15-Night Cruise on Grand PrincessNew Zealand - Weather

The Grand Princess sails a 15-night New Zealand itinerary with Princess Cruises, departing Sydney, Australia on November 3, 2026. It's a classic Australia & New Zealand cruise. Travelers sailing in November can generally expect cooler, off-season conditions. Ports of call include Sydney, Australia, Fjordland National Park, New Zealand, Dunedin, New Zealand, with 6 more along the way. Use the day-by-day forecast below to plan what to pack for each stop.

1. Day 1 — Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026 — Sydney, Australia

   Sydney, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 15-night New Zealand cruise on Grand Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 68°F.

2. Day 2 — Saturday, Nov 7, 2026 — Fjordland National Park, New Zealand

   Fjordland National Park, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 15-night New Zealand cruise on Grand Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 57°F.

3. Day 3 — Sunday, Nov 8, 2026 — Dunedin, New Zealand

   Dunedin, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 15-night New Zealand cruise on Grand Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 53°F.

4. Day 4 — Monday, Nov 9, 2026 — Christchurch, New Zealand

   Christchurch, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 15-night New Zealand cruise on Grand Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 60°F.

5. Day 5 — Tuesday, Nov 10, 2026 — Picton, New Zealand

   Picton, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 15-night New Zealand cruise on Grand Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 57°F.

6. Day 6 — Thursday, Nov 12, 2026 — Auckland, New Zealand

   Auckland, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 15-night New Zealand cruise on Grand Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 67°F.

7. Day 7 — Friday, Nov 13, 2026 — Bay of Islands, New Zealand

   Bay of Islands, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 7 of the 15-night New Zealand cruise on Grand Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 65°F.

8. Day 8 — Saturday, Nov 14, 2026 — Tauranga, New Zealand

   Tauranga, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 8 of the 15-night New Zealand cruise on Grand Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 69°F.

9. Day 9 — Wednesday, Nov 18, 2026 — Sydney, Australia

   Sydney, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 9 of the 15-night New Zealand cruise on Grand Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 69°F.