Jaimie & Roxi Cruise & Travel

24/08/2020

Exclusive one-off itinerary & departure: 16 – 23 December 2020
Queenstown return – 8 day/7 night package with 6-night cruise
Onboard Fiordland Jewel from Doubtful Sound to Milford Sound
From NZ$6895 per person share twin/double

We are thrilled to advise that this exclusive Cruise World sailing has been selling fast:
FIORDLAND JEWEL EXCLUSIVE, this is exclusive to us, just 3 cabins left and a very unique one-off itinerary which is Fiord hopping. This area is a botanical wonderland with jaw dropping scenery. Adventure abounds with kayaking excursions up narrow waterways surrounded by primeval forests, fishing for dinner, hiking or just lazing about. The crew will dive for crayfish……ka pai! This one is selling fast.

Discover remote, untouched landscapes thriving with an abundance of wildlife, lush rainforests clinging to dramatic peaks, waterfalls, spectacular ice-carved fjords; and pristine mountain to sea vistas.

From the hub and excitement of Queenstown activities, to the mix of relaxation and nature activities in the sounds, this itinerary offers a unique and boutique perspective of NZ. A one-off, cruise from Doubtful Sound to Milford Sound via the lesser known sounds of Nancy, Caswell, George, Bligh Sounds.

Cruise & Land Package includes:
*Arrival transfer Queenstown airport to Queenstown Park Hotel
*One-night pre-cruise at Queenstown Park Hotel in a Gondola room, with pre-dinner drinks & canapes, cooked breakfast
*Transfer from Queenstown to Lake Manapouri
*Scenic boat transfer across Lake Manapouri and coach over the Wilmot Pass to Deep Cove Doubtful Sound.
*6 nights onboard Fiordland Jewel - Doubtful Sound to Milford Sound.
*Full cooked & continental breakfast, lunch, 3-course dinner, snacks, complimentary tea & coffee onboard
*View the crew dive or pull craypots up for a lobster for lunch or dinner
*View ROV (Remote Operated Vehicle) Underwater Explorations
*Cabin amenities: Evolu toiletries, hairdryer, linen, bath towels
*Kayaks, tender boat excursions, Top-deck hot tub
*Coach Transfer Milford Sound to Queenstown

19/08/2020

Starting the day with flowers and cupcakes. This was a THANK YOU GIFT from another client we managed to get back home from overseas during COVID. Thank you, it means a lot!

07/03/2020

Good to see an article from the perspective of the passengers onboard...
https://cruisepassenger.com.au/diamond-princess-passengers-it-hasnt-put-us-off-cruising-one-little-bit/

It was an emotional moment for Australian cruise passengers from the Diamond Princess. They had finally been allowed to return home. Karen Shakhovskoy,

04/03/2020

GREAT NEWS FROM AIR NEW ZEALAND
Air New Zealand is introducing change flexibility for all new international flights booked and ticketed from 5-31 March 2020. This is a great opportunity to book without the worry of potential costs to change your plans with the current uncertainty around coronavirus.

Passengers who purchase an international ticket between these dates will have the standard change penalty waived should you need to amend your flight dates, regardless of the number of changes made. Please note the normal fare difference will apply should the booking class not be available at the time of rebooking.

21/01/2020

Luxury Short Cruise... simply because you deserve it!
https://www.cruiseandtravel.co.nz/luxury-trans-tasman-cruise

This opportunity will sell out quickly, so contact us as soon as possible to register your interest. Sales open on 27th January 2020.

17/12/2019

What ID is required on NZ Domestic cruises?

Princess Cruises' Ruby Princess is sailing a 3 night "sampler" cruise from Auckland this Christmas and a common question is, "Do I need a passport on a domestic cruise that sails around NZ only?" The answer is no, you don't!

Most guests will use their current passport however you only require government issued photo identification. Other than a passport or drivers licence, either an 18+Card (evidence of age document) or Super Gold Card with photo is acceptable. Minors under 18 years of age may also present an original or certified copy of their birth certificate or a school card with photo.

Guests that are not legal residents of NZ must present their passport. Remember, failure to present the appropriate photo identification at check-in will result in denial of boarding.

Please contact us if you'd like more details on the above or would simply like to know about other close to home cruise options in the future.

15/12/2019

Family Cruises - Family Friendly Cruises for Kids
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7YWaoWyCNw&feature=youtu.be

Get more out of your family vacation when you sail with Princess. Instead of amusement park attractions on board, Princess offers a variety of programs that ...

08/11/2019

Check out this amazing fare we have on this 10 Night Kimberley luxury expedition cruise sailing Ponont with NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT!

