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New Zealand One-Way via Tauranga, Gisborne & Sydney

Tauranga · Gisborne · Napier · Wellington · Akaroa · Picton · Sydney

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

10 nights Auckland New Zealand 7 ports 2 sea days
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What this trip feels like

Active, varied and destination-focused

With 7 ports across 10 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

7 ports in 10 nights

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

Broad destination variety

Tauranga · Gisborne · Napier + more

Frequent changes of scenery across the itinerary.

Route logistics

Sails from Auckland

Check the exact departure and arrival ports before arranging flights.

Port experience

Tauranga · You'll usually have a long port day

Cruise calls here typically give passengers plenty of time between arrival and departure.

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

Best upcoming sailings

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Best overall value
Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Seven Seas Explorer

Auckland → Tauranga → Picton → Sydney

Feb 24 · 10 nights

About average

$11,047 balcony · $1,105/night

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Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $810/night, with most departures landing in the $709-$895/night band across 1 tracked sailing.

Typical price

$810/night

$8,104 total

Normal range

$709-$895/night

$7,089-$8,946 total

Lowest recent fare

Building history

$10,284 total

Comparison set

1 sailings

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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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10 nights · 7 port calls · 2 sea days · 2 countries

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

  1. 1

    Embark in Auckland

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Tauranga

    New Zealand · New Zealand

  3. 3

    Gisborne

    New Zealand · New Zealand

  4. 4

    Napier

    New Zealand · New Zealand

  5. 5

    Wellington

    New Zealand · New Zealand

  6. 6

    Akaroa

    New Zealand · New Zealand

  7. 7

    Picton

    New Zealand · New Zealand

  8. 8

    Sydney

    Australia · Australia

  9. 9

    Disembark in Sydney

    Disembarkation ports can vary by sailing

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FAQ

What’s the best month to sail this itinerary?
It depends on weather and crowd levels. Use the sailing list to compare dates and prioritize port days with comfortable conditions.
Are these sailings all the same route?
They can be close but not identical. Look for differences in port order, arrival times, and sea day placement.
How should I choose between two similar sailings?
Compare: (1) ship, (2) port day timing, (3) number of sea days, (4) price vs cabin value, and (5) flight convenience.