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New Zealand Holiday Cruise - X601

Departure: Saturday, December 20, 2025
Nights: 14 nights
Departs: Sydney
Returns: Sydney
Return Trip
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trip
Duration
14
Nights
Days at Sea
7
Sea Days
Ports
7
Ports
Countries Visted
2
Countries
  • Itinerary

    New Zealand Holiday Cruise - X601

    Ports of call

    To find out more about the itinerary for this cruise, select the itinerary items below.

    Day Date Port of Call Arrival Departure
    1 Saturday, December 20, 2025 Sydney, Australia Embark 4:00 PM
    View of Sydney, Australia

    Situated on Australia's east coast is Sydney, the capital city of New South Wales. Cruising guests have the privilege when departing Sydney ports to view the iconic and famous Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge while leaving Sydney Harbour. In 1973, the Opera House completed construction and is the most popular building in Australia and one of the most famous in the world. Read more about Sydney, Australia

    2 Sunday, December 21, 2025 At Sea
    3 Monday, December 22, 2025 At Sea
    4 Tuesday, December 23, 2025 At Sea
    5 Wednesday, December 24, 2025 Bay of Islands, New Zealand 8:00 AM 6:00 PM
    View of Bay of Islands, New Zealand

    The Bay of Islands - the first permanent European settlement and sea port in New Zealand - is an area in the Northland region of the North Island of New Zealand. Located 60 km NW of Whangarei it is close to the northern tip of the country. The bay is the busiest, yet quietest place you'll ever come to. Read more about Bay of Islands, New Zealand

    6 Thursday, December 25, 2025 Auckland, New Zealand 6:30 AM 4:00 PM
    View of Auckland, New Zealand

    Auckland, one of New Zealand's most populous cities, is located on the North Island of New Zealand. Auckland, known as Tamaki Makaurau, is based around twin harbours called Waitemata and Manukau Harbour extending up to volcanic hills to the west. Auckland has so much to offer when you combine an urban environment, stunning diverse landscapes and warming polynesian culture. Read more about Auckland, New Zealand

    7 Friday, December 26, 2025 Rotorua (Tauranga), New Zealand 6:45 AM 6:15 PM
    View of Rotorua (Tauranga), New Zealand

    Rotorua (Tauranga) is a centre of tourism and a place of extraordinary natural beauty. It is a smallish city on the shores of a lake of the same name, in the crater of an ancient volcano in the Bay of Plenty region of the North Island of New Zealand. The entire area is thermally active, and the smell of sulphur, a 'rotten eggs’ smell that is never far, results in the nicknames 'Sulphur City' and 'Rottenrua'. Read more about Rotorua (Tauranga), New Zealand

    8 Saturday, December 27, 2025 At Sea
    9 Sunday, December 28, 2025 Picton, New Zealand 8:00 AM 6:00 PM
    View of Picton, New Zealand

    The picturesque seaside town of Picton near the NE corner of New Zealand's South Island is the South Island base for the ferry service that links the main islands of New Zealand. It’s also the gateway to the marine, forest and island attractions of the Marlborough Sounds. It offers a relaxed setting with beautiful beaches, easy bush walks and an outstanding climate. Read more about Picton, New Zealand

    10 Monday, December 29, 2025 At Sea
    11 Tuesday, December 30, 2025 Dunedin, New Zealand 6:45 AM 7:30 PM
    View of Dunedin, New Zealand

    Dunedin is the principal city of the Otago Region of New Zealand. It was founded in 1848 by Scottish migrants, and today the city still contains many Scottish relics, including a statue of the Scottish Bard Robbie Burns. Fine examples of working heritage include the Speight’s Brewery, the Gasworks Museum and the very popular Taieri Gorge Railway. Read more about Dunedin, New Zealand

    12 Wednesday, December 31, 2025 Fjordland Nat Park, New Zealand 10:00 AM 7:00 PM
    View of Fjordland Nat Park, New Zealand

    Fjordland National Park occupies the SW corner of South Island of New Zealand, and is the largest of 14 national parks as well as a major part of the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site. Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound and Dusky Sound are all within the Park. It is a region of waterfalls and misty virgin forests, snow-clad mountains and towering granite peaks, crystal clear lakes, rivers and remote fjords. Read more about Fjordland Nat Park, New Zealand

