Cruise itinerary
10-Night Australia and New Zealand Cruise from Sydney, New South Wales
10 nights · Australia and New Zealand · 5 ports of call
10-night Australia and New Zealand cruise aboard Carnival Splendor, departing Sydney, New South Wales and calling at Napier, Tauranga, Auckland and Bay of Islands.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- Carnival Cruise Line
- Duration
- 10 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 15:30
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
- Day2At sea
- Day3At sea
- Day4At sea
- Day5
Napier
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 15:00
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
- Day6
Tauranga
Arrive 09:15 · Depart 20:15
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
- Day7
Auckland
Arrive 08:15 · Depart 18:30
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
- Day8
Bay of Islands
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
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
- Day9At sea
- Day10At sea
- Day11
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
- 12 Oct 2026
- 7 Nov 2026
- 28 Nov 2026
- 3 Jan 2027
- 15 Feb 2027
- 29 Mar 2027
- 6 Nov 2027
- 27 Nov 2027
- 17 Jan 2028
- 15 Feb 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
10-Night Australia and New Zealand Cruise from Sydney, New South Wales FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 10-night Australia and New Zealand cruise calls at Sydney, New South Wales, Napier, Tauranga, Auckland and Bay of Islands.
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?
10 nights aboard Carnival Splendor.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 12 Oct 2026, 7 Nov 2026, 28 Nov 2026 and 3 Jan 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.