Cruise itinerary
12-Night Australia and New Zealand Cruise from Sydney, New South Wales
12 nights · Australia and New Zealand · 6 ports of call
12-night Australia and New Zealand cruise aboard Celebrity Edge, departing Sydney, New South Wales and calling at Fiordland National Park, Dunedin, Lyttelton, Auckland and Bay of Islands.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Celebrity Edge
- Cruise line
- Celebrity Cruises
- Duration
- 12 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
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
Fiordland National Park
- Day6
Dunedin
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
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
Lyttelton
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:30
- Day8At sea
- Day9
Auckland
Arrive 06:00 · Depart 20:00
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
- Day10
Bay of Islands
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- 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 Oct 2026
- 19 Nov 2026
- 21 Dec 2026
- 6 Feb 2027
- 18 Feb 2027
- 1 Dec 2027
- 12 Mar 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
12-Night Australia and New Zealand Cruise from Sydney, New South Wales FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 12-night Australia and New Zealand cruise calls at Sydney, New South Wales, Fiordland National Park, Dunedin, Lyttelton, Auckland and Bay of Islands.
How many days are spent at sea?
6 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 Celebrity Edge.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 28 Oct 2026, 19 Nov 2026, 21 Dec 2026 and 6 Feb 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.