2027 Cruise Ship Guide: The Ship Directory

Cruise Ships Visiting New Zealand in 2027

(In alphabetical order)

Amera, Phoenix Reisen
8 – 143 nights cruising worldwide including highlights of Montreal, Denmark, Peru and more.
Amera is a comfortable mid-sized ship operated by Phoenix Reisen. Amera offers traditional European cruising with a relaxed atmosphere and great onboard facilities.
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Amera, Phoenix Reisen
8 – 143 nights cruising worldwide including highlights of Montreal, Denmark, Peru and more.
Amera is a comfortable mid-sized ship operated by Phoenix Reisen. Amera offers traditional European cruising with a relaxed atmosphere and great onboard facilities.
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Anthem of the Seas, Royal Caribbean
7 – 13 nights cruising Alaska, Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, Canada
Anthem of the Seas offers an impressive range of entertainment, dining and recreational activities. It is particularly suited for active travellers with a more contemporary cruising experience.
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Artania, Phoenix Reisen
7 – 149 nights cruising worldwide including highlights of Norway, Sri Lanka, South Korea & Genoa
Launched as Royal Princess by Princess Diana, Artania is now chartered to German travel agency, Phoenix Reisen, and is here as part of a world cruise for German-speaking Europeans.
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Asuka II, NYK Cruises
2 – 47 nights cruising Japan, Taiwan, Hawaii, Alaska, USA, New Zealand
Asuka II is one of Japan’s best-known cruise ships and is designed primarily for the Japanese market. It combines traditional Japanese cruising with comfortable accommodation and extensive onboard facilities for long voyages.
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Azamara Pursuit, Azamara
6 – 37 nights cruising Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Japan, Asia, Alaska, Canada, Singapore
Azamara Pursuit is a small luxury ship designed around destination-focused cruising, with her intimate size allowing access to smaller destinations that are often unavailable to larger cruise ships.
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Azamara Quest, Azamara
7 – 92 nights cruising worldwide including highlights of Tahiti, Banff, Costa Rica, Greenland and Bermuda
Azamara Quest offers compact luxury and an intimate experience, which allows passengers to be fully immersed in destinations and spend as much time ashore as possible.
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Carnival Splendor, Carnival Cruise Line
2 – 15 days cruising through Australia, Southeast Asia, Pacific Islands & New Zealand
Carnival Splendor is a large lively ship offering wide choices of entertainment, dining and recreational activities. With multiple pools, waterslides, family facilities and numerous bars and restaurants it is particularly suited for guests looking for a fun-filled cruise.
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Celebrity Edge, Celebrity Cruises
7 – 18 nights cruising through Alaska, Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific
Featuring her signature Magic Carpet platform, Celebrity Edge combines contemporary design with innovative features. Stylish accommodation with extensive dining give her a different feel from traditional cruising.
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Celebrity Solstice, Celebrity Cruises
4 – 18 nights cruising Asia, Alaska, Hawaii and Australia. Including Vietnam, Tasmania, Fiji and more
The third largest ship in our waters, she has been hugely popular in this market. Thoroughly modern, bright, and stylish, with great dining and accommodation options, she is one of our favourite cruise ships.
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Coral Adventurer, Coral Expeditions
4 – 18 nights cruising Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, South Pacific & Indonesia
Purpose-built for expedition cruising, Coral Adventurer is designed for remote exploring and less accessible destinations. Her smaller size allows visits to isolated regions and immersive experiences.
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Coral Princess, Princess Cruises
4 – 42 nights cruising worldwide including highlights of New York, Malaysia, Perth, Anchorage and more
With more intimate character than other Princess Cruises, Coral Princess has comfortable public spaces, promenade deck, and welcome lounges creating comforting atmospheres giving the ship a pleasant sense of scale.
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Crown Princess, Princess Cruises
4 – 30 nights cruising worldwide including highlights of Mexico, Southern Caribbean, Hawaiian Islands and California Coast
A Crown-Class cruise ship, she offers a classic, traditional cruising experience.
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Crystal Serenity, Crystal Cruises
7 – 139 nights cruising worldwide including highlights of Quebec, Rio de Janeiro, San Diego and Thailand
Crystal Serenity, one of the world’s most awarded ships, features luxurious and spacious accommodation. With elegant public rooms, fine cuisine and excellent service. Suited to sophisticated travellers 50+. Over 85% of staterooms feature private verandahs.
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Europa 2, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
4 – 22 nights cruising worldwide including highlights of Mauritius, Cape Town, Lisbon, Istanbul and more
Combining contemporary luxury with stylish residential feels, spacious suites and excellent restaurants gives Europa 2 an upmarket character. Although relatively small it allows for a highly personalised service.
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Grand Princess, Princess Cruises
4 – 79 nights cruising mainly Australia, South Pacific and New Zealand
Grand Princess has a traditional cruising atmosphere and a wide variety of onboard facilities. With multiple restaurants, theatres, pools, lounges and expansive outdoor areas provide plenty of choice and a good balance between relaxation and activity.
