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Auckland, New Zealand

Cruises to Auckland, New Zealand

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Things to do in Auckland

Welcome to the City of Sails, where volcanic cones, sleek harbors and sky‑high viewpoints all compete for your attention. Auckland is equal parts Māori heritage, modern design and wine‑country chill. Expect fine dining, unexpected art and the kind of sea‑to‑summit scenery that makes you wonder why anyone would ever want to visit anywhere else.

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  • Aerial view of bright green hills and scattered trees leading to a sparkling blue bay, with small boats in the water and distant islands on the horizon under a clear sky.

    Hop ferries and find your bliss on Waiheke Island, where wineries, beaches and boutiques share the same sea breeze.

  • View of Auckland’s waterfront city skyline with the Sky Tower rising above clustered high-rise buildings, seen across calm blue harbor water under a clear sky.

    Climb Sky Tower or catch your reflection in its glass floor. Because who doesn’t like a little adrenaline hit between meals?

  • Interior of a Māori wharenui with ornate wooden carvings and patterned panels, warm light across polished wood floor.

    Discover Māori treasures and world‑class art inside Auckland Museum.

  • View of Auckland’s skyline at sunset with the Sky Tower centered, warm pastel sky and a sailboat gliding across the harbor.

    Cruise the Waitematā Harbor for perfect skyline views and an ocean breeze that could double as therapy.

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Shore excursions to explore in Auckland

Māori warriors, underground galaxies, gourmet farms and an extremely overachieving jet boat await. Get in, strap on, dig in — whatever your style, there’s a tour built to make your day impossible to forget.

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  • Three Māori performers in traditional attire with facial moko, holding carved wooden implements, chanting with expressive intensity against a dark, natural backdrop.

    Best of Auckland: City Drive & Māori Performance at Museum

    Auckland rolls out its highlights on this guided drive through gleaming waterfronts and leafy neighborhoods. You’ll pass Victorian villas in Parnell Village, cross the Harbour Bridge to the North Shore and stop for city views worth the flight over. The finale? A visit to the Auckland War Memorial Museum, where a live Māori performance fills the hall with drums, chants and energy that rattles your ribcage in the best way.

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  • A bright red jet boat with passengers in orange life jackets speeding across blue-green harbor water, leaving a white spray trail behind.

    Auckland Jet Boat

    If you crave velocity, this is your calling. Meet your skipper downtown and hang on tight as twin turbo engines roar across the harbor at 50 knots. Expect spins, slides and water spray in generous supply as the skyline blurs behind you. When you duck under the Harbour Bridge, keep an eye out for bungee jumpers; adrenaline junkies unite.

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  • Close-up of a golden, rustic loaf of rewena bread resting on brown paper, with a small dish of butter beside it on a wooden table.

    Local Connections: Walk, Talk, Eat Auckland

    This one’s for flavor chasers. Led by a local food pro, you’ll wind through hidden lanes, art‑filled alleys and historic pubs while tasting Auckland’s edible identity (part Polynesian, part Asian, part European and entirely its own). Sample sweets, street bites and café staples while hearing stories of sailors, smugglers and chefs who made the city delicious. It’s equal parts food crawl and cultural gossip.

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  • Bioluminescent glowworms lighting up a dark cave wall, creating a starry, turquoise shimmer among moss and ferns

    Waitomo Glow Worm Grotto

    Three hours inland and a few worlds away, you’ll descend into a subterranean universe lit by thousands of blue‑green glow worms. Your guide steers a silent boat through the limestone caverns as these tiny creatures cast an eerie, magical light above you. It’s one of New Zealand’s natural miracles. Afterwards, lunch at Crosshills Farm feels doubly alive under the open sky.

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  • A wooden table topped with a platter of sliced fruit, croissants, crackers and small bowls of spreads, surrounded by tiered trays of baked goods in a cozy dining room.

    A Gourmet’s World

    Trade the city skyline for green valleys and farmhouse kitchens. At Vineyard Cottages, owner Elle Armon‑Jones introduces you to the region’s small‑batch artisans — cheesemakers, beekeepers, winemakers and dreamers — before you sit down to a wine‑paired lunch built around whatever’s in season. Then it’s off to Muriwai Beach, where gannets wheel over black‑sand cliffs and the surf sets its own soundtrack.

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  • A large landscaped garden with colorful flowerbeds and neatly trimmed lawns surrounding a tall memorial obelisk at Bastion Point, with trees and a bright blue sky in the background.

    Easy Auckland – City Highlights

    Perfect for first‑timers or anyone who believes sightseeing shouldn’t feel like cardio. You’ll roll past Bastion Point, beaches that shimmer like glass and into Parnell Village for a look at galleries and garden‑lined streets. The route loops through Auckland Domain and past the Sky Tower before returning you to port with zero foot blisters.

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Ships dock right on the edge of downtown, so you can step off the gangway and straight into city life. Viaduct Harbor’s cafés, boutique shops and seaside walkways are within easy reach, and the airport is just 20–30 minutes via shuttle bus, taxi or pre‑booked transfers. As part of many New Zealand or Australia cruise itineraries, Auckland is the gateway that mixes urban energy with island calm — where one morning can hold both espresso and volcano. Cruises from Auckland or cruises to it, whatever you book will have you astounded by the energy of it all.

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Discover Auckland on your next cruise

Auckland is the rare city that looks good from every angle: skyline glitter on one side, rainforest and beaches on the other. Māori heritage anchors the culture, the food scene is straight from a global kitchen and the locals somehow make it all look effortless. With Princess, you’ll experience the best of both worlds: at‑sea elegance and on‑shore adventure, served with New Zealand’s signature laid‑back style.

Cruises to Auckland
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Stand atop Auckland’s volcanic hills and gaze across rolling green slopes toward the glittering harbor.

A tall observation tower rising above modern city buildings and a marina filled with boats on bright blue water under a sunny sky.

Take in skyline views along Auckland’s lively waterfront.

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Cut through the world’s waterways and experience the planet’s most exciting coastlines from a sea-side perspective; our fleet is your luxury-and-entertainment-packed transport to adventure.

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Step aboard any Princess® ship and discover your new favorite way to travel. Each vessel is a floating playground of flavor, comfort and top-deck experiences. Enjoy freshly prepared local dishes, Broadway-caliber entertainment, oceanview fitness and wellness studios, family programming and beds so comfortable they’ve won awards. 


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