13-Night Cruise on Royal PrincessNew Zealand - Weather

Join Princess Cruises's Royal Princess for a 13-night voyage on the New Zealand route, setting out from Sydney, Australia on January 2, 2028. It's a classic Australia & New Zealand cruise. Travelers sailing in January can generally expect cooler, off-season conditions. Ports of call include Sydney, Australia, Fjordland National Park, New Zealand, Dunedin, New Zealand, with 5 more along the way. The forecasts below break the weather down port by port.

1. Day 1 — Sunday, Jan 2, 2028 — Sydney, Australia

   Sydney, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 13-night New Zealand cruise on Royal Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 72°F.

2. Day 2 — Monday, Jan 3, 2028 — At Sea

   Day 2 of 14 is a day at sea aboard Royal Princess, cruising between ports on the New Zealand itinerary.

3. Day 3 — Tuesday, Jan 4, 2028 — At Sea

   Day 3 of 14 is a day at sea aboard Royal Princess, cruising between ports on the New Zealand itinerary.

4. Day 4 — Wednesday, Jan 5, 2028 — Fjordland National Park, New Zealand

   Fjordland National Park, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 13-night New Zealand cruise on Royal Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 63°F.

5. Day 5 — Thursday, Jan 6, 2028 — Dunedin, New Zealand

   Dunedin, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 13-night New Zealand cruise on Royal Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 57°F.

6. Day 6 — Friday, Jan 7, 2028 — Christchurch, New Zealand

   Christchurch, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 13-night New Zealand cruise on Royal Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 66°F.

7. Day 7 — Saturday, Jan 8, 2028 — Picton, New Zealand

   Picton, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 7 of the 13-night New Zealand cruise on Royal Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 61°F.

8. Day 8 — Sunday, Jan 9, 2028 — At Sea

   Day 8 of 14 is a day at sea aboard Royal Princess, cruising between ports on the New Zealand itinerary.

9. Day 9 — Monday, Jan 10, 2028 — Tauranga, New Zealand

   Tauranga, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 9 of the 13-night New Zealand cruise on Royal Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 75°F.

10. Day 10 — Tuesday, Jan 11, 2028 — Auckland, New Zealand

    Auckland, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 10 of the 13-night New Zealand cruise on Royal Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 74°F.

11. Day 11 — Wednesday, Jan 12, 2028 — At Sea

    Day 11 of 14 is a day at sea aboard Royal Princess, cruising between ports on the New Zealand itinerary.

12. Day 12 — Thursday, Jan 13, 2028 — At Sea

    Day 12 of 14 is a day at sea aboard Royal Princess, cruising between ports on the New Zealand itinerary.

13. Day 13 — Friday, Jan 14, 2028 — At Sea

    Day 13 of 14 is a day at sea aboard Royal Princess, cruising between ports on the New Zealand itinerary.

14. Day 14 — Saturday, Jan 15, 2028 — Sydney, Australia

    Sydney, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 14 of the 13-night New Zealand cruise on Royal Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 74°F.