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Hanseatic Spirit, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
9 – 33 nights cruising Antarctica, New Zealand, The Falklands & South Georgia
Hanseatic Spirit is a sophisticated expedition ship designed specifically for small-group exploration. With elegant interiors, observation areas, expedition equipment and flexible outdoor spaces, it combines luxury with adventure and creates a personal atmosphere onboard.
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Heritage Adventurer, Heritage Expeditions
5 – 28 nights cruising the Galapagos, Antarctic Peninsula, Fiordland, The Kimberley and Japan
Purpose built for expedition, Heritage Adventurer has a rugged, adventurous feel. With her large collection of zodiacs and spacious observation areas it makes her well suited for deep exploration.
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Le Soléal, Ponant
3 – 21 nights cruising worldwide including highlights of the Spice Islands, Subantarctic, Guam, Busan & Vietnam
Combining French elegance and style associated with Ponant with practical design of small expedition cruising makes a private yacht feel on a cruise liner.
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MSC Magnifica, MSC Cruises
1 – 121 nights cruising the Mediterranean and Northern Europe
MSC Magnifica is a large family-friendly vessel, featuring Italian and Mediterranean décor. Plenty of on-board dining options, public spaces and facilities and activities to keep the young and old happy.
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Noordam, Holland America Line
7 – 28 nights cruising New Zealand, South Pacific, Alaska, Japan and China
Noordam retains the Holland America style, with distinctive twin funnels. Artwork and fresh flowers are a feature, with plenty of public spaces, including an all-season pool area under a retractable glass roof.
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Norwegian Spirit, Norwegian Cruise Line
4 – 15 nights cruising the South Pacific, Hawaii, New Zealand & Australia
Being one of Norwegian Cruise Line’s smaller ships, it has a noticeably more intimate atmosphere than the newer vessels. Following a major refurbishment, she offers numerous dining options, pools and lounges while retaining a manageable scale.
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Regatta, Oceania Cruises
8 – 24 nights cruising worldwide including highlights of Africa, Scandinavia, Mediterranean & Asia
Oceania’s intimate small ships are a delight. We think they live up to their claim of “finest cuisine at sea”, with great menu and restaurant choices. Classy yet relaxed, it is no wonder this is a very popular choice.
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Riviera, Oceania Cruises
7 – 27 nights cruising Seattle, Tokyo, Singapore, Hong Kong & Vancouver
Riviera is a larger Oceania ship, but still retains the refined, country club atmosphere with multiple specialty restaurants and elegant lounges. It is particularly appealing to foodies and mature travellers who want upscale cruising without the price point of ultra-luxury.
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Royal Princess, Princess Cruises
3 – 36 nights cruising South Pacific, Hawaii, New Zealand, Australia & Tahiti
Best known for its spectacular three-storey Piazza and glass-floored seawalk extending over the side of the ship, Royal Princess combines a great balance of lively and sophisticated.
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Seabourn Quest, Seabourn
7 – 83 nights cruising Norwegian Fjords, The Baltic, Atlantic & more
Seabourn Quest is a small ultra-luxury ship offering intimate all-suite experience with highly personalised service and fine dining. Following a 2026 refurbishment, its interiors and public spaces are all refreshed while retaining the Seabourn character.
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Seven Seas Explorer, Regent Seven Seas Cruises
7 – 101 nights cruising worldwide including highlights of Athens, Doha, Taipei & Barcelona
Another ultra-luxury all-suite cruise where everything is designed around spacious accommodation and completely inclusive experience for all guests. On Seven Seas Explorer the vibe is elegant and tranquil for guests who want luxury, exceptional dining and small ship atmosphere.
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SH Minerva, Swan Hellenic
9 – 33 nights cruising Antarctica, Pacific Islands, Philippines, Indonesia and New Zealand
Featuring an ice-resistant PC5 hull, SH Minerva can explore polar destinations with ease while combining exceptional features such as panoramic sauna and infinity pools giving it the utmost luxury adventure meets boutique feeling.
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Silver Moon, Silversea Cruises
7 – 34 nights cruising Alaska, Japan, Australia & New Zealand
Silver Moon is all-suite luxury with fewer than 600 guests and is inspired by cooking, where guests can learn about and cook regional foods on board. It has a strong focus on cuisine and immersing into the cultures of each destination.
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Viking Orion, Viking
11 – 93 nights cruising primarily through Australia, Southeast Asia, Canada and New Zealand
Viking Orion has a Nordic touch to it, with almost every cabin featuring a balcony. With its two pools, snow grotto and thalassotherapy pool, it makes it the perfect wellness focused retreat.
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Viking Sky, Viking
8 – 170 nights cruising worldwide through The Mediterranean, Western Europe, Scandinavia, Pacific, Caribbean & more
Viking Sky features a real snow grotto with hot and cold bathing experiences, similar to most cruises on Viking. It features more intimate small cruising for a quieter experience alongside focusing heavily on wellness and relaxation.
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Viking Venus, Viking
11 – 93 nights cruising Southeast Asia, Australia, North & South Pacific and Canada
Viking Venus is centred around Scandinavian wellness with steam rooms, saunas, thermal pools and spas for the ultimate relaxation for all guests on board.
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