Royal Princess • Princess Cruises
25-night Transpacific Crossing via Bay of Islands, Auckland & Suva
Mar 27, 2028 → Apr 20, 2028 • Sydney → Los Angeles
From $2,356
$94/night
Great deal
↓35% below typical
Bay of Islands
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Cruises visiting Bay of Islands
Quietest
Oct-Apr
Busiest
Nov-Dec
Upcoming
61+ upcoming port calls
Best time to visit: Oct-Apr (fewer ships)
Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)
Based on 28+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily
Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include Bay of Islands.
Use the congestion calendar to compare timing first, then bring price into the decision once you narrow the right visit window.
Best cruises that visit Bay of Islands
These sailings rank first because they visit Bay of Islands while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.
Crown Princess • Princess Cruises
30-night Transpacific Crossing via Bay of Islands, Auckland & Suva
Nov 4, 2026 → Dec 3, 2026 • Sydney → Los Angeles
From $2,655
$89/night
Great deal
↓35% below typical
Grand Princess • Princess Cruises
14-night New Zealand Loop via Bay of Islands & Auckland
Jan 31, 2028 → Feb 14, 2028 • Brisbane ↔
From $1,658
$118/night
Great deal
↓30% below typical
Royal Princess • Princess Cruises
30-night Transpacific Crossing via Bay of Islands, Auckland & Suva
Mar 27, 2028 → Apr 25, 2028 • Sydney → Vancouver
From $3,007
$100/night
Great deal
↓31% below typical
Scenic Eclipse II
14-night New Zealand Repositioning via Akaroa, Bay of Islands & Norfolk Island
Jan 28, 2029 → Feb 11, 2029 • Timaru → Lautoka
From $15,802
$1,129/night
Good value
↓17% below typical
Royal Princess • Princess Cruises
17-night Fiji One-Way via Bay of Islands & Auckland
Mar 27, 2028 → Apr 12, 2028 • Sydney → Honolulu
From $2,141
$126/night
Good value
↓14% below typical
When ships are in port
Scan for dates when ships visit Bay of Islands, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Bay of Islands that day.
Bay of Islands is busiest from Nov-Dec, with multiple ships per day. Oct, Apr are significantly quieter.
February 2027
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Number of ships
Colors show estimated total passengers in port on each day
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1
~3,600 passengers
$199/night
↑24% vs typical
12
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15
1
~2,900 passengers
$272/night
↑71% vs typical
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18
1
~4,200 passengers
$183/night
Near median
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21
1
~2,000 passengers
$165/night
Near median
22
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1
~2,600 passengers
$150/night
Near median
26
No port calls
27
1
~2,900 passengers
$270/night
Near median
28
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1
~3,600 passengers
$193/night
↑20% vs typical
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No port calls
Selected port-call day
Thursday, February 25, 2027
1 ship visit Bay of Islands on this date, carrying about ~2,600 passengers in total.
Day snapshot
- Ships
- 1
- Passengers
- ~2,600 passengers
- Cruises
- 1
- Best fare
- $150/night
Best cruise on this port-call day
Top value among the sailings scheduled to visit Bay of Islands on this date.
Grand Princess • Princess Cruises
14-night New Zealand Loop via Port Chalmers & Bay of Islands
Feb 15, 2027 → Mar 1, 2027 • Brisbane ↔
From $2,106
$150/night
Typical price
Best time to visit Bay of Islands on a cruise
This monthly view combines ship traffic and pricing so you can spot quieter windows, busier stretches, and the months where cruises visiting Bay of Islands still look attractively priced.
October
Median price/night
$144
2 visits
Traffic
Oct looks fairly balanced.
2 ships • 2 priced sailings tracked
November
Median price/night
$177
5 visits
Traffic
↑24% vs typical
3 ships • 5 priced sailings tracked
December
Median price/night
$195
7 visits
Traffic
↑22% vs typical
5 ships • 7 priced sailings tracked
January
Median price/night
$262
3 visits
Traffic
↑64% vs typical
2 ships • 3 priced sailings tracked
February
Median price/night
$191
6 visits
Traffic
↑20% vs typical
5 ships • 6 priced sailings tracked
March
Priciest
Median price/night
$470
4 visits
Traffic
Near typical
3 ships • 4 priced sailings tracked
April
Cheapest
Median price/night
$114
1 visits
Traffic
Apr looks fairly balanced.
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
Cruise itineraries that include Bay of Islands
Compare the itinerary families that stop in Bay of Islands, then open the routes with the best mix of schedule fit, pricing, and sailing availability.
Transpacific Crossing via Bay of Islands, Auckland & Suva (Best Balance)
Transpacific • Next: Nov 4
From $2,655
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
New Zealand One-Way via Burnie & Bay of Islands (Rare Variant)
New Zealand • Next: Feb 16
From $1,819
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
New Zealand Loop via Bay of Islands & Auckland (Rare Variant)
New Zealand • Next: Dec 23
From $2,646
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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New Zealand Repositioning via Edinburgh, Bay of Islands & Norfolk Island (Rare Variant)
New Zealand • Next: Mar 5
From $12,089
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Transpacific Crossing via Moorea & Bay of Islands (Best Balance)
Transpacific • Next: Sep 28
From $3,252
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Transpacific Crossing via Papeete, Suva & Bay of Islands (Best Balance)
Transpacific • Next: Sep 29
From $1,930
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Upcoming port calls in Bay of Islands
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FAQ about cruises visiting Bay of Islands
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Bay of Islands.
What is the best time to visit Bay of Islands on a cruise?
April currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Bay of Islands, based on Jibhop's tracked median nightly fares. Use the port-call calendar above to compare exact ship dates because pricing can vary a lot within the month.
When is Bay of Islands busiest for cruise traffic?
December currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Bay of Islands. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Bay of Islands?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Bay of Islands include Transpacific Crossing via Bay of Islands, Auckland & Suva (Best Balance), New Zealand One-Way via Burnie & Bay of Islands (Rare Variant), and New Zealand Loop via Bay of Islands & Auckland (Rare Variant). Open any itinerary card to compare route mix, next departures, and which sailings look strongest on price.
How should I compare cruises that visit Bay of Islands?
Start with the best cruises section to see today's strongest pricing signals, then use the port-call calendar to find the exact visit dates that fit your trip. Once you narrow the timing, compare itineraries and ships rather than choosing on this stop alone.
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