11-Night Cruise on Norwegian SpiritAustralia & New Zealand from Sydney to Auckland - Weather

Join Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL)'s Norwegian Spirit for a 11-night voyage on the Australia & New Zealand from Sydney to Auckland route, setting out from Sydney, Australia on March 21, 2028. It's a classic Australia & New Zealand cruise. Travelers sailing in March can generally expect cooler, off-season conditions. Ports of call include Sydney, Australia, Melbourne, Australia, Fjordland National Park, New Zealand, with 5 more along the way. The forecasts below break the weather down port by port.

1. Day 1 — Tuesday, Mar 21, 2028 — Sydney, Australia

   Sydney, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 11-night Australia & New Zealand from Sydney to Auckland cruise on Norwegian Spirit. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 73°F.

2. Day 2 — Wednesday, Mar 22, 2028 — At Sea

   Day 2 of 12 is a day at sea aboard Norwegian Spirit, cruising between ports on the Australia & New Zealand from Sydney to Auckland itinerary.

3. Day 3 — Thursday, Mar 23, 2028 — Melbourne, Australia

   Melbourne, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 11-night Australia & New Zealand from Sydney to Auckland cruise on Norwegian Spirit. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 74°F.

4. Day 4 — Friday, Mar 24, 2028 — At Sea

   Day 4 of 12 is a day at sea aboard Norwegian Spirit, cruising between ports on the Australia & New Zealand from Sydney to Auckland itinerary.

5. Day 5 — Saturday, Mar 25, 2028 — At Sea

   Day 5 of 12 is a day at sea aboard Norwegian Spirit, cruising between ports on the Australia & New Zealand from Sydney to Auckland itinerary.

6. Day 6 — Sunday, Mar 26, 2028 — Fjordland National Park, New Zealand

   Fjordland National Park, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 11-night Australia & New Zealand from Sydney to Auckland cruise on Norwegian Spirit. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 61°F.

7. Day 7 — Monday, Mar 27, 2028 — Dunedin, New Zealand

   Dunedin, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 7 of the 11-night Australia & New Zealand from Sydney to Auckland cruise on Norwegian Spirit. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 57°F.

8. Day 8 — Tuesday, Mar 28, 2028 — Christchurch, New Zealand

   Christchurch, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 8 of the 11-night Australia & New Zealand from Sydney to Auckland cruise on Norwegian Spirit. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 62°F.

9. Day 9 — Wednesday, Mar 29, 2028 — Wellington, New Zealand

   Wellington, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 9 of the 11-night Australia & New Zealand from Sydney to Auckland cruise on Norwegian Spirit. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 61°F.

10. Day 10 — Thursday, Mar 30, 2028 — At Sea

    Day 10 of 12 is a day at sea aboard Norwegian Spirit, cruising between ports on the Australia & New Zealand from Sydney to Auckland itinerary.

11. Day 11 — Friday, Mar 31, 2028 — Tauranga, New Zealand

    Tauranga, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 11 of the 11-night Australia & New Zealand from Sydney to Auckland cruise on Norwegian Spirit. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 71°F.

12. Day 12 — Saturday, Apr 1, 2028 — Auckland, New Zealand

    Auckland, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 12 of the 11-night Australia & New Zealand from Sydney to Auckland cruise on Norwegian Spirit. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 70°F.