Cruise Sydney to New Zealand return on Discovery Princess (06 Dec 2025)
Princess Cruises offers a 14-night New Zealand voyage aboard the Discovery Princess, departing from Sydney, Australia. This round-trip journey explores several of New Zealand’s most iconic destinations, providing an immersive experience of the country’s diverse landscapes and cultures.
Destinations
Sydney ► Fiordland National Park (scenic cruising) ► Dunedin (Port Chalmers) ► Picton ► Tauranga ► Auckland ► Bay of Islands ► Sydney
Other departure dates are also available. Call 1300 414 198 for a quote on these Discovery Princess roundtrips to New Zealand
Departing Sydney on 6 Dec 2025 for 14 nights onboard Discovery Princess
- Interior from $3,800 pp twin share / $6,966 sole use*
- Balcony from $4,794 pp twin share / $8,954 sole use*
- Deluxe Balcony from $5,405 pp twin share / $10,176 sole use*
- Mini-Suite – sold out
- Suite – sold out
Other departure dates are also available. Call 1300 414 198 for a quote on these Discovery Princess roundtrips to New Zealand:
- 18 January 2026 (13 nights)
- 31 January 2026 (14 nights)
- 14 February 2026 (14 nights)
Save More. Experience More with Princess.
Add a Princess Premier or Princess Plus package to your cruise and save 50–60% on essentials including drinks, specialty dining, Wi-Fi, and more. Treat yourself daily to cocktails, room service, stream your favourite shows and stay in touch with your loved ones.
Princess Premier and Princess Plus package inclusions have changed for 2026 cruises and beyond (excl Sun Princess and Star Princess). Call Us Now to get up-to-date pricing and secure your preferred stateroom.
Please note: prices are subject to availability at the time of booking and may change or be withdrawn at any time without notice.
Itinerary
- Day 1 – Sydney, Australia
- Day 2 – At Sea
- Day 3 – At Sea
- Day 4 – Fiordland National Park (Scenic Cruising)
- Day 5 – Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New Zealand
- Day 6 – At Sea
- Day 7 – Picton, New Zealand
- Day 8 – At Sea
- Day 9 – Tauranga, New Zealand
- Day 10 – Auckland, New Zealand
- Day 11 – Bay of Islands, New Zealand
- Day 12 – At Sea
- Day 13 – At Sea
- Day 14 – At Sea
- Day 15 – Sydney, Australia
Please note that cruise itineraries are subject to change at any time by the cruise company and are not guaranteed.
Highlights
- TRAVEL AT 60 SPECIAL!
- Free Upgrade to Princess Plus + Save up to $2,600 per cabin!*
- Includes spectacular scenic cruising through Fiordland National Park
Princess Cruises offers a 14-night New Zealand voyage aboard the Discovery Princess, departing from Sydney, Australia. This round-trip journey explores several of New Zealand’s most iconic destinations, providing an immersive experience of the country’s diverse landscapes and cultures.
Destinations
Sydney ► Fiordland National Park (scenic cruising) ► Dunedin (Port Chalmers) ► Picton ► Tauranga ► Auckland ► Bay of Islands ► Sydney
Other departure dates are also available. Call 1300 414 198 for a quote on these Discovery Princess roundtrips to New Zealand
Inclusions
- Princess Dining (breakfast, lunch & dinner), accommodation and entertainment
- Medallion Class experience
- Room Service (24 hours)
- Casual Dining Venues
- Beverages (Iced Tea, Lemonade, Water, Tea varieties, Non-Specialty Coffee)
Exclusions
- Travel insurance
- Airfares
- Shore excursions
- Specialty restaurants onboard
FAQs
Discovery Princess
Setting sail in March 2022 and designed with the MedallionClass features and service, Discovery Princess will be headed to Australia in late 2025. Discovery Princess features On-board entertainment and facilities that are state-of-the-art, including the SeaWalk, an enclosed walkway extending from the ship’s top deck, and the cantilevered SeaView Bar, each with glass floors and sweeping ocean views. Unwind and relax on the upper-deck pool The Sanctuary exclusively for adults, features plush private cabanas. Your cruise onboard Discovery Princess will be one to remember.
The cabins:
Interior – These staterooms are the perfect place to recharge your batteries. The most affordable option, featuring two twin beds or a queen-size bed. Other amenities include a refrigerator, hair dryer, TV, closet and bathroom with shower.
Balcony – This impressive stateroom offers the added indulgence of a balcony and gives you more space than a standard stateroom. Enjoy your own private outdoor space with a table, two chairs, and a relaxing view of the inspiring scenery surrounding you, whether a beautiful sunset over the ocean or a new city to explore. It’s also perfect to enjoy cocktails before dinner or a leisurely breakfast.
Mini-suite – Choose a luxurious Mini-Suite with balcony which is substantially larger than a Balcony stateroom and receive a complimentary welcome glass of bubbly. Mini-Suites include a separate sitting area with sofa bed and two flat-panel televisions. For families or groups needing a little extra space, Mini-Suites offer an appealing and affordable option.
Suite – Surrounding you with deluxe accommodations, a spacious Suite with balcony includes all the amenities of a Club Class Mini-Suite, plus incredible premiums. Enjoy more living space, a sofa bed and separate seating areas, and wonderfully enhanced amenities that range from priority embarkation and disembarkation to a complimentary mini-bar setup in suite and so much more.
Our experienced Travel Advisors can provide you with information on all available cabins and which is best for you.
Princess Premier and Princess Plus Packages – What’s changed?
If you are sailing in 2026 and purchased a package prior to 22 July 2025, your current package benefits will be offered.
If you are sailing in 2026 and purchased a package on or after 22 July 2025, the following benefits will be included:
PRINCESS PLUS
- Drinks – enjoy up to 15 drinks per day valued up to AU$22 each*
- Casual Dining – indulge in four meals at a variety of casual eateries
- MedallionNet max Wi-Fi – includes one (1) device per guest.
- OceanNow delivery – order food and drinks to select locations on board
- Room Service delivery – free delivery for every order you place from your stateroom phone
PRINCESS PREMIER
- Unlimited Drinks – enjoy an unlimited number of drinks up to AU$30 each*
- Unlimited Casual Dining – indulge in unlimited meals at a variety of casual eateries
- Unlimited Specialty Dining – indulge in meals at world-class specialty dining locations each evening.
- MedallionNet max Wi-Fi – includes up to four (4) devices per guest.
- OceanNow delivery – order food and drinks to select locations on board
- Room Service delivery – free delivery for every order you place from your stateroom phone
- Professional Photos – unlimited digital images taken by onboard photographers, plus 3 prints
- Reserved Theatre Seating – special premier reserved seating section for theatrical shows
- Shore Excursion Credit – up to $300 per guest included (dependent upon length of cruise)
* Drinks include:
- Cocktails, wine, beer, spirits, fountain soft drinks, zero-alcohol cocktails
- Specialty coffees and teas – unlimited
- Bottled Water (up to 500mL) – up to 12 bottles per day