10-Night Cruise on Carnival SplendorNew Zealand - Weather

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.

1. Day 1 — Monday, Oct 12, 2026 — Sydney, Australia

   Sydney, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 10-night New Zealand cruise on Carnival Splendor. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 67°F.

2. Day 2 — Friday, Oct 16, 2026 — Napier, New Zealand

   Napier, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 10-night New Zealand cruise on Carnival Splendor. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 59°F.

3. Day 3 — Saturday, Oct 17, 2026 — Tauranga, New Zealand

   Tauranga, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 10-night New Zealand cruise on Carnival Splendor. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 65°F.

4. Day 4 — Sunday, Oct 18, 2026 — Auckland, New Zealand

   Auckland, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 10-night New Zealand cruise on Carnival Splendor. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 64°F.

5. Day 5 — Monday, Oct 19, 2026 — Bay of Islands, New Zealand

   Bay of Islands, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 10-night New Zealand cruise on Carnival Splendor. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 63°F.

6. Day 6 — Thursday, Oct 22, 2026 — Sydney, Australia

   Sydney, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 10-night New Zealand cruise on Carnival Splendor. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 67°F.