Cruise itinerary
8-Night Australia and New Zealand Cruise from Sydney
8 nights · Australia and New Zealand · 5 ports of call
8-night Australia and New Zealand cruise aboard Royal Princess, departing Sydney and calling at Hobart, Port Arthur, Melbourne and Eden.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Royal Princess
- Cruise line
- Princess Cruises
- Duration
- 8 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
- Day3
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
- Day4
Port Arthur
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day5At sea
- Day6
Melbourne
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 19:00
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
- Day7At sea
- Day8
Eden
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 15:00
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
- Day9
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
- 30 Jan 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
8-Night Australia and New Zealand Cruise from Sydney FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 8-night Australia and New Zealand cruise calls at Sydney, Hobart, Port Arthur, Melbourne and Eden.
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 is a round-trip sailing from Sydney.
How long is this cruise?
8 nights aboard Royal Princess.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 30 Jan 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.