Cruise itinerary
11-Night Pacific Cruise from Sydney, New South Wales
11 nights · Pacific · 10 ports of call
11-night Pacific cruise aboard Norwegian Spirit, departing Sydney, New South Wales and calling at Melbourne, Victoria, Cruise Doubtful Sound, New Zealand, Cruise Dusky Sound, New Zealand, Milford Sound, Dunedin and Lyttelton and 3 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Norwegian Spirit
- Cruise line
- Norwegian Cruise Line
- Duration
- 11 nights
- Region
- Pacific · Australia and New Zealand · Oceania
- Departs
- Sydney, New South Wales
- Returns
- Auckland
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Sydney, New South Wales
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, Victoria
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day5At sea
- Day6
Cruise Doubtful Sound, New Zealand
Cruise Dusky Sound, New Zealand
Milford Sound
- Day7
Dunedin
Arrive 10:00 · 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
- Day8
Lyttelton
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day9
Wellington
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
New Zealand's capital, set around a deep harbour at the windy southern tip of the North Island. It is known for its cafés, the Te Papa national museum and the Cuba Street arts quarter, with the cable car climbing to gardens above the bay.
- Te Papa museum
- Cuba Street
- Cable car
- Day10At sea
- Day11
Tauranga
Arrive 06:00 · Depart 19:15
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
- Day12
Auckland
Arrive 07:00
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
Upcoming departures
- 21 Mar 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
11-Night Pacific Cruise from Sydney, New South Wales FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 11-night Pacific cruise calls at Sydney, New South Wales, Melbourne, Victoria, Cruise Doubtful Sound, New Zealand, Cruise Dusky Sound, New Zealand, Milford Sound, Dunedin, Lyttelton, Wellington, Tauranga and Auckland.
How many days are spent at sea?
4 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Sydney, New South Wales and ends in Auckland.
How long is this cruise?
11 nights aboard Norwegian Spirit.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 21 Mar 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.