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Australia & New Zealand Holiday 13 Nights
Operated by Princess Cruises
Tripcode: 1707
Overview
Destination:
Australia,
New Zealand,
Start:Auckland, New Zealand
Finish:Sydney, Australia
Finish:Sydney, Australia
Duration:14 days
Ship:
Royal Princess
Travel Period
March 2027 - March 2027
Upgrade to the Princess Plus or Premier fare to enjoy AUD$300 in onboard spending money per stateroom travelling on this itinerary - enquire today! Book by 30 June 2026.
Journey close to home with Princess on an unforgettable New Zealand and Tassie cruise adventure. Departing Auckland onboard the Royal Princess®, discover the stunning Bay of Islands, the beautiful capital of Auckland and the coastal city of Tauranga in the Bay of Plenty, and marvel at the incredible fiords and breathtaking waterfalls of the Fiordland National Park on a full day scenic cruise plus much more. Experience the historical charm of Hobart with a full day in Tasmania's capital. With an optional Princess Shore Excursion, it's easy to make the most of each destination. After a day of exploration, enjoy delicious dining options* and incredible entertainment from Moies Under the Stars® to live shows and musicals onboard the Royal Princess®.
Upgrade to a Princess Plus package* from $79 per day per guest to receive the Plus Beverage Package (drinks up to $22 each), single device Wi-Fi, Casual Dining options (capped limit) and more. Enquire today.
*Shore Excursions, Speciality Dining, and the Princess Plus package are at an additional cost.
Please note:
- Price is based on the Princess Standard fare per person twin share in a Balcony Stateroom Category BW4.
- For the most up-to-date rates, itinerary, availability, and for more information about the different service levels including the Princess Plus package and Shore Excursions, please enquire now.
Highlights:
Standard inclusions
Princess Standard fare inclusion highlights:
- Dining: Multi-course dining and snacks at selected eateries;
- Entertainment: Broadway-style nightly entertainment and comedy shows;
- Pools, heated spas and gym;
- Youth & teen clubs for ages 3-17;
- Medallion wearable for a personalised holiday.
Itinerary
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Collapse allDay 1: Auckland, New Zealand
Depart: 7:00pm
Straddling a narrow isthmus created by 60 different volcanoes, New Zealand's former capital boasts scenic beauty, historical interest and a cosmopolitan collection of shops, restaurants, museums, galleries and gardens. Rangitoto, Auckland's largest and youngest volcano, sits in majestic splendour just offshore. Mt. Eden and One Tree Hill, once home to Māori earthworks, overlook the city. One of New Zealand's fine wine districts lies to the north of Auckland. Auckland served as New Zealand's capital from 1841 until 1865, when the seat of government moved to Wellington.
Day 2: Bay of Islands, New Zealand
Arrive: 7:00am | Depart: 5:00pm
The Bay of Islands offers more than broad vistas of sea and sky, more than beaches, boating, and fabulous water sports. The Bay is the birthplace of modern New Zealand. Here the Treaty of Waitangi was signed, establishing British rule and granting the native inhabitants equal status. Rich in legend and mystery, the Bay of Islands has age-old ties to the Maori and to whalers, missionaries and New Zealand's early settlers.
The Bay of Islands has lured explorers for countless centuries. The Maori say that Kupe, the great Polynesian adventurer, came here in the 10th century. Captain Cook anchored offshore in 1769, followed by assorted brigands, traders, colonists and missionaries.
Note: Bay of Islands is an anchorage port. Passengers transfer to shore via ship's tender.
Day 3: Tauranga, New Zealand
Arrive: 9:00am | Depart: 8:15pm
New Zealand's natural bounty is always on display at the Bay of Plenty. It was Captain James Cook who in 1769 aptly named this bay, thanks to the prosperous Maori villages of the region. Tauranga, the chief city, is a bustling port, an agricultural and timber center and a popular seaside resort. Tauranga is also the gateway to Rotorua - a geothermal wonderland that is the heart of Maori culture. A 90-minute drive from Tauranga, Rotorua is New Zealand's primary tourist attraction.
Your ship docks near the foot of Mt. Maunganui, which rises 761 feet above the bay. Across the harbour, Tauranga offers scenic tidal beaches at Ōmokoroa and Pahoia. The region boasts fine beaches, big-game fishing, thermal springs and seaside resorts.
Day 4: At Sea
Enjoy a variety of onboard experiences at sea.
Day 5: Picton, New Zealand
Arrive: 7:00am | Depart: 5:00pm
Located at the head of Queen Charlotte Sound, Picton is your gateway to the South Island's famed Marlborough District. Once known primarily for its lush farm lands and many sheep stations, Marlborough came to international attention thanks to a new agricultural product - wine. The release of the 1985 Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc put New Zealand on the map and changed the world's focus on winemaking in the Southern Hemisphere. Today, the Marlborough region boasts dramatic sea and landscapes, fascinating wine country, excellent restaurants and a number of the nation's finest gardens. Military names abound in this corner of New Zealand - the region is named for the first Duke of Marlborough, while the largest town, Blenheim, is named after his most famous battle. Picton is named for Sir Thomas Picton, a favourite of another general, the first duke of Wellington.
