15 Night Australia & New Zealand Cruise aboard the Sapphire Princess
Prepare yourself for fifteen nights of leisurely sailing across the sea when you step aboard the Sapphire Princess from Sydney to Auckland.
Stopping at once-in-a-lifetime stops such as Napier, Bay of Islands, and Wellington makes this trip special. This route is an unusual one for the Sapphire. Actually, it sails it only once.
We include all all entertainment, meals, taxes, and port fees in our price, so that you can compare sailings easily. Coming in at under $135 a day, this is a solid deal.
The Sapphire Princess
Based in Tokyo and refurbished only one year ago in 2025, more than 2,600 people can travel comfortably on this top-rated Grand class cruise ship.
The Sapphire Princess is home to a casino, a spa, and a gym.
Your Itinerary
This cruise spends eight port days and six days at sea. High points include visits to exotic cities like Napier, Bay of Islands, and Wellington in addition to long stops in Melbourne, Tauranga, and Hobart.
Alternate Sailings
The Sapphire 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.
Book Your Cruise
The accompanying graph shows the price over time for all types of cabin. Since being listed nine months ago, The cost of this sailing has ranged between $1,539 and $2,081 for a room, including taxes and port charges.
Last Updated: Aug 9, 2026
Last Modified: Aug 7, 2026