region, including reef adventures or visits to the Daintree Rainforest.
Special Information
This stop requires a tender if the Celebrity Edge cannot fit.
Visit Port Douglas, a relaxed coastal town close to the reef and rainforest. Optional excursions include river cruises, snorkeling, or guided nature tours.
Special Information
This stop requires a tender if the Celebrity Edge cannot fit.
Enjoy scenic cruising past Willis Island, a remote weather station. Learn about its role while taking in ocean views from the deck.
Relax as you cruise back toward Sydney. Take part in onboard activities, enjoy the spa, or simply unwind with ocean views.
Your final full day at sea is the perfect time to revisit your favourite onboard venues and enjoy a farewell evening.
Arrive in Sydney and disembark Celebrity Edge, concluding your journey. Make your own way to the airport where you will board your flight back home.
Celebrity Edge
Celebrity Edge is the flagship of Celebrity Cruises’ revolutionary Edge Series, redefining modern luxury at sea with bold design, elevated experiences, and thoughtful innovation. Built to surprise and delight, Celebrity Edge features a striking outward‑facing design that connects guests with the ocean and the destinations they visit. Throughout the ship you’ll find a blend of contemporary style, premium amenities, and immersive experiences — all delivered with Celebrity’s signature service and attention to detail.
Celebrity Edge highlights include:
Dining & Culinary Experiences
The Magic Carpet
Luxurious Accommodation
Entertainment & Leisure
Wellness & Recreation
Social & Gathering Spaces
Service & Experience
Celebrity Edge is designed to be an unforgettable destination in its own right — a floating luxury resort where every detail is created to bring the best of relaxation, adventure, and modern cruising style to your journey.
Included Cabin Type – Interior Stateroom
Ocean View Cabin – from $1,100 per person, twin share. Solo fare on application
Balcony Cabin – from $2,100 per person, twin share. Solo fare on application
Cabin upgrades and prices are subject to availability at the time of booking. Please select this option to indicate your preferred upgrade. Once confirmed, the additional cost will be added to your invoice and included with your final payment.
Payment Information
Secure your trip with a $99.00 deposit per person.
Once we receive your deposit, we will send you an invoice with your remaining balance and payment options.
Instalment Schedule:
Cooling Off Period
This product is eligible for a 3 day cooling off period.
Terms and conditions
Please note that this package is a Cruises by Inspiring Vacations package. Please review the terms and conditions here: https://cruises.inspiringvacations.com/au/terms-and-conditions
Starting Point
Your starting hotel may differ from the original itinerary. Please refer to your final documentation which will be provided approximately 14-30 days before departure for your confirmed hotel list. If you need to book pre-tour accommodation independently, we suggest you do this only once you have received your final hotel list for your tour. If you would like to book something sooner, we recommend that you book using a flexible rate that can be cancelled through your chosen third-party provider without penalty.
Travellers will arrive at various times throughout the day depending on flights booked. If arriving before standard check-in time, which is generally 3pm, you are welcome to leave your luggage at hotel reception and explore your surroundings until check-in becomes available as there are no scheduled activities on day 1 of the itinerary. The hotel may grant early check-in, however this is strictly subject to availability and at the hotel’s discretion.
Note: if you need to apply for a tourist visa before departure, we recommend using the details of the suggested hotel on the tour itinerary if you wish to fulfil this before the release of your final tour documentation. Please refer to our visa section for more information on whether or not a visa is required for your destination.
Arrival Details
Airport transfers are not included as part of your package. However, we trust that your journey from the airport to the hotel will be comfortable and hassle-free.
To make your way to your hotel from the airport, there are various connections by express train or limousine bus. The airport information desks can provide helpful advice, too.
Optional Airport Transfers - Transfer Portal
Depending on the package purchased, you may have the option to add airport transfers to your booking and you can do so through your Traveller Hub account. We partner with an online marketplace where travellers can compare and select the transfer of their choice.
Inspiring Vacations acts as an agent on behalf of our transfer service partner and any service is delivered by the provider. Inspiring Vacations cannot be held liable for any loss resulting from the transfer service provided. It is the customer's responsibility to ensure any transfer booked meets the requirements of any other travel arrangements. Likewise, your tour leader or any of our on-ground representatives cannot be held responsible for the service of your transfer nor are they in a position to assist with amending your reservation. Any transfer booking is separate from any other booking with Inspiring Vacations, regardless of whether purchased with regards to the same travel journey.
When you make your transfer service booking, you will receive a confirmation email and this will include your meeting instructions, as well as direct contact details. Please ensure you print and bring this with you as you will need to ensure you can make direct contact with your transfer service provider.
Back to Back Cruises
This itinerary consists of two back-to-back cruises. On 1 December, you will be required to disembark and then reboard the ship for the second sailing. Please note that you will not remain in the same cabin, so you will need to vacate your room, go through security, and reboard the ship later that morning.
In Case of Emergency
Although we strive to deliver exceptional holiday experiences, unforeseen circumstances can occasionally arise during travel. If any issues arise during your tour, it's essential to promptly communicate them to your tour leader or local representative. This ensures they can take immediate action to address the problem and mitigate any negative impact on the remainder of your journey.
We understand that there may be instances where your tour leader or local representative is unable to resolve a situation to your satisfaction. In such cases, we encourage you to request that the tour leader or local representative escalate the matter to their direct manager for further assistance.
When your final tour documentation is released, this will include an emergency contact for our local travel partner while you are on tour.