We have a Deluxe stateroom cabin available which is now sold out to the general public on the above 10 night cruise sailing on Ponont's Le Bellot from Darwin to Broome on 7th September 2021. The fare we can offer is fantastic compared to the remaining cabins and voyages currently on sale.....at only...

17/09/2019

CELEBRITY SOLSTICE LAST CABIN LEFT ON 14 NIGHT CRUISE FROM AUCKLAND RETURN ON 1ST APRIL 2020.
General availability is sold out, this is a really popular cruise, we want to move this last cabin (Aqua Class). First in first served. Contact me for more details DDI 09 39 111 40

10/09/2019

EXCLUSIVE SEABOURN SPECIAL FOR NZ RESIDENTS ONLY
Seabourn Encore - Auckland – Auckland return
14 nights, 06 Jan 2020
Veranda Suites From AUD$6,999 per person, share twin/double (published fare on website is currently AUD$10,499 per person!)

I cruised on the Seabourn Encore earlier this year and words cannot express how amazing the experience was. This will sell out very quickly at these fares so please contact me ASAP if you'd like to know more.

07/08/2019

Finally, some GREAT NEWS for all our travellers on NZ passports wishing to visit South Africa or return home to see family.

SOUTH AFRICAN HIGH COMMISSION MEDIA STATEMENT

The South African government announces visa exemption for New Zealand ordinary passport holders travelling to South Africa for tourism and business visits.

The South African High Commission on behalf of the Government of the Republic of South Africa has the pleasure to inform New Zealanders that the South African government has taken a unilateral decision to exempt ordinary New Zealand passport holders from the requirement of having to be in possession of a port of entry visa for a period of ninety (90) days for holiday and business visits. The visa exemption will enter into force and be effective on 15th August 2019.

26/06/2019

If you've ever wanted to see a Penthouse on P&O Cruises here's Cabin 10003 on the Pacific Aria. Auckland is her home port until August 2019 after which time she heads back to Australia. Due to increased demand the Pacific Aria will return in 2020 for our longest season yet with Auckland departures from May right through to October 2020.

12/06/2019

Local Travel Agent Joins “The 1%”

Jaimie McDonald From Jaimie & Roxi Cruise & Travel Completes In-Depth Training Program With Leading Tour and Cruise Company

Wilton, CT May 13, 2019: Jaimie McDonald, a travel agent from Jaimie & Roxi Cruise & Travel in Auckland recently completed an in-depth training program with Tauck, thus joining less than 1% of the company’s worldwide network of travel agents who have successfully completed the program. Founded in 1925, Tauck is a leader in premium quality guided travel with over 120 land journeys and cruises to more than 70 countries and all seven continents. The company has been named both the “World’s Best Tour Operator & Safari Outfitter” and the “World’s Best River Cruise Line” three times by the readers of Travel + Leisure magazine.

Jaimie was enrolled in the company’s agent training program Tauck Academy, and by successfully completing its curriculum, he becomes a Tauck Certified agent who qualifies for special benefits and other exclusive opportunities provided by the company. Tauck Academy includes intensive classroom training. Topics covered include Tauck’s history, details of the company’s extensive product line, and what separates Tauck’s tours and cruises from those of its competitors.

Jaimie & Roxi Cruise & Travel is a full-service travel agency located on the North Shore, Auckland. Jaimie says, "Experience matters and we can honestly say we've probably been there and done that. We aim to provide a boutique experience focusing on the personal touches often missed by others".

Those interested in more information can contact Jaimie at [email protected], on 09 39 111 40 or visit their website at www.cruiseandtravel.co.nz

https://youtu.be/_VIe-cEeAEw

Jaimie McDonald (left), with Tauck Vice President of Global Sales, Steven Spivak.

26/05/2019

You'd be simply amazed how much fresh fruit and vegetables are consumed each week on board this ship! https://lnkd.in/g-6ufKY

“It took 200 tons of marble to build Regal Princess - that's more than 30 times the amount of marble in Michelangelo's famous David statue. But just how much food and drink is enjoyed onboard this Royal Class ship? https://t.co/pMIfTEOoqt”

08/05/2019

Is cruising the future of environmentally friendly sustainable holidays?
https://cruisepassenger.com.au/how-environmentally-friendly-is-your-cruise-ship/

As the Alaskan port of Juneau gets ready for its first ships of the season on Sunday, the region is braced for its biggest ships - and biggest passenger

06/05/2019

Once again it goes to show we absolutely love it!
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=12228130

More than 100,000 Kiwis are taking ocean cruises, outstripping global growth rates

13/02/2019

OCEANIA CRUISES - Around the World in 180 Days

Discover the profound difference between a once-in-a-lifetime vacation and a life-changing exploration on this dazzling 180-day Around The World adventure departing Miami on 9th January, 2021.

