We sailed our first New Zealand Cruise 2024 | Our Honest Full Review | The Good, Bad and Ugly

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  • @Retiredtraveler1961
    @Retiredtraveler1961 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I bought a cruise on Silversea to avoid all the challenges you describe. Silversea includes everything including shore excursions. Yes, you MUST get there 2 days before you trip to adjust as well as explore the departure city. Also, you need to remember, you lose 2 days going ! If your ship leaves on the 5th, you need to fly out the 3rd or you’ll miss your ship. We are headed down January 2025 Auckland to Sydney 14 nights.

  • @Juanita-gf4te
    @Juanita-gf4te 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I grew up in Christchurch and we always loved a day trip to Lyttleton. They had old hotels there where you could stay with delicious home cooked roast dinners. The locals are all friendly and you could sit in the bar and chat to anybody. It's a quaint port where you can watch the Japanese fishing boats arriving and leaving. There are quaint stores and now an artist bohemian type colony. It has alternative life stylers living there so you get to meet all kinds of people. The old fishermens cottages etc. It's a place full of history and I just love it there.

  • @eugenius1192
    @eugenius1192 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    We did a Celebrity cruise around New Zealand this spring (Apr 2023). We'd do it again (especially if we could skip the 24 hour travel ordeal from US). The cruise was a round trip out of Sydney so we had four days on the Tasmanian sea (two going and two coming back) -- but we lucked out with calm seas both ways. The weather in New Zealand was also wonderful; maybe light jackets in the morning. Our favorite excursion was called "Journey to the Lord of the Rings" which took us to New Zealand's Southern Alps. It was a long ride there and back -- 2/3rds of the way across the island -- but the scenery was well worth it. And it had snowed overnight -- it was their autumn -- so the mountain tops were covered in show that morning which made the views even more extraordinary.

    • @suave-rider
      @suave-rider 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I want to do that cruise myself now, but I live in Sydney so it's a 20 minute train ride from my house to the ship. The Lord Of the Rings excursion is more about the journey than the destination. Usually in port you hardly venture far from the ship but this gets you into the middle of the island.

    • @paulclark4988
      @paulclark4988 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It's called the Tasman Sea or the Ditch.

    • @eugenius1192
      @eugenius1192 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@paulclark4988 Thanks for the correction.

  • @gigihorton3361
    @gigihorton3361 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    We did this cruise before Covid hit! Also in October, we love rough seas and had a great time rocking the ship! Went to HOBIT , loved it!

  • @downundercruisingandtravel8113
    @downundercruisingandtravel8113 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    As kiwis who have spent half our lives in Australia we can tell you that there are 2 main differences. The NZ summer, all 2 weeks of is like winter in Qld (beautiful) and you can safely walk around in NZ without every animal and bug trying to kill you lol. Glad you enjoyed it.

  • @IllyO
    @IllyO ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Fiordland scenic cruising is stunning. We did a New Zealand cruise from Australia (our home) on Princess in 2016 and we absolutely loved it. The landscape is gorgeous - lush, green and mountainous. The Tasman Sea can be very rough and have to be lucky on the day! We had a bit of rocking and rolling and sick bags put out on our crossing out of Melbourne - we loved it!! Yes, important to be aware that weather can be very changeable. PS Wellington is nicknamed Windy Wellington for a reason if that is a port of call. Coming from so far away, you really need to spend more time in either Australian or New Zealand or both to make it really worth your while. Research is the key. Oh, one more thing - like Australia, NZ has fabulous coffee!

    • @JJCruise
      @JJCruise  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for watching and sharing your experiences with us all!! 🤗🥳

    • @brontewcat
      @brontewcat ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Very true. NZ has so much to offer.

    • @MrWeareone777
      @MrWeareone777 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Went to Lyttelton Coffee Co and omg 😮Best coffee ☕️ I’ve ever had. That place was one of the Ovation Of The Seas stops.

    • @suave-rider
      @suave-rider 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I usually get sea sickness medication from my doctor before doing a cruise from Sydney

  • @dozerwillis1847
    @dozerwillis1847 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great info! We are planning now, and your video is very helpful. Thank you both

  • @lisaanderson8235
    @lisaanderson8235 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I was following you two on IG and living vicariously through the wine tastings! Delicious wines and wonderful food and gorgeous scenery? I'm sold! 👍

    • @JJCruise
      @JJCruise  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes!! Those were some awesome wineries! 🍷
      Thanks for following the IG! 🥳

  • @loumello8813
    @loumello8813 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    We cruised Australia, Tasmania and New Zealand with Viking in 2019 and you are quite correct about the distance from the New Zealand ports and the cities that you would be going to for your excursions. We knew this up front so it was not a surprise, just part of the journey. We did experience a very rough passage in the Tasman Sea and it was such that people had a very hard time walking on the ship. I think Viking also learned a lesson in that the main doors between places on the ship were magnetic and they did not hold a t all with the violent motion. I hope that they have since fixed the doors with hooks so they can be locked down. All in all, other than the one rough sea night, and winds that kept us from going into the port for Christchurch, it was an amazing experience that we would also recommend, particularly to adults.

