VALUE for money is what stands out about a 21-day round-trip cruise from Melbourne on Costa’s completely renovated neoRomantica on December 13 2012, which travels to Sydney and then many of New Zealand’s most interesting ports- now available through CruiseAgents

Costa is spending more than 90-M. Euro on a complete refurbishment to create a brand new , premium and sophisticated atmosphere for the ship to make its debut in Australia for the southern hemisphere’s cruising season as the first Costa ship to be based here.

With this itinerary there is plenty of time for sightseeing in Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington, Picton, Akaroa and Dunedin before returning to Melbourne via Hobart.

Prices have been reduced by more than $2300 per person and now commence at $3229 and include all meals and entertainment, plus port charges and taxes.

Travellers can also make use of the Samsara Spa, solarium, casino, Salone Disco Tango, jacuzzis and swimming pools and a host of bars, cafes and restaurants.

Bookings must be made by November 1.