Cruise itinerary
5-Night Australia and New Zealand Cruise from Sydney
5 nights · Australia and New Zealand · 3 ports of call
5-night Australia and New Zealand cruise aboard Crown Princess, departing Sydney and calling at Bay of Islands and Auckland.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Crown Princess
- Cruise line
- Princess Cruises
- Duration
- 5 nights
- Region
- Australia and New Zealand
- Departs
- Sydney
- Returns
- Auckland
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 Crown Princess sailing, typically within 24 hours.
Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Sydney
Depart 18:00
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
- Day4At sea
- Day5
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
- Day6
Auckland
Arrive 06:30
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
Upcoming departures
- 4 Nov 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
5-Night Australia and New Zealand Cruise from Sydney FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 5-night Australia and New Zealand cruise calls at Sydney, Bay of Islands and Auckland.
How many days are spent at sea?
3 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Sydney and ends in Auckland.
How long is this cruise?
5 nights aboard Crown Princess.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 4 Nov 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.