    • @JJCruise
      @JJCruise  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks Lou for watching and commenting your experiences!! ☺️

  • @RunningPure
    @RunningPure ปีที่แล้ว +3

    How exciting for you both. I'm new to your channel, Kiwi, and I had to watch this. I'm so glad (apart from the choppy Tasman sea) that you had an amazing time. You even visited my city!! Thank you so much for showing pictures of Hastings, well near the library & Ngā Pou O Heretaunga. Love to know what you did in Hawke's Bay when you arrived at Napier. Hastings often gets missed off traveller's agendas, them choosing to just visit Napier, maybe the cape & wineries.

    • @JJCruise
      @JJCruise  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks for subscribing to the channel! We did a winery tour which also included a short stop in Hastings. Beautiful port that we wish we could have stayed in longer! 🥳

    • @RunningPure
      @RunningPure ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @JJCruise that's great. So many vineyards & wineries here in Hawke's Bay. Glad you had a great trip.

  • @deannad3566
    @deannad3566 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I took my son on a cruise around New Zealand. We loved it! Such a wonderful country to visit. I plan to go back. Lots of good info from you two.

    • @JJCruise
      @JJCruise  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Deanna for watching and commenting your experiences! ☺️

  • @jayoneill1533
    @jayoneill1533 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    We just returned from the same Celebrity itinerary that you two did and it was fantastic. We were there in January so the weather was a bit better than you had although we did see some of the storms that made the news. Milford Sound was extraordinarily. The Tasman Sea was rough but not enough to seriously hamper the activities. Like you said go to Auckland early! We had two days to hang out and adjust before our cruise and it made all the difference. Also take some days in Australia after you disembark. Love your channel!

    • @JJCruise
      @JJCruise  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Jay for watching and sharing your experience! 🤗🥳

  • @brontewcat
    @brontewcat ปีที่แล้ว +2

    In part the weather was bad when the guys went, was not just because it was Spring, but because of La Niña.
    We went in Summer 2022/23. The week before we arrived there was a mini cyclone, we then had beautiful weather for a week before we got on the cruise. On the first day Auckland was hit with intense rain and flooding, which was felt south to our first port. The weather remained cool and largely wet for the next week or so. Two weeks after we left NZ was hit by Cyclone Gabrielle, one of the worst natural disasters in recent NZ history.
    As we are now in a El Niño event, the weather will be much better in the Summer of 2023/24 (although possibly not for the farmers who may experience drought).

  • @moiraw9574
    @moiraw9574 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    As an Aussie yes I've done this cruise and was lucky enough to experience good and fair weather. I would love to do it again.
    A few points -
    - always research your cruise ports before arriving ;)
    - check the expected weather and temperatures for the time of year (Aus and NZ can also be quite different), it's much warmer in Sydney then
    - School holidays in Aus/NZ are in the December/January timeframe, the amount of school aged children will be much higher on ships
    - last but not least, it's quite common for ships NOT to be able to sail in the Sounds due to weather

  • @SirCarlosMusicBMI
    @SirCarlosMusicBMI 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    🎉🎉🎉 You guys made this be one of the things that are now on my bucket list. Blessings,Carlos ✝️🙏❤️😊🇺🇸

  • @wa1juun1ed
    @wa1juun1ed 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    We have been to New Zealand several years ago and would definitely go back again. Yes it’s a very long way to go from JFK but it’s well worth it.

  • @marjoriemurch1142
    @marjoriemurch1142 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So glad I found your channel. Doing Celebrity Edge 13 night N.ZEAL. next March. I really appreciate the heads up on tips 4 better exploring.

    • @peiyuhuang4015
      @peiyuhuang4015 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi, I am planning to book the same cruise, too. We have never done a cruise, so I have no idea which cabin to choose, any suggestions? Prefer ocean view. But don't know which level is good. Thank you!

  • @janetkruth3813
    @janetkruth3813 ปีที่แล้ว

    Appreciated all the details you provide, as well as your enthusiasm. Any plans to include more pictures or video in future vlogs?

  • @cassiehyre4903
    @cassiehyre4903 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    We live in Sydney and cruised to NZ on Ovation on 09 Jan 2019 and the cruise to and from NZ was very smooth and the weather was beautiful so yes we were very lucky. NZ is beautiful. We were told a lot of the usual docks were ruined in a previous storms so we had to anchor out at the industrial docks.

