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- calendar_today 14 Mar 2028
- bedtime 13 nights
- directions_boat Royal Princess
- location_on Depart from Sydney
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- Inside price from $2,599*/person
- Balcony price from $3,599*/person
- Suite price from $4,199*/person
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Savings up to $2,100 per stateroom | Up to $85 onboard credit per stateroom | Fiordland scenic cruising
Sail from Sydney on a 13-night Royal Princess circuit of New Zealand. Tender ashore at the Bay of Islands where the Treaty of Waitangi was signed, then climb a volcano in Auckland. Picton opens onto Marlborough wine country and Dunedin brings Scottish heritage and Otago Peninsula wildlife. A full day of scenic cruising in Fiordland National Park follows before two sea days carry you home to Sydney.
INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKAGE
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Exclusive savings up to $2,100 per stateroom included
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Up to $85 onboard credit per stateroom
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13 night New Zealand cruise on Royal Princess, Sydney return
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All meals and entertainment while cruising
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Upgrade to Princess Plus to include the Plus Beverage Package, Wi-Fi for 1 device and more from $79 per person, per day
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Upgrade to Princess Premier to include the Premier Beverage Package, Wi-Fi for 4 devices, unlimited specialty dining and more from $129 per person, per day
YOUR ITINERARY
Board Royal Princess in Sydney and sail out past the Opera House with the Harbour Bridge behind you. Arrive early and walk the Royal Botanic Garden to Mrs Macquarie’s Chair for the classic harbour view before you board.
...Settle in and find your favourite spot on Royal Princess. Start with a pastry from the Patisserie, then book dinner at Sabatini’s Italian restaurant while the first of three Tasman Sea days gets underway.
...Claim a deck chair for Movies Under the Stars after dark or catch a show at the Limelight Theatre. Mid-Tasman, with no land in sight, is the best time to slow down.
...Spend the morning in the Library or try an art class, then take a final lap of the deck. New Zealand appears tomorrow when you reach the Bay of Islands.
...Tender ashore to the birthplace of modern New Zealand, where the Treaty of Waitangi was signed in 1840. Walk the Waitangi Treaty Grounds to see the carved meeting house and the great war canoe, or cruise out to the Hole in the Rock at Cape Brett.
...Auckland sits on a field of volcanoes and two of them make easy half-day outings. Climb Mt Eden for the skyline or take a ferry to Rangitoto Island and walk to its summit. Waiheke Island’s vineyards are a ferry ride away if lunch is the priority.
...Auckland is behind you and Marlborough wine country comes next. Warm up at Vines Wine & Seafood Bar and settle into the Piano Lounge once the day winds down.
...Picton sits at the head of Queen Charlotte Sound and opens onto Marlborough wine country. Spend the day at a Blenheim cellar door sampling sauvignon blanc, or walk part of the Queen Charlotte Track and finish with Marlborough Greenshell mussels back in town.
...Scott and Shackleton both left Lyttelton for Antarctica. Christchurch is a short transfer away, where you can punt along the Avon River past the Botanic Gardens or visit the International Antarctic Centre to see what those explorers faced.
...Dunedin’s Scottish roots show in the Octagon, where a statue of Robert Burns watches over the city centre. Tour the Dunedin Railway Station, then head to the Otago Peninsula for Larnach Castle or the royal albatross colony at Taiaroa Head.
...Spend the day on deck as the ship cruises through glacier-carved fiords. Sheer cliffs rise from the water, rainforest clings to the rock and waterfalls drop straight into the sound.
...Fiordland is still fresh and the Tasman Sea stretches ahead. Browse the ScholarShip@Sea programme or order a pizza from the Pizzeria and swap favourite moments with the people you have met on board.
...Your last full day at sea. Book a final dinner at the Sterling Steakhouse and pack before Sydney appears tomorrow.
...Finish the voyage where it began, with the Heads giving way to the Sydney skyline from the open deck.
...YOUR SHIP - The Royal Princess
From the moment you step aboard, we want you to feel welcomed and right at home. And with attentive service from a friendly staff that knows what hospitality means, you’ll find your Princess ship truly is your home away from home. Photos, floor plan diagrams, amenities, and furnishings represent typical arrangements and may vary by ship and stateroom.
