Step aboard the Royal Princess and settle in for fourteen nights of leisurely sailing across the sea from Sydney and back again!
Calling on extremely rare cities like Picton, Bay of Islands, and Lyttleton makes this trip special. This route is an unusual one for the Royal, As it sails it just once.
At less than $180 a day, this is a bargain. This price is the total price, including entertainment, meals, port fees, and taxes.
Based in the South Pacific, more than 3,500 travelers can sail comfortably on the Royal Princess, the highly-rated namesake of Princess's Royal class.
Want to look down if you dare on the SeaWalk glass walkway or test your aim at a laser shooting range? These features can only be found on Princess and are both found on the Royal Princess.
The Royal Princess also offers a ping pong table, a spa, a casino, and a gym.
This cruise includes seven sea days and six days in port. Major features include visits to once-in-a-lifetime stops like Picton, Bay of Islands, and Lyttleton.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 16 | Sydney, Australia | ||
| Sun, Jan 17 | At Sea | ||
| Mon, Jan 18 | At Sea | ||
| Tue, Jan 19 | At Sea | ||
| Wed, Jan 20 | Bay of Islands, New Zealand | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Thu, Jan 21 | Auckland, New Zealand | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Fri, Jan 22 | Tauranga, New Zealand | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Sat, Jan 23 | At Sea | ||
| Sun, Jan 24 | Picton, New Zealand | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Mon, Jan 25 | Lyttleton, New Zealand (Christchurch) | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Tue, Jan 26 | Dunedin, New Zealand | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Wed, Jan 27 | International Date Line (Cruising) | ||
| Fiordland National Park, New Zealand (Cruising) | |||
| Wed, Jan 27 | At Sea | ||
| Thu, Jan 28 | At Sea | ||
| Fri, Jan 29 | Sydney, Australia | 9:00am |
The Royal sails this route once next year, but doesn't sail it this year. No other ship sails this exact same 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 November 21st of last year, The cost of this sailing has ranged between $1,348 and $2,679 for a stateroom, including $0 in taxes and port charges. This graph displays the price over time for every class of cabin.
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Last Updated: Jun 15, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 15, 2026