12-Night Cruise on Celebrity EdgeNew Zealand Holiday - Weather

Departing Sydney, Australia on December 21, 2026, the Celebrity Cruises ship Celebrity Edge runs this 12-night New Zealand Holiday sailing. 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, Fjordland National Park, New Zealand, Dunedin, New Zealand, with 4 more along the way. Scroll the daily outlook below to pack smart for every port of call.

1. Day 1 — Monday, Dec 21, 2026 — Sydney, Australia

   Sydney, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 12-night New Zealand Holiday cruise on Celebrity Edge. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 71°F.

2. Day 2 — Friday, Dec 25, 2026 — Fjordland National Park, New Zealand

   Fjordland National Park, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 12-night New Zealand Holiday cruise on Celebrity Edge. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 62°F.

3. Day 3 — Saturday, Dec 26, 2026 — Dunedin, New Zealand

   Dunedin, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 12-night New Zealand Holiday cruise on Celebrity Edge. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 56°F.

4. Day 4 — Sunday, Dec 27, 2026 — Christchurch, New Zealand

   Christchurch, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 12-night New Zealand Holiday cruise on Celebrity Edge. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 65°F.

5. Day 5 — Tuesday, Dec 29, 2026 — Auckland, New Zealand

   Auckland, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 12-night New Zealand Holiday cruise on Celebrity Edge. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 72°F.

6. Day 6 — Wednesday, Dec 30, 2026 — Bay of Islands, New Zealand

   Bay of Islands, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 12-night New Zealand Holiday cruise on Celebrity Edge. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 71°F.

7. Day 7 — Saturday, Jan 2, 2027 — Sydney, Australia

   Sydney, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 7 of the 12-night New Zealand Holiday cruise on Celebrity Edge. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 72°F.