Cabaret Lounge
Movies Under the Stars outdoor theater
Panorama Lounge
The Limelight Theatre
Theatre
Art Gallery
Boutique
Elevator
Future Cruise Sales
Medical Centre
Photo Gallery
ScholarShip@Sea
Shops
Art Classes
Library
Outdoor Pool
Shuffle Board
Bar
BBQ
Club Bar
Club Restaurant
Panorama buffet
Patisserie
Piano Lounge
Pizzeria
Royal Lounge
Sabatini’s Italian restaurant
Seaview Cafe
Sterling Steakhouse
Vines Wine & Seafood Bar
Wine bar
Description
From the moment you step aboard, we want you to feel welcomed and right at home. And with attentive service from a friendly staff that knows what hospitality means, you’ll find your Princess ship truly is your home away from home. Photos, floor plan diagrams, amenities, and furnishings represent typical arrangements and may vary by ship and stateroom.
Entertainment
Cabaret Lounge
Movies Under the Stars outdoor theater
Panorama Lounge
The Limelight Theatre
Theatre
Other
Art Gallery
Boutique
Elevator
Future Cruise Sales
Medical Centre
Photo Gallery
ScholarShip@Sea
Shops
Recreational
Art Classes
Library
Outdoor Pool
Shuffle Board
Food and Drink
Bar
BBQ
Club Bar
Club Restaurant
Panorama buffet
Patisserie
Piano Lounge
Pizzeria
Royal Lounge
Sabatini’s Italian restaurant
Seaview Cafe
Sterling Steakhouse
Vines Wine & Seafood Bar
Wine bar
Launched
2013
Tonnage
142,229
Length
1,083
Capacity
3,560
AVAILABLE STATEROOMS
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Balcony Two Lower Beds-[BD]
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Mini-Suite with Balcony-[MC]
Inside from $2,599*
Interior Two Lower Beds-[ID]
Outside
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Premium oceanview-[O6]
Balcony from $3,599*
Balcony Two Lower Beds-[BD]
Suite from $4,199*
Mini-Suite with Balcony-[MC]
Important Notice
The following product terms and conditions apply in addition to our Booking Terms and Conditions (available on our website) and terms and conditions of the relevant travel service provider. Prices quoted are valid for sale until 30 NOV 2026 for travel during the period specified (if applicable) unless otherwise stated or sold out prior. All prices are per person, twin share (unless otherwise stated), subject to availability and may be withdrawn or varied without notice. All savings are included in the advertised price. Some categories may have obstructed views. Airfare (including internal flights) is not included unless otherwise stated and, if included, is economy class unless otherwise stated. Airfares require full payment in order to ticket. Airfares if included are based on specific dates and routings. Flights may be altered up to the package value which your Cruise Travel Advisor will be able to advise. Components of the total price including local payments, “resort fees”, “national park fees”, “trip kitties” and food funds (if applicable) may be payable direct to the supplier on arrival or to your travel consultant prior to your departure. Where applicable, these payments are included in the total price quoted. Onboard spending money is not included unless otherwise stated. If included it is per stateroom unless stated otherwise, is non-transferable, non-refundable and has no cash value. Onboard spending money/credit may not be used in the medical centre or casino and expires at the end of the cruise. Gratuities are not included unless otherwise stated. Prices shown are fully inclusive of taxes, levies and government charges current at the time of publication. Additional supplier conditions and travel restrictions may apply. Prices quoted are accurate as of 22 OCT 2026 and may be higher depending on date of purchase and date of travel. Cruiseabout cannot guarantee that any particular product will still be available at the following prices, or for your exact dates of travel. At the time of making your booking, prices may differ to the price displayed on the website. Terms and exclusions apply. Member tier determines benefit access. Some earn exclusions apply (incl service, change/cancellation & merchant fees, gift card purchases and bookings with brand credit). Some products redeemable in store only and min and max point redemption values apply. Ask in store or visit https://rewards.cruiseabout.com.au/world360-rewards for full details. Please contact your Cruiseabout Travel Advisor to obtain the latest up to date information regarding applicable prices, fees and charges, taxes, availability, blackout dates (such as school holidays), seasonal surcharges and other terms and conditions which may apply. View our full Terms and Conditions. (PRI-1808)