16-Night Cruise on Seven Seas ExplorerToast To The Fjords Sydney To Auckland - Weather

The Seven Seas Explorer sails a 16-night Toast To The Fjords Sydney To Auckland itinerary with RSSC Cruises, departing Sydney, Australia on December 29, 2026. It's a classic Northern Europe cruise. Travelers sailing in December can generally expect cold, short days. Ports of call include Sydney, Australia, Melbourne, Australia, Hobart, Tasmania, with 8 more along the way. Use the day-by-day forecast below to plan what to pack for each stop.

1. Day 1 — Tuesday, Dec 29, 2026 — Sydney, Australia

   Sydney, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 16-night Toast To The Fjords Sydney To Auckland cruise on Seven Seas Explorer. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 72°F.

2. Day 2 — Thursday, Dec 31, 2026 — Melbourne, Australia

   Melbourne, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 16-night Toast To The Fjords Sydney To Auckland cruise on Seven Seas Explorer. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 79°F.

3. Day 3 — Sunday, Jan 3, 2027 — Hobart, Tasmania

   Hobart, Tasmania is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 16-night Toast To The Fjords Sydney To Auckland cruise on Seven Seas Explorer. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 64°F.

4. Day 4 — Thursday, Jan 7, 2027 — Dunedin, New Zealand

   Dunedin, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 16-night Toast To The Fjords Sydney To Auckland cruise on Seven Seas Explorer. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 57°F.

5. Day 5 — Friday, Jan 8, 2027 — Christchurch, New Zealand

   Christchurch, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 16-night Toast To The Fjords Sydney To Auckland cruise on Seven Seas Explorer. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 66°F.

6. Day 6 — Saturday, Jan 9, 2027 — Picton, New Zealand

   Picton, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 16-night Toast To The Fjords Sydney To Auckland cruise on Seven Seas Explorer. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 61°F.

7. Day 7 — Sunday, Jan 10, 2027 — Wellington, New Zealand

   Wellington, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 7 of the 16-night Toast To The Fjords Sydney To Auckland cruise on Seven Seas Explorer. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 62°F.

8. Day 8 — Monday, Jan 11, 2027 — Gisborne, New Zealand

   Gisborne, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 8 of the 16-night Toast To The Fjords Sydney To Auckland cruise on Seven Seas Explorer. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 68°F.

9. Day 9 — Tuesday, Jan 12, 2027 — Tauranga, New Zealand

   Tauranga, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 9 of the 16-night Toast To The Fjords Sydney To Auckland cruise on Seven Seas Explorer. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 76°F.

10. Day 10 — Wednesday, Jan 13, 2027 — Bay of Islands, New Zealand

    Bay of Islands, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 10 of the 16-night Toast To The Fjords Sydney To Auckland cruise on Seven Seas Explorer. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 72°F.

11. Day 11 — Thursday, Jan 14, 2027 — Auckland, New Zealand

    Auckland, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 11 of the 16-night Toast To The Fjords Sydney To Auckland cruise on Seven Seas Explorer. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 74°F.