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Cruises to Australia & New Zealand

Australia and New Zealand is a Southern-Hemisphere summer escape with real distance between ports, so 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 Moon
This Small ship from Silversea Cruises leads every Australia & New Zealand vessel on our grade.
Travelers' favorite
4.6
Viking Venus
Highest review score in the region: 4.6/5 across 326 published reviews.
Best for families
Sapphire Princess
The top-graded Australia & New Zealand ship that earns our family tag on its own data.
◆Best ships sailing Australia & New Zealand◆
#1
Silver Moon
Silversea Cruises · Ultra-luxury
Small ship (596 guests) · Great food · Recently refreshed · Ultra-luxury
Vessel
3.6Reviews
#4
Seven Seas Splendor
Regent Seven Seas Cruises · Ultra-luxury
Small ship (746 guests) · Great food · Recently refreshed · Ultra-luxury
Vessel
4.0Reviews
#6
Viking Neptune
Viking Ocean Cruises · Luxury
Mid-size ship (930 guests) · new in 2022 · Great food · Recently refreshed · Adults-only
Vessel
4.5Reviews
#7
Viking Venus
Viking Ocean Cruises · Luxury
Mid-size ship (930 guests) · Great food · Recently refreshed · Adults-only
Vessel
4.6Reviews
#8
Seven Seas Explorer
Regent Seven Seas Cruises · Ultra-luxury
Small ship (746 guests) · refit 2023 · Great food · Recently refreshed · Ultra-luxury
Vessel
3.9Reviews
#13
Queen Victoria
Cunard Line · Luxury
Large resort ship (2,081 guests) · refit 2017 · Great food
Vessel
3.9Reviews
#14
Seabourn Quest
Seabourn Cruise Line · Ultra-luxury
Small ship (450 guests) · refit 2026 · Great food · Recently refreshed · Ultra-luxury
Vessel
4.1Reviews
#15
Viking Orion
Viking Ocean Cruises · Luxury
Mid-size ship (930 guests) · Adults-only
Vessel
4.4Reviews
#16
Queen Anne
Cunard Line · Luxury
Large resort ship (3,000 guests) · new in 2024 · Recently refreshed
Vessel
3.1Reviews
#17
Queen Elizabeth
Cunard Line · Luxury
Large resort ship (2,092 guests) · refit 2025 · Recently refreshed
Vessel
3.7Reviews
#19
Seven Seas Mariner
Regent Seven Seas Cruises · Ultra-luxury
Small ship (700 guests) · refit 2025 · Great food · Recently refreshed · Great for families
Vessel
3.8Reviews
#25
Celebrity Edge
Celebrity Cruises · Premium
Large resort ship (2,918 guests) · refit 2023 · Recently refreshed
Vessel
3.8Reviews
#46
Celebrity Solstice
Celebrity Cruises · Premium
Large resort ship (2,850 guests) · refit 2026 · Recently refreshed
Vessel
4.1Reviews
#48
Royal Princess
Princess Cruises · Premium
Large resort ship (3,600 guests) · refit 2018
Vessel
3.8Reviews
#63
Seven Seas Navigator
Regent Seven Seas Cruises · Ultra-luxury
Small ship (496 guests) · refit 2026 · Great food · Recently refreshed · Ultra-luxury
Vessel
3.7Reviews
◆Ports you’ll visit◆
Sydney
At Sea
Milford Sound
Dunedin
Christchurch
Tauranga
Auckland
City of sails where a short drive reaches Hobbiton's green rolling shire.
Bay Of Islands
Brisbane
Airlie Beach (Queensland)
Cairns (Yorkey's Knob)
Port Douglas
◆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.
Oct 20265 sailingsNov 202616 sailingsDec 202612 sailingsJan 202710 sailings2027-054 sailingsOct 202718 sailingsJan 202818 sailings2027-1214 sailings2026-081 sailingsMay 20283 sailings2028-0312 sailings2027-085 sailings2029-041 sailingsJun 20284 sailings2028-0226 sailingsFeb 202714 sailings2029-0210 sailings2027-1114 sailings2028-126 sailings2027-0116 sailingsFeb 202810 sailings2027-105 sailingsApr 20286 sailings2027-042 sailingsDec 202715 sailingsJun 20279 sailings2026-1112 sailingsMar 202816 sailings2026-1214 sailingsSep 20272 sailings2026-096 sailings2027-029 sailingsMay 20272 sailings2026-105 sailingsMar 202720 sailings2027-095 sailings2027-071 sailingsJul 20271 sailingsApr 20279 sailings2027-039 sailingsNov 202714 sailings2028-0120 sailings2028-112 sailings2029-034 sailings2029-018 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 3 to 94 nights.

Which ports do Australia & New Zealand cruises visit?

Tracked Australia & New Zealand itineraries call at Sydney, At Sea, Milford Sound, Dunedin, Christchurch and Tauranga.

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

Silver Moon (Silversea Cruises) currently holds the region's top Vessel Class grade, #1 in our fleet-wide ranking.

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