    • @JJCruise
      @JJCruise  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching and sharing your experience! 🤗

  • @jesaminetehuia9098
    @jesaminetehuia9098 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Glad you enjoyed the cruise and our country. Although an English speaking country. We (Māori culture) are revitalising our language. Long story short, it had been stripped from my parents generation and before. However, te ao Māori is very much alive.
    I've only recently returned from a Mediterranean cruise so I understand the long haul flying in Economy is not for the faint hearted. It was horrible. Learning that lesson, I would fly in business or first. Kids were on our flight at both ends. They were really awesome at travelling so kudos to the parents. We were not told about going extra days before. I had terrible jet lag when I returned home and kinda still getting over it. An amazing Mediterranean cruise I will add. Spent more than the cruise on that side of the world. Needed to make it worthwhile. Looking forward to doing it again.

  • @TheTravelingGamblers
    @TheTravelingGamblers ปีที่แล้ว

    ❤️ great video, thank you for sharing this info 🥰

  • @queenslanddiva
    @queenslanddiva ปีที่แล้ว +5

    We're off to NZ on our very first cruise next month, although we have been there before, we hired a car and drove around the South Island for 3 weeks (gorgeous). I've been researching for months! We've ended up booking only 2 excursions with Princess, and will make our own way in the other ports. Great vid as usual.

    • @JJCruise
      @JJCruise  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for watching!! Enjoy your time NZ and onboard Princess! 🥳

    • @RunningPure
      @RunningPure ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So cool, are you visiting Napier? Have a wonderful time!

    • @queenslanddiva
      @queenslanddiva ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@RunningPure Yes, we are. Very excited about that port.

  • @jackierinker2582
    @jackierinker2582 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    New sub here. Love your smiles. Would you recommend this for a couple who likes to do things (i.e. zipline tours, ATV adventures, dining, drinks, snorkeling) but can only take so much wildlife viewing, nature viewing?

    • @tinaboulton8592
      @tinaboulton8592 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      NZ is the adventure capital of the world, so def yes.

  • @kathycoutinho5665
    @kathycoutinho5665 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You guys need to do a Galapagos cruise. I'd love to see your take on one. One look at that rough water and I would be green even with my seasick patch.

    • @JJCruise
      @JJCruise  ปีที่แล้ว

      We would love to do one! 🙌🏽

    • @suegordon6805
      @suegordon6805 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hubby and I did a Galapagos tour on a Catamaran that held 20 people. It was an amazing adventure. We went during covid so there were hardly any boats or people there. We snorkeled with sharks and saw so many birds and sea life. I don’t think we’ll ever have an adventure like that again.

  • @rogerbeck5664
    @rogerbeck5664 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    We did an Auckland to Sydney sailing on Sapphire Princess in 2007. It was very nice, but like you guys mention, the Tasman Sea was very rough. We were 5 hours late getting into Hobart Tasmania as the ship incurred some bow damage from the absolute pounding we took in hurricane force winds. Picture, ocean spray going right over the top of the ship. Repairs had to be made in Hobart, i.e. welding the sheet steel on the bow back together. Now, the folks that were on the sailing before ours said the Tasman was like glass, so it is the luck of the draw, I guess. We are planning and booked to do a transpacific, Sydney to Seattle next April/May so yeah, we say go for it!!!

    • @JJCruise
      @JJCruise  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks Roger for commenting your experience as well!! Yes, we were even delayed for disembarking in Sydney due to the Tasman Sea slowing us down and affecting our schedule.
      Definitely a wild ride when you catch her at her worst! 😅

    • @lenvella9541
      @lenvella9541 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cyclones down under not hurricanes.

    • @rogerbeck5664
      @rogerbeck5664 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lenvella9541 The scale on Princess' shipboard television said sea conditions were listed as what we know, as hurricanes. Not cyclones. Sorry, it really makes no real difference.

    • @lenvella9541
      @lenvella9541 ปีที่แล้ว

      I believe you shows you how ignorant the cruise lines are. Cannot even get things correct in different parts of the world.

    • @rogerbeck5664
      @rogerbeck5664 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lenvella9541 Mr. Pedantic.

  • @Anonymous-wj6et
    @Anonymous-wj6et 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for all the info! I've been looking into a cruise there for next year

  • @TropicLuv
    @TropicLuv ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I have never been to New Zealand, but it sure looks gorgeous. It would be a lovely place to visit. The only thing that would deter me is those rough seas because I’m a wimp when it comes to getting seasick. 😂

    • @JJCruise
      @JJCruise  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      We completely understand! The Tasman Sea is no joke! 😅

    • @chriswilliams6568
      @chriswilliams6568 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      There are cruises that leave and depart NZ, so you do not have to cross the sea to Oz.

