New Zealand cruises

New Zealand One-Way: Melbourne, Hobart & Milford Sound

Melbourne · Hobart · Milford Sound · Dunedin · Lyttelton (Christchurch) · Wellington · Napier · Gisborne · Tauranga

Port-heavy New Zealand itinerary. Covers Australia and New Zealand.

14 nights Sydney New Zealand 10 ports 3 sea days

What this trip feels like

Active, varied and destination-focused

With 10 ports across 14 nights, this trip keeps the focus on time ashore. Expect more destination variety and a busier rhythm, with the ship serving as the link between port days.

Port-forward pace

10 ports in 14 nights

Most days put a destination at the center of the plan.

Broad destination variety

Melbourne · Hobart · Milford Sound + more

Frequent changes of scenery across the itinerary.

Route logistics

Sails from Sydney

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Port experience

Melbourne · 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 · Destination-led trips · Active days ashore · Travelers who prefer variety

Think twice if · You want long, uninterrupted stretches of time onboard

Best departures

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Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $320/night, with most departures landing in the $310-$343/night band across 1 tracked sailing.

Typical price

$320/night

$4,479 total

Normal range

$310-$343/night

$4,339-$4,799 total

Lowest recent fare

$371/night

$5,199 total

Comparison set

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When should I go?

Not enough departures yet to identify a reliable cheaper season.

Route overview

How this route is built

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14 nights · 10 port calls · 3 sea days · 2 countries

10 port calls across Australia, New Zealand · More port-intensive than many 14-night alternatives.

  1. 1

    Embark in Sydney

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Melbourne

    Australia · Australia

  3. 3

    Melbourne

    Australia · Australia

  4. 4

    Hobart

    Australia · Australia

  5. 5

    Milford Sound

    New Zealand · New Zealand

  6. 6

    Dunedin

    New Zealand · New Zealand

  7. 7

    Lyttelton (Christchurch)

    New Zealand · New Zealand

  8. 8

    Wellington

    New Zealand · New Zealand

  9. 9

    Napier

    New Zealand · New Zealand

  10. 10

    Gisborne

    New Zealand · New Zealand

  11. 11

    Tauranga

    New Zealand · New Zealand

  12. 12

    Disembark in Auckland

    Disembarkation ports can vary by sailing

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