Auckland, Nueva Zelanda
General
Overview
Excursiones en tierra
Excursiones en tierra
America's Cup
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the thrill of sailing on an America’s Cup yacht. This tour offers a truly unique opportunity to participate in sailing one of these grand prix yachts. In the past, sailing an America’s Cup yacht was only ever available to the crews of the racing yachts themselves, however since January 2000 NZL 40 and NZL 41 have been welcoming guests o...
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Antarctic Encounter & Auckland Sky Tower
This delightful excursion visits two of Auckland’s most popular attractions. First, drive along the picturesque waterfront to Kelly Tarlton’s Antarctic Encounter and Underwater World. Here, view a life-size recreation of Captain Robert Scott’s 1911 Antarctic Hut on the shores of McMurdo Sound. Then you will board a Snow Cat and plunge into a simulated Antarctic whiteout. The w...
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Antarctic Encounter & Sky Tower with Airport Transfer (with Prepaid Transfer Vou
This delightful excursion visits two of Auckland’s most popular attractions. First, drive along the picturesque waterfront to Kelly Tarlton’s Antarctic Encounter and Underwater World. Here, view a life-size recreation of Captain Robert Scott’s 1911 Antarctic Hut on the shores of McMurdo Sound. Then you will board a Snow Cat and plunge into a simulated Antarctic whiteout. The w...
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Antarctic Encounter & Sky Tower with Airport Transfer (without Prepaid Transfer
This delightful excursion visits two of Auckland’s most popular attractions. First, drive along the picturesque waterfront to Kelly Tarlton’s Antarctic Encounter and Underwater World. Here, view a life-size recreation of Captain Robert Scott’s 1911 Antarctic Hut on the shores of McMurdo Sound. Then you will board a Snow Cat and plunge into a simulated Antarctic whiteout. The w...
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Auckland Private Touring - Full Day (Car)
Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the fle...
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Auckland Private Touring - Full Day (Minivan)
Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the fle...
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Auckland Private Touring - Half Day (Car)
Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the fle...
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Auckland Private Touring - Half Day (Minivan)
Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the fle...
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Coast to Coast
Travel by way of the wine growing areas of Kumeu and Huapai, to Muriwai Beach on the rugged west coast. On the cliff tops overlooking the beach take a short walk through the native plants to the lookout point to see the gannets. This is one of only two mainland gannet colonies in the world. Depending upon the season, you may be able to view their nesting and feeding routines and their spectacul...
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Coast to Coast with Airport Transfer (with Prepaid Transfer Voucher)
Travel by way of the wine growing areas of Kumeu and Huapai, to Muriwai Beach on the rugged west coast. On the cliff tops overlooking the beach take a short walk through the native plants to the lookout point to see the gannets. This is one of only two mainland gannet colonies in the world. Depending upon the season, you may be able to view their nesting and feeding routines and their spectacul...
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Coast to Coast with Airport Transfer (without Prepaid Transfer Voucher)
Travel by way of the wine growing areas of Kumeu and Huapai, to Muriwai Beach on the rugged west coast. On the cliff tops overlooking the beach take a short walk through the native plants to the lookout point to see the gannets. This is one of only two mainland gannet colonies in the world. Depending upon the season, you may be able to view their nesting and feeding routines and their spectacul...
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Devonport and North Shore
This excursion will take you from central Auckland to the beautiful suburb of Devonport which will afford unsurpassed views of the city icons. Enjoy a guided tour of the Devonport Peninsular enjoying the colonial architecture and peaceful tranquility of this historical village. There are plenty of opportunities for photo stops the main being Mt Victoria and North Head where the magni...
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Highlights of Auckland
Auckland magically combines modern and cosmopolitan influences with engaging Polynesian ways. Cross the Harbour Bridge--3,200 feet of steel linking North Shore to down town on a return trip which will take you past Westhaven Marina. You'll view the thousands of pleasure boats which give Auckland its "City of Sails" name. Next you will drive past the sandy beaches of Okahu Bay and Mission Bay. C...
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Highlights of Auckland with Airport Transfer (with Prepaid Transfer Voucher)
Auckland magically combines modern and cosmopolitan influences with engaging Polynesian ways. Cross the Harbour Bridge--3,200 feet of steel linking North Shore to down town on a return trip which will take you past Westhaven Marina. You'll view the thousands of pleasure boats which give Auckland its "City of Sails" name. Next you will drive past the sandy beaches of Okahu Bay and Mission Bay. Catc...
