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New Zealand Cruises

Routes here bring ports such as Auckland, Lyttelton (Christchurch), and Wellington into reach. Choose how much time you want ashore versus on the ship, then compare departure ports and dates.

Popular trip length: 14 nights

205 itineraries · 264 sailings · 29 ports

Choose your trip When to go & what it costs

Start with the route

Choose your kind of trip

A few different ways to explore New Zealand, drawn from itineraries with upcoming departures.

Start and finish somewhere different

For combining a cruise with stays in two different places.

Melbourne · Hobart · Dunedin · Lyttelton (Christchurch) + 3 more

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More time exploring ports

For travelers who want a route focused on destinations.

Milford Sound · Doubtful Sound · Dusky Sound · Dunedin + 4 more

12 nights

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A mix of ports and sea days

For balancing time ashore with time on board.

Waitangi · Auckland · Picton · Lyttelton (Christchurch) + 1 more

13 nights

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More days at sea

For travelers who want time to enjoy the ship between stops.

Milford Sound · Macquarie Island

14 nights

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Current sailings worth comparing

Departures in New Zealand whose cabin-level price history currently points to favorable pricing. Compare the fare and booking context on each sailing.

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No departures in this region currently have favorable pricing based on Jibhop's price history.

Plan your dates and budget

When to go & what it costs

Typical current fare: $5,749; Median per person
Middle half of fares: $2,205–$13,100; Per person, whole cruise
Lowest current fare: $543; Across 247 priced sailings

Compare departure months

September 2027 has the lowest median nightly fare in the months shown; January 2027 has the highest.

Nov 2026 $193

Dec 2026 $224

Jan 2027 $331

Feb 2027 $210

Mar 2027 $165

Apr 2027 $139

Jun 2027 $136

Sep 2027 $127

Oct 2027 $164

Nov 2027 $210

Dec 2027 $265

Jan 2028 $233

Current asking fares, not seasonal averages or a forecast.

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Where should I start?

Choose your departure port

Balance route choice and cruise fare with the cost of getting to the port.

Sydney

Most route choice · Lowest starting fare · 79 itineraries · 112 sailings · 4–69 nights

From $543 · Compare departures →

Auckland

53 itineraries · 81 sailings · 7–49 nights

From $1,360 · Compare departures →

Brisbane

5 itineraries · 6 sailings · 13–14 nights

From $1,429 · Compare departures →

Cairns

4 itineraries · 4 sailings · 9–32 nights

From $3,347 · Compare departures →

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Fort Lauderdale

4 itineraries · 4 sailings · 65–129 nights

From $11,720 · Compare departures →

Los Angeles

4 itineraries · 4 sailings · 26–80 nights

From $3,436 · Compare departures →

Miami

4 itineraries · 4 sailings · 56–83 nights

From $22,529 · Compare departures →

Timaru

3 itineraries · 5 sailings · 14–26 nights

From $14,133 · Compare departures →

Get to know New Zealand

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Key ports

The ports most central to cruising in New Zealand.

186 itineraries

Lyttelton (Christchurch)

118 itineraries

124 itineraries

146 itineraries

109 itineraries

119 itineraries

More ports

Fiordland National Park

Macquarie Island

Ships sailing this region

Ships with strong presence in New Zealand.

Celebrity Cruises

Princess Cruises

More ships

Norwegian Spirit

Norwegian Cruise Line

Holland America

Azamara Pursuit

Azamara Cruises

Silversea Cruises

Princess Cruises

Anthem of the Seas

Royal Caribbean International

Holland America

Princess Cruises

Seven Seas Explorer

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Oceania Riviera

Oceania Cruises

Oceania Cruises

Cruise lines in New Zealand

Princess Cruises · 44 sailings Viking Cruises · 42 sailings Celebrity Cruises · 27 sailings Holland America · 23 sailings Azamara Cruises · 17 sailings Norwegian Cruise Line · 16 sailings Silversea Cruises · 13 sailings Royal Caribbean International · 12 sailings

More cruise lines

Oceania Cruises · 12 sailings Regent Seven Seas Cruises · 12 sailings Ponant Cruises · 7 sailings Seabourn · 7 sailings

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More upcoming New Zealand cruises

Featured departures

More departures to explore

Upcoming departures with complete itinerary, availability, and current pricing data.

Celebrity Edge

Sydney → Milford Sound → Bay of Islands → Sydney

Feb 18, 2027 · 12 nights

$2,499 · $208/night

Norwegian Spirit

Sydney → Eden → Tauranga → Auckland

Jan 25, 2027 · 11 nights

$2,019 · $184/night

Anthem of the Seas

Sydney → Bay of Islands → Picton → Sydney

Dec 2, 2026 · 9 nights

$1,489 · $165/night

MSC Magnifica

Civitavecchia (Rome) → Genoa → Hobart → Sydney

Jan 4, 2027 · 71 nights

$18,668 · $263/night

About New Zealand cruises

New Zealand has 205 itineraries, 264 upcoming sailings, and calls across 29 ports.

The most common cruise lengths in New Zealand tend to be 14 nights, 11 nights, and 12 nights.

Based on currently tracked pricing, one of the more affordable departure periods appears to be September 2027.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of cruises are available in New Zealand?

New Zealand currently has 205 itineraries and 264 upcoming sailings.

How much do New Zealand cruises cost?

The median future sailing price in New Zealand is about $5,749.

When is the cheapest time to cruise New Zealand?

September 2027 appears to be one of the more affordable departure periods.