  • @chriswilliams6568
    @chriswilliams6568 ปีที่แล้ว

    Christchurch is on the coast. We were there and on the beach. Sounds like to needed to do more research before the cruise. We went there in November by land and car, to both islands and we had perfect weather, 24 C most days and sun. Weather is what it is wherever one visits, and not an issue with us. We love NZ and when we emigrated from the UK, it was either there or Canada. The only reason we chose Canada was that NZ was so far from the UK that we thought we would never be able to visit family. It is beautiful, clean and friendly. Take care.

  • @willamfarmer1317
    @willamfarmer1317 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice scenery down under lol. Happy cruising next week enjoy yourselves

    • @JJCruise
      @JJCruise  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Willam!! We loved the Down Under as well! ☺️

  • @andreagriffiths3512
    @andreagriffiths3512 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I wouldn’t necessarily judge the weather when you went as indicative of what it’s like. The weather has been really dreadful last year and iffy so far for this one…at least in Australia. I’m fairly certain that stretches across the ditch to NZ. In any case, NZ is pretty much like Melb weather rules - pack for every eventuality cos you’ll need it.

  • @brontewcat
    @brontewcat ปีที่แล้ว +3

    In NZ right now , and about to pick up our cruise in 2 days. My advice is go to NZ a few days early and do a bit of a self drive trip. We have just visited Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Hobbiton, 2 days in Rotarua absorbing the Māori culture and thermal wonders. This has taken us 4 days and we only skimmed the surface. What we have done over 4 days is offered on the first day over 4 different excursions.
    If you are coming from North America- spend a little more time here and see a lot more.

    • @JJCruise
      @JJCruise  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We definitely wish we could have spent more time ourselves! Definitely agree with this! 👏🏽

    • @michelleb749
      @michelleb749 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That makes a lot of sense to see the interior as well.

  • @bethdelauder7788
    @bethdelauder7788 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We're going next month! Can't wait. B2B out of Sydney. Thanks so much for the info!

    • @JJCruise
      @JJCruise  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Happy to help! Have a wonderful cruise!

  • @Greenkai3000
    @Greenkai3000 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey y’all. I just found this vlog browsing through your Celebrity Cruise videos. Have y’all ever gone on a Polynesian / Tahiti / South Pacific cruise? If so , how did you like it? Is there a vlog on it?

    • @JJCruise
      @JJCruise  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Here you go! We sailed our first Transpacific Cruise 2024 | Our Honest Full Review | The Good, Bad and Ugly
      th-cam.com/video/R1x81exHZbA/w-d-xo.html

    • @Greenkai3000
      @Greenkai3000 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@JJCruise thanks ! I’ll go check it out

  • @barbarashuster9029
    @barbarashuster9029 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    An excellent deal popped up in December for a January Australia New Zealand. There was $1,400 airfare credit except that the affair was over 1,300 + more for each of us and lots of taxes and Port charges. So, no Cruise. Our dream trip!

    • @JJCruise
      @JJCruise  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh no! Hopefully another opportunity will come-up! 🤞🏽

  • @butalina
    @butalina ปีที่แล้ว +3

    If you think New Zealand is good...Do a Norway Fjords cruise.
    No comparison

    • @JJCruise
      @JJCruise  ปีที่แล้ว

      We plan to do one soon 😉

  • @caroljoyce8251
    @caroljoyce8251 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    There are great family things to do in NZ. I'm from Christchurch and was very surprised you didn't know that the port is Lyttleton. It is only about 20 minutes by car, so a taxi would have been cheaper.

  • @suegordon6805
    @suegordon6805 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It couldn’t be worse than the Drake Passage. We experienced 25ft waves crossing that stretch of water. We take Bonine and it works for us.

  • @slowmads
    @slowmads ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks so much. . . We head to Sydney on Dec. 26, then cruising to NZ in March where we’ll stay until our World Cruise out of Auckland in April 24. We have 3 cruises booked while we are there-one that goes to lots of stops in NZ, another to the south Pacific. And a 1-way from Sydney to Auckland. Your information is noted in our travel journal.

    • @JJCruise
      @JJCruise  ปีที่แล้ว

      So happy we could help!! 🥳

  • @rongarcia6582
    @rongarcia6582 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome recap! Very helpful. We are sailing on Virgin Voyages from Auckland to Sydney in March 2025. Not looking forward to the marathon flights from the states, but we are very excited!

