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New Zealand cruises from Sydney

81 sailings between November 2026 and April 2029, from A$1,615 pp

  • 81sailings listed
  • A$1,615per person, from
  • A$159a night, from
  • 9–43nights
  • 8cruise lines

New Zealand cruises from Sydney at a glance

We list 81 cruises to New Zealand from Sydney between November 2026 and April 2029, from 8 cruise lines, lasting 9 to 43 nights. Fares start at A$1,615 per person, and the lowest fare per night is A$159. The most common length is 10 nights, and 57 are round trips from Sydney.

Sailings and fares updated 2 November 2026.

New Zealand cruises from Sydney 2026–29

Every New Zealand cruise we list, soonest first: 81 sailings between November 2026 and April 2029. Filter by season, ship or destination. Fares are per person for two sharing, taxes and fees included, as listed by the cruise line on 2 November at 7:20am. Cabin types sell out and prices move between checks, so we confirm what is open and what it costs before you pay.

81 sailings

DepartsCruiseCabins openFromQuote
2026 to 27 season
Wed, 11 Nov 20269 nights New Zealand from SydneyAnthem of the Seas · Round trip from SydneyPicton, Lyttelton, Dunedin, Dusky Sound, Doubtful Sound, Milford Sound All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,669ppA$3,338 for 2
Thu, 19 Nov 202612 nights New Zealand from SydneyCelebrity Edge · Round trip from SydneyMilford, Doubtful and Dusky Sounds, Dunedin, Christchurch, Tauranga, Auckland, Bay of Islands Only Inside cabins leftInside Inside fromA$3,361ppA$6,722 for 2 Details & Itinerary
Wed, 2 Dec 20269 nights New Zealand from SydneyAnthem of the Seas · Round trip from SydneyBay of Islands, Tauranga, Napier, Picton All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,798ppA$3,597 for 2
Fri, 4 Dec 202614 nights Australia and New Zealand with Tasmania, Sydney to AucklandSilver Moon · One way, Sydney to AucklandHobart, Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound, Stewart Island, Dunedin, Akaroa, Wellington, Napier, Gisborne, Tauranga 3 of 9 cabin types leftVista Suite, Classic Veranda Suite, Superior Veranda Suite Vista Suite fromA$16,450ppA$32,900 for 2 Details & Itinerary
Sat, 5 Dec 202613 nights New Zealand from SydneyRoyal Princess · Round trip from SydneyBay of Islands, Auckland, Picton, Christchurch, Dunedin, Fiordland National Park 2 of 5 cabin types leftBalcony, Mini-Suite Balcony fromA$2,999ppA$5,998 for 2
Sat, 19 Dec 20269 nights New Zealand Holiday from SydneyAnthem of the Seas · Round trip from SydneyBay of Islands, Auckland, Tauranga All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$2,399ppA$4,798 for 2
Mon, 21 Dec 202612 nights New Zealand at ChristmasCelebrity Edge · Round trip from SydneyMilford, Doubtful and Dusky Sounds, Dunedin, Christchurch, Auckland, Bay of Islands 2 of 6 cabin types leftOcean View, The Retreat Ocean View fromA$3,450ppA$6,901 for 2 Details & Itinerary
Tue, 22 Dec 202613 nights New Zealand Holiday from SydneyRoyal Princess · Round trip from SydneyBay of Islands, Auckland, Picton, Christchurch, Dunedin, Fiordland National Park Only Interior cabins leftInterior Interior fromA$3,203ppA$6,406 for 2
Wed, 23 Dec 202614 nights Australia and New Zealand from SydneyNorwegian Spirit · Round trip from SydneyEden, Melbourne, Dusky Sound, Doubtful Sound, Milford Sound, Dunedin, Timaru, Tauranga, Bay of Islands Other cabins on requestInside Inside fromA$4,729ppA$9,458 for 2
Mon, 28 Dec 20269 nights New Zealand from SydneyAnthem of the Seas · Round trip from SydneyPicton, Lyttelton, Dunedin, Dusky Sound, Doubtful Sound, Milford Sound All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$3,398ppA$6,797 for 2
Sun, 3 Jan 202710 nights New Zealand from SydneyCarnival Splendor · Round trip from SydneyNapier, Tauranga, Auckland, Bay of Islands Last suites availableSuite Suite fromA$4,268ppA$8,536 for 2
Thu, 14 Jan 202711 nights Sydney to AucklandCelebrity Edge · One way, Sydney to AucklandMilford, Doubtful and Dusky Sounds, Dunedin, Wellington, Picton, Napier, Tauranga, Bay of Islands All cabin types availableInside, Ocean View, Veranda, Concierge Class, AquaClass, The Retreat Inside fromA$3,414ppA$6,828 for 2 Details & Itinerary
