10-Day New Zealand from Sydney, Australia 08 Dec, 2025

Cruises & Sailing / New Zealand

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Amazing Experience

Highlights

Start: Sydney > Napier >Tauranga >Auckland >Bay of Islands >End: Sydney

Mon Dec 8, 2025 - Thu Dec 18, 2025

 

Fun Onboard Activities

  • Amazing stage shows, live musical performances, stand-up comedy and more
  • Clubs, bars and lounges featuring DJs spinning, karaoke, piano sing-alongs and more
  • Deck parties, game shows, trivia contests and more fun ways to get involved
  • A fully-stocked fitness center, plus outdoor sports activities
  • Pools and hot tubs for all, plus Serenity™ Adult-Only Retreat

Delicious Food & Drink

  • Great options for all six meals — breakfast, brunch, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and late-night, that is — at the full-service Main Dining Room or the casual Lido Restaurant
  • Specialty food spots for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacking
  • Self-serve soft-serve: choice of ice cream and frozen yogurt flavors
  • Lemonade, iced tea, hot chocolate, non-bottled water and non-specialty coffee and tea
  • Kids' menus available at most onboard dining venues

Very Comfy Staterooms & Amenities

  • A variety of room types, with options to sleep up to 5 people per room
  • Stateroom attendant and daily turn-down service
  • Soft, cozy linens
  • Plenty of closet and drawer space
  • Stateroom climate control
  • Television
  • Beach towels ready in your room, with bathrobes upon request
  • In-room safe for storing valuables

Age-Perfect Fun for Kids & Teens

  • The fun and educational Camp Ocean® for kids ages 2–11
  • Circle "C"®, the fun spot for younger teens, ages 12–14
  • Club O2® for older teens, ages 15–17, to hang out, enjoy activities and more
  • Plus tons of kid-friendly activities, including exclusive ones like Seuss at Sea™, Space Cruisers™, and Zumbini®

Departs at 3:30 PM

Whether you’re departing or arriving in Sydney aboard Carnival Splendor™, you’ll be surrounded by icons. The Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House provide the perfect backdrop for all your selfies. Carnival Splendor is guaranteed to provide your family funbelievable memories all at great value.

 

No port today! It’s a great time to explore your ship and its exciting entertainment, food and activities! Or take it easy at the pool, spa, or... if you book a room with a balcony, enjoy the waves.

 

guests playing a fun game of ping pong onboard a carnival cruise

7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Jump on a Carnival Napier cruise and visit one of the most impressive cities on New Zealand’s North Island. Napier is the Art Deco capital of the world, with stunning Art Deco buildings and even an Art Deco festival. But a Napier cruise us about more than just the amazing architecture.

The Hawkes Bay region is also known for its stunning beaches and beautiful wine tours. Napier cruise tours will also allow you to enjoy the natural beauty of the region, including the Tutaekuri River. Take a Napier cruise with Carnival and create memories that will last forever for you and your family.

  • Go on a walking tour.
  • Saunter down Marine Parade.
  • Visit the National Aquarium.
  • Marvel at the Art Deco buildings.
  • Check out the street art.

 

Explore the city centre of Napier, New Zealand

9:00 AM - 8:30 PM

A Carnival Tauranga cruise allows you to enjoy everything the magnificent Bay of Plenty has to offer. In the North Island, Tauranga is one of New Zealand’s fastest-growing cities, and it’s easy to see why. Use our shore excursions to take in the Maori culture of the region, or visit the nearby Polynesian spa and hot springs.

Hike the impressive Mount Maunganui and enjoy the amazing views, or visit the Tauranga Rotorua region and lake. And for film buffs, the Lord of the Rings set is a must-see. Downton Tauranga is also a big attraction. Cruise to New Zealand to embark on a Tauranga cruise and enjoy the cultural and foodie delights of a city known for its art and restaurants.

  • Climb Mount Maunganui.
  • Take in the Maori culture.
  • Enjoy the food scene.
  • Explore the Bay of Plenty.
  • Visit the Lord of the Rings set.

 

Aerial view of beaches in Tauranga, New Zealand

8:15 AM - 6:30 PM

There aren’t too many more beautiful places in the world than the City of Sails, and a Carnival Auckland cruise gives it all to you in style.

Explore the stunning volcanic cones of the North Island including Mount Eden, and enjoy the magnificent regional parks and rivers of the city.

An Auckland cruise also allows you to experience the cosmopolitan and historic features of New Zealand, including taking in a Maori cultural performance and enjoying some of the best food and wine in the world.

New Zealand cruise deals with Carnival will give you and your family memories that will last forever.

  • Enjoy Watemata Harbour.
  • Go bungy jumping.
  • Visit Viaduct Harbour.
  • Take in the Sky Tower.
  • Snap a volcanic cone selfie.

 

Auckland, New Zealand

7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

A Bay of Islands cruise allows you to experience everything that is magical about New Zealand.

From the famous Hole in the Rock, to the magnificent Haruru Falls, the town of Paihia and the friendly Maori people, a Bay of Islands cruise is something you’ll remember forever.

Take in the best bits of the 144 islands as part of Carnival’s New Zealand cruises, marvel at the stalactites and stalagmites, or go on a day tour to remember.

And then there’s the world-class fishing and marine life, the mangrove forest, and the entire natural beauty of the place.

A Bay of Islands cruise in 2021 and 2022 is a perfect stopover for the whole family.

  • Sail and kayak among the beauty.
  • Explore the Treaty Grounds.
  • Take a Maori canoe or helicopter ride.
  • Jump on a jet ski.
  • Bump into penguins and dolphins.

 

Rock Formation in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand

No port today! It’s a great time to explore your ship and its exciting entertainment, food and activities! Or take it easy at the pool, spa, or... if you book a room with a balcony, enjoy the waves.

 

Guests dancing to the tune of the band playing onboard a carnival cruise

Arrives at 6:30 AM

Whether you’re departing or arriving in Sydney aboard Carnival Splendor™, you’ll be surrounded by icons. The Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House provide the perfect backdrop for all your selfies. Carnival Splendor is guaranteed to provide your family funbelievable memories all at great value.

 

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