Cruise itinerary
13-Night Australia and New Zealand Cruise from Auckland
13 nights · Australia and New Zealand · 10 ports of call
13-night Australia and New Zealand cruise aboard Royal Princess, departing Auckland and calling at Bay of Islands, Tauranga, Picton, Lyttelton-Christchurch, Dunedin and Fiordland National Park and 3 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Royal Princess
- Cruise line
- Princess Cruises
- Duration
- 13 nights
- Region
- Australia and New Zealand
- Departs
- Auckland
- Returns
- Sydney
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Auckland
Depart 19:00
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
- Day2
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
- Day3
Tauranga
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 20:15
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
- Day4At sea
- Day5
Picton
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
A small harbour town at the head of Queen Charlotte Sound, the gateway between New Zealand's two main islands. Forested inlets surround the bay, and the Queen Charlotte Track and Marlborough wine country lie close by.
- Marlborough Sounds
- Queen Charlotte Track
- Edwin Fox ship
- Day6
Lyttelton-Christchurch
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day7
Dunedin
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00
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
Fiordland National Park
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day9At sea
- Day10At sea
- Day11
Hobart
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 21:00
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
- Day12
Port Arthur
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day13At sea
- Day14
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
- 6 Mar 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
13-Night Australia and New Zealand Cruise from Auckland FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 13-night Australia and New Zealand cruise calls at Auckland, Bay of Islands, Tauranga, Picton, Lyttelton-Christchurch, Dunedin, Fiordland National Park, Hobart, Port Arthur and Sydney.
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 Auckland and ends in Sydney.
How long is this cruise?
13 nights aboard Royal Princess.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 6 Mar 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.