Cruise itinerary
13-Night Australia and New Zealand Cruise from Sydney
13 nights · Australia and New Zealand · 7 ports of call
13-night Australia and New Zealand cruise aboard Royal Princess, departing Sydney and calling at Bay of Islands, Auckland, Picton, Lyttelton-Christchurch, Dunedin and Fiordland National Park.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Royal Princess
- Cruise line
- Princess Cruises
- Duration
- 13 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
- Day3At sea
- Day4At sea
- Day5
Bay of Islands
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
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 · 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
- Day7At sea
- Day8
Picton
Arrive 09:00 · 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
- Day9
Lyttelton-Christchurch
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day10
Dunedin
Arrive 12:30 · Depart 20:00
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
- Day11
Fiordland National Park
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day12At sea
- 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
- 22 Dec 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
13-Night Australia and New Zealand Cruise from Sydney FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 13-night Australia and New Zealand cruise calls at Sydney, Bay of Islands, Auckland, Picton, Lyttelton-Christchurch, Dunedin and Fiordland National Park.
How many days are spent at sea?
6 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?
13 nights aboard Royal Princess.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 22 Dec 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.