  • @sharynbradbury4765
    @sharynbradbury4765 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    we are cruising at the end of november i was told it will probably be windy and cold , we are in Australia and so used to south pacific being warm on a cruise , we only have 3 ports getting off and was so disapointed we cant get to hobbiton , when you went to weta , did you have to pay to see each setting in there or could you see it all , was it only a short visit in weta , we are going to wellington , duneden the fiordlands and lyttleton , so we eill have 2 long bus rides , how far from where you caught the bus from the ship , was it easy to find and was the cheaper bus easy to find

  • @amesmmm
    @amesmmm ปีที่แล้ว

    Lyttleton is gorgeous little neighbourhood and yeah the bus would have cost a buck or two :) Best months weather wise normally Jan-March but sometimes our wild weather can be all part of the fun.

  • @robertmurray8763
    @robertmurray8763 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yes it was a problem the New Zealand and Australian Governments had a problem with the hulls of Cruise ships. The hulls had not been cleaned. The cruises ships had been tired up due to covid. Biosecurity is very important to both countries, so no fresh, fish, meat, and plants including seeds. Always declare everything. Better to over declare.

  • @livingblackirish8809
    @livingblackirish8809 ปีที่แล้ว

    It looks amazing! Thank you!

  • @tessporter7353
    @tessporter7353 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for such an awesome video....WE will be taking this cruise early next year. Can you please share if you took part in any Indigenous excursions and if so, what were they? Also are there wine tours you would suggest?

  • @kathlynmickel8707
    @kathlynmickel8707 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great advice and great video. I've not been to New Zealand and it's not on the top of my travel list, but it looks interesting! Thanks for sharing.

    • @JJCruise
      @JJCruise  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching!! We definitely wouldn’t put it at our top of our list either but it is a great cruise itinerary to do at some point. ☺️

  • @Robyn19fnq
    @Robyn19fnq ปีที่แล้ว

    As an Aussie, resident of Far North Queensland (where it's always warm), I've been to NZ several times, always being cold. Skiing in winter, or driving a campervan around during summer, the whole country is absolutely beautiful, but for me, always cold. I am going again in February, because ... well ... I just love the place.

    • @brontewcat
      @brontewcat ปีที่แล้ว

      The weather should be better next Summer - as we move into El Niño. However I know what you mean. It was in the low to mid 20s. Not particularly hot.

    • @chriswilliams6568
      @chriswilliams6568 ปีที่แล้ว

      NZ has a lovely climate, they get the seasons. I could not live in that sauna of Oz. Plus the poisonous bugs and snakes.

    • @brontewcat
      @brontewcat ปีที่แล้ว

      @@chriswilliams6568 What poisonous bugs?
      Did you far more people die in the US from spider bites? In Australia the number of deaths from bugs and spiders each year is none, while in the US is an average of 7.

  • @patsytan1327
    @patsytan1327 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    NZ with HAL cruises, enjoyable with port tenders such as Bay of Islands. You can in & out unlimited trips. Only at Tauranga too short for Rotorua & Hobbiton. So we break hobbiton for Auckland. Beautiful Dunedin...

  • @loriminard6460
    @loriminard6460 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congrats on 33k best wishes ! Another good job on the tips !

    • @JJCruise
      @JJCruise  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Lori! 🤗🥳

  • @gavintill1743
    @gavintill1743 ปีที่แล้ว

    My first cruise in 2019 onbiard celebrity solstice, I remember the tasmin sea, was very bumpy and wet, did not put us off though 13 cruises later.

  • @loriguinan2206
    @loriguinan2206 ปีที่แล้ว

    We are going there on a cruise March 2nd. Fingers crossed.

  • @wendykoek8270
    @wendykoek8270 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got one to New Zealand 🇳🇿 on Ovation Of The Seas in February 2025 and I can relate with the rough seas I went on a cruise in October last year we had rough seas and high winds on the way to Tasmania in the Bass Strait was the toughest seas and 5 metre waves and high winds we all were like drunken sailors without drinking and I certainly earned my sea legs on that one but I wouldn’t hesitate to go back again there

  • @sweetazpita1244
    @sweetazpita1244 ปีที่แล้ว

    YES, I live in New Zealand, and that's a fair honest review, and yes, the sea's are very rough here, also, Im not surprised by the little ports that are down South Island, and then take a bus in to inner city Christchurch, better off going to Waiheke Island, also a lot of Wineries there, plus Queenstown down South Island is a good tourist spot. Must be port shortages. 😊

  • @Harold-u8c
    @Harold-u8c 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I use, What’s in Port, to when planning a cruise.

  • @billybob7088
    @billybob7088 ปีที่แล้ว

    The seas looks amazing...good times!!!!

  • @JuneRaeder-MacKinnon
    @JuneRaeder-MacKinnon หลายเดือนก่อน

    Going to New Aealand in Nov...4 B2B starting in Honolulu on Celebrity Edge

    • @JJCruise
      @JJCruise  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Enjoy!

