Cruise itinerary
18-Night Pacific Cruise from Sydney, New South Wales
18 nights · Pacific · 11 ports of call
18-night Pacific cruise aboard Norwegian Spirit, departing Sydney, New South Wales and calling at Eden, New South Wales, Melbourne, Victoria, Cruise Doubtful Sound, New Zealand, Cruise Dusky Sound, New Zealand, Milford Sound and Dunedin and 4 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Norwegian Spirit
- Cruise line
- Norwegian Cruise Line
- Duration
- 18 nights
- Region
- Pacific · Australia and New Zealand · Oceania
- 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
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
- Day2
Eden, New South Wales
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 14:30
A small fishing and timber port on the far south coast of New South Wales, Australia, set on a deep natural harbour. Humpback and southern right whales pass close to shore in season, and the Killer Whale Museum recalls the town's whaling past.
- Whale watching
- Killer Whale Museum
- Twofold Bay
- Day3
Melbourne, Victoria
Arrive 13:00
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
- Day4
Melbourne, Victoria
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
- Day5At sea
- Day6At sea
- Day7
Cruise Doubtful Sound, New Zealand
Cruise Dusky Sound, New Zealand
Milford Sound
- Day8
Dunedin
Arrive 09:30 · Depart 16:00
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
- Day9
Timaru
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day10At sea
- Day11
Tauranga
Arrive 06:00 · Depart 16:45
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
Bay of Islands
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
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
- Day13At sea
- Day14At sea
- Day15
Sydney, New South Wales
Arrive 07:00 · 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
- Day16At sea
- Day17
Hobart, Tasmania
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
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
- Day18At sea
- Day19
Sydney, New South Wales
Arrive 07:00
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
- 23 Dec 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
18-Night Pacific Cruise from Sydney, New South Wales FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 18-night Pacific cruise calls at Sydney, New South Wales, Eden, New South Wales, Melbourne, Victoria, Cruise Doubtful Sound, New Zealand, Cruise Dusky Sound, New Zealand, Milford Sound, Dunedin, Timaru, Tauranga, Bay of Islands and Hobart, Tasmania.
How many days are spent at sea?
7 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?
18 nights aboard Norwegian Spirit.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 23 Dec 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.