Balanced pace
11 ports in 18 nights
Alternates regularly between port and sea days.
New Zealand cruises
New Zealand One-Way: Auckland & Dusky Sound
Auckland · Waiheke Island · Napier · Picton · Kaikoura · Akaroa · Dusky Sound · Milford Sound · Port Chalmers
Balanced route with a steady mix of port days and sea days. New Zealand-focused routing. Includes scenic-cruising segments.
18 nights
Auckland
New Zealand
11 ports
What this trip feels like
Balanced, varied and easy to pace
A balanced mix of port days and sea days.
Broad destination variety
Auckland · Waiheke Island · Napier + more
Frequent port calls throughout the itinerary.
Route logistics
Sails from Auckland
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Port experience
Auckland · Pick your date carefully
Cruise traffic varies substantially by date, so your specific port day can feel very different depending on when you visit.
Best for · A mix of ship and shore time · First-time visitors · Travelers who like a steady pace
Think twice if · You want either an all-ports itinerary or a mostly ship-focused escape
Best departures
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Itinerary pricing
What this itinerary usually costs
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Median current fare
$1,186/night
$21,347 total
Lowest recent fare
$1,186/night
$21,347 total
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When should I go?
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Route overview
How this route is built
18 nights · 11 port calls · 1 countries
11 port calls across New Zealand · Typical mix of port and sea days for a 18-night cruise.
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Disembark in Timaru
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