Sat, 16 Jan 202714 nights New Zealand from SydneyRoyal Princess · Round trip from SydneyBay of Islands, Auckland, Tauranga, Picton, Christchurch, Dunedin, Fiordland National Park 3 of 5 cabin types leftInterior, Balcony, Mini-Suite Interior fromA$2,655ppA$5,310 for 2
Sun, 17 Jan 202714 nights Australia and New Zealand with Tasmania, Sydney to AucklandSilver Moon · One way, Sydney to AucklandHobart, Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound, Stewart Island, Dunedin, Akaroa, Wellington, Napier, Gisborne, Tauranga Only Panorama Suite cabins leftPanorama Suite Panorama Suite fromA$18,300ppA$36,600 for 2 Details & Itinerary
Mon, 25 Jan 202711 nights Australia and New Zealand, Sydney to AucklandNorwegian Spirit · One way, Sydney to AucklandEden, Burnie, Melbourne, Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound, Dusky Sound, Dunedin, Timaru, Tauranga Other cabins on requestInside Inside fromA$2,149ppA$4,298 for 2
Mon, 1 Feb 202711 nights New Zealand from SydneyAnthem of the Seas · Round trip from SydneyPicton, Napier, Wellington, Lyttelton, Dunedin, Dusky Sound, Doubtful Sound, Milford Sound All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$2,911ppA$5,821 for 2
Sat, 6 Feb 202712 nights New Zealand in FebruaryCelebrity Edge · Round trip from SydneyMilford, Doubtful and Dusky Sounds, Dunedin, Christchurch, Auckland, Tauranga, Bay of Islands All cabin types availableInside, Ocean View, Veranda, Concierge Class, AquaClass, The Retreat Inside fromA$3,492ppA$6,984 for 2 Details & Itinerary
Sun, 7 Feb 202713 nights New Zealand from SydneyRoyal Princess · Round trip from SydneyBay of Islands, Auckland, Picton, Christchurch, Dunedin, Fiordland National Park 3 of 5 cabin types leftInterior, Balcony, Mini-Suite Interior fromA$2,717ppA$5,434 for 2
Fri, 12 Feb 20279 nights New Zealand from SydneyAnthem of the Seas · Round trip from SydneyWellington, Napier, Tauranga, Bay of Islands All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,998ppA$3,996 for 2
Mon, 15 Feb 202710 nights New Zealand from SydneyCarnival Splendor · Round trip from SydneyWellington, Lyttelton, Dunedin, Fiordland National Park 3 of 4 cabin types leftInterior, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,911ppA$3,822 for 2
Tue, 16 Feb 202711 nights Australia and New Zealand, Sydney to AucklandNorwegian Spirit · One way, Sydney to AucklandEden, Burnie, Melbourne, Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound, Dusky Sound, Dunedin, Timaru, Bay of Islands Other cabins on requestInside Inside fromA$1,961ppA$3,922 for 2
Thu, 18 Feb 202712 nights New Zealand, Late SummerCelebrity Edge · Round trip from SydneyMilford, Doubtful and Dusky Sounds, Dunedin, Napier, Tauranga, Auckland, Bay of Islands 4 of 6 cabin types leftInside, Veranda, Concierge Class, The Retreat Inside fromA$3,700ppA$7,399 for 2 Details & Itinerary
Sat, 20 Feb 202714 nights Australia & New Zealand, Sydney to AucklandRoyal Princess · One way, Sydney to AucklandPort Arthur, Hobart, Fiordland, Wellington, Picton, Napier, Tauranga, Bay of Islands 3 of 5 cabin types leftInterior, Balcony, Mini-Suite Interior fromA$3,999ppA$7,998 for 2 Details & Itinerary
Wed, 10 Mar 202710 nights Australia and New Zealand, Sydney to AucklandNorwegian Spirit · One way, Sydney to AucklandEden, Phillip Island, Melbourne, Doubtful Sound, Milford Sound, Dusky Sound, Dunedin, Tauranga Other cabins on requestInside Inside fromA$2,118ppA$4,236 for 2
Sat, 27 Mar 20279 nights New Zealand from SydneyAnthem of the Seas · Round trip from SydneyMilford Sound, Doubtful Sound, Dusky Sound, Dunedin, Lyttelton, Picton 3 of 4 cabin types leftOcean View, Balcony, Suite Ocean View fromA$3,189ppA$6,378 for 2
Mon, 29 Mar 202710 nights New Zealand from SydneyCarnival Splendor · Round trip from SydneyWellington, Lyttelton, Dunedin, Fiordland National Park All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,941ppA$3,882 for 2
Thu, 1 Apr 202711 nights Australia and New Zealand, Sydney to AucklandNorwegian Spirit · One way, Sydney to AucklandEden, Phillip Island, Melbourne, Doubtful Sound, Dusky Sound, Milford Sound, Dunedin, Timaru, Tauranga Other cabins on requestInside Inside fromA$2,088ppA$4,176 for 2
2027 to 28 season
