Cruise itinerary
5-Night Australia and New Zealand Cruise from Sydney
5 nights · Australia and New Zealand · 3 ports of call
5-night Australia and New Zealand cruise aboard Royal Princess, departing Sydney and calling at Tauranga and Auckland.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Royal Princess
- Cruise line
- Princess Cruises
- Duration
- 5 nights
- Region
- Australia and New Zealand
- Departs
- Sydney
- Returns
- Auckland
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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
Tauranga
Arrive 05:45 · 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
- Day6
Auckland
Arrive 06:30
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
- 28 Mar 2027
- 27 Mar 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
5-Night Australia and New Zealand Cruise from Sydney FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 5-night Australia and New Zealand cruise calls at Sydney, Tauranga and Auckland.
How many days are spent at sea?
3 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Sydney and ends in Auckland.
How long is this cruise?
5 nights aboard Royal Princess.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 28 Mar 2027 and 27 Mar 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.