The cruise was great, but a bit too long on a big ship with more people than I liked. Royal Caribbean did a great job even though the weather was a bit testy. Of all the shore excursions I rate The Great Barrier Reef No. 1, Kuranda and the rainforest No. 2, and the New Zealand Kiwi Orchard No. 3. Last on my list was the excursion to Napier and the aquarium and winery