--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: a0482451-feb4-43e9-b649-c816cb8b9314 slug: 2211701 voyage_code: OVE261220 cruise_line: Viking ship: Viking Venus departure_date: return_date: nights: 13 embarkation_port: Sydney, Australia disembarkation_port: Auckland, New Zealand starting_price_usd: None bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-05T00:31:19Z --- # Australia & New Zealand - Sydney to Auckland. > Viking · Viking Venus · Dec 20 – Jan 3   (13 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Viking | | **Ship** | Viking Venus | | **Duration** | 13 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Sydney, Australia | | **Disembarkation Port** | Auckland, New Zealand | | **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | OVE261220 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Sydney, Australia **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Sydney, capital of New South Wales and one of Australia's largest cities, is best known for its harbourfront Sydney Opera House, with a distinctive sail-like design. Massive Darling Harbour and the smaller Circular Quay port are hubs of waterside life, with the arched Harbour Bridge and esteemed Royal Botanic Garden nearby. Sydney Tower’s outdoor platform, the Skywalk, offers 360-degree views of the city and suburbs. ### Day 2: Sydney, Australia **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Sydney, capital of New South Wales and one of Australia's largest cities, is best known for its harbourfront Sydney Opera House, with a distinctive sail-like design. Massive Darling Harbour and the smaller Circular Quay port are hubs of waterside life, with the arched Harbour Bridge and esteemed Royal Botanic Garden nearby. Sydney Tower’s outdoor platform, the Skywalk, offers 360-degree views of the city and suburbs. ### Day 3: Cruise Australia'a Gippsland Coast **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 4: Melbourne, Australia **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Melbourne is the coastal capital of the southeastern Australian state of Victoria. At the city's centre is the modern Federation Square development, with plazas, bars, and restaurants by the Yarra River. In the Southbank area, the Melbourne Arts Precinct is the site of Arts Centre Melbourne – a performing arts complex – and the National Gallery of Victoria, with Australian and indigenous art. ### Day 5: Cruise the Bass Strait **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Cruise the Bass Strait ### Day 6: Tasmania, Australia **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 7: Cruise the Tasman Sea **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 8: Cruise the Foveaux Strait **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 9: Dunedin, New Zealand **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Dunedin is a city in New Zealand, at the head of Otago Harbour on the South Island’s southeast coast. It's known for its Scottish and Maori heritage, Victorian and Edwardian architecture, and a large student population. Hiking and cycling trails crisscross the dramatic landscape of the adjoining Otago Peninsula, home to colonies of albatross, sea lions and rare yellow-eyed penguins. ### Day 10: Christchurch, New Zealand **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Christchurch, known for its English heritage, is located on the east coast of New Zealand’s South Island. Flat-bottomed punts glide on the Avon River, which meanders through the city centre. On its banks are cycling paths, the green expanse of Hagley Park and Christchurch Botanic Gardens. In 2010 and 2011, earthquakes destroyed many of the historic centre's stone-built buildings ### Day 11: Wellington, New Zealand **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Wellington, the capital of New Zealand, sits near the North Island’s southernmost point on the Cook Strait. A compact city, it encompasses a waterfront promenade, sandy beaches, a working harbour and colourful timber houses on surrounding hills. From Lambton Quay, the iconic red Wellington Cable Car heads to the Wellington Botanic Gardens. Strong winds through the Cook Strait give it the nickname "Windy Wellington." ### Day 12: Napier, New Zealand **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Napier, a coastal city on New Zealand's North Island, is set amid the renowned wine-producing region of Hawke's Bay. Rebuilt after a 1931 earthquake, the city is known for art deco landmarks like the zigzag-patterned Daily Telegraph Building. Along the tree-lined waterfront promenade the Marine Parade, the Pania of the Reef statue depicting a Maori maiden, is a symbol of the city. ### Day 