16-Night Cruise on Silver MoonAuckland To Melbourne - Weather

Departing Auckland, New Zealand on December 18, 2026, the Silversea Cruises ship Silver Moon runs this 16-night Auckland To Melbourne sailing. It's a classic Australia & New Zealand cruise. Travelers sailing in December can generally expect cooler, off-season conditions. Ports of call include Auckland, New Zealand, Tauranga, New Zealand, Picton, New Zealand, with 7 more along the way. Scroll the daily outlook below to pack smart for every port of call.

1. Day 1 — Friday, Dec 18, 2026 — Auckland, New Zealand

   Auckland, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 16-night Auckland To Melbourne cruise on Silver Moon. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 71°F.

2. Day 2 — Saturday, Dec 19, 2026 — Tauranga, New Zealand

   Tauranga, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 16-night Auckland To Melbourne cruise on Silver Moon. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 73°F.

3. Day 3 — Monday, Dec 21, 2026 — Picton, New Zealand

   Picton, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 16-night Auckland To Melbourne cruise on Silver Moon. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 60°F.

4. Day 4 — Tuesday, Dec 22, 2026 — Christchurch, New Zealand

   Christchurch, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 16-night Auckland To Melbourne cruise on Silver Moon. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 64°F.

5. Day 5 — Wednesday, Dec 23, 2026 — Dunedin, New Zealand

   Dunedin, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 16-night Auckland To Melbourne cruise on Silver Moon. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 56°F.

6. Day 6 — Thursday, Dec 24, 2026 — Bluff, New Zealand

   Bluff, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 16-night Auckland To Melbourne cruise on Silver Moon. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 58°F.

7. Day 7 — Friday, Dec 25, 2026 — Fjordland National Park, New Zealand

   Fjordland National Park, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 7 of the 16-night Auckland To Melbourne cruise on Silver Moon. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 62°F.

8. Day 8 — Monday, Dec 28, 2026 — Hobart, Tasmania

   Hobart, Tasmania is a scheduled port of call on day 8 of the 16-night Auckland To Melbourne cruise on Silver Moon. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 64°F.

9. Day 9 — Thursday, Dec 31, 2026 — Eden, Australia

   Eden, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 9 of the 16-night Auckland To Melbourne cruise on Silver Moon. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 68°F.

10. Day 10 — Saturday, Jan 2, 2027 — Melbourne, Australia

    Melbourne, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 10 of the 16-night Auckland To Melbourne cruise on Silver Moon. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 80°F.