Embark on the Azamara Pursuit and prepare for sixteen nights of relaxing sailing across the sea from Auckland to Sydney!
Spending time at once-in-a-lifetime destinations such as Nelson, Picton, and Eden makes this sailing particularly exciting. This route is an unusual one for the Pursuit, As it sails it just once.
We include all entertainment, meals, port fees, and taxes in the price, so there are no surprises.
Based in Tokyo and refurbished only two years ago in 2024, more than 700 people can travel comfortably on this highly-rated Renaissance class ship.
The Pursuit Azamara delights guests with a jacuzzi, a gym, a spa, a casino, and a ping pong table.
This sailing consists of eleven port days and four sea days. Highlights include visits to once-in-a-lifetime ports like Picton and Eden plus a long stop in Nelson.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Jan 20 | Auckland, New Zealand | 6:00pm | |
| Thu, Jan 21 | Bay of Islands, New Zealand | 7:00am | 5:00pm |
| Fri, Jan 22 | Tauranga, New Zealand | 8:30am | 6:00pm |
| Sat, Jan 23 | Napier, New Zealand | 2:00pm | 9:00pm |
| Sun, Jan 24 | Wellington, New Zealand | 1:00pm | 10:00pm |
| Mon, Jan 25 | Nelson, New Zealand | 7:30am | 8:00pm |
| Tue, Jan 26 | Picton, New Zealand | 8:00am | 4:00pm |
| Wed, Jan 27 | Lyttleton, New Zealand (Christchurch) | 7:00am | 5:00pm |
| Thu, Jan 28 | Dunedin, New Zealand | 7:30am | 4:00pm |
| Fri, Jan 29 | International Date Line (Cruising) | ||
| Milford Sound, New Zealand (Cruising) | |||
| Fri, Jan 29 | At Sea | ||
| Sat, Jan 30 | At Sea | ||
| Sun, Jan 31 | Hobart, Tasmania | 8:00am | |
| Mon, Feb 1 | 6:00pm | ||
| Tue, Feb 2 | At Sea | ||
| Wed, Feb 3 | Eden, Australia | 8:00am | 3:00pm |
| Thu, Feb 4 | Sydney, Australia | 6:00am |
The Pursuit sails this route once next year, but doesn't sail it this year. This is the only ship that sails this exact route. In the accompanying graphic you can see a visualization of when this ship sails as well as the relative price.
Since it was first listed on January 14th of last year, The price of a room on this cruise has fluctuated between $3,859 and $7,199 including $0 in taxes and port fees. This graph shows the price over time for the different types of cabin.
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Last Updated: Jun 3, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 3, 2026