Kick Off the New Year in the Southern Hemisphere
Sail from Auckland’s glittering harbor to cosmopolitan Melbourne alongside O’Brien Estate. New Zealand has become one of the world’s most exciting wine destinations, small in scale, but enormous in quality. Its cool climate, diverse soils, and deep commitment to sustainability make it truly singular.
Aboard the elegant, all-suite Silver Moon, this voyage balances vibrant cities with Māori traditions, volcanic landscapes, and sweeping vineyards, from Gisborne’s classic Chardonnays and Napier’s Hawke’s Bay reds to the dramatic fjords of the south and Tasmania’s acclaimed Pinot Noir. Throughout, Bart and Barb O’Brien host an intimate program of exclusive events featuring O’Brien Estate’s impeccable wines.
Curated for O’Brien Estate Guests
- ◆ Hosted personally by Vintners Bart & Barb O’Brien
- ◆ Welcome & farewell receptions, wine hours, a seminar & tasting, and a Winemaker’s Dinner
- ◆ Private shore tours curated exclusively for our guests
- ◆ Optional Melbourne & Yarra Valley land program + Sydney extension
- ◆ Early Booking Bonus: $200 shipboard credit by July 30, 2026
Itinerary
Napier shore tour (Jan 8) · Wellington shore tour (Jan 9) · 3-night post-cruise Melbourne & Yarra Valley program (Jan 19 to 22) · 2-night Sydney extension (Jan 22 to 24).
Destinations
Silversea’s Silver Moon
At 40,700 gross tons and just 596 guests, Silver Moon offers small-ship intimacy with spacious all-suite living. Home to the acclaimed S.A.L.T. (Sea And Land Taste) culinary program, with elegant suites, private verandas, specialty restaurants, and a relaxed pool deck, the perfect setting for O’Brien Estate’s exclusive wine events.
Pricing
Bonus Savings: Silversea promotions throughout the year may reduce your fare. Call our Food & Wine Trails Travel Advisors at 800-367-5348 for the best available rate.
Silversea all-inclusive cruise-only fares include suite accommodations with butler service, most onboard meals, shipboard gratuities, onboard beverages, all surcharges and government taxes, and the private O’Brien Estate wine program. Airfare, transfers, optional land programs, and personal items not included.
Auckland · Tauranga · Gisborne · Napier · Wellington · Lyttelton (Christchurch) · Dunedin · Timaru · Stewart Island · Doubtful & Milford Sounds · Hobart · Melbourne