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 March 14, 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, Bay of Islands, New Zealand, Auckland, New Zealand, with 5 more along the way. The forecasts below break the weather down port by port.

1. Day 1 — Tuesday, Mar 14, 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 73°F.

2. Day 2 — Wednesday, Mar 15, 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 — Thursday, Mar 16, 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 — Friday, Mar 17, 2028 — At Sea

   Day 4 of 14 is a day at sea aboard Royal Princess, cruising between ports on the New Zealand itinerary.

5. Day 5 — Saturday, Mar 18, 2028 — Bay of Islands, New Zealand

   Bay of Islands, 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 70°F.

6. Day 6 — Sunday, Mar 19, 2028 — Auckland, New Zealand

   Auckland, 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 72°F.

7. Day 7 — Monday, Mar 20, 2028 — At Sea

   Day 7 of 14 is a day at sea aboard Royal Princess, cruising between ports on the New Zealand itinerary.

8. Day 8 — Tuesday, Mar 21, 2028 — Picton, New Zealand

   Picton, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 8 of the 13-night New Zealand cruise on Royal Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 60°F.

9. Day 9 — Wednesday, Mar 22, 2028 — Christchurch, New Zealand

   Christchurch, 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 63°F.

10. Day 10 — Thursday, Mar 23, 2028 — Dunedin, New Zealand

    Dunedin, 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 57°F.

11. Day 11 — Friday, Mar 24, 2028 — Fjordland National Park, New Zealand

    Fjordland National Park, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 11 of the 13-night New Zealand cruise on Royal Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 60°F.

12. Day 12 — Saturday, Mar 25, 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 — Sunday, Mar 26, 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 — Monday, Mar 27, 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 72°F.