    • @JuneRaeder-MacKinnon
      @JuneRaeder-MacKinnon หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@JJCruise Sorry you aren't on your group cruise. Enjoy your family while at home.

  • @ann-mareeturnbull7864
    @ann-mareeturnbull7864 ปีที่แล้ว

    As Aussie yes we have done NZ cruise. We also had some seas but we expect that. One thing you should mention that Ports often get cancelled due to bad weather so people should be prepared of that.

  • @Lilaceyes231
    @Lilaceyes231 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We’ve been planning New Zealand for quite some time and we are already expecting the weather to be inclement, but we’re Brits and I’m sure we’ll cope with a little rain. October it has to be for personal reasons so we’re going. I spotted the price of excursions on the Princess site and yes, it’s very expensive so we’re making plans around that. It’s not so unusual for the main destinations to be a way away from the cruise port, this happens a lot in Europe too… e.g. London is nowhere near Southampton 😆. Thanks for the video.. it was interesting nonetheless. Happy cruising ❤

  • @DiGeraghty
    @DiGeraghty ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What ship were you on? Not sure when a good time is to go, Tony (LA Vida loca) just went in Jan and he had a lot of rain and even had to outrun a cyclone so it altered their itinerary.

    • @JJCruise
      @JJCruise  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      We were on Celebrity Eclipse. We hear from locals that February is best, but overall it is a rainier climate than most of the States. ☺️

    • @lenvella9541
      @lenvella9541 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It is slap bang in the middle of cyclone season 1 November until 30 April.

    • @lenvella9541
      @lenvella9541 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JJCruise NewZealdn is like Ireland in many ways because of the rain. And February is in the cyclone seas 1 November until 30 April.

  • @clement2780
    @clement2780 ปีที่แล้ว

    river cruises seem expensive But excursions wifi alcohol are invluded; more pricey bus tours include more so pay more now or pay later with sticker shock. american tip customs really add up unexpected costs. yes what was it 16 hr time zone , huge ling flight time

  • @spooders8424
    @spooders8424 ปีที่แล้ว

    The guy on the left is l literally staring into my soul the entire video 😂😂

  • @bradh3139
    @bradh3139 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks so much for the information, guys. We just booked a December (Coral) Princess trip to New Zealand out of Brisbane. Though I guess it makes sense, I can’t believe we will travel half way around the world for Thai food. We just discovered a Thai place in Fayetteville, AR. It is called Homie’s. Best spring rolls ever from a place you’d expect bbq from. I digress.
    I didn’t catch which ship you were on. Is love to see your shipboard experiences also.
    You’re right. The excursions are Crazy Expensive. We are already researching and can’t believe what some of the prices are.
    Thanks again for your insights.

    • @JJCruise
      @JJCruise  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Brad! We were onboard Celebrity Eclipse. ☺️

  • @AmbroseBillard
    @AmbroseBillard ปีที่แล้ว

    i want to visit hobbiton, i see 2 ports that its available from. auckland and tauranga, tauranga looks closer to hobbiton by map. would that be a better port for a hobbiton excrusion?

    • @JJCruise
      @JJCruise  ปีที่แล้ว

      It did seem shorter in distance, but ideally do the best weather day given the outdoor beauty.

  • @andreagriffiths3512
    @andreagriffiths3512 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m cruising to NZ in 4 days time, from Melbourne. It’ll be my first proper time to NZ and I’m super excited for it. I’ve had this cruise booked since 2019 (when it was slated to visit Vanuatu) and the wait has been terribly long. I agree that the shore tours are pricey. I’ve spent $800ish on mine as I’m not game to explore on my own. I wasn’t going to watch this video until after I returned but I’m glad I decided to watch it before - you just confirmed that it’s going to be awesome.

    • @JJCruise
      @JJCruise  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes!! Enjoy your epic NZ cruise!! 🥳

    • @andreagriffiths3512
      @andreagriffiths3512 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@JJCruise 💕

    • @RunningPure
      @RunningPure ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Have a wonderful time!

    • @andreagriffiths3512
      @andreagriffiths3512 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@RunningPure awwwww, thank you, I shall 💕

  • @adorablew
    @adorablew ปีที่แล้ว

    We will be doing our 3rd trip to NZ on Ovation of the seas in Feb 2024 we go with different group each time so we just do the hop on hop off tours, but my main idea of cruising is the ships and if i was rude to friends lol i would not get off lol. So love your videos i would love to be on a cruise with you both one day.

    • @JJCruise
      @JJCruise  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We hope to see you on a cruise one day too! 🤗🥳

  • @fredwalsh4108
    @fredwalsh4108 ปีที่แล้ว

    You should try a Cruise from Brisbane Australia to Papua New Guinea it's wonderful

  • @maryritter141
    @maryritter141 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Going in 25! Super excited!