Sun, 17 Oct 202712 nights New Zealand in SpringCelebrity Solstice · Round trip from SydneyMilford, Doubtful and Dusky Sounds, Dunedin, Christchurch, Tauranga, Auckland, Bay of Islands All cabin types availableInside, Veranda, Ocean View, Concierge Class, AquaClass, The Retreat Inside fromA$3,176ppA$6,353 for 2 Details & Itinerary
Wed, 20 Oct 202743 nights Round Australia & New Zealand from SydneyGrand Princess · Round trip from SydneyEden, Melbourne, Adelaide, Albany, Margaret River, Perth, Broome, Yampi Sound, Kimberley Coast, Darwin, Cairns, Willis Island, Townsville, Airlie Beach, Auckland, Bay of Islands, Tauranga, Picton, Christchurch, Dunedin, Fiordland National Park 3 of 5 cabin types leftInterior, Oceanview, Balcony Interior fromA$11,762ppA$23,524 for 2
Sat, 23 Oct 202736 nights New Zealand, Tasmania & Fiji from SydneyRoyal Princess · Round trip from SydneyHobart, Port Arthur, Melbourne, Nouméa, Lifou, Mystery Island, Lautoka, Suva, Dravuni Island, Bay of Islands, Tauranga, Auckland, Napier, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, Fiordland National Park 3 of 5 cabin types leftInterior, Balcony, Mini-Suite Interior fromA$8,975ppA$17,950 for 2
Sun, 24 Oct 202714 nights Australia and New Zealand, Sydney to AucklandWesterdam · One way, Sydney to AucklandMelbourne, Hobart, Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park, Dunedin, Lyttelton, Picton, Wellington, Napier, Tauranga All cabin types availableInside, Ocean View, Verandah, Signature Suite, Neptune Suite Inside fromA$3,589ppA$7,178 for 2
Tue, 26 Oct 202715 nights Australia & New Zealand, Sydney to AucklandSapphire Princess · One way, Sydney to AucklandMelbourne, Hobart, Fiordland National Park, Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, Napier, Bay of Islands, Tauranga 4 of 5 cabin types leftInterior, Oceanview, Balcony, Mini-Suite Interior fromA$3,031ppA$6,062 for 2
Sat, 6 Nov 202710 nights New Zealand from SydneyCarnival Splendor · Round trip from SydneyWellington, Lyttelton, Dunedin, Fiordland National Park All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,615ppA$3,230 for 2
Thu, 11 Nov 202710 nights Sydney to Auckland in NovemberCelebrity Edge · One way, Sydney to AucklandMilford, Doubtful and Dusky Sounds, Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, Tauranga, Bay of Islands All cabin types availableInside, Ocean View, Veranda, Concierge Class, AquaClass, The Retreat Inside fromA$3,008ppA$6,016 for 2 Details & Itinerary
Sat, 13 Nov 202715 nights New Zealand from SydneyRoyal Princess · Round trip from SydneyBay of Islands, Tauranga, Auckland, Napier, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, Fiordland National Park All cabin types availableInterior, Balcony, Mini-Suite, Oceanview, Suite Interior fromA$3,145ppA$6,290 for 2
Thu, 18 Nov 202714 nights New Zealand from SydneyGrand Princess · Round trip from SydneyAuckland, Bay of Islands, Tauranga, Picton, Christchurch, Dunedin, Fiordland National Park 4 of 5 cabin types leftInterior, Oceanview, Balcony, Mini-Suite Interior fromA$2,232ppA$4,464 for 2
Sun, 21 Nov 202714 nights Australia and New Zealand, Sydney to AucklandWesterdam · One way, Sydney to AucklandMelbourne, Hobart, Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park, Dunedin, Lyttelton, Picton, Wellington, Napier, Tauranga All cabin types availableInside, Ocean View, Verandah, Signature Suite, Neptune Suite Inside fromA$3,119ppA$6,238 for 2
Sat, 27 Nov 202710 nights New Zealand from SydneyCarnival Splendor · Round trip from SydneyWellington, Lyttelton, Dunedin, Fiordland National Park All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,615ppA$3,230 for 2
Mon, 29 Nov 20279 nights New Zealand from SydneyAnthem of the Seas · Round trip from SydneyPicton, Lyttelton, Dunedin, Dusky Sound, Doubtful Sound, Milford Sound All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$2,488ppA$4,975 for 2
Wed, 1 Dec 202712 nights New Zealand in DecemberCelebrity Edge · Round trip from SydneyMilford, Doubtful and Dusky Sounds, Dunedin, Christchurch, Tauranga, Auckland, Bay of Islands All cabin types availableInside, Ocean View, Veranda, Concierge Class, AquaClass, The Retreat Inside fromA$3,699ppA$7,398 for 2 Details & Itinerary
