New Zealand from Sydney, Australia Cruise

Day 1 - Sydney

Arrive: Sun 02 February 2025 / Depart: Sun 02 February 2025 at 16:00

Sydney always lives up to great expectations. When you are on one of our Sydney cruises, the first glimpse of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House will stay in your memory forever. One of the world's great cities and harbours, Sydney always lives up to great expectations. When you are on one of our Sydney cruises, the first glimpse of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House will stay in your memory forever. Even before the 2000 Olympics, cruises to Sydney had much to offer - hosting the games just made the city even better with improved facilities and extra dining and entertainment venues all round. From the waterside restaurants fringing the historic Rocks district, the Sydney cruise tour takes you around Sydney Cove past the Circular Quay ferry terminal to that remarkable Opera House and the beautiful Royal Botanic Gardens.

Day 2 - At Sea

Day 3 - At Sea

Day 4 - At Sea

Day 5 - Wellington

Arrive: Thu 06 February 2025 at 07:30 / Depart: Thu 06 February 2025 at 16:30

It might be known as “Windy Wellington”, but New Zealand’s capital won’t take the wind out of your sails on a Carnival cruise. The small but perfectly formed port city of Wellington offers waterside, foodie and cultural charms to woo the whole family. Want more? Well, the city of Wellington wraps around a stunning harbour front. For many people, Wellington is their happy place. Marvel at electric street art and a myriad of dinning options. In fact, per head there are more places to grab a feed in Wellington than New York City!

Day 6 - Napier, New Zealand

Arrive: Fri 07 February 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Fri 07 February 2025 at 15:00

At the southern end of Hawkes Bay you’ll find Napier. This may surprise you, but Napier is the art deco capital of the world. In 1931 a massive earthquake and fire destroyed the city. Within two years the town was rebuilt in the style of the era – art deco. To make Napier even more unique, traditional Maori motifs give the city unmistakable New Zealand character.

Day 7 - Tauranga

Arrive: Sat 08 February 2025 at 10:45 / Depart: Sat 08 February 2025 at 21:45

White sandy beaches, a beautiful harbour, spectacular surrounding landscape, a vibrant city – Tauranga has everything going for it. And there are plenty of things to do too. In fact, there are so many activities you’ll be totally spoilt for choice.

Day 8 - Auckland

Arrive: Sun 09 February 2025 at 08:15 / Depart: Sun 09 February 2025 at 18:30

Experience a cosmopolitan city surrounded by natural wonders. Auckland has two harbours and over 50 local islands. When your legs are ready to fall off, take a seat and feast on local cuisine with an international twist. Yep, Auckland really is a city like no other.

Day 9 - Bay of Islands

Arrive: Mon 10 February 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Mon 10 February 2025 at 16:00

Often referred to as the jewel in New Zealand’s crown, the Bay of Islands attracts visitors from all over the world. With 144 unspoilt islands and bays, it’s easy to see why. In addition to the sheer beauty of this destination, the Bay of Islands has an abundance of wildlife. Expect to bump into penguins, dolphins and whales. This pristine marine park with its warm waters, sandy beaches and subtropical rainforests is worth adding to your bucket list.

Day 10 - At Sea

Day 11 - At Sea

Day 12 - Sydney

Arrive: Thu 13 February 2025 at 06:30 / Depart: Thu 13 February 2025

Sydney always lives up to great expectations. When you are on one of our Sydney cruises, the first glimpse of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House will stay in your memory forever. One of the world's great cities and harbours, Sydney always lives up to great expectations. When you are on one of our Sydney cruises, the first glimpse of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House will stay in your memory forever. Even before the 2000 Olympics, cruises to Sydney had much to offer - hosting the games just made the city even better with improved facilities and extra dining and entertainment venues all round. From the waterside restaurants fringing the historic Rocks district, the Sydney cruise tour takes you around Sydney Cove past the Circular Quay ferry terminal to that remarkable Opera House and the beautiful Royal Botanic Gardens.