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Cruises to Australia & New Zealand

Australia and New Zealand is a Southern-Hemisphere summer escape with real distance between ports — a ship you enjoy for its own sake matters. These are the ships sailing the region, ranked by Vessel Class.

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◆Which ship is right for you◆
Top of the class
Silver Nova
This Small ship from Silversea Cruises leads every Australia & New Zealand vessel on our grade.
Travelers' favorite
4.6
Viking Star
Highest review score in the region: 4.6/5 across 174 published reviews.
Best for families
Carnival Vista
The top-graded Australia & New Zealand ship that earns our family tag on its own data.
◆Best ships sailing Australia & New Zealand◆
#3
Silver Nova
Silversea Cruises · Ultra-luxury
Small ship (728 guests) · new in 2023 · Great food · Great service · New ship
Vessel
3.8Reviews
#10
Silver Dawn
Silversea Cruises · Ultra-luxury
Small ship (596 guests) · Great food · Great service · New ship
Vessel
3.5Reviews
#14
Seven Seas Splendor
Regent Seven Seas Cruises · Ultra-luxury
Small ship (746 guests) · Great food · Great service · New ship
Vessel
4.0Reviews
#18
Viking Star
Viking Ocean Cruises · Luxury
Mid-size ship (930 guests) · Great food · Great service · Adults-only
Vessel
4.6Reviews
#24
Vista
Oceania Cruises · Luxury
Mid-size ship (1,200 guests) · new in 2023 · Great food · Great service · New ship
Vessel
4.4Reviews
#27
Silver Spirit
Silversea Cruises · Ultra-luxury
Small ship (608 guests) · refit 2018 · Great food · Great service · Spacious
Vessel
3.8Reviews
#28
Marina
Oceania Cruises · Luxury
Mid-size ship (1,250 guests) · refit 2024 · Great food · Just refreshed · Spacious
Vessel
3.9Reviews
#29
Riviera
Oceania Cruises · Luxury
Mid-size ship (1,250 guests) · refit 2022 · Great food · Just refreshed · Spacious
Vessel
3.9Reviews
#34
Mein Schiff 6
TUI Cruises (Mein Schiff) · Premium
Large resort ship (2,534 guests) · Loved by travelers
Vessel
4.4Reviews
#41
MSC World America
MSC Cruises · Contemporary
Large resort ship (6,762 guests) · new in 2025 · New ship
Vessel
3.1Reviews
#42
Utopia of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International · Contemporary
Large resort ship (5,668 guests) · new in 2024 · Lots to do · New ship
Vessel
3.7Reviews
#45
Mein Schiff 4
TUI Cruises (Mein Schiff) · Premium
Large resort ship (2,506 guests) · Loved by travelers
Vessel
4.5Reviews
#50
Celebrity Edge
Celebrity Cruises · Premium
Large resort ship (2,918 guests)
Vessel
3.8Reviews
#59
MSC Fantasia
MSC Cruises · Contemporary
Large resort ship (3,274 guests)
Vessel
3.2Reviews
#62
Sky Princess
Princess Cruises · Premium
Large resort ship (3,660 guests) · New ship
Vessel
3.6Reviews
◆Ports you’ll visit◆
Hobart
The MONA museum, Salamanca Market, and Mount Wellington views.
Auckland
The Sky Tower, Waiheke Island wineries, and a Hobbiton day trip.
Bay of Islands
Hole in the Rock cruising, Waitangi grounds, dolphin spotting.
Heads up: Tender port — you're ferried ashore to Paihia; allow queue time each way.
Wellington
Te Papa museum, the cable car, and Weta Workshop wizardry.
Melbourne
Laneway cafés, the Great Ocean Road, and Phillip Island penguins.
Singapore
Port Klang
Phuket
Langkawi Island
Georgetown
Jakarta
Semarang
◆When to go◆
The season is the Southern-Hemisphere summer, October to April. December to February is peak — warmest and busiest. October–November and March–April are pleasant, cheaper shoulders. The region goes quiet for cruising in the southern winter.
Aug 20265 sailingsSep 20267 sailingsOct 20267 sailingsNov 20267 sailingsDec 20269 sailingsJan 20277 sailingsDec 20281 sailingsMar 20292 sailingsJan 20282 sailingsFeb 20272 sailingsFeb 20293 sailingsJan 20292 sailingsDec 20272 sailings
◆Common questions◆
When is the best time to cruise Australia & New Zealand?

The season is the Southern-Hemisphere summer, October to April. December to February is peak — warmest and busiest. October–November and March–April are pleasant, cheaper shoulders. The region goes quiet for cruising in the southern winter.

How long are Australia & New Zealand cruises?

The Australia & New Zealand sailings CruiseIndex tracks run 5 to 96 nights.

Which ports do Australia & New Zealand cruises visit?

Tracked Australia & New Zealand itineraries call at Hobart, Auckland, Bay of Islands, Wellington, Melbourne and Singapore.

What is the best cruise ship in Australia & New Zealand?

Silver Nova (Silversea Cruises) currently holds the region's top Vessel Class grade, #3 in our fleet-wide ranking.

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