Oceania Cruises | Auckland to Sydney

Sailing between 2024 and 2026, Oceania Cruises offer three cruises aboard the Regatta or Riviera cruise liners travelling from Auckland to Sydney.

Experience popular New Zealand destinations such as Rotorua, Napier and Picton.

Explore the beauty of New Zealand with its enormous parks and spectacular views from Mount Eden. Learn about Maori culture, visit the famed Waitomo Glowworm Caves, or head for the coast and the crashing surf. Enjoy the picturesque countryside of Napier or stroll through the Cathedral Square in Christchurch. Visit the historic penal colony at Port Arthur or take a stroll through Hobart’s botanical garden. Explore what Melbourne has to offer with a trip to the scenic Dandenong Mountains or walk through the city’s numerous galleries and boutiques.

The Regatta cruise liner is the flagship of the Oceania Cruises fleet and features luxurious suites and staterooms which have been refurbished in 2022. Regatta offers four unique, open-seating restaurants, the Aquamar Spa + Vitality Center, eight lounges and bars, a casino and 333 suites and sleekly redefined staterooms, nearly 70% of which feature private verandas. Regatta has more than 400 crew to serve a maximum of 670 guests.

The Riviera cruise liner features multiple gourmet restaurants. It offers unforgettable food and wine pairings at La Reserve by Wine Spectator as well as the opportunity for private dining at opulent Privée. Riviera was refurbished in 2022 and holds a maximum capacity of 1250 guests, with experiences such as Aquarmar Spa + Vitality Center or a hands-on cooking class at The Culinary Center to be had onboard.

Cruise Liner: Regatta

2024 Departure Date: Dec 8

Itinerary: Auckland > Rotorua > Napier > Picton > Christchurch > Dunedin > Bluff > Melbourne > Burnie > Sydney

Cruise Liner: Riviera

2026 Departure Date: Jan 25

Itinerary: Auckland > Rotorua > Napier > Wellington > Christchurch > Dunedin > Hobart > Melbourne > Sydney

Cruise Liner: Regatta

2025 Departure Date: Feb 24

Itinerary: Auckland > Rotorua > Gisborne > Napier > Picton > Christchurch > Dunedin > Burnie > Melbourne > Sydney