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Highlights of Auckland with Airport Transfer (without Prepaid Transfer Voucher)
Auckland magically combines modern and cosmopolitan influences with engaging Polynesian ways. Cross the Harbour Bridge--3,200 feet of steel linking North Shore to down town on a return trip which will take you past Westhaven Marina. You'll view the thousands of pleasure boats which give Auckland its "City of Sails" name. Next you will drive past the sandy beaches of Okahu Bay and Mission Bay. C...
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Waitakere Wilderness Experience
Experience Auckland’s wild and rugged West Coast. Board your motor-coach and travel to the Waitakere Ranges approximately 11 miles (18km) northwest from Auckland. Stop at the Arataki Centre. Maori carvings guard the entrance to the Arataki centre, which chronicles the local history of the Waitakere Ranges and its native people. The centre also affords sweeping views of the Waitakere Range...
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Waitomo Caves & Countryside
Travel through the city's central business district and commercial centre before travelling along the southern motorway past the southern suburbs and over the Bombay Hills. Descend into the Waikato River Valley and follow the course of the river through the fertile farmlands of the region to the coal-mining town of Huntly. Continue south past Taupiri (the mountain is sacred to the Maori peop...
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Clima
Clima
| Mes | Temperatura promedio | Alta temperatura | Baja temperatura | Lluvia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enero | 65.7 | 72.4 | 59.4 | 3.1 |
| Febrero | 65.8 | 72.5 | 59.5 | 3.7 |
| Marzo | 64.3 | 70.3 | 58.4 | 3.2 |
| Abril | 60.8 | 66.3 | 55.3 | 3.8 |
| Mayo | 56.1 | 61.6 | 50.7 | 5.0 |
| Junio | 52.7 | 57.7 | 47.7 | 5.4 |
| Julio | 51.0 | 56.0 | 46.0 | 5.7 |
| Agosto | 51.6 | 57.5 | 46.2 | 4.6 |
| Septiembre | 54.0 | 59.7 | 48.5 | 4.0 |
| Octubre | 57.0 | 62.5 | 51.4 | 4.0 |
| Noviembre | 59.7 | 65.6 | 53.7 | 3.5 |
| Diciembre | 62.9 | 69.4 | 56.5 | 3.1 |
Información de partida
Departure Information
Ship's Terminal
Princes Wharf
Quay Street
Auckland, New Zealand
Commonly used berths
Princes Wharf
Please note: berth assignments are always subject to
change.
Driving and Parking
Information
DIRECTIONS BY CAR:
From Auckland International Airport
(AKL)
Exit the airport, turn left at the first traffic
light.
Continue on this road which merges into the Route 20
Motorway.
Exit the motorway at Queenstown Road Exit.
Turn right on Queenstown Road.
Go through the traffic circle and up the hill road merges
into Pah Road.
Follow this road which becomes Route 12. Follow Route 12
as it veers into Manukau Road.
Continue until the end of Manukau Road. Turn left on to
Alpers Avenue.
Turn right at the end of this road on to Gillies
Avenue.
Turn left on to the motorway on-ramp.
Continue on the motorway and exit at Nelson Street.
When you reach the first traffic light, continue straight
down Nelson Street.
When you reach the traffic light at the end of Nelson
Street, turn right on to Sturdee Street.
When you reach the over-head bridge, turn left onto
Hobson Street.
Continue down this road until you reach the lights at
Quay Street.
Prince's Wharf is located directly in front of you on
Quay Street.
Parking Info
Parking is not available
Local Contacts
Holland America Line has hired ID Tours as the local
representative in Auckland. Should you find yourself
needing assistance while in Auckland please contact them
directly at their office: 011-64-9-379-6820 . They can
also assist you should you become separated from your
luggage.
Please note that this office cannot answer questions
related to reservations, shore excursions, or upgrades.
WHERE TO STAY BEFORE OR AFTER YOUR CRUISE VACATION:
Holland America Line will gladly make all the arrangements for your
Pre-cruise or Post-cruise stay in Auckland. Please call 1-877-932-4259 to add a hotel stay. Guests who book their hotel stays through Holland America Line will enjoy extra special attention such as:
- An onsite Holland America Line representative will assist you in your stay; just visit them in the lobby.