  • @Brucemcleod2345
    @Brucemcleod2345 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Best time to cruise NZL is January to April. Asian food is everywhere. Generally The Tasman sea is awful while the Pacific Ocean is calm. Also NZ a is one of the few places in the world without snakes or any animal or insect that will kill you. Did you guys get to Queenstown and Central Otago?

    • @JJCruise
      @JJCruise  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for sharing your experience and thoughts as well! We have yet to make it to those two.

  • @lenvella9541
    @lenvella9541 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can understand the wet weather, so guess you were not aware that although it is holiday or vacation time down unde,r it is also cyclone season from 1 November until 30 April.

  • @ladykiwi_nz4102
    @ladykiwi_nz4102 ปีที่แล้ว

    I live in NZ and yes you are right. The tours that cruise lines put on are a very long way from Ports. At least now you know to catch a bus from Lyttleton. $30 per person for a shuttle. Highway robbery mate 😂. Places like Hobbiton are further away from ports. I think there are far better tourist attractions and fun things to do that those on cruises wouldn't get to experience. Better to fly in, book a holiday home, rent a car and explore our country that way. A more planned itinerary. I'm glad you enjoyed your time here. Hoki mai ano...please return X

  • @michelleb749
    @michelleb749 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for your honest review. Haven't been to Norway and the Baltic Region. Think I'd rather go there since it's a lot closer and still beautiful.

    • @JJCruise
      @JJCruise  ปีที่แล้ว

      We hope to go on that itinerary soon! 🔜

  • @clement2780
    @clement2780 ปีที่แล้ว

    rough waters wonder how trans pacific or cross atlantic would fare

  • @michellestalimeros1086
    @michellestalimeros1086 ปีที่แล้ว

    How did the NZ cruise compare with the trans Pacific cruise in terms of demographic and vibe ?
    We have done NZ and we are doing trans pacific in April

    • @JJCruise
      @JJCruise  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Our Good, Bad and Ugly of our Transpacific Cruise is coming within the next few weeks 😉
      Stay tuned 🔜

    • @michellestalimeros1086
      @michellestalimeros1086 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JJCruise ok we will be watching! Thank you 🙏

  • @bcfairlie1
    @bcfairlie1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A really interesting review of my country. Yes Aotearoa New Zealand is unfortunate expensive to cruise around. Some destinations are not worthy of stopping at. Christchurch is a good example. The new Zealand geography is expectacular a d well worth visiting by ship. Regardless of the season, our weather is changeable. The most stable weather is February/March.
    Christchurch is not worth the effort. Auckland is dull unless you can get out on the harbor or visitthemuseum. Wellington is the most interesting , Citywise.
    Again, cheers boyz

    • @JJCruise
      @JJCruise  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Brent for watching and sharing your local knowledge and thoughts! ☺️🥳

    • @robertmurray8763
      @robertmurray8763 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      But it everyone has a different opinion.
      I've been too Christchurch several times and liked it.

    • @RunningPure
      @RunningPure ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @robertmurray8763 agreed. Really depends on what a person likes. Pre earthquake would have been so much better for siteseeing. Have seen Christchurch in both situations. My heart still breaks when I'm there, years on. I also love Lyttleton for its history & having embarked out of there on The Spirit of New Zealand, just over 30 years ago & just over 20 years, a guest at a friends wedding. Great memories!

    • @alicejohnson8751
      @alicejohnson8751 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There is heaps to see in Christchurch - way more today than a year or two as new eateries etc open up every day. It has lovely Botanic Gardens and the Riverside market is great plus an awesome kids playground the largest in the Southern hemispehere and Akaroa is great to visit. Personally I find Wellington boring only place of interest is Te Papa and the weather and wind is usually awful so everyone has different views of what is worth seeing and not

  • @karenjensen2345
    @karenjensen2345 ปีที่แล้ว

    We are doing a back to back from Sydney to the Great Barrier Reef, and then from Sydney to Auckland flying home from Auckland, that sounds better.

    • @JJCruise
      @JJCruise  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes! Only one time across the Tasman Sea is better than twice 👍🏽

  • @shellysaunders650
    @shellysaunders650 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love you guys...would love to meet you and give you a hug. such good men!!!

  • @carolinehughes3819
    @carolinehughes3819 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, glad you loved my country (although I now live in Aus) also you forgot to mention that we don’t tip like you do in the states ok 😊

    • @lenvella9541
      @lenvella9541 ปีที่แล้ว

      Praise the Lord that is for sure.

  • @sallylarwood3176
    @sallylarwood3176 ปีที่แล้ว

    You mention to not travel in autumn in New Zealand and Australia. Actually autumn is lovely with lovely temperate weather. 13:27

    • @JJCruise
      @JJCruise  ปีที่แล้ว

      We recommend cruising in Fall for NZ (which is Springtime for us in the States) - the weather in the U.S. Fall time (NZ Spring) was not ideal. ☺️
      Hope this helps clarify!

