Cruise itinerary
9-Night Pacific Cruise from Sydney, New South Wales
9 nights · Pacific · 7 ports of call
9-night Pacific cruise aboard Anthem of the Seas, departing Sydney, New South Wales and calling at Picton, Christchurch, Dunedin, Sailing Dusky Sound, Cruising Doubtful Sound and Sailing Milford Sound.
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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
Picton
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
A small harbour town at the head of Queen Charlotte Sound, the gateway between New Zealand's two main islands. Forested inlets surround the bay, and the Queen Charlotte Track and Marlborough wine country lie close by.
- Marlborough Sounds
- Queen Charlotte Track
- Edwin Fox ship
- Day5
Christchurch
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day6
Dunedin
Arrive 11:00 · Depart 20:00
A coastal city on New Zealand's South Island, built around a long natural harbour and shaped by Scottish settlers. It keeps Victorian and Edwardian architecture, and the Otago Peninsula at its edge is known for albatross, penguins, and seals.
- Otago Peninsula
- Royal albatross colony
- Larnach Castle
- Day7
Sailing Dusky Sound
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 09:00
Cruising Doubtful Sound
Arrive 11:00 · Depart 11:59
Sailing Milford Sound
Arrive 16:00 · Depart 17:00
- 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
- 11 Nov 2026
- 2 Dec 2026
- 12 Feb 2027
- 27 Mar 2027
- 29 Nov 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, Picton, Christchurch, Dunedin, Sailing Dusky Sound, Cruising Doubtful Sound and Sailing Milford Sound.
How many days are spent at sea?
4 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 11 Nov 2026, 2 Dec 2026, 12 Feb 2027 and 27 Mar 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.