Lawn Bowls Cruise Tour
15 FEB - 2 MAR 2026
15 DAYS
ESCORTED BY KERRI COTTELL
Experience the perfect blend of bowls and sightseeing. Play the game you love while exploring a remarkable destination.
Embark on an unforgettable 15-day journey with Travel Masters and The Travel Studio as we invite you to experience the stunning beauty of New Zealand in a truly unique way, aboard the Crown Princess. This fully escorted small-group cruise tour combines the thrill of travel with the joy of lawn bowls, offering the perfect balance of leisure, play and discovery.
Sail across the Tasman Sea to explore a series of breathtaking New Zealand ports, each with its own charm and character, from vibrant cities to picturesque coastal towns. Along the way, enjoy friendly lawn bowls matches at local clubs, where warm hospitality and spirited competition create lasting memories and friendships.
Beyond the greens, you'll have the opportunity to explore New Zealand’s rich culture, natural wonders and world-class cuisine. Whether you're strolling through bustling markets, soaking in geothermal springs or simply enjoying the ocean views from the deck, every day offers something new and exciting.
If you're a bowls enthusiast looking for the perfect blend of sport, sightseeing and cruising, this 15-day adventure aboard the Crown Princess is your ticket to an extraordinary holiday. Join us and discover New Zealand in style — one bowl at a time!
14 Night cruise ex Brisbane aboard the Crown Princess
Meals and entertainment onboard
Standard cruise fare with option to upgrade
Lunch and a bowls game at each port
Transportation from the ship to bowls club and return
TOUR INCLUSIONS
3 Hour sightseeing tour in Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin
Tour playing shirt, name badge, bowls cloth & a 2 bowl carry bag
Port charges and taxes
Services of a Tour Escort - Kerri Cottell
Bowls carry bag. Colours may vary.
PORT HIGHLIGHTS
Auckland
Pick up from ship by coach, around 8:30am, which will take us on a sightseeing tour around the area, including Auckland Harbour Bridge, Mission Bay, The Domain and more, then to the Carlton Cornwall Bowls Club. There we will have lunch, fellowship, followed by a game of bowls. The coach will return us to the ship late afternoon.
Napier
Pick up from ship by coach, at 12:30pm, then to Napier Bowls Club. There we will have lunch, fellowship, followed by a game of bowls. The coach will return us to the ship late afternoon.
Tauranga
Pick up from ship by coach, around 8:30am, which will take us on a sightseeing tour around the area, including Mount Maunganui, Tauranga, Gate Pa, Te Puke and more, then to Club Mount Maunganui or similar. game of bowls. The coach will return us to the ship late afternoon.
Wellington
Pick up from ship by coach, around 9:30am, which will take us on a sightseeing tour around the area, including Mt Victoria, Oriental Bay, Lady Norwood Rose Gardens, Cable Car and more, then to the Wilton Bowls Club. There we will have lunch, fellowship, followed by a game of bowls. The coach will return us to the ship late afternoon.
Christchurch
Pick up from ship by coach, around 8:30am, which will take us on a sightseeing tour around the Cashmere Hills, Christchurch city and more, then to Burnside Bowls Club. There we will have lunch, fellowship, followed by a g
Dunedin
Pick up from ship by coach, around 8:30am, which will take us on a sightseeing tour to Baldwin St, Signal Hill, the Octagon and more, then to the Dunedin Indoor Bowls Stadium. There we will have lunch, fellowship, followed by a game of bowls. The coach will return us to the ship late afternoon.
Cabin Selection
Interior Cabin - SOLD OUT
Ocean View Cabin - SOLD OUT
Balcony Cabin - SOLD OUT
Mini Suite - SOLD OUT
YOUR TOUR ESCORT
The tour will be escorted by Kerri Cottell. Not only is Kerri one of our Senior Travel Advisors from The Travel Studio, she is also the Media Officer of the Gold Coast Tweed District Bowls Association and a member of Club Tweed. Kerri’s husband, son and daughter also play lawn bowls, the latter at an Australian level, so you could say it’s a big part of her life.
Kerri will travel with you on this wonderful lawn bowl tour, bringing with her a wealth of knowledge in lawn bowls, previous travel experience along with a passion for people, places and different cultures.
You will find that Kerri will take every opportunity to make this tour one to remember. You may even want to come on one of her next Lawn Bowls tours.