9-Night Cruise on Anthem Of The SeasNew Zealand Holiday Cruise - Weather

The Anthem Of The Seas sails a 9-night New Zealand Holiday Cruise itinerary with Royal Caribbean Cruises, departing Sydney, Australia on December 19, 2026. It's a classic Australia & New Zealand cruise. Travelers sailing in December can generally expect cooler, off-season conditions. Ports of call include Sydney, Australia, Bay of Islands, New Zealand, Auckland, New Zealand, with 2 more along the way. Use the day-by-day forecast below to plan what to pack for each stop.

1. Day 1 — Saturday, Dec 19, 2026 — Sydney, Australia

   Sydney, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 9-night New Zealand Holiday Cruise cruise on Anthem Of The Seas. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 71°F.

2. Day 2 — Tuesday, Dec 22, 2026 — Bay of Islands, New Zealand

   Bay of Islands, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 9-night New Zealand Holiday Cruise cruise on Anthem Of The Seas. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 70°F.

3. Day 3 — Wednesday, Dec 23, 2026 — Auckland, New Zealand

   Auckland, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 9-night New Zealand Holiday Cruise cruise on Anthem Of The Seas. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 72°F.

4. Day 4 — Thursday, Dec 24, 2026 — Tauranga, New Zealand

   Tauranga, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 9-night New Zealand Holiday Cruise cruise on Anthem Of The Seas. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 74°F.

5. Day 5 — Monday, Dec 28, 2026 — Sydney, Australia

   Sydney, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 9-night New Zealand Holiday Cruise cruise on Anthem Of The Seas. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 72°F.