Cruises from Melbourne to New Zealand in 2027

Both sailings in 2027 depart from Melbourne and finish in Auckland, making each one a one-way voyage of between 16 and 26 nights. The ships are Azamara Pursuit and Silver Moon — one a boutique expedition-style vessel, the other a luxury all-inclusive ship — and fares start from A$5,979 pp*. One sailing currently carries a reduction of up to 38% from the price previously listed for that cabin grade.

Where do these sailings go?

Every sailing heads to New Zealand — a destination that rewards longer voyages, and these run to a median of 26 nights. There is time to settle into the rhythm of the sea between ports, and both ships are built for travellers who want depth rather than a whistle-stop tour. All voyages disembark in Auckland, so if you are travelling from interstate, a short domestic flight home from Auckland at the end is all that connects you back to your starting point — and CruiseAway can book that too, along with any hotels you need either side.

Which ships sail to New Zealand from Melbourne in 2027?

Azamara Pursuit — Azamara Cruises

Azamara Cruises operates one sailing to New Zealand from Melbourne aboard Azamara Pursuit. With just 777 guests on board, the ship is small enough that the crew knows your name by day two, and the itinerary is built around staying long enough to actually connect with a place — overnight and late-night port stays are a signature of the Azamara way of travelling. Every fare includes a private cultural evening ashore, such as a symphony concert or a vineyard dinner, exclusive to Azamara guests. These are not the kind of experiences you can buy independently.

Cabin grades on Azamara Pursuit

Azamara Pursuit offers a range of cabin grades. Listed from most affordable to most spacious:

• Inside cabin 09 — 14.7 m² — a peaceful, dark and quiet retreat with no window; ideal for guests who want to sleep deeply between excursions.
• Ocean-view cabin 04 — 13.3 m² — a large window brings natural daylight and a direct sea view into the cabin; sleeps up to 3.
• Veranda Plus Ocean-view cabin P1 — 16.3 m² — a private balcony gives you direct access to fresh sea air and the view that inside and ocean-view cabins cannot offer; sleeps up to 3.
• Club World Owner’s Suite CW — 52 m² — the largest cabin on board at 52 m², which is 11 m² more than the Ocean Suite and more than 3 times the size of a standard veranda cabin; sleeps up to 3.

To compare layouts, see the Azamara Pursuit cabins and deck plans.

Silver Moon — Silversea

Silversea offers one sailing from Melbourne to New Zealand aboard Silver Moon, the newest ship in the fleet. Every cabin comes with a personal butler included as standard — not an upgrade, just the way Silversea operates. The Silversea experience in Australia is fully all-inclusive: butler-serviced suites, exceptional dining, unlimited wines and spirits, onboard gratuities and Wi-Fi are all part of the fare. The All-Inclusive Plus fare adds a Shore Excursion Credit based on voyage length and region, plus the flexibility of a fully refundable deposit.

Cabin grades on Silver Moon

• Grand Suite G2 with two bedrooms — 174 m² — the most spacious two-bedroom suite aboard, with separate sleeping, living and working areas; sleeps up to 6. See the Silver Moon cabins and deck plans for the full layout.

How much do these cruises cost?

Fares start from A$5,979 pp*. Prices are per person based on 2 people sharing and vary by ship, cabin grade and sailing date. One departure carries a reduction of up to 38% from the price previously listed for that cabin grade — a meaningful saving on a voyage of this length. Our cruise experts can walk you through the fare tiers, show you what each includes and help you find the combination that suits your budget and travel style.

Sailing from Melbourne — do I need a flight?

If you live in Melbourne or nearby, these departures need no flight at all — you board at Station Pier and sail. If you are travelling from another state, a short domestic hop to Melbourne is a straightforward way to reach the ship; it is far less demanding than a long-haul international flight, and CruiseAway can add that domestic sector, your pre-cruise hotel and any transfers to the same booking. Because every voyage disembarks in Auckland, the return leg is a domestic flight from New Zealand back to wherever home is — and again, we handle that for you as part of a DreamAway Package.

Make it a full holiday

CruiseAway is a cruise specialist — every offer is a cruise or a cruise-inclusive package. Around your sailing, our team can arrange flights, hotels, tours, transfers, travel insurance and more, either as a bundle or a fully tailored itinerary. There is no need to piece the trip together yourself. Browse all-inclusive cruises from Melbourne if you want the broadest view of what is available, or talk to our cruise experts directly to build the itinerary that fits.

Other ways to cruise from Melbourne in 2027

New Zealand is the focus here, but Melbourne is also a departure point for a wider range of cruises from Melbourne across different regions and durations. If you are open to other destinations, cruises around Australia in 2027 cover a broad range of routes and lines. Thinking further afield, all cruises departing in 2027 give you the full picture of what is available that year across every ocean.

If the timing does not quite work for 2027, it is worth checking sailings from Melbourne in 2026 or looking ahead to Melbourne departures in 2028. Alternatively, cruises from Sydney to New Zealand in 2027 give you another Australian gateway to the same destination. Travellers based in Queensland may find cruises from Brisbane in January 2027 a convenient alternative for the start of the year. For all New Zealand sailings departing from across Australia, cruises from Brisbane to New Zealand in 2027 round out the picture, and Christmas cruises to New Zealand are worth exploring if the festive season is your window.

Where a discount is shown, it is a reduction from the price previously listed for that cabin grade on that sailing, not a comparison between cabin grades or against a brochure rate. Discounts and prices shown are not kept up to date: the reduction available now may be smaller, or may have ended, and prices may have changed. Prices and any discounts shown were checked on 14 October 2026.