    13 Thursday, January 1, 2026 At Sea
    14 Friday, January 2, 2026 At Sea
    15 Saturday, January 3, 2026 Sydney, Australia 6:00 AM Disembark
    View of Sydney, Australia

    Situated on Australia's east coast is Sydney, the capital city of New South Wales. Cruising guests have the privilege when departing Sydney ports to view the iconic and famous Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge while leaving Sydney Harbour. In 1973, the Opera House completed construction and is the most popular building in Australia and one of the most famous in the world. Read more about Sydney, Australia

  • Ship

    Discovery Princess Overview

    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.

  • Cabins

    Discovery Princess Cabins

    Suite

    Suite

    Suite on the Discovery Princess Suite on the Discovery Princess

    Cabin Types

    S7, S5, S4, S3, S2, S0, MF, ME, MC, MB, MA, M6, M1, S6

    Average Cabin Size – 25.6 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 4.5 m2

    Suite size approximately 710 sq. ft.This Window Suite features a spacious stateroom with seating area and sofa bed. Enjoy suite-only upgrades and benefits.Surrounding you with deluxe accommodations, a spacious Suite with balcony includes all the amenities of a Reserve Collection Mini-Suite, plus incredible premiums. Enjoy more living space, a sofa bed and separate seating areas, and wonderfully enhanced amenities.

    Deluxe Balcony

    Deluxe Balcony

    Deluxe Balcony  on the Discovery Princess Deluxe Balcony  on the Discovery Princess

    Cabin Types

    DW, DF, DE, DD, DC, DB, DA, D4

    Average Cabin Size – 17.2 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 3.3 m2

    Stateroom approximately 233 - 279 sq. ft., including balcony.This larger than standard balcony stateroom provides a partial or obstructed view from a private balcony.- Balcony with 2 chairs and table- Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors- Comfortable queen or two twin beds- Refrigerator- Flat-panel television- Private bathroom with shower- 100% cotton, high-thread count linens- Spacious closet- Desk with chair- Hair dryer amp; bathroom amenities- Digital security safe

    Balcony

    Balcony

    Balcony on the Discovery Princess Balcony on the Discovery Princess

    Cabin Types

    BW, BF, BE, BD, BC, BB, BA

    Average Cabin Size – 16.2 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 3.3 m2

    Stateroom approximately 214 - 222 sq. ft., including balcony.This stateroom provides a partial or obstructed view from a private balcony.- Balcony with 2 chairs and table- Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors- Comfortable queen or two twin beds- Refrigerator- Flat-panel television- Private bathroom with shower- 100% cotton, high-thread count linens- Spacious closet- Desk with chair- Hair dryer amp; bathroom amenities- Digital security safe

    Inside

    Inside

    Inside on the Discovery Princess Inside on the Discovery Princess

    Cabin Types

    O6, IF, IE, ID, IC, IB, IA

    Average Cabin Size – 16.3 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 0.0 m2

    Stateroom approximately 172 sq. ft.This well-appointed stateroom features a picture window for memorable views.- Stunning slanted floor-to-ceiling windows- Comfortable queen or two twin beds- Refrigerator- Flat-panel television- Private bathroom with shower- 100% cotton, high-thread count linens- Spacious closet- Desk with chair- Hair dryer amp; bathroom amenities- Digital security safe

  • Deck Plans

    Discovery Princess Deck Plans

    Legend

    • Interconnecting staterooms with private balcony (8 persons)
    • Will accommodate 3rd and 4th person
    • Wheelchair Accessible
    • Will accommodate 3rd person
    • Will accommodate a rollaway
    • Two lower beds not convertible to queen. Shower only
    • Queen bed not convertible to two twin beds
    • Cabin with Porthole Windows
  • Promotions

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    Princess Standard Fare

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Cabin Availability

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Inside at the Discovery Princess

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Balcony at the Discovery Princess

Balcony

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Deluxe Balcony

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Suite at the Discovery Princess

Suite

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  • New Zealand Holiday Cruise - X601

    Cruiseline: Princess Cruises Ship: Discovery Princess Departure: Saturday, December 20, 2025 Nights: 14 nights Departs: Sydney Returns: Sydney

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