Leisurley Cruising on board Coral Princess Cruises NZ’s North and The Takahe - a lifetime experience!

Posted by default on September 30th, 2009

Christina Windram - Coral Princess Cruises Oceanic Discoverer | January 2007 

The Takahe (Native Bird)What a way to experience New Zealand - 5 days of leisurley cruising on board Coral Princess Cruises Oceanic Discoverer. A great start, our boarding was hassle free through Auckland customs, our cabin was a very good size, very comfortable,a great bathroom with lovely toileteries more like a 5 star hotel.  This is a very comfortable well equipped luxury ship making this cruise most enjoyable. We were cruising with a small group of 24 passenegers and the comradship became stronger by the day.  Excellent chefs, you wanted for nothing in the food selection it was like eating in a top restaurant every night.I love seafood so the Crayfish was my favorite meal.
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10 Reasons to Visit New Zealand

Posted by Karine Thomas on September 25th, 2009

Karine Thomas Director Navigate OceaniaClick on the link below to watch John Key on David Letterman’s Late Show:

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/2902434/John-Key-on-David-Lettermans-Late-Show/

Navigators tour Claremont Estate in South Island, NZ new Owners Retreat

Posted by Karine Thomas on September 24th, 2009

karine-thomas-director-navigate-oceaniaNew to Navigate is the Navigate Villa Collection and our newest members - Claremont’s Owners Retreat  and Claremont Cottage just 45 minutes north of Christchurch, NZ . The Navigate team recently had a ‘night away’ and we flew to Christchurch (c/- Air New Zealand Grab a Seat!) and checked out Claremont Estate  and their new ’Owners Retreat’ -  (they have two cottages - the other is called the Claremont Cottage).  both the grounds of the estate - but way less expensive for a small group travelling than suites at Claremont - but great because we got to experience the estate - the 4 wheel drive farm tour and a dinosaur trek (and that’s not us elder members of the Navigator team…) , breakfast at the lodge - and we  were able to accommodate our rowdy group of 4 Navigators!

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