Cruise itinerary
12-Night Pacific Cruise from Sydney, New South Wales
12 nights · Pacific · 8 ports of call
12-night Pacific cruise aboard Celebrity Edge, departing Sydney, New South Wales and calling at Sailing Milford Sound, Cruising Doubtful Sound, Sailing Dusky Sound, Dunedin, Christchurch and Auckland and 1 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Celebrity Edge
- Cruise line
- Celebrity Cruises
- Duration
- 12 nights
- Region
- Pacific · Australia and New Zealand · Oceania
- Departs
- Sydney, New South Wales
- Returns
- Sydney, New South Wales
How NestCruise works:we're advisor-led, not a booking engine. No fares are listed and there are no booking fees — tell an advisor your dates and party and they price your exact Celebrity Edge sailing, typically within 24 hours.
Where this voyage takes you
- Christmas
- Festive
- New Year's
- Family Friendly
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
- Day2
Sydney, New South Wales
Depart 16:30
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
- Day3At sea
- Day4At sea
- Day5
Sailing Milford Sound
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 09:00
Cruising Doubtful Sound
Arrive 11:45 · Depart 13:00
Sailing Dusky Sound
Arrive 16:00 · Depart 17:15
- 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
Christchurch
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
- 21 Dec 2026
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, 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?
12 nights aboard Celebrity Edge.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 21 Dec 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.