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Celebrity Edge has a range of high-quality staterooms that comfortably accommodate two people. Most of the staterooms feature a traditional balcony or a recent introduction, the Infinity Verandah. Infinity verandah's involve a reinforced glass wall that can be automatically partially lowered to form a glass veranda wall. There is also a small number of inside staterooms and staterooms with obstructed views. This innovative vessel showcases a striking exterior with the iconic "Magic Carpet," a floating platform that redefines onboard versatility. Culinary excellence takes centre stage with diverse dining options curated by renowned chefs. The ship offers a myriad of entertainment, from theatres to a Rooftop Garden, providing a harmonious balance of relaxation and excitement.
Helen Stubbings, the heart and hands behind Hugs 'n Kisses, has been enchanting the global stitching community for over two decades. Her signature style is evident in her extensive range of delicate stitchery, charming appliqué, and graceful quilt patterns. Beyond her much-loved patterns, Helen also brings her distinctive touch to beautiful fabric collections, kits, and innovative tools. Known for her gentle guidance and inspiring approach, Helen cultivates a nurturing learning environment where every stitcher, from beginner to experienced, feels encouraged to explore. She generously shares her wealth of knowledge, clever techniques, and signature tips often born from her own extensive experience and award-winning workmanship.
VIEW ITINERARYDAY 1 Wednesday 28 October 2026 Departure
This afternoon board the Celebrity Edge on this fantastic Hand Stitching at Sea cruise to New Zealand. Be up on deck at 4.30pm as we cruise Sydney Harbour and out through Sydney Heads. Before dinner, we will enjoy a welcome drinks party to meet other members of the Hand Stitching at Sea and Helen, who will be inspiring us during our tour.
DAY 2 Thursday 29 October 2026 Cruising Tasman Sea
This morning and afternoon lessons will be offered by Helen.
DAY 3 Friday 30 October 2026 Cruising Tasman Sea
This morning and afternoon lessons will be offered by Helen.
DAY 4 Saturday 31 October 2026 Fiordland National Park
Today we cruise through some of the most spectacular scenery in New Zealand as we visit Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound and Dusky Sound. We will have classes available this afternoon. The projects will include a mix of simple relaxing stitchery, turned edge applique (Helen's easy way) and English paper piecing. All portable to make a start in class and continue in spare time around the ship.
DAY 5 Sunday 1 November 2026 Dunedin
We arrive in the city of Dunedin this morning. We will visit the historic Jacobean-style Olveston House, containing a treasure trove of art and antiques, as we explore this attractive city. We continue with visit Stitch Witches, where there are a wide range of fabrics and accessories to suit quilters, stitchers and sewers. This afternoon we visit New Zealand's 'castle' which overlooks the Otago Peninsular. Built from 1871, by William Larnach, merchant banker and politician, Larnach Castle showcases beautiful Victorian craftsmanship and antiques.
DAY 6 Monday 2 November 2026 Akaroa
Today we call in to Christchurch, we will drive to the gorgeous village of Akaroa. We will have a sightseeing tour of the town. We continue with a visit to The Giants House, a historic house with original art works, terraced gardens filled with amazing sculptures and mosaics. This house was the first bank manager's house in Akaroa, built in 1880. We will return to the ship late afternoon.
DAY 7 Tuesday 3 November 2026 At Sea
This morning and afternoon we are offering classes or you might like to attend activities offered by the ship. We will enjoy a relaxing day at sea.
DAY 8 Wednesday 4 November 2026 Tauranga/Rotorua
This morning we arrive in Tauranga. We enjoy a sightseeing tour around Rotorua this morning, a small city on the shores of Lake Rotorua, where we explore the geothermal activity of geysers, boiling mud pools and steaming craters. We will visit Cottage Flair, an award winning shop in Rotorua. They supply books, magazines, fabrics, kits, haberdashery and patterns.
DAY 9 Thursday 5 November 2026 Auckland
Today we dock in Auckland, the largest city and commercial centre of New Zealand. Our morning tour takes in the main sights of Auckland city, including the Harbour Bridge, which spans the beautiful Waitemata Harbour. We visit Quilting and Beyond, which displays a large selection of kits, threads and fabrics with all the best brands at great prices.
DAY 10 Friday 6 November 2026 Bay of Islands
Our stop today is the spectacular Bay of Islands, one of the most historic areas in New Zealand dotted with 150 scenic islands. We will have a sightseeing tour to Waitangi, where the Treaty between settlers and Maori's was signed in 1840. In the afternoon we visit Country Dawn Quilting and Patchwork which displays a truly amazing collections of fabrics.
DAY 11 Saturday 7 November 2026 Cruising Tasman Sea
Today Helen will teach classes in the morning and afternoon, or you might like to enjoy some of the many activities available aboard the Celebrity Edge.
DAY 12 Sunday 8 November 2026 Cruising Tasman Sea
Today we will offer classes in the morning and afternoon, or you might like to enjoy some of the many activities available aboard the Celebrity Edge. This evening, we will enjoy a farewell drinks party.
DAY 13 Monday 9 November 2026 Disembarkation/Sydney
This morning, we arrive in Sydney. After breakfast we will disembark, and the cruise will conclude.