Sat, 4 Dec 202716 nights Australia and New Zealand, Sydney to AucklandAzamara Pursuit · One way, Sydney to AucklandEden, Hobart, Milford Sound, Dunedin, Timaru, Christchurch, Picton, Wellington, Napier, Gisborne, Tauranga, Bay of Islands 7 of 8 cabin types leftInterior, Oceanview, Veranda, Veranda Plus, Continent Suite, Ocean Suite, World Owner’s Suite Interior fromA$5,359ppA$10,718 for 2
Sun, 5 Dec 202714 nights New Zealand from SydneyRoyal Princess · Round trip from SydneyBay of Islands, Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, Fiordland National Park All cabin types availableInterior, Balcony, Mini-Suite, Oceanview, Suite Interior fromA$2,795ppA$5,590 for 2
Sat, 18 Dec 202710 nights New Zealand Holiday from SydneyVoyager of the Seas · Round trip from SydneyPicton, Wellington, Lyttelton, Dunedin, Dusky Sound, Doubtful Sound, Milford Sound All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$3,298ppA$6,596 for 2
Mon, 20 Dec 202714 nights Australia and New Zealand from SydneyNorwegian Spirit · Round trip from SydneyMelbourne, Dusky Sound, Doubtful Sound, Milford Sound, Timaru, Wellington, Tauranga, Auckland, Bay of Islands Other cabins on requestInside Inside fromA$4,955ppA$9,910 for 2
Tue, 21 Dec 202715 nights Australia and New Zealand with Tasmania, Sydney to AucklandSilver Moon · One way, Sydney to AucklandEden, Hobart, Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound, Stewart Island, Timaru, Dunedin, Lyttelton, Napier, Gisborne, Tauranga 6 of 9 cabin types leftClassic Veranda Suite, Superior Veranda Suite, Deluxe Veranda Suite, Silver Suite, Grand Suite, Owner’s Suite Classic Veranda Suite fromA$17,900ppA$35,800 for 2 Details & Itinerary
Wed, 22 Dec 202713 nights New Zealand at Christmas 2027Celebrity Edge · Round trip from SydneyMilford, Doubtful and Dusky Sounds, Dunedin, Christchurch, Tauranga, Bay of Islands, Auckland All cabin types availableInside, Ocean View, Veranda, Concierge Class, AquaClass, The Retreat Inside fromA$4,105ppA$8,210 for 2 Details & Itinerary
Wed, 29 Dec 20279 nights New Zealand Holiday from SydneyAnthem of the Seas · Round trip from SydneyMilford Sound, Doubtful Sound, Dusky Sound, Dunedin, Lyttelton, Wellington All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$3,599ppA$7,197 for 2
Sun, 2 Jan 202813 nights New Zealand from SydneyRoyal Princess · Round trip from SydneyFiordland National Park, Dunedin, Christchurch, Picton, Tauranga, Auckland All cabin types availableInterior, Balcony, Mini-Suite, Oceanview, Suite Interior fromA$2,988ppA$5,976 for 2
Tue, 4 Jan 202840 nights Fiji, South Pacific and New Zealand from SydneyWesterdam · Round trip from SydneyMoreton Island, Townsville, Cairns, Alotau, Kiriwina Island, Rabaul, Honiara, Luganville, Port Vila, Mystery Island, Lautoka, Suva, Nuku alofa, Waitangi, Auckland, Tauranga, Napier, Wellington, Picton, Lyttelton, Dunedin, Fiordland National Park, Hobart, Melbourne 3 of 5 cabin types leftInside, Ocean View, Verandah Inside fromA$11,109ppA$22,218 for 2
Wed, 5 Jan 202816 nights Australia and New Zealand, Sydney to AucklandAzamara Pursuit · One way, Sydney to AucklandEden, Hobart, Milford Sound, Dunedin, Christchurch, Picton, Wellington, Napier, Gisborne, Tauranga, Bay of Islands 5 of 8 cabin types leftInterior, Oceanview, Veranda, Veranda Plus, World Owner’s Suite Interior fromA$8,109ppA$16,218 for 2
Fri, 14 Jan 202811 nights New Zealand in JanuaryCelebrity Edge · Round trip from SydneyMilford, Doubtful and Dusky Sounds, Dunedin, Christchurch, Tauranga, Bay of Islands All cabin types availableInside, Ocean View, Veranda, Concierge Class, AquaClass, The Retreat Inside fromA$3,133ppA$6,266 for 2 Details & Itinerary
Sat, 15 Jan 202814 nights New Zealand from SydneyRoyal Princess · Round trip from SydneyBay of Islands, Tauranga, Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, Fiordland National Park All cabin types availableInterior, Balcony, Mini-Suite, Oceanview, Suite Interior fromA$2,995ppA$5,990 for 2
Mon, 17 Jan 202810 nights New Zealand from SydneyCarnival Splendor · Round trip from SydneyNapier, Tauranga, Auckland, Bay of Islands All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,809ppA$3,618 for 2
Fri, 28 Jan 202812 nights New Zealand from SydneyAnthem of the Seas · Round trip from SydneyMilford Sound, Doubtful Sound, Dusky Sound, Dunedin, Lyttelton, Napier, Wellington, Picton All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$2,798ppA$5,597 for 2
