13 Night New Zealand Holiday Cruise aboard the Royal Princess
Set sail with the Royal Princess and prepare for thirteen nights of luxurious sailing across the sea from Sydney and back again!
Stopping in once-in-a-lifetime stops like Picton, Bay of Islands, and Lyttleton makes this cruise noteworthy. This route is a rare one for the Royal. As a matter of fact, this is the only time it's going to sail it!
This price is the total price, including entertainment, meals, port fees, and taxes.
The Royal Princess
The Royal Princess is the highly-rated flagship of the Royal class, based in the South Pacific, that can house more than 3,500 guests.
The Royal Princess offers guests a selection of Princess's exclusive amenities such as the SeaWalk glass walkway and a laser shooting range.
The Royal Princess also offers a ping pong table, a spa, a gym, and a casino.
Your Itinerary
This cruise consists of five days in port and seven sea days. High points include visits to rare cities like Picton, Bay of Islands, and Lyttleton as well as a long stop in Auckland.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 22 | Sydney, Australia | 4:00pm | |
| Wed, Dec 23 | At Sea | ||
| Thu, Dec 24 | At Sea | ||
| Fri, Dec 25 | At Sea | ||
| Sat, Dec 26 | Bay of Islands, New Zealand | 8:00am | 6:00pm |
| Sun, Dec 27 | Auckland, New Zealand | 6:30am | 7:00pm |
| Mon, Dec 28 | At Sea | ||
| Tue, Dec 29 | Picton, New Zealand | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Wed, Dec 30 | Lyttleton, New Zealand (Christchurch) | 7:00am | 5:00pm |
| Thu, Dec 31 | Dunedin, New Zealand | 12:30pm | 8:00pm |
| Fri, Jan 1 | Fiordland National Park, New Zealand (Cruising) | ||
| Sat, Jan 2 | At Sea | ||
| Sun, Jan 3 | At Sea | ||
| Mon, Jan 4 | Sydney, Australia | 6:00am |
Alternate Sailings
The Royal sails this route once 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.
Book Your Cruise
Since being listed twenty months ago, The price of this itinerary has varied between $1,699 and $3,239 for a stateroom, inclusive of taxes and port fees. This graph shows the price over time for the various classes of cabin.
Last Updated: Jul 17, 2026
Last Modified: Jul 17, 2026