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

The Anthem Of The Seas sails a 9-night New Zealand Cruise itinerary with Royal Caribbean Cruises, departing Sydney, Australia on December 28, 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, Picton, New Zealand, Christchurch, New Zealand, with 3 more along the way. Use the day-by-day forecast below to plan what to pack for each stop.

1. Day 1 — Monday, Dec 28, 2026 — Sydney, Australia

   Sydney, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 9-night New Zealand Cruise cruise on Anthem Of The Seas. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 72°F.

2. Day 2 — Thursday, Dec 31, 2026 — Picton, New Zealand

   Picton, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 9-night New Zealand Cruise cruise on Anthem Of The Seas. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 61°F.

3. Day 3 — Friday, Jan 1, 2027 — Christchurch, New Zealand

   Christchurch, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 9-night New Zealand Cruise cruise on Anthem Of The Seas. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 66°F.

4. Day 4 — Saturday, Jan 2, 2027 — Dunedin, New Zealand

   Dunedin, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 9-night New Zealand Cruise cruise on Anthem Of The Seas. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 57°F.

5. Day 5 — Sunday, Jan 3, 2027 — Fjordland National Park, New Zealand

   Fjordland National Park, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 9-night New Zealand Cruise cruise on Anthem Of The Seas. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 63°F.

6. Day 6 — Wednesday, Jan 6, 2027 — Sydney, Australia

   Sydney, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 9-night New Zealand Cruise cruise on Anthem Of The Seas. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 73°F.