- A welcome letter upon check-in letting you know about local life and how to make reservations for dinner, tours, and other Auckland must-see attractions.
- Leave transportation arrangements to us.
For Post-Cruise Guests we include transportation from the ship to the hotel and from the hotel to the airport.
In both cases, these transportation arrangements to/from the hotel and airport are for guests that have HAL Fly Cruise arrangements or that have purchased a transfer voucher for this and advised us of their flight arrangements at least 14 days prior to arrival.
Look for our agents with Holland America Line Signage directly outside the Customs area at the airport.
If you would like to book on your own may we suggest one of the following hotels:
Langham Hotel Auckland - (011) 64-9-379-5132
Embarkation / Check-In
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT CHECKING-IN:
Get to the Pier
Please arrive no earlier than 10:30AM. The building may
not be open before this time.
Check Your Luggage
Attach a Holland America Line Bag Tag to all pieces of
checked luggage. Upon arrival, staff will meet you and
give instructions regarding your baggage. Please show
your cruise ticket to the security personnel. Your bags
will be scanned and then loaded onboard and delivered to
your stateroom.
Check Your Documents
ONLINE CHECK-IN DOCUMENTATION
Guests who have completed the Online Check-In
requirements are only required to present the following:
- Proof of Citizenship
- Signature Preferred Boarding Pass
- Credit Enrollment Form along with the credit card you wish to use for onboard expenses.
- Holland America Line Health Questionnaire.
Guests who prefer to check-in at the Terminal will need to bring the following items:
- Cruise Ticket
- Handwritten Immigration Form
- Credit Enrollment Form, along with the credit card you wish to use for onboard expenses
- Proof of Citizenship
- Holland America Line Health Questionnaire
ONLINE CHECK IN
Step into the following check-in line:
- Signature Preferred
Check-In
Click here to complete Online Check-In and receive
your Signature Preferred Boarding Pass
Step into one of the following check-in lines:
- Penthouse and Deluxe Verandah Check-In
- Non-US / Non-Canadian Check-In.
- Standard Check-In
Board Your Ship
In Auckland, embarkation starts at about 11:30am.
An announcement will be made once the embarkation
process
is ready to start.
Visa Requirements
Voyages departing from Auckland typically go to Australia
and Asia. Most vistors to Australia require a visa
including citizens of the United States. Some
passports from assorted nations need a Schengan Visa in
order to board. Please carefully review your itinerary
and discuss your personal requirements with the proper
consular officials prior arriving in Auckland. To visit
the Immigration New Zealand website click here. Those guests who require a
visa and do not obtain one will be denied boarding.
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT LEAVING YOUR SHIP:
Approximate Time of Disembarkation
In Auckland, disembarkation typically starts at approximately 7:30AM and ends at 10AM.
Government Clearance
All Guests are subject to Customs and Immigration
clearance prior to disembarking the ship. Please keep
your passport and citizenship documents with you at all
times.
All luggage is either laid down in the disembarkation hall by color/number order, or is taken to the airport and lined up for guests to claim prior to checking in with the airlines. Once you are invited to exit the ship please come and find your color/number or you will be directed to the buses and will claim your bags at the airport. There are a few porters and carts available. Please exit the building with all family members and luggage, once you leave you cannot re-enter.
The Porters are salaried employees and tipping is not required.
Your Transportation
Immediately outside the doors of the disembarkation hall you will be directed to the Holland America Line motorcoach transfers and taxis.
In New Zealand, guests usually choose to take Holland America Line arranged transportation, as it is faster and there is little to no confusion. There is also limited long distance taxi service available to/from the ship's terminal.
Holland America Line offers transfers between the Auckland's International Airport (AKL), Recommended Hotels and Ship's Terminal via motorcoach.
If you would like to book a transfer please call 1-877-SAILHAL and tell them you would like to add a transfer.
Depending on your air arrival time and date, special instructions have been included in your ticket book advising where to find your Holland America Line Guest Service Representative at the airport.
Distances
Auckland Airport (AKL) airport To Ship: 13 miles or about
45 mins by vehicle.
Auckland Airport (AKL To Downtown: 13 miles or about 45
mins by vehicle.
Ship's Terminal to Downtown: 1 miles or about 5 mins by
vehicle.
Ship's Terminal to Hotel: 1-3 miles or about 5-10 mins by
vehicle