Cruise itinerary
9-Night Australia and New Zealand Cruise from Sydney, New South Wales
9 nights · Australia and New Zealand · 5 ports of call
9-night Australia and New Zealand cruise aboard Anthem of the Seas, departing Sydney, New South Wales and calling at Picton, Lyttelton, Dunedin and Fiordland National Park.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- Royal Caribbean International
- Duration
- 9 nights
- Region
- Australia and New Zealand
- Departs
- Sydney, New South Wales
- Returns
- Sydney, New South Wales
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Where this voyage takes you
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
Lyttelton
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
Fiordland National Park
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
- 28 Dec 2026
- 12 Feb 2027
- 27 Mar 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
9-Night Australia and New Zealand Cruise from Sydney, New South Wales FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 9-night Australia and New Zealand cruise calls at Sydney, New South Wales, Picton, Lyttelton, Dunedin and Fiordland National Park.
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, 28 Dec 2026 and 12 Feb 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.