Sat, 29 Jan 202815 nights New Zealand from SydneyRoyal Princess · Round trip from SydneyFiordland National Park, Dunedin, Christchurch, Picton, Napier, Tauranga, Bay of Islands, Auckland All cabin types availableInterior, Balcony, Mini-Suite, Oceanview, Suite Interior fromA$3,253ppA$6,506 for 2
Sat, 29 Jan 202814 nights Australia and New Zealand with Tasmania, Sydney to AucklandSilver Moon · One way, Sydney to AucklandHobart, Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound, Stewart Island, Dunedin, Lyttelton, Wellington, Napier, Bay of Islands 8 of 9 cabin types leftVista Suite, Classic Veranda Suite, Superior Veranda Suite, Deluxe Veranda Suite, Silver Suite, Grand Suite, Owner’s Suite, Royal Suite Vista Suite fromA$18,600ppA$37,200 for 2 Details & Itinerary
Mon, 31 Jan 202810 nights Sydney to Auckland in SummerCelebrity Edge · One way, Sydney to AucklandMilford, Doubtful and Dusky Sounds, Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, Tauranga, Bay of Islands All cabin types availableInside, Ocean View, Veranda, Concierge Class, AquaClass, The Retreat Inside fromA$2,679ppA$5,357 for 2 Details & Itinerary
Sun, 13 Feb 202813 nights Australia & New Zealand, Sydney to AucklandRoyal Princess · One way, Sydney to AucklandEden, Great Oyster Bay & Freycinet Peninsula, Port Arthur, Hobart, Fiordland National Park, Dunedin, Napier, Tauranga, Bay of Islands All cabin types availableInterior, Balcony, Mini-Suite, Oceanview, Suite Interior fromA$3,086ppA$6,172 for 2
Sun, 13 Feb 202814 nights New Zealand Discovery from SydneyWesterdam · Round trip from SydneyMilford Sound, Fiordland National Park, Dunedin, Lyttelton, Wellington, Napier, Gisborne, Tauranga, Auckland, Waitangi All cabin types availableInside, Ocean View, Verandah, Signature Suite, Neptune Suite Inside fromA$3,789ppA$7,578 for 2
Tue, 15 Feb 202810 nights New Zealand from SydneyCarnival Splendor · Round trip from SydneyFiordland National Park, Dunedin, Lyttelton, Wellington All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,635ppA$3,270 for 2
Sun, 27 Feb 202814 nights Australia and New Zealand, Sydney to AucklandWesterdam · One way, Sydney to AucklandMelbourne, Hobart, Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park, Dunedin, Lyttelton, Picton, Wellington, Napier, Tauranga All cabin types availableInside, Ocean View, Verandah, Signature Suite, Neptune Suite Inside fromA$3,849ppA$7,698 for 2
Mon, 28 Feb 202811 nights Australia and New Zealand, Sydney to AucklandNorwegian Spirit · One way, Sydney to AucklandEden, Burnie, Melbourne, Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound, Dusky Sound, Dunedin, Timaru, Tauranga Other cabins on requestInside Inside fromA$2,149ppA$4,298 for 2
Sun, 12 Mar 202812 nights New Zealand in AutumnCelebrity Edge · Round trip from SydneyMilford, Doubtful and Dusky Sounds, Dunedin, Wellington, Tauranga, Auckland, Bay of Islands All cabin types availableInside, Ocean View, Veranda, Concierge Class, AquaClass, The Retreat Inside fromA$3,443ppA$6,885 for 2 Details & Itinerary
Tue, 14 Mar 202813 nights New Zealand from SydneyRoyal Princess · Round trip from SydneyBay of Islands, Auckland, Picton, Christchurch, Dunedin, Fiordland National Park All cabin types availableInterior, Balcony, Mini-Suite, Oceanview, Suite Interior fromA$3,131ppA$6,262 for 2
Tue, 21 Mar 202811 nights Australia and New Zealand, Sydney to AucklandNorwegian Spirit · One way, Sydney to AucklandMelbourne, Milford Sound, Dusky Sound, Doubtful Sound, Dunedin, Timaru, Wellington, Tauranga Other cabins on requestInside Inside fromA$3,501ppA$7,002 for 2
Wed, 22 Mar 202811 nights New Zealand from SydneyAnthem of the Seas · Round trip from SydneyMilford Sound, Doubtful Sound, Dusky Sound, Dunedin, Lyttelton, Tauranga, Bay of Islands All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$2,518ppA$5,037 for 2
Tue, 4 Apr 202811 nights New Zealand in AprilCelebrity Edge · Round trip from SydneyAuckland, Tauranga, Christchurch, Dunedin, Dusky, Doubtful and Milford Sounds 4 of 6 cabin types leftVeranda, Concierge Class, AquaClass, The Retreat Veranda fromA$4,329ppA$8,659 for 2 Details & Itinerary
2028 to 29 season
