Cruise itinerary
12-Night Pacific Cruise from Sydney, New South Wales
12 nights · Pacific · 9 ports of call
12-night Pacific cruise aboard Anthem of the Seas, departing Sydney, New South Wales and calling at Sailing Milford Sound, Cruising Doubtful Sound, Sailing Dusky Sound, Dunedin, Christchurch and Napier and 2 more.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- Royal Caribbean International
- Duration
- 12 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
Sailing Milford Sound
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 09:00
Cruising Doubtful Sound
Arrive 13:00 · Depart 14:00
Sailing Dusky Sound
Arrive 16:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day5
Dunedin
Arrive 09:30 · Depart 19:00
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
- Day6
Christchurch
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day7At sea
- Day8
Napier
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
A Hawke's Bay town on New Zealand's North Island, rebuilt in Art Deco style after a 1931 earthquake. The seafront streets carry one of the world's finest concentrations of 1930s architecture, with surrounding hills given over to vineyards.
- Art Deco quarter
- Hawke's Bay wineries
- Marine Parade
- Day9
Wellington
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
New Zealand's capital, set around a deep harbour at the windy southern tip of the North Island. It is known for its cafés, the Te Papa national museum and the Cuba Street arts quarter, with the cable car climbing to gardens above the bay.
- Te Papa museum
- Cuba Street
- Cable car
- Day10
Picton
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
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
- Day11At sea
- Day12At sea
- Day13
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
- 28 Jan 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
12-Night Pacific Cruise from Sydney, New South Wales FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 12-night Pacific cruise calls at Sydney, New South Wales, Sailing Milford Sound, Cruising Doubtful Sound, Sailing Dusky Sound, Dunedin, Christchurch, Napier, Wellington and Picton.
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?
12 nights aboard Anthem of the Seas.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 28 Jan 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.