Cruise itinerary
12-Night Australia and New Zealand Cruise from Sydney
12 nights · Australia and New Zealand · 7 ports of call
12-night Australia and New Zealand cruise aboard Grand Princess, departing Sydney and calling at Melbourne, Kangaroo Island, Adelaide, Port Lincoln, Hobart and Port Arthur.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Grand Princess
- Cruise line
- Princess Cruises
- Duration
- 12 nights
- Region
- Australia and New Zealand
- Departs
- Sydney
- Returns
- Sydney
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Sydney
Depart 16:00
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
- Day3
Melbourne
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
The capital of Victoria in southeastern Australia, set on Port Phillip Bay along the Yarra River. Known for laneway coffee culture, street art and grand Victorian arcades, it spreads into leafy gardens, sporting grounds and the seaside suburb of St Kilda.
- Laneway cafés
- Queen Victoria Market
- St Kilda
- Day4At sea
- Day5
Kangaroo Island
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day6
Adelaide
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
The capital of South Australia, laid out on a grid beside the River Torrens and surrounded by parkland. Known for its festivals, food and wine, it sits within easy reach of the Barossa Valley vineyards and the beaches and wildlife of Kangaroo Island.
- Barossa Valley
- Adelaide Central Market
- North Terrace museums
- Day7
Port Lincoln
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day8At sea
- Day9At sea
- Day10
Hobart
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 23:00
The capital of Tasmania on Australia's island state, set below Mount Wellington on the River Derwent. The sandstone warehouses of Salamanca Place line the historic waterfront, and the provocative MONA art museum lies a short ferry ride upstream.
- Salamanca Place
- MONA
- Mount Wellington
- Day11
Port Arthur
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day12At sea
- Day13
Sydney
Arrive 06:00
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
Upcoming departures
- 18 Nov 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
12-Night Australia and New Zealand Cruise from Sydney FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 12-night Australia and New Zealand cruise calls at Sydney, Melbourne, Kangaroo Island, Adelaide, Port Lincoln, Hobart and Port Arthur.
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.
How long is this cruise?
12 nights aboard Grand Princess.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 18 Nov 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.