New Zealand cruises

New Zealand Loop via Doubtful Sound & Dusky Sound (Rare Variant)

⚓ Sydney · Milford Sound · Doubtful Sound · Dusky Sound · Dunedin · Lyttelton (Christchurch) · Auckland · Bay of Islands

Port-heavy New Zealand itinerary. Covers Australia and New Zealand. Includes scenic-cruising segments.

☾12 nights Sydney New Zealand 8 ports 4 sea days

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$298/night

$3,572 total

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December 2026
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Route overview

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12 nights · 8 port calls · 4 sea days · 2 countries

8 port calls across Australia, New Zealand · More port-intensive than many 12-night alternatives.

  1. 1

    Embark in Sydney

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Sydney

    Australia · Australia

  3. 3

    Milford Sound

    New Zealand · New Zealand

  4. 4

    Doubtful Sound

    New Zealand · New Zealand

    Scenic cruising Anchorage
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    Dusky Sound

    New Zealand · New Zealand

    Scenic cruising Anchorage
  6. 6

    Dunedin

    New Zealand · New Zealand

  7. 7

    Lyttelton (Christchurch)

    New Zealand · New Zealand

  8. 8

    Auckland

    New Zealand · New Zealand

  9. 9

    Bay of Islands

    New Zealand · New Zealand

    Anchorage
  10. 10

    Disembark in Sydney

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