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New Zealand · Ships call at Auckland, New Zealand
Ships use Queens Wharf or Princes Wharf on Quay Street, in the middle of downtown and a short walk from Britomart station. Auckland Airport is about 40 minutes away by car, depending on traffic.
Ships leave from Queens Wharf and Princes Wharf, Queens Wharf, Shed 10, 89 Quay St; Princes Wharf, 147 Quay St, Auckland. (Source: Holland America Line)
Prices and drive times were checked in October 2026 and change. Allow extra time on busy sailing days.
What cruisers do the day before boarding or after getting off, collected in October 2026. Each item links to where it came from.
The 328-meter tower, about 15 minutes’ walk from the terminal.
Source: Adventour Begins
Ferries leave right beside the cruise port and take 40 to 45 minutes.
Source: Adventour Begins
A volcanic island about 30 minutes away by ferry. Most visitors hike to the summit.
Source: Adventour Begins
A 20 to 25 minute walk from the terminal, with guided climbs and bungee jumps.
Source: Adventour Begins
The movie set, about 2.5 hours each way, so a full day.
Source: Adventour Begins
Nearly 3 hours each way, so a full-day trip.
Source: Adventour Begins
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Celebrity Cruises · Celebrity Edge
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Princess Cruises · Grand Princess
Tahiti, Hawaii & South Pacific Crossing
Princess Cruises · Crown Princess
New Zealand Seacation
Princess Cruises · Crown Princess
Tahiti, Hawaii & South Pacific Crossing
Princess Cruises · Crown Princess
New Zealand
Celebrity Cruises · Celebrity Edge
The best months to visit Auckland by cruise ship are January, February, March. During these months you can expect the driest weather and the most comfortable temperatures for port excursions.
Cruisers most often mention: Sky Tower; Waiheke Island; Rangitoto Island; Harbour Bridge; Hobbiton; Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
Auckland is a regular port of call for many cruise lines. The ships-calling list above has the next sailings for live departure dates, or search all itineraries that include Auckland.