Click on the following links to view optional extras and experiences that may be purchased in conjunction with our event:

• Pre-Cruise Activities
• Group-Planned Shore Excursions
• Royal Caribbean Cruise Planner

Pre-Cruise Activities

As we mentioned in a news update we have arranged a private Behind the Scenes tour of the the Hobbiton Movie Set prior to the cruise. Some tickets are still available if you are interested: Hobbiton Excursion

If you have already purchased this excursion, please go visit that page again as I have recently add many more details about the travel arrangements.

I'm no longer holding on to private tour slot for our port day in Tauranga but it looks like you can still book it directly through Royal Caribbean.

Group-Planned Shore Excursions

Normally, we would be inclined to just say that everyone find something that interests you and we'll share experiences once we get back onboard together. Feel free to discuss in BGG@SEA forum, our private Facebook Event Group or our Discord Server. But we do have a few options that we have booked either for the group or just for Kristine and me and we invite you to participate:

Group Excursions, purchase links listed:

• Dunedin (Thu. 2/19/26): Dunedin, Larnach Castle, Chinese Garden & Otago Early Settlers Museum
• Wellington (Sat. 2/21/26): Wētā Workshop VIP Tour

Jeff & Kristine have booked these and you are welcome to join us:

• Christchurch (Fri. 2/20/26): "Antarctic Centre & Air Force Museum" (10:00am start time) through Royal Caribbean.
• Napier (Sun. 2/22/26): "Taste Hawke's Bay - A Sweet treat food Tour" for the 9:30am start time.
• Tauranga (Mon. 2/23/26): "Rotorua Thermal Wonderland Tour", as well as some others in our group. Book directly with them and join us! (Tell them Jeff Anderson sent you...)

Royal Caribbean Cruise Planner

Once your booking has been made and confirmed with the cruise line, you can purchase shore excursions, dining packages, drink packages, wifi, etc. directly from Royal Caribbean.