Given their (relative) proximity, common British colonial history and, as of today, similar flags, it would seem that the Oceanian nations of Australia and New Zealand are destined to share an inevitable bond. Yet each country displays a unique character and personality. While Australia can be described as its own world, justified by the sheer size of the country, New Zealand possesses a distinct Polynesian heritage - proudly carried by the Maori culture - that binds it to its smaller, island-nation neighbors throughout the South Pacific. Australia/New Zealand vacation itineraries come in many shapes and sizes, including round trips from Melbourne or Sydney to New Zealand, one-way cruises from Auckland to Australia, or circuits within either nation. As the two most important countries in Oceania, they are also the perfect starting points to discover the diverse destinations of the South Pacific, including Vanuatu, Micronesia, New Caledonia, Fiji, and Polynesia. And with a name like Oceania, it stands to reason that this continent is meant to be discovered on a cruise ship.