New Zealand cruises

New Zealand One-Way via Queen Charlotte Sound, Norfolk Island & Bay of Islands (Rare Variant)

⚓ Dunedin · Milford Sound · New Plymouth · Queen Charlotte Sound · Wellington · Napier · Tauranga · Whangarei · Norfolk Island · Bay of Islands

Balanced route with a steady mix of port days and sea days. Covers New Zealand and Norfolk Island. Includes scenic-cruising segments.

☾19 nights Lyttelton (Christchurch) New Zealand 10 ports 9 sea days

Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $717/night. with most departures landing in the $717-$717/night band. across 1 tracked sailings.

Typical price

$717/night

$13,616 total

Normal range

$717-$717/night

$13,616-$13,616 total

Lowest recent fare

$717/night

$13,616 total

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February 2028
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Route overview

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19 nights · 10 port calls · 9 sea days · 2 countries

10 port calls across New Zealand, Norfolk Island · Neither especially port-heavy nor sea-day heavy for this trip length.

  1. 1

    Embark in Lyttelton (Christchurch)

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Dunedin

    New Zealand · New Zealand

  3. 3

    Milford Sound

    New Zealand · New Zealand

  4. 4

    New Plymouth

    New Zealand · New Zealand

  5. 5

    Queen Charlotte Sound

    New Zealand · New Zealand

    Scenic cruising Anchorage
  6. 6

    Wellington

    New Zealand · New Zealand

  7. 7

    Napier

    New Zealand · New Zealand

  8. 8

    Tauranga

    New Zealand · New Zealand

  9. 9

    Whangarei

    New Zealand · New Zealand

  10. 10

    Norfolk Island

    Norfolk Island · New Zealand

  11. 11

    Bay of Islands

    New Zealand · New Zealand

    Anchorage
  12. 12

    Disembark in Auckland

    Disembarkation ports can vary by sailing

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FAQ

What’s the best month to sail this itinerary?

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Are these sailings all the same route?

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