Sat, 11 Nov 202810 nights New Zealand from SydneyCarnival Splendor · Round trip from SydneyFiordland National Park, Dunedin, Lyttelton, Wellington All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,616ppA$3,232 for 2
Sat, 2 Dec 202810 nights New Zealand from SydneyCarnival Splendor · Round trip from SydneyFiordland National Park, Dunedin, Lyttelton, Wellington All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,616ppA$3,232 for 2
Sun, 3 Dec 202815 nights Australia and New Zealand with Tasmania, Sydney to AucklandSilver Moon · One way, Sydney to AucklandHobart, Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound, Stewart Island, Dunedin, Timaru, Lyttelton, Wellington, Napier, Gisborne, Tauranga 8 of 9 cabin types leftVista Suite, Classic Veranda Suite, Superior Veranda Suite, Deluxe Veranda Suite, Silver Suite, Royal Suite, Grand Suite, Owner’s Suite Vista Suite fromA$15,450ppA$30,900 for 2 Details & Itinerary
Sat, 9 Dec 202814 nights Best of New ZealandCelebrity Solstice · Round trip from SydneyMilford, Doubtful and Dusky Sounds, Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, Picton, Tauranga, Auckland, Bay of Islands All cabin types availableInside, Ocean View, Veranda, Concierge Class, AquaClass, The Retreat Inside fromA$3,156ppA$6,312 for 2 Details & Itinerary
Thu, 21 Dec 202814 nights New Zealand at Christmas 2028Celebrity Edge · Round trip from SydneyBay of Islands, Auckland, Tauranga, Picton, Christchurch, Dunedin, the fiords All cabin types availableInside, Ocean View, Veranda, Concierge Class, AquaClass, The Retreat Inside fromA$4,490ppA$8,980 for 2 Details & Itinerary
Tue, 2 Jan 202913 nights Best of New Zealand: Fjords & Natural Wonders from SydneyCelebrity Solstice · Round trip from SydneyMilford Sound, Doubtful Sound, Dusky Sound, Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, Tauranga, Auckland, Bay of Islands All cabin types availableInside, Ocean View, Veranda, Concierge Class, AquaClass, The Retreat Inside fromA$3,216ppA$6,432 for 2
Sun, 14 Jan 202910 nights Best of New Zealand: Fjords & Natural Wonders, Sydney to AucklandCelebrity Edge · One way, Sydney to AucklandMilford Sound, Doubtful Sound, Dusky Sound, Dunedin, Wellington, Picton, Bay of Islands, Tauranga All cabin types availableInside, Ocean View, Veranda, Concierge Class, AquaClass, The Retreat Inside fromA$2,077ppA$4,154 for 2
Wed, 17 Jan 202910 nights New Zealand from SydneyCarnival Splendor · Round trip from SydneyNapier, Tauranga, Auckland, Bay of Islands All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,818ppA$3,636 for 2
Sun, 4 Feb 202912 nights New Zealand from SydneyCelebrity Edge · Round trip from SydneyMilford Sound, Doubtful Sound, Dusky Sound, Dunedin, Christchurch, Tauranga, Auckland, Bay of Islands All cabin types availableInside, Ocean View, Veranda, Concierge Class, AquaClass, The Retreat Inside fromA$2,969ppA$5,937 for 2
Sat, 17 Feb 202910 nights New Zealand from SydneyCarnival Splendor · Round trip from SydneyFiordland National Park, Dunedin, Lyttelton, Wellington All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,626ppA$3,252 for 2
Sun, 25 Feb 202912 nights New Zealand from SydneyCelebrity Edge · Round trip from SydneyMilford Sound, Doubtful Sound, Dusky Sound, Dunedin, Christchurch, Tauranga, Auckland, Bay of Islands All cabin types availableInside, Ocean View, Veranda, Concierge Class, AquaClass, The Retreat Inside fromA$2,699ppA$5,397 for 2
Fri, 9 Mar 202910 nights New Zealand, Sydney to AucklandCelebrity Edge · One way, Sydney to AucklandMilford Sound, Doubtful Sound, Dusky Sound, Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, Tauranga, Bay of Islands All cabin types availableInside, Ocean View, Veranda, Concierge Class, AquaClass, The Retreat Inside fromA$1,830ppA$3,660 for 2
Mon, 19 Mar 202910 nights New Zealand from SydneyCarnival Splendor · Round trip from SydneyNapier, Tauranga, Auckland, Bay of Islands All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,618ppA$3,236 for 2
Tue, 3 Apr 202911 nights Best of New Zealand: Fjords & Natural Wonders from SydneyCelebrity Edge · Round trip from SydneyMilford Sound, Doubtful Sound, Dusky Sound, Dunedin, Christchurch, Auckland, Bay of Islands All cabin types availableInside, Ocean View, Veranda, Concierge Class, AquaClass, The Retreat Inside fromA$2,288ppA$4,576 for 2