The following prices are Twin-share Per Person (Single Fare)
| Early Booking Discount | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabin | Description | Deck | Twin-share Fare | Single Fare | Twin-share Fare | Single Fare |
| O1 | Deluxe Inside | 7,8,9,10,11,12 | $6,790 | $9,990 | $6,590 | $9,590 |
| P2 | Deluxe Veranda | 6,8,9 | $7,890 | $10,990 | $7,690 | $10,590 |
| P1 | Deluxe Veranda | 7,8,9 | $7,990 | $11,190 | $7,790 | $10,790 |
| E2 | Prime with Infinite Veranda | 7,8,9 | $8,590 | $12,390 | $7,990 | $11,190 |
| E1 | Prime Edge with Infinite Veranda | 7,8,9 | $8,690 | $12,590 | $8,090 | $11,390 |
| C2 | Concierge Balcony | 9,11,12 | $8,790 | $12,890 | $8,190 | $11,690 |
| C1 | Prime Concierge Balcony | 11,12 | $8,890 | $12,990 | $8,290 | $11,790 |
| Included port and handling charges | $1,215 | $1,855 | $1,215 | $1,855 | ||
| Included ship gratuities | $290 | $290 | $290 | $290 | ||
All cabins are subject to availability. Please call 1800 630 343 for fares and information on other cabin categories.
International touring can involve a considerable amount of walking and stair climbing in the places visited and it is important that all tour participants have a level of physical fitness that allows them to take part in this activity without the assistance from others.
TOUR OPERATOR:
Travelrite International Pty Ltd (ABN 64 005 817 078) is the tour organiser. Celebrity Edge is operated by Celebrity Cruises and the fly, cruise and tour arrangements are subject to the terms and conditions and general information detailed in the Celebrity Cruises brochure. All passengers must complete the Celebrity Cruises online check-in on https://www.celebritycruises.com/au/as well as a Travelrite International booking form.
DEPOSIT AND PAYMENT:
A non-refundable deposit of $900 per passenger should be sent with a completed Travelrite International booking form for each main tour. As soon as the booking is confirmed, a confirmation advice will be emailed to the client. Final payments are due to be paid to Travelrite International 92 days prior to the commencement of the tour. A 1.5% administration fee will be added to payments by credit card.
CANCELLATION CHARGES:
Cancellations outside 92 days of departure will result in the loss of the deposit. Cancellations 91 days or less before departure will result in the loss of all monies paid.
REFUNDS:
The tour is based on arrangements which do not allow for any refunds in respect to sightseeing, accommodation, meals or other services not utilised after the tour has commenced.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS:
All passengers will require a valid passport. If not an Australian passport holder, please check with Travelrite International for visa requirements.
TRAVEL INSURANCE:
Adequate travel insurance is highly recommended to cover tour members for the consequences of unforeseen events during the cruise and for cancellation fees which could result from events such as illness, accident, death etc.
BAGGAGE:
Baggage is at owners' risk throughout the cruise.
MINIMUM TOUR NUMBERS:
The tour arrangements have been made on the basis of a minimum number of passengers travelling. In the event that less than the required number of passengers have confirmed their booking 92 days from the date of departure, Travelrite International reserves the right to cancel the tour, giving a full refund of monies paid, or offer arrangements to proceed with the tour at a modified fare.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Travelrite International Pty Ltd (ATAS No. A10538) is the tour organiser. You engage Travelrite International to book this tour on your behalf and you acknowledge that Travelrite International acts as your agent for the purpose of making contracts between you and the various providers of accommodation, transportation and other services that comprise the tour. Travelrite may without reference to you provide or make available to you, or may as your agent engage any third party to provide or make available to you, any good or service which Travelrite reasonably believes is necessary for your benefit to maintain the tour itinerary, repatriate you or otherwise accommodate, transport or sustain you in circumstances in which the tour itinerary fails wholly or partly for any reason. You appoint Travelrite your attorney for this purpose. You agree to pay Travelrite any cost thereof and you indemnify Travelrite in respect of any cost it incurs in this regard. Travelrite advises you to obtain travel insurance generally including in respect of the risk that any such good or service may become required. Further, no responsibilities are accepted for any damage or delay due to sickness, pilferage, labour disputes, machinery breakdown, quarantine, government restraints, weather, terrorism or other causes beyond their control. No responsibility is accepted for any additional expense, omission, delays, re-routing or acts of any government authority. Baggage is at owners risk throughout the tour. The right is reserved to withdraw any tour arrangement and/or make such changes to the tour arrangements as may be found desirable or necessary for the convenience of the parties and the proper carrying out of the tour. The passage contract in use by the carriers concerned, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the transportation companies or firms and the purchasers of these tours. The contract shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Victoria and any legal action must be undertaken in the State of Victoria. Attention is also directed to the terms and conditions of Celebrity Cruises passage contract, detailed on Celebrity Cruises website.
HOW TO BOOK:
Bookings can be made by completing a booking form and sending it with a non-refundable deposit of $900 per person to: 423 Whitehorse Road Balwyn, Victoria 3103
Further information can be obtained by telephoning Toll Free 1800 630 343 Phone: (03) 8803 6868 or Email: sales@travelrite.com.au www.travelrite.com.au
ABOUT TRAVELRITE INTERNATIONAL:
Travelrite International Pty Ltd is a well-established travel company which has been operating in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne for more than 40 years. It is a member of ATAS (number A10538) and has an accredited IATA office at Balwyn. As such, it directly represents the major airlines of the world and all major domestic and international tour and transport operators. Travelrite International has been operating special interest tours for over 38 years and now runs over 120 tours a year. Travelrite International Pty Ltd is a full member of the Australian Travel Industry Association - ATIA.
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