16-Day Cruise Around New Zealand and Australia Aboard the SAPPHIRE PRINCESS
directions_boatSAPPHIRE PRINCESS
card_travel2027-10-26 - 2027-11-10 (16 days)
location_onDeparture from Sydney - Arrival at Auckland










Schedule
Please complete your check-in at least 2 hours before departure. It may take 2-3 hours to disembark after arrival. All arrival and departure times are in local time.
โป Please note that the itinerary is subject to change without notice due to weather conditions at sea or the cruise companyโs circumstances.
ARR
DEP
Port of Call Name
Day 1
2027-10-26 (Tue)
-
16:00
Sydney, Australia
Day 2
2027-10-27 (Wed)
-
-
At sea
Day 3
2027-10-28 (Thu)
08:00
21:00
Melbourne, Australia
Day 4
2027-10-29 (Fri)
-
-
At sea
Day 5
2027-10-30 (Sat)
07:00
19:00
Hobart (Tasmania), Australia
Day 6
2027-10-31 (Sun)
-
-
At sea
Day 7
2027-11-01 (Mon)
-
-
At sea
Day 8
2027-11-02 (Tue)
07:00
16:00
Cruising Fiordland National Park, New Zealand
Day 9
2027-11-03 (Wed)
08:00
18:00
Dunedin, New Zealand
Day 10
2027-11-04 (Thu)
08:00
18:00
Christchurch, New Zealand
Day 11
2027-11-05 (Fri)
08:00
17:00
Wellington, New Zealand
Day 12
2027-11-06 (Sat)
10:00
19:00
Napier, New Zealand
Day 13
2027-11-07 (Sun)
-
-
At sea
Day 14
2027-11-08 (Mon)
07:00
16:00
Bay of Islands, New Zealand
Day 15
2027-11-09 (Tue)
06:15
17:30
Tauranga, New Zealand
Day 16
2027-11-10 (Wed)
06:30
-
Auckland, New Zealand
Day 1
2027-10-26 (Tue)
ARR:-
DEP:16:00
Sydney, Australia
Day 2
2027-10-27 (Wed)
ARR:-
DEP:-
At sea
Day 3
2027-10-28 (Thu)
ARR:08:00
DEP:21:00
Melbourne, Australia
Day 4
2027-10-29 (Fri)
ARR:-
DEP:-
At sea
Day 5
2027-10-30 (Sat)
ARR:07:00
DEP:19:00
Hobart (Tasmania), Australia
Day 6
2027-10-31 (Sun)
ARR:-
DEP:-
At sea
Day 7
2027-11-01 (Mon)
ARR:-
DEP:-
At sea
Day 8
2027-11-02 (Tue)
ARR:07:00
DEP:16:00
Cruising Fiordland National Park, New Zealand
Day 9
2027-11-03 (Wed)
ARR:08:00
DEP:18:00
Dunedin, New Zealand
Day 10
2027-11-04 (Thu)
ARR:08:00
DEP:18:00
Christchurch, New Zealand
Day 11
2027-11-05 (Fri)
ARR:08:00
DEP:17:00
Wellington, New Zealand
Day 12
2027-11-06 (Sat)
ARR:10:00
DEP:19:00
Napier, New Zealand
Day 13
2027-11-07 (Sun)
ARR:-
DEP:-
At sea
Day 14
2027-11-08 (Mon)
ARR:07:00
DEP:16:00
Bay of Islands, New Zealand
Day 15
2027-11-09 (Tue)
ARR:06:15
DEP:17:30
Tauranga, New Zealand
Day 16
2027-11-10 (Wed)
ARR:06:30
DEP:-
Auckland, New Zealand
Ship Facilities, Attractions, and Entertainment

Santa Fe Dining Room
checkComplimentary

Savoy Dining Room
checkComplimentary

Pacific Moon Dining Room
checkComplimentary

Sabatini's Italian Trattoria
paidAdditional Charge

Alfredo's Pizzeria
paidAdditional Charge

Prego Pizzeria
checkComplimentary

Horizon Court
checkComplimentary
Cruise Ship
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Specifications
- Maiden Voyage
- 2004
- Maximum Passenger Capacity
- 2,670
- Number of Crew Members
- 1,100
- Overall Length (meters)
- 290m
- Gross Tonnage
- 115,875t
Whatโs Included in Your Cruise Fare
| Standard | Plus | Premium | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation fee | ใ | ใ | ใ |
| Transportation cost | ใ | ใ | ใ |
| Breakfast, lunch, and dinner at main and buffet restaurants | ใ | ใ | ใ |
| Entertainment such as shows and events | ใ | ใ | ใ |
| Facility usage fees onboard (fitness center, pool, jacuzzi, club lounge, library, etc.) | ใ | ใ | ใ |
| Onboard activities (games, quizzes, craft classes, etc.) | ใ | ใ | ใ |
| Beverage package | - | ใ Eligible drinks up to $15 USD (including soft drinks excluding alcohol and canned sodas) Up to 15 drinks per day + 500ml bottled water, up to 12 bottles per day + Unlimited premium coffee and tea | ใ Eligible drinks up to $20 USD (including soft drinks excluding alcohol and canned sodas) Unlimited + 500ml bottled water, up to 12 bottles per day |
| High-speed Wi-Fi MedallionNet Max Unlimited | - | ใ One device per person | ใ Up to 4 devices per person |
| Crew Appreciation (Gratuities) | - | ใ | ใ |
| Shore Excursion Credit *Varies depending on the length of the cruise | - | - | ใ 10โ20-night cruises: $200 USD per person 6โ9-night cruises: $100 USD per person |
| Photo package taken by a professional photographer (Unlimited digital data, 3 printed photos) | - | - | ใ |
| Theater seat reservations (only for original production shows) | - | - |