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Australia/New Zealand Cruises

Iconic cities, coastlines & fjords

Sail out of Sydney Harbour past the Opera House, then cross the Tasman Sea to New Zealand's dramatic Fiordland. It's a bucket-list voyage that pairs cosmopolitan cities with some of the most spectacular scenery on Earth.

When to go

The season runs October through April — the Southern Hemisphere's spring and summer.

Popular ports

  • Sydney
  • Melbourne
  • Hobart
  • Milford Sound
  • Dunedin
  • Wellington
  • Auckland
  • Bay of Islands
Milford Sound in Fiordland National Park, New Zealand
Cruise ship beside the Sydney Opera House

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Fiordland

Scenic cruising through Milford, Doubtful and Dusky Sounds — sheer cliffs and waterfalls.

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Iconic cities

Sydney, Melbourne, Auckland and Wellington, each with its own food, wine and culture.

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Make it longer

Add pre- or post-cruise stays, the Great Barrier Reef, or a road trip through the South Island.

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Celebrity Cruises

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    Cruise perks

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    • Overnight port stays

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    Sails: 2028–29 season

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Prefer to talk it through? Call 209.480.1533.

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