13: Rotorua, New Zealand **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 14: Auckland, New Zealand **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Auckland, based around 2 large harbours, is a major city in the north of New Zealand’s North Island. In the centre, the iconic Sky Tower has views of Viaduct Harbour, which is full of superyachts and lined with bars and cafes. Auckland Domain, the city’s oldest park, is based around an extinct volcano and home to the formal Wintergardens. Near Downtown, Mission Bay Beach has a seaside promenade ### Day 15: Auckland, New Zealand **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Auckland, based around 2 large harbours, is a major city in the north of New Zealand’s North Island. In the centre, the iconic Sky Tower has views of Viaduct Harbour, which is full of superyachts and lined with bars and cafes. Auckland Domain, the city’s oldest park, is based around an extinct volcano and home to the formal Wintergardens. Near Downtown, Mission Bay Beach has a seaside promenade ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Pricing | Contact for latest fares | ## Cabin Options ### Balcony Cabins **Deluxe Veranda Stateroom** (Code: DV1) Size including private veranda: 270 sq ft 11:00 AM embarkation 2:00 PM stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations: 67 days prior to departure 1 guaranteed priority reservation at each alternative restaurant: 60 days prior to departure Priority booking of spa treatments: 60 days prior to ... **Penthouse Veranda Stateroom** (Code: PV3) Size including private veranda: 338 sq ft 11:00 AM embarkation 1:00 PM stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations: 77 days prior to departure 2 guaranteed priority reservations at each alternative restaurant: 70 days prior to departure Priority booking of spa treatments: 70 days prior to... **Penthouse Veranda Stateroom** (Code: PV1) Size including private veranda: 338 sq ft 11:00 AM embarkation 1:00 PM stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations: 77 days prior to departure 2 guaranteed priority reservations at each alternative restaurant: 70 days prior to departure Priority booking of spa treatments: 70 days prior to... **Deluxe Veranda Stateroom** (Code: DV5) Size including private veranda: 270 sq ft 11:00 AM embarkation 2:00 PM stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations: 67 days prior to departure 1 guaranteed priority reservation at each alternative restaurant: 60 days prior to departure Priority booking of spa treatments: 60 days prior to ... **Veranda Stateroom** (Code: V2) Size including private veranda: 270 sq ft 11:00 AM embarkation 3:00 PM stateroom access Shore excursion reservations: 60 days prior to departure King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary) 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TV with intuitive remote... **Deluxe Veranda Stateroom** (Code: DV2) Size including private veranda: 270 sq ft 11:00 AM embarkation 2:00 PM stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations: 67 days prior to departure 1 guaranteed priority reservation at each alternative restaurant: 60 days prior to departure Priority booking of spa treatments: 60 days prior to ... **Veranda Stateroom** (Code: V1) Size including private veranda: 270 sq ft 11:00 AM embarkation 3:00 PM stateroom access Shore excursion reservations: 60 days prior to departure King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary) 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TV with intuitive remote... **Deluxe Veranda Stateroom** (Code: DV3) Size including private veranda: 270 sq ft 11:00 AM embarkation 2:00 PM stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations: 67 days prior to departure 1 guaranteed priority reservation at each alternative restaurant: 60 days prior to departure Priority booking of spa treatments: 60 days prior to ... **Deluxe Veranda Stateroom** (Code: DV4) Size including private veranda: 270 sq ft 11:00 AM embarkation 2:00 PM stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations: 67 days prior to departure 1 guaranteed priority reservation at each alternative restaurant: 60 days prior to departure Priority booking of spa treatments: 60 days prior to ... **Penthouse Veranda Stateroom** (Code: PV2) Size including private veranda: 338 sq ft 11:00 AM embarkation 1:00 PM stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations: 77 days prior to departure 2 guaranteed priority reservations at each alternative restaurant: 70 days prior to departure Priority booking of spa treatments: 70 days prior to... **Deluxe Veranda Stateroom** (Code: DV6) Size including private veranda: 270 sq ft 11:00 AM embarkation 2:00 PM stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations: 67 days prior to departure 1 guaranteed priority reservation at each alternative restaurant: 60 days prior to departure Priority booking of spa treatments: 60 days prior to ... ### Suite Cabins **Explorer Suite** (Code: ES1) Size including private veranda: 757–1,163 sq ft *Room size and layouts vary based on ship location. 