Australia & New Zealand, Dec 6, 2028

Australia & New Zealand is a 14-night Viking cruise on Viking Orion, sailing Dec 6, 2028 from Sydney to Auckland. It calls at Melbourne, Tasmania (Hobart), Dunedin (Port Chalmers), Christchurch (Lyttelton), Wellington, Napier, Rotorua (Tauranga) and 1 more. The lowest current fare is $9,299 per person for Veranda. Taxes & fees included.

Length: 14 nights
Departs: Dec 6, 2028, Sydney
Returns: Dec 20, 2028, Auckland
Ports of call: 9
Days at sea: 2
Ship: Viking Orion

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Itinerary

Day 1Dec 6
Sydney, Australia
EmbarkOvernight
About Sydney
Sydney is the largest city on Cape Breton Island, which is linked by causeway to the rest of Nova Scotia. Sydney's attractions start at the harbor, where visitors can shop for locally made crafts and see the world's largest fiddle, which towers beside the port's cruise pavilion.
Day 2Dec 7
Sydney, Australia
Overnight
About Sydney
Sydney is the largest city on Cape Breton Island, which is linked by causeway to the rest of Nova Scotia. Sydney's attractions start at the harbor, where visitors can shop for locally made crafts and see the world's largest fiddle, which towers beside the port's cruise pavilion.
Day 3Dec 8
At sea
Day 4Dec 9
Melbourne, Australia
About Melbourne
Nestled in the heart of Victoria, Australia, Melbourne Cruise Port offers an exceptional experience for discerning travelers in search of pure luxury. Hailed as Australia's cultural capital, Melbourne emanates a unique charm with its eclectic mix of art, fashion, and gastronomy.
Day 5Dec 10
Bass Strait (Scenic Cruising)
Scenic cruising
Day 6Dec 11
Tasmania (Hobart), Australia
Day 7Dec 12
At sea
Day 8Dec 13
Foveaux Strait (Scenic Cruising)
Scenic cruising
Day 9Dec 14
Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New Zealand
About Dunedin (Port Chalmers)
Dunedin is the main city of the Otago region on New Zealand's South Island. Its name comes from the Scottish Gaelic word for Edinburgh, which is Scotland's capital.
Day 10Dec 15
Christchurch (Lyttelton)
About Christchurch (Lyttelton)
Christchurch is a city on the east coast of New Zealand's South Island, in the Canterbury Region, bigger than any other city on that island. The Avon River runs through its centre beside a large park, and the city's English look earned it the nickname Garden City. Its Maori heritage is long too, and the Maori name for the city is Ōtautahi.
Day 11Dec 16
Wellington, New Zealand
About Wellington
Visually stunning, Wellington is nestled between a magnificent harbor and a natural amphitheatre of forest-clad hills. Its compact size, combined with cultural sophistication, makes it New Zealand's most inspiring urban destination.
Day 12Dec 17
Napier, New Zealand
About Napier
Napier sits midpoint along the eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island within the famous Hawke's Bay wine region. An earthquake leveled the city in 1931, and the immediate reconstruction created one of the finest collections of Art Deco buildings in the world.
Day 13Dec 18
Rotorua (Tauranga), New Zealand
About Rotorua (Tauranga)
Discover Tauranga's lovely parks and history or head to Rotorua with its fabulous geysers, hot springs and Maori culture. Explore the Rangitaiki River and its amazing scenery.
Day 14Dec 19
Auckland, New Zealand
Overnight
About Auckland
Auckland is one of the few cities in the world to have harbors on two separate bodies of water. The central part of urban Auckland covers a narrow isthmus between the Manukau Harbor on the Tasman Sea, and the Waitemata Harbor on the Pacific Ocean.
Day 15Dec 20
Auckland, New Zealand
DisembarkOvernight
About Auckland
Auckland is one of the few cities in the world to have harbors on two separate bodies of water. The central part of urban Auckland covers a narrow isthmus between the Manukau Harbor on the Tasman Sea, and the Waitemata Harbor on the Pacific Ocean.

Viking Orion

Year built: 2018
Guests: 930
Length: 745
Decks: 10

Dining and venues

Torshavn
Explorers’ Lounge
Bar
The Living Room
Main Pool with Retractable Roof
Infinity Pool
The Theater
Sports Deck
Atrium

All Viking Orion sailings

Deck plans

Staterooms

Per person, double occupancy

Floor plan
Veranda
Penthouse Veranda (338 sq ft) · Deluxe Veranda (270 sq ft) · Veranda (270 sq ft)
Ocean-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda
$9,299
Floor plan
Suite
Owner’s Suite (1,297 sq ft) · Explorer Suite (611–778 sq ft) · Penthouse Junior Suite (405 sq ft)
Largest multi-room, ocean-view accommodations on board
$16,999
Standard
French Balcony

Prices per person, double occupancy, cruise only. Taxes & fees included.

Dates and prices

14 nights, Australia & New Zealand

On Viking Orion

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Questions about Australia & New Zealand on Viking Orion

How much does the Australia & New Zealand cruise on Viking Orion cost?

Fares start at $9,299 per person (Veranda). Lowest current fare by cabin type: Veranda $9,299 and Suite $16,999. Taxes & fees included.

Where does this cruise leave from and what does it visit?

Departs Sydney and ends in Auckland. Ports: Melbourne, Tasmania (Hobart), Dunedin (Port Chalmers), Christchurch (Lyttelton), Wellington, Napier, Rotorua (Tauranga) and Auckland.

What is included in the fare?

Taxes & fees included.

What is the cheapest date for this cruise?

Of 15 dates with a current fare, Dec 23, 2027 on Viking Venus is lowest at $8,499 per person.

How do I book this cruise?

Send a request and an advisor confirms the current fare and availability and books it for you. You do not pay on the website.