What cruise lines visit New Zealand?


What cruise lines visit New Zealand?

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  • Carnival Cruise Lines.
  • Celebrity Cruises.
  • Costa Cruises.
  • Crystal Cruises.
  • Cunard Line.
  • Fred Olsen Cruises.
  • Hapag Lloyd.
  • Heritage Expeditions.


Do you need a passport to go to New Zealand on a cruise ship?

To board your flight or cruise to New Zealand you need a valid passport or travel document, and have the right visa or an NZeTA.


Is cruising a good way to see New Zealand?

Cruises around New Zealand are an excellent way to take in the vast country's main attractions, although to experience the country to its fullest, a cruise and stay vacation is well worth it so you can experience some time inland either before or after your sailing.


How many days do you need to see all of New Zealand?

How long does it take to travel New Zealand? New Zealand is a relatively compact country, so you can see most of the country's highlights in two weeks.


What is the best month to cruise New Zealand?

New Zealand cruises kick off with the start of the cruising season in October and end in April. However, the summer months of December through March are best for New Zealand cruise vacations. Temperatures at this time range between 16°C to 24°C and the days are long, bright and sunny.


Where do New Zealand cruises leave from?

Auckland is the main hub for cruise ships to New Zealand.


How many days do you need to tour New Zealand?

New Zealand is a relatively compact country, so you can see most of the country's highlights in two weeks. To explore more of the regions and get off the beaten track, you could easily spend three weeks or more exploring.


Are the seas rough between Australia and New Zealand?

The West Coast of New Zealand facing the Tasman Sea, and the East Coast of Australia, are rough. These coasts are peppered with big swells and surf.


Do cruise ships go into Milford Sound?

Typically, the first fjord you visit, Milford Sound, will be early in the morning (it is also by far the most beautiful). Cruise ships enter Milford Sound and turn around, so you will not miss either side of the fjord if you stay in your balcony.


Which side of the ship is best for New Zealand cruise?

What side of the ship is best on a New Zealand cruise? This depends on your preference and route. If you are hoping to see the shore then pick the side facing land. For example, when sailing from the north to south along the east coast of New Zealand, the shore is on the right or starboard side of the ship.