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What is a New Zealand cruise from Sydney like?

The New Zealand cruises from Sydney we list run 9 to 43 nights. The most common length is 10 nights, and 57 are round trips from Sydney. The others sail one way, to Auckland. A typical sailing spends 5 days at sea.

Sailings come from 8 cruise lines, most often Celebrity Cruises, Princess Cruises and Royal Caribbean, and the lowest fare per night is A$159. You board in Sydney, so no flights are needed to start your cruise.

Which ports does a New Zealand cruise from Sydney visit?

The ports called at most often are Dunedin (72 sailings), Auckland (60 sailings), Lyttelton (58 sailings), Tauranga (57 sailings), Milford Sound (49 sailings), Bay of Islands (49 sailings), Doubtful Sound (43 sailings) and Wellington (40 sailings).

More about New Zealand and Sydney

Our New Zealand cruises page covers every New Zealand sailing we list from any port, with what to know before you go. Cruises from Sydney has every sailing from Sydney and the terminal details.

How much does a New Zealand cruise from Sydney cost?

Worked out from the 81 sailings with open cabins we list today: the lowest and the typical (median) starting fare per person, twin share, taxes included.

LengthSailingsFromTypical
About a week (6 to 9 nights)8A$1,669A$2,399
10 to 14 nights63A$1,615A$2,999
15 nights or more10A$3,031A$8,109
StyleTypical fare a nightLines
ContemporaryA$195Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line and Carnival Cruise Line
PremiumA$249Celebrity Cruises, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line and Azamara
Luxury and expeditionA$1,193Silversea

When is the best time to cruise to New Zealand from Sydney?

The best time to cruise to New Zealand is December to February, the warmest and most popular months, when daytime temperatures average 20 to 25°C. The season runs from October to April, and March and April bring autumn highs of 17 to 21°C with fewer families on board. Few cruises sail to New Zealand from May to September.

MonthsWhat to expect
October to NovemberSpring: the first ships of the season, average daytime highs of 16 to 19°C, and changeable weather in the south.
December to FebruarySummer: the warmest months, averaging 20 to 25°C, and the longest days, with Christmas and New Year voyages that book out early.
March to AprilAutumn: average highs of 17 to 21°C, fewer school holidays, and the last voyages before the ships leave for the northern season.
May to SeptemberWinter: the cruise season in the fiords is over, and very few ships sail to New Zealand.

Our New Zealand cruises from Sydney by month of departure: Jan 18 · Feb 16 · Mar 9 · Apr 3 · Oct 5 · Nov 10 · Dec 20.

Which ports will I visit?

51 ports appear on the New Zealand cruises from Sydney we list. Solid pins are where sailings begin.

