One of the biggest ships to come Down Under will make its maiden voyage to New Zealand on Valentine's Day.
New Zealanders can board the 76,000-tonne Aurora in San Francisco and cruise home to Auckland with a special fly-cruise package deal from P&O Cruises.
The package includes a flight from either Auckland,
Wellington or Christchurch to San Francisco and a 15-night cruise in a twin cabin, with the Aurora calling at Hawaii and Samoa on the way. All meals and entertainment are included in the package, priced from $6190 a person.
The Aurora sails from San Francisco on January 30 and arrives at Princes Wharf on February 14. The huge ship is more than a quarter of a kilometre in length and 10m higher than the Niagara Falls.
There are three swimming pools, a virtual reality centre and golf simulator, five restaurants and cafes and 14 bars.
Contact: Travel agent.