Discover New Zealand’s beauty on cruises departing from around Australia featuring the best of the Land of the Long White Cloud.
Cruises from Australia to New Zealand are the perfect getaways for a week or two. From Australia it’s a double treat as you’ll see the beauty of both Australia and New Zealand on some cruises.
These cruises explore mountain-fringed coastlines, sail past spectacular fiords and stop at main cities so you can enjoy wine tasting and adventure activities. Most cruises from Australia to New Zealand are round trip, ending in the same city that you started in.
Top deals on cruises from Australia to New Zealand
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Up to $1,000 off + $1,000 OBC world cruises with Princess Cruises
Valid for 2020 cruises. Destinations include Mediterranean, Norway, Iceland, Alaska, Auckland, Tahiti, Honolulu. Bora Bora and more. T&Cs apply.
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Up to 40% off Royal Caribbean cruises
Save on select Royal Caribbean sailings from now until February 2020 in the South Pacific, New Zealand and Australia.
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Up to 40% off New Zealand cruises
Valid on 2020 cruises with Princess Cruises. Departs from Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and Auckland. T&Cs apply.
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Up to 33% off Princess Cruises
Save on select Princess sailings in New Zealand, Alaska and Australia.
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Up to 30% off P&O cruises
Save on select P&O sailings between March - August 2019 in the South Pacific, New Zealand and Australia.
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Up to 33% off cruises + US$300 OBC with Holland America Line
Valid for cruise from November - December 2018 and January - April 2019. Destinations include Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart, Tasmania, Tasmania, Adelaide, Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Papeete, Tahiti, Bora Bora and more. T&Cs apply.
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Up to US$1,000 OBC + free upgrade
Valid on select 2018 - 2020 cruises with Seabourn. Destinations include Caribbean, Australia, New Zealand and more. T&Cs apply.
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Our top cruise picks from Australia to New Zealand
Where do cruises sail to from Australia to New Zealand?
- Auckland
Which cruise lines sail from Australia to New Zealand?
- Royal Caribbean
- Princess Cruises
- Carnival
- Norwegian Cruise Line
- Dreamaway Package
- Celebrity Cruises
- Holland America Line
- Cunard
- Azamara
- P&O Cruises
- Silversea
- Regent Seven Seas Cruises
- Seabourn
- Crystal Cruises
- Oceania Cruises
Our picks: Top cruises from Sydney to New Zealand
Our picks: Top cruises from Melbourne to New Zealand
Our picks: Top cruises from Brisbane to New Zealand
Where do cruises depart from in Australia?
Cruises to New Zealand depart from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Fremantle.
Sydney has two international cruise ports: the Overseas Passenger Terminal at Circular Quay and the White Bay Cruise Terminal in Balmain. Cruises to New Zealand usually depart from the Overseas Passenger Terminal. A taxi from Sydney Airport is approximately 25 minutes.
Cruises from Melbourne depart from the cruise ship terminal at Station Pier. A taxi from Melbourne Airport is the fastest option.
In Brisbane, cruises depart from the Portside Wharf Cruises Terminal. A taxi from Brisbane Airport will take 10 minutes.
Cruises from Fremantle depart from the Fremantle Cruise Terminal. Perth Airport is a 50-minute taxi ride away.
Airport to cruise terminal transfers
Sydney and Brisbane are both equipped with shuttle services that take you from the airports to the ports and back again. You can book these quickly and easily online at Viator.
