New Zealand from Sydney, Australia

Sydney always lives up to great expectations. When you are on one of our Sydney cruises, the first glimpse of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House will stay in your memory forever. One of the world’s great cities and harbours, Sydney always lives up to great expectations. When you are on one of our Sydney cruises, the first glimpse of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House will stay in your memory forever. Even before the 2000 Olympics, cruises to Sydney had much to offer – hosting the games just made the city even better with improved facilities and extra dining and entertainment venues all round. From the waterside restaurants fringing the historic Rocks district, the Sydney cruise tour takes you around Sydney Cove past the Circular Quay ferry terminal to that remarkable Opera House and the beautiful Royal Botanic Gardens.

It might be known as “Windy Wellington”, but New Zealand’s capital won’t take the wind out of your sails on a Carnival cruise. The small but perfectly formed port city of Wellington offers waterside, foodie and cultural charms to woo the whole family. Want more? Well, the city of Wellington wraps around a stunning harbour front. For many people, Wellington is their happy place. Marvel at electric street art and a myriad of dinning options. In fact, per head there are more places to grab a feed in Wellington than New York City!

At the southern end of Hawkes Bay you’ll find Napier. This may surprise you, but Napier is the art deco capital of the world. In 1931 a massive earthquake and fire destroyed the city. Within two years the town was rebuilt in the style of the era – art deco. To make Napier even more unique, traditional Maori motifs give the city unmistakable New Zealand character.

White sandy beaches, a beautiful harbour, spectacular surrounding landscape, a vibrant city – Tauranga has everything going for it. And there are plenty of things to do too. In fact, there are so many activities you’ll be totally spoilt for choice.

Experience a cosmopolitan city surrounded by natural wonders. Auckland has two harbours and over 50 local islands. When your legs are ready to fall off, take a seat and feast on local cuisine with an international twist. Yep, Auckland really is a city like no other.

Often referred to as the jewel in New Zealand’s crown, the Bay of Islands attracts visitors from all over the world. With 144 unspoilt islands and bays, it’s easy to see why. In addition to the sheer beauty of this destination, the Bay of Islands has an abundance of wildlife. Expect to bump into penguins, dolphins and whales. This pristine marine park with its warm waters, sandy beaches and subtropical rainforests is worth adding to your bucket list.

Sydney always lives up to great expectations. When you are on one of our Sydney cruises, the first glimpse of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House will stay in your memory forever. One of the world’s great cities and harbours, Sydney always lives up to great expectations. When you are on one of our Sydney cruises, the first glimpse of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House will stay in your memory forever. Even before the 2000 Olympics, cruises to Sydney had much to offer – hosting the games just made the city even better with improved facilities and extra dining and entertainment venues all round. From the waterside restaurants fringing the historic Rocks district, the Sydney cruise tour takes you around Sydney Cove past the Circular Quay ferry terminal to that remarkable Opera House and the beautiful Royal Botanic Gardens.