Silver Whisper — 16-Night Pacific Cruise from Auckland

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16-Night Pacific Cruise from Auckland

16 nights · Pacific · 11 ports of call

16-night Pacific cruise aboard Silver Whisper, departing Auckland and calling at Tauranga, At Sea, Lyttelton, Port Chalmers, Bluff and Cruising Doubtful Sound and 4 more.

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Ship: Silver Whisper
Cruise line: Silversea
Duration: 16 nights
Region: Pacific · Australia and New Zealand · Oceania
Departs: Auckland
Returns: Melbourne, Victoria

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Where this voyage takes you

Voyage route — calls shown in order; map is schematic.

Day-by-day itinerary

Day
1
- Auckland
  Depart 07:30
  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
Day
2
- Auckland
  Depart 20:00
  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
Day
3
- Tauranga
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
  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
Day
4
- At Sea
Day
5
- Lyttelton
  Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
Day
6
- Port Chalmers
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
Day
7
- Bluff
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
Day
8
- Cruising Doubtful Sound
  Arrive 07:15 · Depart 07:15
- Milford Sound
  Arrive 15:00 · Depart 18:00
Day
9
- At Sea
Day
10
- At Sea
Day
11
- Sydney, New South Wales
  Arrive 10:30
  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
Day
12
- Sydney, New South Wales
  Depart 13:00
  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
Day
13
- At Sea
Day
14
- Hobart, Tasmania
  Arrive 08:00
  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
Day
15
- Hobart, Tasmania
  Depart 18:00
  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
Day
16
- At Sea
Day
17
- Melbourne, Victoria
  Arrive 06:00
  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

11 Feb 2029

Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.

16-Night Pacific Cruise from Auckland FAQ

Which ports does this cruise visit?

This 16-night Pacific cruise calls at Auckland, Tauranga, At Sea, Lyttelton, Port Chalmers, Bluff, Cruising Doubtful Sound, Milford Sound, Sydney, New South Wales, Hobart, Tasmania and Melbourne, Victoria.

How many days are spent at sea?

5 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.

Where does this cruise depart from?

It departs from Auckland and ends in Melbourne, Victoria.

How long is this cruise?

16 nights aboard Silver Whisper.

When does this itinerary sail?

Upcoming departures include 11 Feb 2029. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.

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