We have cruised the world many times but sadly never around NZ and the opportunity to sail around nz on Explorer Dream and visit the magnificent Milford and Doubtful sounds at a very good price for a balcony cabin seemed a good deal.

Sadly the rooms are quite congested compared to say Princess cabins, the food - not bad in the sit down dining rooms but the Lido buffet area really congested and a very limited and ordinary food selection once again compared to other lines.

Then the extra charges on board like believe or not English Breakfast tea , all cakes and pastries apart from one or two basic types air the meal times, Ice Creams etc. Read more