11-Night Cruise on Norwegian SpiritAustralia Round-Trip Sydney: Melbourne & Eden - Weather

The Norwegian Spirit sails a 11-night Australia Round-Trip Sydney: Melbourne & Eden itinerary with Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), departing Sydney, Australia on December 12, 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, Hobart, Tasmania, Adelaide, Australia, with 5 more along the way. Use the day-by-day forecast below to plan what to pack for each stop.

1. Day 1 — Saturday, Dec 12, 2026 — Sydney, Australia

   Sydney, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 11-night Australia Round-Trip Sydney: Melbourne & Eden cruise on Norwegian Spirit. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 71°F.

2. Day 2 — Sunday, Dec 13, 2026 — At Sea

   Day 2 of 12 is a day at sea aboard Norwegian Spirit, cruising between ports on the Australia Round-Trip Sydney: Melbourne & Eden itinerary.

3. Day 3 — Monday, Dec 14, 2026 — Hobart, Tasmania

   Hobart, Tasmania is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 11-night Australia Round-Trip Sydney: Melbourne & Eden cruise on Norwegian Spirit. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 62°F.

4. Day 4 — Tuesday, Dec 15, 2026 — At Sea

   Day 4 of 12 is a day at sea aboard Norwegian Spirit, cruising between ports on the Australia Round-Trip Sydney: Melbourne & Eden itinerary.

5. Day 5 — Wednesday, Dec 16, 2026 — Adelaide, Australia

   Adelaide, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 11-night Australia Round-Trip Sydney: Melbourne & Eden cruise on Norwegian Spirit. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 77°F.

6. Day 6 — Thursday, Dec 17, 2026 — Adelaide, Australia

   Adelaide, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 11-night Australia Round-Trip Sydney: Melbourne & Eden cruise on Norwegian Spirit. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 77°F.

7. Day 7 — Friday, Dec 18, 2026 — Kangaroo Island, Australia

   Kangaroo Island, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 7 of the 11-night Australia Round-Trip Sydney: Melbourne & Eden cruise on Norwegian Spirit. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 68°F.

8. Day 8 — Saturday, Dec 19, 2026 — At Sea

   Day 8 of 12 is a day at sea aboard Norwegian Spirit, cruising between ports on the Australia Round-Trip Sydney: Melbourne & Eden itinerary.

9. Day 9 — Sunday, Dec 20, 2026 — Melbourne, Australia

   Melbourne, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 9 of the 11-night Australia Round-Trip Sydney: Melbourne & Eden cruise on Norwegian Spirit. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 76°F.

10. Day 10 — Monday, Dec 21, 2026 — Melbourne, Australia

    Melbourne, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 10 of the 11-night Australia Round-Trip Sydney: Melbourne & Eden cruise on Norwegian Spirit. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 77°F.

11. Day 11 — Tuesday, Dec 22, 2026 — At Sea

    Day 11 of 12 is a day at sea aboard Norwegian Spirit, cruising between ports on the Australia Round-Trip Sydney: Melbourne & Eden itinerary.

12. Day 12 — Wednesday, Dec 23, 2026 — Sydney, Australia

    Sydney, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 12 of the 11-night Australia Round-Trip Sydney: Melbourne & Eden cruise on Norwegian Spirit. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 71°F.