Day 6: Christchurch (Lyttelton), New Zealand
Arrive: 8:00am | Depart: 5:00pm
Travel down the tree-lined Avon Rive, tour English-style gardens and drive past a Gothic cathedral. No, it's not England - it's Christchurch, New Zealand's most English city. The colonists who settled Christchurch transformed the treeless landscape by planting European trees and setting aside vast tracts as parkland. Today, parks dot the city, giving Christchurch an old-world ambience that belies its sophisticated style. Settled under the auspices of the Church of England in the mid-1800s, Christchurch is a planned city that flourished with New Zealand's agriculture and sheep industry. At the heart of the city lies Christchurch Cathedral, a Gothic cathedral built of local stone. The port of Lyttelton serves as your gateway to Christchurch.
Day 7: Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New Zealand
Arrive: 9:00am | Depart: 7:00pm
Perched on the hills above one of New Zealand's loveliest harbors, Dunedin is a Kiwi city with a Scottish heart. Hailed as the "Edinburgh of New Zealand," Dunedin is proud of its heritage. A statue of famed Scottish poet Robert Burns graces downtown, and the presence of New Zealand's only kilt maker and whisky distillery - as well as many bagpipe bands - keep Dunedin's ties to Scotland alive. The city also boasts a distinguished architectural and cultural history, a legacy of New Zealand's 1860s gold rush. Port Chalmers, gateway to Dunedin, is located eight miles from the city centre. Dunedin is a planned city: its streets and suburbs fan out from the city's octagon. Travel tip: Dunedin is pronounced "Dunn-knee-din".
Day 8: Fiordland National Park (Scenic Cruising)
Arrive: 10:00am | Depart: 7:00pm
New Zealand's largest national park was formed millennia ago by massive glacial flows that carved deep fiords into the coast of New Zealand's South Island. At the heart of Fiordland National Park lies Milford Sound. Lined by cliffs that soar nearly a mile above its surface, Milford Sound cuts into the heart of the Southern Alps. Rainforest clings to the cliffs and graceful waterfalls plummet into the void. Mile-high Mitre Peak dominates the upper reaches of the sound. The town of Te Anau in Fiordland National Park is also your gateway to the South Island's other natural wonders including Lake Wakatipu, the resort of Queenstown and Mt. Cook National Park.
Day 9: At Sea
Enjoy a variety of onboard experiences at sea.
Day 10: At Sea
Enjoy a variety of onboard experiences at sea.
Day 11: Hobart, Australia
Arrive: 7:00am | Depart: 9:00pm
Tasmania's capital has much in common with Sydney. Founded but a few years later, Hobart also owes its origins to the establishment of a penal colony - and its natural setting is just as impressive. Seen from its fine deep-water harbour, Hobart spills over the lower reaches of the Derwent Valley as Mt. Wellington towers in the background. Much of the city's heritage is cantered on the historic waterfront. North of the city stretches the vast parkland of the Queen's Domain. Many of Tasmania's other attractions are within easy reach of Hobart. With more than 90 National Trust buildings, Hobart, founded in 1804, combines colonial character with a sophisticated metropolitan lifestyle.
Day 12: Port Arthur, Australia
Arrive: 10:00am | Depart: 7:00pm
Port Arthur is named for George Arthur, the Lieutenant Governor of Tasmania from 1823 to 1837. It was Arthur who converted a small convict lumber station on the Tasman Peninsula into the most feared penal colony in Australia. Preserved today as the Port Arthur Historical Site, the then state-of-the-art prison was designed to hold repeat offenders in isolation and hard labour. When it closed in 1877, it marked the end of a dark chapter in English and Australian history. Both Port Arthur is also your gateway to the wild and scenic Tasman Peninsula. Its wave-lashed coast is the site of spectacular rock formations such as Tasman Arch, the Tessellated Pavement and the Devil's Kitchen. The peninsula is also home to small farms, superb fruit orchards and acclaimed vineyards. The Tasman Peninsula is one of the last refuges for the endangered Tasmanian devil. The Tasmania Devil Conservation Park is in the forefront of protecting these unique - if surly and downright disagreeable - remnants of Tasmanian prehistory. Note: Port Arthur is an anchorage port. Passengers transfer to shore via ship's tender.
Day 13: At Sea
Enjoy a variety of onboard experiences at sea.
Day 14: Sydney, Australia
Arrive: 6:00am
Dates
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Operator
Princess Cruises
Considered one of the most recognised cruise lines in the world, Princess is continually evolving. From its modest beginnings in 1965 with a single ship cruising to Mexico, Princess has grown to become one of the premiere cruise lines in the world. Today, its fleet carries more than a million passengers each year to more worldwide destinations than any other major line. From the fascinating destinations visited to Princess' incredible ships and nearly everything they do onboard, you'll find that some of the most respected names in travel have singled out Princess Cruises as among the very best of the best. Guests will discover what makes each port unique through the insights of local experts and crew members who sail with Princess to over 380 destinations. Guests will also dine on fresh regional cuisine that adds another dimension to their cruise experience of the places travelled.
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