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I was wondering what are the best cruise lines in Australia as i would like to travel around Australia/New Zealand. Please share your experiences.

Celebrity Cruise Line is doing that route this year with the Mercury. I’ve been on that ship and it is top notch. Celebrity is ranked higher than most any other “Premium Class” cruise lines (includes: Princess, Royal Caribbean, Holland American). In fact, all 7 of Celebrity’s ships were voted “The Worlds Best Large Ships” by readers of Conde Naste (the traveler’s bible) in February 2006.

I took a quick peek for you - prices on a 14-night cruise start at about $2250 for an inside cabin and $2500 for an oceanview cabin. The absolute best answer I can give you is not to use a travel website, but to talk to a good travel agent. Tell him/her what your needs are, and that “you are looking for the best deal”.

There is no additional cost or hidden fees for their services and you’ll have a name and a face to speak to, rather than merely inputting your name, address and credit card into an on-line form and hoping for the best! Personal service is everything. Remember, there’s a big difference between “price” and “value” - go for the best “value”.

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Holland America Line has a 14-day Sydney to Auckland or vice versa trip. It is fantastic and you are not on a HUGH ship. It is just the right size and not crowded.