Finishing Point
Your finishing hotel may differ from the original itinerary. Please refer to your final documentation which will be provided approximately 14-30 days before departure for your confirmed hotel list. If you need to book additional post-tour accommodation, please do so once you have the final hotel list. We recommend booking a flexible rate that can be changed or cancelled without penalty should there be any unforeseen changes to your booking.
Travellers will depart at various times throughout the day depending on flights booked. Check-out time is generally from 10am-12pm. You are welcome to leave your luggage at the hotel reception and spend your final moments of free time exploring the area or please speak with hotel staff if you would like to extend your check-out time. This service is subject to availability and will likely come at an additional cost payable directly.
Departure Details
Airport transfers are not included as part of your package. However, we trust that your journey from the hotel to the airport will be comfortable and hassle-free.
As an added service, we do offer airport transfers at an additional cost which can be booked via your Traveller Hub. We recommend you wait until you receive your final documentation to book transfers as your start and end hotels will only be confirmed at this point. Please note that if you are choosing to book an independent airport transfer service, your Inspiring Vacations Tour Leader cannot be held responsible for any unforeseen circumstances that may arise, nor can they resolve any concerns that you may have with your transfer service.
To make your way to the airport, there are various connections by train or limousine bus. Most destinations offer ride-share services, such as Uber or Didi. If you're having any problems, you can speak to hotel reception before your departure.
Accommodation
All hotels listed are subject to change; any changes will be of an equal or higher standard. Bedding requests cannot be guaranteed and are always on a request basis with the hotel.
Bedding Configuration
Bedding configurations (double or twin) are requests only. All efforts will be made to meet your preferences, but we can not guarantee your request will be available at all properties.
Single travellers
When booking this tour, solo travellers will be presented with two options:
1 - Single Supplement
By paying an additional $9,395.00 per person, in addition to the twin-share price, you guarantee the privacy of your room throughout the entire tour.
Please note when choosing Single Supplement for this tour, your room will generally consist of a double or semi-double bed. Occasionally there may be a hotel that will provide a single bedded room for single travellers.
2- Shared Room with a known friend
If travelling together with a friend, you can opt to share your room with them and avoid paying a single supplement.
You and your friend can create a unique booking each. Creating a unique booking, gives each of you the flexibility of making different travel arrangements (such as adding extra accommodation, flights, etc), making separate payments and having individual access to our Traveller Hub
During the purchase path, you will need to provide your friend’s booking ID (if known) or at a minimum, your friend’s full name.
Itinerary Changes
Please note that as part of our commitment to constantly improving our passenger experience, there may be itinerary changes between the time of booking and when you travel. These changes are always made with your experience in mind and will be clearly communicated in advance if they affect your booking.
Trusted Travel Partner Tour
Your chosen tour will be operated by one of our trusted travel partners. These are meticulously crafted tours designed by established travel partners we know and trust. These tours offer a unique and exciting way to explore the world, packed with incredible sights and experiences
Documentation
Travel documentation is sent digitally 30 days before departure. No postal documents are issued. You must complete your cruise personaliser directly with the cruise line. We cannot complete this on your behalf. Visit the Know Before You Go section for guidance, and you will receive an email reminder when it is time to complete this.
Visas & Entry Requirements
Many countries require a visa and obtaining the correct visa for your tour and any countries you may transit through is your responsibility. We recommend you check your visa requirements as soon as you have booked your tour. This will ensure you have time to prepare your documents and for your visa application to be processed. You can check the visa entry requirements for your nationality via our page here:
https://inspiringvacations-8357211.hs-sites.com/visa-information
You’ll need a valid passport to travel internationally and most countries require your passport to have a minimum of 6 months validity, so remember to check the expiry date.
We need your passport information to get everything ready for your tour so the information on your booking must match your passport exactly. Please take care to provide the correct details. We recommend carrying a copy of the photo page of your passport while travelling and leaving a copy at home with family or friends.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is strongly recommended on all our tours. We require that at a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation. It is also important to consider forced pre-tour cancellations and how your chosen insurance policy may cover such circumstances, so please keep this in mind when choosing your provider.
We strongly recommend all travellers have a policy that also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage or personal effects. For international tours, you will be asked by your tour leader for your travel insurance details if they were not already added to your Traveller Hub account pre-departure.
If you have credit card insurance your Inspiring Vacations tour leader or local guide may require details of the participating insurer/underwriter, the level of coverage, policy number, and emergency contact number rather than the bank's name and your credit card details. Please contact your bank for these details before arriving in-country.
Before you depart, you will be asked to submit your Travel Insurance details through the booking holder's Traveller Hub account through the Inspiring Vacations website. This is to ensure that we have this information readily available should we ever need it.
Official Travel Advice
To ensure a smooth and enjoyable journey, we recommend referring to the official travel advisory website of your home country for the latest updates on your chosen destination. These websites provide valuable information on:
Here is a help link to get you started:
In the unlikely event of a situation that could potentially disrupt your tour, we want to assure you of the following:
By staying informed and working together, we can ensure a fantastic travel experience for you. We will post our own travel updates to our website here.
Post-Tour Feedback
Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive a link to a post-purchase survey, which is your opportunity to share your feedback with us on your booking experience and interactions with our Sales and Customer Success teams. This feedback is invaluable to ensure that we are servicing our customers to the best of our ability.
Terms and Conditions
For the full terms and conditions for Cruises by Inspiring Vacations, please see HERE.
This is a flight inclusive package.
This package includes international airfares and flights will be added to your booking at no additional cost. Select your departure city after clicking ‘Book Now’.
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