Azamara Cruises | Auckland through New Zealand to Sydney

From 2024 - 2026, Azamara Cruises have multiple cruise liners travelling from Auckland to Sydney, allowing guests to explore the extraordinary coastlines of Australia and New Zealand.

Enjoy views of popular coastal towns through New Zealand such as Tuaranga, Napier and Stewart Island before docking in Sydney with subtropical climates, that offer beautiful golden beaches, lush parks and a laidback atmosphere. With an array of adventures including dolphin watching, hiking and fishing available along the way.

Hosting just 700 guests, both the Azamara Onward, which launched in 2018, and the Azamara Pursuit are smaller than most cruise liners, enabling access to coastal destinations and waterways not available to bigger ships. The reduced number of passengers allow guests to mingle in a more intimate setting while maintaining a level of privacy and luxury for which Azamara is renowned.

There’s plenty to do on board including the spa and fitness center and live entertainment at the Cabaret Lounge. Guests can spend the day relaxing by the pool or retire to the Drawing Room and catch up on the latest novels. Onboard dining options are varied and include Discoveries main restaurant, the Italian Aqualina, Prime C steakhouse, the casual patio and the Windows Café.

The Azamara’s famous White Night party is held at least once on every cruise (weather permitting), with a fabulous buffet feast, boutique wines on the house and fast-paced entertainment.

Cruise Liner: Azamara Onward

2025 departure date: Feb 8

Itinerary: Auckland > Tauranga > Napier > Picton > Christchurch > Dunedin > Stewart Island > Milford Sound > Sydney.

Cruise Liner: Azamara Onward

2026 departure date: Feb 16

Itinerary: Auckland > Tauranga > Napier > Wellington > Picton > Christchurch > Dunedin > Hobart > Eden.

Cruise Liner: Azamara Pursuit

2025 departure date: Feb 3

Itinerary: Auckland > Bay of Islands > Napier > Picton > Christchurch > Dunedin > Milford Sound > Hobart > Melbourne > Eden > Sydney.

Cruise Liner: Azamara Pursuit

2026 departure date: Jan 20

Itinerary: Auckland > Bay of Islands > Napier > Wellington > Nelson > Picton > Christchurch > Dunedin > Milford Sound.