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Princess 14-Night New Zealand Cruise: Sydney Return
Operated by Princess Cruises
Tripcode: X545
Overview
Destination:
Australia/New Zealand (Cruising),
North Island,
South Island,
Duration:15 days
Ship:
Discovery Princess
Travel Period
December 2025 - December 2025
Bonus $100 Onboard Spending Money^
Your bucket list New Zealand cruise itinerary awaits on a 14-night roundtrip from Sydney onboard the Discovery Princess®. From the South to the North Islands, see the breathtaking Fiordland National Park and Milford Sound's majestic waterfalls, the beautiful Bay of Islands, New Zealand's wildlife capital of Otago Peninsula*, the cosmopolitan city of Auckland and much more. 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 Movies Under the Stars® to live shows and musicals onboard the Discovery Princess®.
*Shore Excursions and the Princess Plus package are at an additional cost.
Please note:
- Price is based on the Princess Plus fare, per person twin share in a Balcony Stateroom Category BF4 and includes $100 AUD onboard spending money per stateroom.
- Some of the images shown reflect the optional Shore Excursions available on this itinerary. which are subject to change.
- For the most up-to-date rates, itinerary, availability, and for more information about Princess Shore Excursions and the different service levels, please enquire now.
Standard inclusions
Princess Plus fare inclusion highlights:
- Dining: Main meals and snacks at various onboard restaurants and cafés (enquire for more details);
- Entertainment: Broadway-style nightly entertainment and comedy shows;
- Pools, heated spas and gym;
- Wi-Fi (1 device per guest);
- OceanNow delivery;
- Casual dining at selected restaurants (2 meals per guest per cruise);
- Plus Beverage Package (drinks up to $22 each - when aged 18 years or over or 21 on some international voyages);
- Premium desserts (2 per guest daily);
- Unlimited juice bar;
- Room service delivery;
- Fitness classes (2 passes per guest per cruise);
- Youth & teen clubs for ages 3-17.
Itinerary
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Collapse allDay 1: Sydney, Australia
Depart: 4:00pm
As your ship passes Harbour Heads, you are presented with the shimmering skyline of Sydney - hailed by many seafarers as "the most beautiful harbour in the world." Two prominent landmarks, Harbour Bridge and the sail-like curves of the Sydney Opera House, grace the backdrop of this picturesque harbour. There is a wealth of adventure waiting in Sydney - from its cosmopolitan city centre to miles of beautiful beaches and the Blue Mountains.
Day 2: At Sea
Enjoy a variety of onboard experiences at sea.
Day 3: At Sea
Enjoy a variety of onboard experiences at sea.
Day 4: Fiordland National Park (Scenic Cruising)
Day 5: Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New Zealand
Arrive: 10:45am | Depart: 9:00pm
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.
Day 6: At Sea
Enjoy a variety of onboard experiences at sea.
Day 7: 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 8: At Sea
Enjoy a variety of onboard experiences at sea.
Day 9: Tauranga, New Zealand
Arrive: 10:00am | Depart: 9:30pm
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 Omokoroa and Pahoia. The region boasts fine beaches, big-game fishing, thermal springs and seaside resorts.
Day 10: Auckland, New Zealand
Arrive: 9:30am | Depart: 9:00pm
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 splendor just offshore. Mt. Eden and One Tree Hill, once home to Maori earthworks, overlook the city. One of New Zealand's fine wine districts lies to the north of Auckland.
Day 11: Bay of Islands, New Zealand
Arrive: 8:00am | Depart: 6:00pm
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 12: At Sea
Enjoy a variety of onboard experiences at sea.
Day 13: At Sea
Enjoy a variety of onboard experiences at sea.
Day 14: At Sea
Enjoy a variety of onboard experiences at sea.
Day 15: Sydney, Australia
Arrive: 6:00am
Departure 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.
Important Information
*Terms and conditions
Please note: We are proud to be an independent agent to travel providers of hotels, flights and other related services. We are not a tour operator. Details and information on the offer are provided by 3rd party businesses and although we do our best to verify the information, we cannot guarantee its accuracy on all occasions. These offers are not available in conjunction with any other offer unless otherwise stated. Pricing and availability are subject to change without notice.
For more information, please see Terms of Use
^Bonus $100 Onboard Spending Money: Terms & Conditions
Book your Princess 14-Night New Zealand cruise and receive $100 AUD onboard spending money per stateroom. Offer ends 28 February 2025.
Conditions apply. Onboard spending money (‘OBS’) is per room and applied to the first 2 guests in the stateroom only. Onboard currency varies. Amount varies by itinerary duration as specified. OBS expires at the conclusion of your cruise, is not transferable, non-refundable, not redeemable for cash and cannot be used at the medical centre or casino. Offer starts 13 December 2024 00:00 AEDT and ends 28 February 2025 23:59 AEDT. For full terms and conditions, please ask your travel consultant.
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