Cruise itinerary
9-Night Pacific Cruise from Sydney, New South Wales
9 nights · Pacific · 4 ports of call
9-night Pacific cruise aboard Anthem of the Seas, departing Sydney, New South Wales and calling at Bay of Islands, Auckland and Tauranga.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- Royal Caribbean International
- Duration
- 9 nights
- Region
- Pacific · Australia and New Zealand · Oceania
- Departs
- Sydney, New South Wales
- Returns
- Sydney, New South Wales
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Where this voyage takes you
- Family Friendly
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Sydney, New South Wales
Depart 17:00
Australia's harbour city, whose cruise terminal sits across the water from the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. The ferries at Circular Quay reach Manly and Bondi, while the historic Rocks district lies right beside the berths.
- Opera House
- Harbour Bridge
- Bondi Beach
- Day2At sea
- Day3At sea
- Day4
Bay of Islands
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 19:00
A scenic subtropical region at the top of New Zealand's North Island, made up of many islands scattered across a sheltered bay. Known for sailing, dolphins and game fishing, it holds the historic settlements of Russell and Waitangi, where the country's founding treaty was signed.
- Waitangi grounds
- Russell village
- Dolphin watching
- Day5
Auckland
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 19:00
New Zealand's largest city, spread across a narrow isthmus between two harbours. Known as the City of Sails for its yacht-filled waters, it pairs a Sky Tower skyline with nearby volcanic cones, vineyards and black-sand surf beaches.
- Sky Tower
- City of Sails
- Waiheke Island
- Day6
Tauranga
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 20:00
A harbour city on New Zealand's Bay of Plenty, guarded by the extinct volcanic cone of Mauao at the foot of Mount Maunganui. Its surf beaches and the geothermal springs of Rotorua inland make it a popular North Island call.
- Mount Maunganui
- Surf beaches
- Rotorua geysers
- Day7At sea
- Day8At sea
- Day9At sea
- Day10
Sydney, New South Wales
Arrive 06:30
Australia's harbour city, whose cruise terminal sits across the water from the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. The ferries at Circular Quay reach Manly and Bondi, while the historic Rocks district lies right beside the berths.
- Opera House
- Harbour Bridge
- Bondi Beach
Upcoming departures
- 19 Dec 2026
- 28 Dec 2026
- 29 Dec 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
9-Night Pacific Cruise from Sydney, New South Wales FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 9-night Pacific cruise calls at Sydney, New South Wales, Bay of Islands, Auckland and Tauranga.
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 is a round-trip sailing from Sydney, New South Wales.
How long is this cruise?
9 nights aboard Anthem of the Seas.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 19 Dec 2026, 28 Dec 2026 and 29 Dec 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.