Port-forward pace
11 ports in 16 nights
Most days are port days.
New Zealand cruises
New Zealand One-Way: Waiheke Island & Dusky Sound
Waiheke Island · Napier · Picton · Kaikoura · Akaroa · Dusky Sound · Milford Sound · Port Chalmers · Timaru · Lyttelton (Christchurch)
Port-heavy New Zealand itinerary. New Zealand-focused routing. Includes scenic-cruising segments.
16 nights
Auckland
New Zealand
11 ports
What this trip feels like
Port-intensive itinerary
Port-intensive itinerary with 11 port calls across 16 nights.
Broad destination variety
Waiheke Island · Napier · Picton + more
Frequent port calls throughout the itinerary.
Route logistics
Sails from Auckland
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Port experience
Milford Sound · Make the most of your time ashore
Calls here tend to be relatively short, so your usable port day is more limited than at many stops.
Best for · Destination-led trips · Active days ashore · Travelers who prefer variety
Think twice if · You want long, uninterrupted stretches of time onboard
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Itinerary pricing
What this itinerary usually costs
Not enough price history yet for this itinerary.
Median current fare
$1,102/night
$17,629 total
Lowest recent fare
$1,102/night
$17,629 total
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When should I go?
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Route overview
How this route is built
16 nights · 11 port calls · 1 countries
11 port calls across New Zealand · More port-intensive than many 16-night alternatives.
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Disembark in Lyttelton (Christchurch)
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