Cruise itinerary
16-Night Pacific Cruise from Sydney, New South Wales
16 nights · Pacific · 14 ports of call
16-night Pacific cruise aboard Seven Seas Splendor, departing Sydney, New South Wales and calling at Cruising the Tasman Sea, Bay of Islands, Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington and Akaroa and 7 more.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- Regent Seven Seas Cruises
- Duration
- 16 nights
- Region
- Pacific · Australia and New Zealand · Oceania
- Departs
- Sydney, New South Wales
- Returns
- Melbourne, Victoria
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Sydney, New South Wales
Depart 17:00
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
Cruising the Tasman Sea
- Day3
Cruising the Tasman Sea
- Day4
Bay of Islands
Arrive 14:30 · Depart 21:00
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
- Day5
Auckland
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day6
Tauranga
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day7
Cruising the Tasman Sea
- Day8
Wellington
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
New Zealand's capital, set around a deep harbour at the windy southern tip of the North Island. It is known for its cafés, the Te Papa national museum and the Cuba Street arts quarter, with the cable car climbing to gardens above the bay.
- Te Papa museum
- Cuba Street
- Cable car
- Day9
Akaroa
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day10
Timaru
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day11
Dunedin
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day12
Sailing Dusky Sound
Arrive 09:30 · Depart 10:30
Cruising Doubtful Sound
Arrive 12:15 · Depart 13:15
Sailing Milford Sound
Arrive 16:45 · Depart 17:45
- Day13
Cruising the Tasman Sea
- Day14
Cruising the Tasman Sea
- Day15
Hobart, Tasmania
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 23:00
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
- Day16
Cruising the Tasman Sea
- Day17
Melbourne, Victoria
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
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
Upcoming departures
- 18 Feb 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
16-Night Pacific Cruise from Sydney, New South Wales FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 16-night Pacific cruise calls at Sydney, New South Wales, Cruising the Tasman Sea, Bay of Islands, Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington, Akaroa, Timaru, Dunedin, Sailing Dusky Sound, Cruising Doubtful Sound, Sailing Milford Sound, Hobart, Tasmania and Melbourne, Victoria.
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 departs from Sydney, New South Wales and ends in Melbourne, Victoria.
How long is this cruise?
16 nights aboard Seven Seas Splendor.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 18 Feb 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.