Voyage route — calls shown in order; map is schematic.
day by day
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Auckland
Depart 19:00
Day 2
Tauranga
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
Day 3
A
At Sea
Day 4
Picton
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
Day 5
Lyttelton
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
Day 6
Port Chalmers
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
Day 7
B
Bluff
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
Day 8
C
Cruising Doubtful Sound
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 11:00
Milford Sound
Arrive 15:00 · Depart 18:00
Day 9
A
At Sea
Day 10
A
At Sea
Day 11
Hobart, Tasmania
Arrive 08:00
Day 12
Hobart, Tasmania
Depart 23:00
Day 13
A
At Sea
Day 14
Eden, New South Wales
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
Day 15
A
At Sea
Day 16
Melbourne, Victoria
Arrive 08:00
Day 17
Melbourne, Victoria
when to sail
Upcoming departures
18 Dec 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
good to know
17-Night Pacific Cruise from Auckland FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 17-night Pacific cruise calls at Auckland, Tauranga, At Sea, Picton, Lyttelton, Port Chalmers, Bluff, Cruising Doubtful Sound, Milford Sound, Hobart, Tasmania, Eden, New South Wales and Melbourne, Victoria.
How many days are spent at sea?
5 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Auckland and ends in Melbourne, Victoria.
How long is this cruise?
17 nights aboard Silver Moon.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 18 Dec 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.
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