  • @TWSmith42
    @TWSmith42 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Weird about Lyttleton, because Christchurch is a seaside city.

  • @margaretfield955
    @margaretfield955 ปีที่แล้ว

    I live in New Zealand have cruised across the ditch it was flat as a pancake

    • @JJCruise
      @JJCruise  ปีที่แล้ว

      So happy you got lucky 🍀

  • @EmmaCruises
    @EmmaCruises ปีที่แล้ว

    My dream ahhhhhhhh, why is it so far away? :( 😂

    • @JJCruise
      @JJCruise  ปีที่แล้ว

      It is pretty far 😅 we definitely slept a full 24 hours after a full 24 hour day of flights from Sydney to London ✈️ 🥱 🛌

  • @marilynnhetherington215
    @marilynnhetherington215 ปีที่แล้ว

    I crossed the Tasman in the 70’s from NZ to Australia and swore I would never ever cruise there again and I haven’t I fly now there were only 4 people left in the dining room on our cruise my husband was one of them everyone else was sick 😷

  • @lauralee9041
    @lauralee9041 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The jet lag is real so do consider a few days to get used to it.

  • @dilbarjaanifollow6277
    @dilbarjaanifollow6277 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice ❤❤❤

  • @rmpa5727
    @rmpa5727 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been to New Zealand by plane and ship, very green place. The south island is for what I can see is sparsely populated compared to the North Island. With Asian cuisine, they should been more Asian foods (Indian) compared to just east Asian foods. This is the neighbours of Australians, glad cruising is also going out of New Zealand as well as Australia.

    • @JJCruise
      @JJCruise  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We are so happy that cruising is back in Australia and NZ!! 🥳

    • @rmpa5727
      @rmpa5727 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JJCruise Although I usually cruise out from Australia, I've come back from a back to back on Wonder of the seas quite recently.

  • @clement2780
    @clement2780 ปีที่แล้ว

    star wars other space movies filmed there?

  • @suegordon6805
    @suegordon6805 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We’re going in February.

  • @clement2780
    @clement2780 ปีที่แล้ว

    is it huge expensive? retired couple yes.

  • @fredwalsh4108
    @fredwalsh4108 ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys should know that the Cruise ships will sting you on excursions and shuttle buses they organise

  • @andredegruchy-bott9140
    @andredegruchy-bott9140 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    lol! boys! Yes one needs to plan ALL travel arrangements early. Research, research, research! It's always funny to watch/listen to Americans talking about us Down-under! The "surprise" that English is spoken lol! You lot don't speak it! 🙂 Oh and my Dad is a Kiwi 🙂

  • @kathleemcallister
    @kathleemcallister 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i hope you dont mind me saying i think you to make a lovely couple

  • @clement2780
    @clement2780 ปีที่แล้ว

    yes MAIN town( port) like europe three hours one way ; tourism kaching $

  • @florence2095
    @florence2095 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Which Port is the closest to Hobbit Town ❓❓🤷‍♀️🐨🐨🦘

  • @clement2780
    @clement2780 ปีที่แล้ว

    how did like their accents haha

  • @clement2780
    @clement2780 ปีที่แล้ว

    asia is closer to australia and bew zealand yes

  • @billybob7088
    @billybob7088 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just don't walk on a Cat 2 active Volcano.

  • @carolerice5944
    @carolerice5944 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just an FYI you have some crazy CC member called AstoriaPreppy making snarky comments and trashing you guys on the CC boards, idk what their issue is?

    • @JJCruise
      @JJCruise  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      This is the same person who said we were on a 20 minute FaceTime call (it was actually a 3 minute call) shouting into our phone, when we we’re actually showing the views to one of our Moms. (Also, who even shouts into a phone?)
      Some people just love to hate. We wish them more love in their life as love usually conquers all. ❤️

    • @carolerice5944
      @carolerice5944 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@JJCruise I love your response, hopefully they can find some happiness and love because I think they need it. 😘

  • @clement2780
    @clement2780 ปีที่แล้ว

    caribbean risks hurricane season

  • @shonadixon609
    @shonadixon609 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Negatives…. Cruise ports. All it took was research before you went on your trip. I’m very surprised that you hadn’t done this considering cruising is your thing, disappointing guys 🙁

    • @JJCruise
      @JJCruise  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Shona, we had done research but experience is very different than research. 😉

  • @raymondguthrie8224
    @raymondguthrie8224 ปีที่แล้ว

    Price lonly

  • @danlopez.3592
    @danlopez.3592 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    New hairstyles needed please.