Are there cruise ships to New Zealand from Los Angeles?
Thanks. –Anita, New York The answer is a qualified “yes.” You can indeed cruise from Los Angeles to New Zealand as part of a longer South Pacific or around-the-world ship itinerary. One option is Holland America, which sails from Los Angeles to New Zealand with its MS Volendam. The ship offers two options: a 29-day South Pacific & New Zealand cruise, and a 44-day option, which also includes a visit to Australia. While the September cruise won’t work for you this year, it could be an option for next year. Another option is the Regent Seven Seas Voyager, which sails from Los Angeles to Auckland via the South Pacific. On this 19-day cruise, you’ll also visit a number of islands in the South Pacific. This ship departs Los Angeles on Jan. 13, 2009. But actually, the ship then sails on around the world—to Sydney, Australia; Shanghai, China; Singapore; Dubai, U.A.E.; Istanbul, Turkey; and finally back to Fort Lauderdale, Fla.—on a journey of 116 nights. And finally, Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 has