  • The Otago Harbour and peninsula hills near Dunedin

    Dunedin

    Settled by Scots and proud of it: stone Victorian streets, the grand Railway Station and Baldwin Street, one of the steepest anywhere. The Otago Peninsula has royal albatross and yellow-eyed penguins a short drive from town.

  • Auckland's skyline and the Sky Tower across the harbour

    Auckland

    The City of Sails, built between two harbours and over some fifty volcanic cones. Take the ferry to Waiheke Island for its vineyards and beaches, climb Mount Eden for the view, or stay on the waterfront at the Viaduct and Wynyard Quarter.

  • Lyttelton Harbour and the hills of Banks Peninsula near Christchurch

    Lyttelton

    Christchurch has rebuilt its centre since the 2011 earthquakes: the Botanic Gardens, punting on the Avon and the Cardboard Cathedral are the easy picks. Banks Peninsula’s harbour villages and the Canterbury Plains make a good day out beyond the city.

  • Mount Maunganui's beach and the Bay of Plenty

    Tauranga

    The way in to Rotorua, about an hour inland, with its geysers, bubbling mud pools and Māori culture. Closer to the ship, the summit track and surf beach at Mount Maunganui start a short walk from the wharf.

  • Mitre Peak at sunset over Milford Sound

    Milford Sound

    The best known of Fiordland’s sounds, with Mitre Peak rising straight out of the water and waterfalls pouring off the cliffs after rain. It is scenic cruising, seen from the deck, and the weather on the day decides how far in the ship can go.

  • Islands scattered across turquoise water in the Bay of Islands

    Bay of Islands

    Some 144 islands, turquoise water and sandy coves, and the ship anchors in the middle of it and tenders you in. The Waitangi Treaty Grounds, where New Zealand’s founding document was signed in 1840, are close by; Russell, the old whaling port, is a short ferry ride across the bay.

Which cruise lines and ships sail to New Zealand from Sydney?

New Zealand cruises from Sydney, answered

How much does a New Zealand cruise from Sydney cost?

New Zealand cruises from Sydney start at A$1,615 per person, twin share, for the 10 night New Zealand from Sydney on Carnival Splendor, departing 6 November 2027. A typical 10 to 14 nights cruise is about A$2,999 per person. Fares include taxes and port fees.

How long is a New Zealand cruise from Sydney?

The New Zealand cruises from Sydney we list run 9 to 43 nights: 8 sailings of 9 nights, 18 sailings of 10 nights, 11 sailings of 11 nights, 10 sailings of 12 nights, 8 sailings of 13 nights, 16 sailings of 14 nights, 5 sailings of 15 nights, 2 sailings of 16 nights, 1 sailing of 36 nights, 1 sailing of 40 nights and 1 sailing of 43 nights. The most common length is 10 nights, and 57 are round trips from Sydney.

Which ports does a New Zealand cruise from Sydney visit?

The ports called at most often on the New Zealand cruises from Sydney we list are Dunedin (72 sailings), Auckland (60 sailings), Lyttelton (58 sailings), Tauranga (57 sailings), Milford Sound (49 sailings) and Bay of Islands (49 sailings). Ports of call can change with the weather and the sea.

Which cruise lines sail to New Zealand from Sydney?

Celebrity Cruises (21), Princess Cruises (16), Royal Caribbean (12), Carnival Cruise Line (12), Norwegian Cruise Line (8) and Silversea (5), and 2 more have New Zealand cruises from Sydney on sale with us, with the number of sailings we list in brackets.

When is the best time to cruise to New Zealand from Sydney?

The best time to cruise to New Zealand is December to February, the warmest and most popular months, when daytime temperatures average 20 to 25°C. The season runs from October to April, and March and April bring autumn highs of 17 to 21°C with fewer families on board. Few cruises sail to New Zealand from May to September.

How many sea days are there on a New Zealand cruise from Sydney?

Usually four to six. Crossing the Tasman Sea takes two to three days each way, and longer voyages add a day or two at sea between New Zealand ports.

Is the Tasman Sea rough?

It can be. The Tasman is open ocean, and the swell on the crossing days can be big enough to feel even on a large ship. If you are prone to seasickness, choose a cabin low down and in the middle of the ship, and bring your usual remedy.

How do I book New Zealand cruises from Sydney with Luxury Cruises Guide?

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Sources: Smartraveller: New Zealand, New Zealand Traveller Declaration: cruise travellers, New Zealand Customs: travelling to New Zealand on a cruise ship, Department of Conservation: Fiordland National Park, Environment Southland: cruise ships, Tourism New Zealand: climate and weather. Fares are published by the cruise lines and change with availability.