Travel Around The World in 180 days with our limited time inclusive package that includes our Exclusive Prestige Package* plus choose one of these OLife Choice* amenities:

Free - 70 Shore Excursions
Free - Beverage Package
Free - US$7,000 Shipboard Credit
Amenities are per stateroom

Plus:

Exclusive Prestige Package*:
Free Gratuities - a value of up to US$8,200
Free Onboard Medical Care
Free Internet
Free Laundry Services
Free Exclusive Shoreside Events
Free US$1,000 Shipboard Credit per stateroom
Free 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Stay
Free Transfer between Hotel and Ship

FARES FROM NZ$62,560 PER GUEST

On sale Worldwide from 4am 14th February 2019, New Zealand time with up to 29% discount for NZ residents. With space for only 342 privileged couples this cruise will sell out quick!

If interested please contact us as soon as possible for more details.

02/01/2019

Awesome resolution though with 93 countries and counting, I'll have to be quite imaginative here! Where would you go?

“🛳 Cruise Year Resolution #1: Go one place you’ve never been before. 🗺 Cruising offers sailings across the globe, reaching as far as the Galapagos, and as close as the Bahamas. In 2019, choose a destination and . 🛳”

20/12/2018

WHERE TO "SPEND" CHRISTMAS THIS YEAR... THIS MAY SURPRISE YOU!
For many of us, the first thing we look at when considering our upcoming holiday plans are flights, and usually the accommodation next. We will look at the BEST, EASIEST and maybe even the CHEAPEST options... or at least what we perceive to be the most economical or BEST VALUE FOR MONEY.

With that in mind, I thought I'd do a quick cost comparison between three different holidays types:

1) SOUTH ISLAND DOMESTIC BREAK 🇳🇿
2) SOUTH PACIFIC ISLAND ESCAPE 🏝
3) AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND CRUISE 🛳

I've based the comparison on a FAMILY HOLIDAY FOR THREE - two adults and a child 👨‍👩‍👧 and am speaking from personal experience as over the last few years our family have done each of these.

As the cruise is a 12 Night sailing from Auckland to Sydney on the 18th of December, I've also based all flights to/from Auckland and accommodation over the same period and duration just so that we can compare "apples with apples" 🍎 🍊

The cruise pricing is for a BALCONY CABIN on the brand new MAJESTIC PRINCESS so I've also used a good standard of accommodation for both QUEENSTOWN and FIJI. I've also provided the daily cost of an upgraded standard of accommodation for both just to give an idea of alternatives though these are not included in the comparison.

For meals 🍳🍔 I'm guessing about $30 each for breakfast and dinner and $15 towards a quick bite for lunch which I'm sure sounds pretty reasonable.

I haven't included the cost of activities or entertainment 🤸‍♀️ for Fiji or Queenstown whereas the majority of entertainment is included on board a cruise. In Fiji you may be happy to lounge around the pool though in the "adventure capitol of the world" you'll be hard pressed to find many activities under $100 per person! I'll leave this up to you to add your own figure here.

I also haven't included the cost of beverages though unless you're going on a detox retreat I'm guessing this will be a similar amount whatever the holiday you go on... unless you purchased a drinks package on the cruise or even better still, it was a FREE inclusion with your fare 😀 FYI - the pricing on this particular cruise didn't include a free drink package when I quoted this.

There are definitely better times to book and costs may vary as different specials come out (which is where we can help) though have a look at the comparison below and let me know what you think. As I said, you may be surprised!

27/09/2018

NEWS FLASH!! Now I don't think this will affect many of you BUT 🤨 some of you may be VERY interested to know....
P&O Cruises are changing the daily limit to the Premium Drinks Package and The Lot Beverage Package 🍾🍸🍹🍺

For any package PURCHASED on or after Wednesday, 3rd October 2018, alcoholic beverages will be capped at 15 drinks per person per 24 hour period. SHOCK, HORROR! 😥
THE GOOD NEWS... any package purchased before 3rd October will not be subject to the new limit, even if your cruise is after this date 🤣
WHATEVER you decide, if you make a new P&O, Princess, Cunard or Carnival booking with us BEFORE next Friday, 5th October, we'll add an extra AUD$50 to spend onboard however you please 🍾🎉🎁🚢

24/07/2018

IT'S OFFICIAL... KIWIS LOVE TO CRUISE!

