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 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 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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