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The Carnival Splendor sails a 10-night New Zealand itinerary with Carnival Cruises, departing Sydney, Australia on October 12, 2026. It's a classic Australia & New Zealand cruise. Travelers sailing in October can generally expect cooler, off-season conditions. Ports of call include Sydney, Australia, Napier, New Zealand, Tauranga, New Zealand, with 3 more along the way. Use the day-by-day forecast below to plan what to pack for each stop.
Sydney, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 10-night New Zealand cruise on Carnival Splendor.
Napier, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 10-night New Zealand cruise on Carnival Splendor.
Tauranga, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 10-night New Zealand cruise on Carnival Splendor.
Auckland, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 10-night New Zealand cruise on Carnival Splendor.
Bay of Islands, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 10-night New Zealand cruise on Carnival Splendor.
Sydney, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 10-night New Zealand cruise on Carnival Splendor.
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