Record 98,000 Kiwis sail oceans on cruise holidays in 2017

New Zealand continues to rank as one of the world's fastest growing cruise markets, according to the just released Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Australasia's 2017 New Zealand Source Market Report.

The report shows that a record 98,000 New Zealanders sailed the oceans on a cruise holiday in 2017, an 8.7% increase in passenger numbers.

New Zealand continues to outperform more established markets and, in percentage terms, is well ahead of USA, Europe and the UK and Ireland.

The South Pacific maintained its place as the most popular destination for Kiwi cruisers, with the region attracting one in almost three of the nation's ocean cruise passengers.

New Zealand cruises continued to be the second most popular, with 24% of Kiwis choosing to cruise close to home.
The number of New Zealanders cruising in Australia experienced the largest growth in 2017 - with 13,264 cruising, up 112% from 2016.

The equivalent of 2.2% of New Zealand's population took an ocean cruise last year.

21/03/2018

We often hear the horror stories about guests turning up to accommodation booked online to find they have no booking in place or even worse, the hotel or villa doesn't even exist in places around the world like Bali and so forth though who would have thought this can be an issue even on our own doorstep?

Plush pad 'Villa Manata' was advertised on Booking.com – but it doesn't exist.

05/03/2018

We just received this feedback from one of our clients which I have to share as it reminds us of why we do what we do.

"I just want to thank you for forwarding my documents. You really do spoil and bless me with the attention you pay to me. Always so respectful and polite at all times. You always do what you say you will do and that is so reassuring to me at the old age of 78 ½. I think I will have you down for my 80th birthday – how about that?" R. Boyd

07/02/2018

The Flight Centre Travel Expo is being held at the ASB Showgrounds, Greenlane this weekend.

Don’t miss out on EXCLUSIVE travel deals to hundreds of destinations and SAVE on airfares, accommodation, cruises, tours and more!

We are expecting 10,000+ people per day though if you'd like to AVOID THE QUEUES AND BE TREATED LIKE A VIP give Jaimie and Roxi a call, text or email and let us know what you're interested in and you'll be able to book the same specials from the comfort of your home.

If you'd like to make an appointment to come and see us at our home office please let us know as soon as possible.

Jaimie - 0210 333 407 (DDI - 09 39 111 40)
Roxi - 021 557 507
[email protected]
[email protected]

Flight Centre Travel Expo Auckland
Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th February
9am-4pm
ASB Showgrounds, Greenlane

28/12/2017

We had a look at the Pacific Jewel a couple months ago and were pleasantly surprised. This is the first time I had been onboard since her multi-million dollar refit in mid 2015 and I have to say, I really liked the new Pantry with a range of individual little eateries and fresh food outlets which replaces the traditional Lido buffet dining area - think of Elliot Stables in Auckland. It’s also wonderful to hear there will be a new emphasis on local produce with 37 New Zealand firms providing fresh produce to the ship.

The Pacific Jewel has replaced the Pacific Pearl as New Zealand's only home-ported cruise ship and will return to New Zealand for 5 months in March 2018. Over this time the Jewel will sail an increased schedule of 22 Food & Wine, Comedy, New Zealand and South Pacific cruises from Auckland ranging from 3 to 15 nights.

If you’re considering a return cruise from Auckland on the Pacific Jewel after this time she returns again in April 2019.

03/09/2017

31/08/2017

It's great to see the enhancements made on one of our local ships and I know a lot of people will be excited about the addition of Club Class Mini-Suites to the Sea Princess. I look forward to trying out the new luxury beds too!

Uncover the exciting new features coming to Sea Princess, this November 2017. Ahead of her Summer season sailing from Brisbane, Sea Princess will sail in for...

08/08/2017

FREE COCKTAIL RECEPTION and INFO EVENING!

This year we invite you to join us for a presentation by:

Mr Oscar Abello,
Vice President, Product Planning and Revenue Management

for a Cocktail Reception and 2018-2019 Launch, in Auckland Monday 9th October 2017

This is a personal way to introduce you to the award winning luxury small ship, m/s Paul Gauguin and the all-inclusive French Polynesia holiday experience.

Places are limited so we ask that you contact us as soon as possible to register your interest and we can provide you with further details and forward a personalised Entrée Card. The event will be held in the Auckland CBD from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.

21/07/2017

LIMITED AVAILABILITY — BOOK TODAY!

Holland America Line's best offers of the season are back
for one week only!

Book now and receive fares from AU$1,899pp twin share.*

Hurry! Space is limited and these non-refundable fares
expire 27 July 2017

If you would like more details please let me know

21/07/2017

Your guide to what's trending in the romance industry for 2017. This eBook came out today and I just had to share.

Animated publication