Cruise terminal → Auckland CBD
Walk from Queens Wharf along the waterfront toward the city center. Walking time depends on your destination.
Cruise port in New Zealand
Auckland
Explore on foot directly from the pier. Average time in port: 12 hours. 16 places to explore.
- Ships calling here
- 17 ships
- Upcoming sailings
- 169 sailings
- Average time in port
- About 12 hours
- Lowest fare
- From USD 543
Photo: Henry Mcintosh
After disembarking
Cruise ships dock at Cruise Dock, Queens Wharf. Explore on foot directly from the pier.
- Where the ship docks
Cruise ships dock at Cruise Dock, Queens Wharf.
- Terminal location
Queens Wharf is Auckland’s main cruise terminal. Ride-hailing services can be used at the taxi stand near the terminal.
- Airport transfer
A taxi from the cruise terminal to the airport is stated to cost about NZD 75–90, and the shuttle bus about NZD 20 per person one way.
About 12 hours in port: where can you go?
Time available at the destination after subtracting return travel.
Time at destination
Calculated from the average time in port. Return deadlines vary by sailing; check the daily programme on board.
Between the terminal, city and airport
Travel between the terminal, city center, railway station and airport.
Cruise terminal → Auckland Airport
Take a taxi from the taxi stand near Queens Wharf or use a ride-hailing app to get to the airport. Fares and travel time may vary with traffic.
Cruise terminal → Auckland Airport
Book an airport shuttle and confirm with the operator the designated pickup point near the terminal and departure time.
Auckland places to explore
Explore 16 checked places. Select a pin to see its card, or choose View on map from a card.
Sky Tower
A tall observation tower in Auckland CBD, with views over the city and harbor from its observation decks.
- Visit
- about 1 hr
- Admission
- Free
Check observation deck admission fees and opening hours before visiting.
Auckland War Memorial Museum
A museum in Parnell where you can explore war memorial exhibitions and learn about Auckland and New Zealand history and culture.
- Visit
- about 2 hr
- Admission
- Free
It is away from the CBD, so check round-trip travel time and admission requirements.
Auckland Art Gallery
An art gallery on Kitchener Street in the city center where you can see exhibitions and experience Auckland's art and culture.
- Visit
- about 1 hr 30 min
- Admission
- Free
Check admission requirements for special exhibitions before visiting.
Auckland Domain
A large park in Parnell with greenery and garden scenery along its walking paths.
- Visit
- about 1 hr 30 min
- Admission
- Free
The park is large, so deciding which areas to visit in advance can save time.
Auckland Zoo
A zoo at Western Springs where you can explore and observe a variety of animals.
- Visit
- about 2 hr 30 min
- Admission
- Free
It is outside the CBD, so allow time for travel there and back.
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium
An aquarium in Ōrākei where you can observe marine life and spend time indoors.
- Visit
- about 2 hr
- Admission
- Free
It is away from the CBD, so consider round-trip transport and travel time in advance.
Cruises calling at Auckland
169 sailings are grouped into 128 cruises by ship and route.
Celebrity Cruises4 departure datesBook now
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2028.03Oceania cruises · 12 nights · Long cruise
12 Night New Zealand Cruise
Sydney, New South Wales departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareCheck with the booking provider
Princess CruisesSailing 2026.11Oceania cruises · 13 nights · Long cruise
Australian Outback - Tour 3J
Sydney, New South Wales departure · round trip
Per person, double occupancyCheck with the booking provider
Princess Cruises4 departure dates3 sailings available to book
Sailing 2026.12 ~ 2028.03Oceania cruises · 13 nights · Long cruise
New Zealand
Sydney, New South Wales departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 1,879
Royal Caribbean InternationalSailing 2026.12Oceania cruises · 9 nights · Mid-length cruise
9 Night New Zealand Holiday Cruise
Sydney, New South Wales departure · round trip
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 1,963
Holland America LineSailing 2026.12Oceania cruises · 28 nights · Long cruise
28-Day South Australia & New Zealand Holiday
Sydney, New South Wales → Auckland
Per person, double occupancyCheck with the booking provider
Celebrity CruisesBook now
Sailing 2026.12Oceania cruises · 12 nights · Long cruise
12 Night New Zealand Holiday Cruise - Christmas at Sea
Sydney, New South Wales departure · round trip
Per person, double occupancyCheck with the booking provider
Princess CruisesBook now
Sailing 2026.12Oceania cruises · 13 nights · Long cruise
New Zealand Holiday
Sydney, New South Wales departure · round trip
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 2,173
Princess CruisesSailing 2026.12Oceania cruises · 14 nights · Long cruise
New Zealand Holiday
Brisbane, Queensland departure · round trip
Per person, double occupancyCheck with the booking provider
Regent Seven Seas CruisesSailing 2026.12Oceania cruises · 16 nights · Long cruise
Toast To The Fjords
Sydney, New South Wales → Auckland
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 19,599
Holland America Line6 departure dates1 sailing available to book
Sailing 2027.01 ~ 2027.03
MSC CruisesBook now
Sailing 2027.01Mediterranean cruises · 71 nights · Long cruise
Italy, Australia
Civitavecchia → Sydney, New South Wales
Per person, double occupancyCheck with the booking provider
MSC Cruises2 departure dates1 sailing available to book
Sailing 2027.01Mediterranean cruises · 121 nights · Long cruise
Italy, Netherlands Antilles
Civitavecchia departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareCheck with the booking provider
128 cruises call at this port.
Ships calling at Auckland
Explore cabin types, dining and deck facilities for each ship.
Princess Cruises · 35 sailings
Royal Princess
11 cabin types · 11 dining venues · 16 entertainment options · 15 decks
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Princess Cruises · 21 sailings
Grand Princess
7 cabin types · 15 dining venues · 32 entertainment options · 13 decks
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MSC Cruises · 19 sailings
MSC Magnifica
19 cabin types · 10 dining venues · 46 entertainment options · 12 decks
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Celebrity Cruises · 15 sailings
Celebrity Edge
31 cabin types · 19 dining venues · 39 entertainment options · 14 decks
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About Auckland
Auckland, a major New Zealand port of call, is visited by MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, with ships staying about 10 hours on average. It is included on northern coastal routes linking the Bay of Islands and Tauranga, and on Tasman Sea itineraries.
Cruise lines calling here: 7 places
Celebrity CruisesHolland America LineMSC CruisesNorwegian Cruise LinePrincess CruisesRegent Seven Seas CruisesRoyal Caribbean International
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