11:00 AM embarkation 11:00 AM priority stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations: 97 days prior to departure 3 guaranteed priority reservations at each alternative restaurant: 90 days pri... **Explorer Suite** (Code: ES2) Size including private veranda: 757–1,163 sq ft *Room size and layouts vary based on ship location. 11:00 AM embarkation 11:00 AM priority stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations: 97 days prior to departure 3 guaranteed priority reservations at each alternative restaurant: 90 days pri... **Penthouse Junior Suite** (Code: PS2) Size including private veranda: 405 sq ft 11:00 AM embarkation 11:00 AM priority stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations: 87 days prior to departure 3 guaranteed priority reservations at each alternative restaurant: 80 days prior to departure Priority booking of spa treatments: 80 day... **Owner’s Suite** (Code: OS) Largest suite on board: 1,448 sq ft including expansive private veranda (multi-room suite) 11:00 AM embarkation 11:00 AM priority stateroom access First opportunity to reserve shore excursions: 107 days prior to departure 4 guaranteed priority reservations at each alternative restaurant: 100 days pr... **Penthouse Junior Suite** (Code: PS3) Size including private veranda: 405 sq ft 11:00 AM embarkation 11:00 AM priority stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations: 87 days prior to departure 3 guaranteed priority reservations at each alternative restaurant: 80 days prior to departure Priority booking of spa treatments: 80 day... **Penthouse Junior Suite** (Code: PS1) Size including private veranda: 405 sq ft 11:00 AM embarkation 11:00 AM priority stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations: 87 days prior to departure 3 guaranteed priority reservations at each alternative restaurant: 80 days prior to departure Priority booking of spa treatments: 80 day... **Explorer Suite** (Code: ES3) Size including private veranda: 757–1,163 sq ft *Room size and layouts vary based on ship location. 11:00 AM embarkation 11:00 AM priority stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations: 97 days prior to departure 3 guaranteed priority reservations at each alternative restaurant: 90 days pri... ## Ship Information ### Viking Venus Expand your horizons on this comfortable, award-winning ship, intimate and thoughtfully created by experienced nautical architects and designers to enrich your interaction with your destination in every way. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 930 | | Crew | 0 | | Gross Tonnage | 0.0 | | Length | 745.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 0 | ## Ports of Call ### Sydney, Australia *Coordinates: -33.8675, 151.207* Sydney, capital of New South Wales and one of Australia's largest cities, is best known for its harbourfront Sydney Opera House, with a distinctive sail-like design. Massive Darling Harbour and the smaller Circular Quay port are hubs of waterside life, with the arched Harbour Bridge and esteemed Royal Botanic Garden nearby. Sydney Tower’s outdoor platform, the Skywalk, offers 360-degree views of... ### Cruise Australia'a Gippsland Coast ### Melbourne, Australia *Coordinates: -37.8093, 144.97* Melbourne is the coastal capital of the southeastern Australian state of Victoria. At the city's centre is the modern Federation Square development, with plazas, bars, and restaurants by the Yarra River. In the Southbank area, the Melbourne Arts Precinct is the site of Arts Centre Melbourne – a performing arts complex – and the National Gallery of Victoria, with Australian and indigenous art. ### Cruise the Bass Strait Cruise the Bass Strait ### Tasmania, Australia *Coordinates: 41.365, 146.628* ### Cruise the Tasman Sea ### Cruise the Foveaux Strait ### Dunedin, New Zealand *Coordinates: -45.8746, 170.503* Dunedin is a city in New Zealand, at the head of Otago Harbour on the South Island’s southeast coast. It's known for its Scottish and Maori heritage, Victorian and Edwardian architecture, and a large student population. Hiking and cycling trails crisscross the dramatic landscape of the adjoining Otago Peninsula, home to colonies of albatross, sea lions and rare yellow-eyed penguins. ### Christchurch, New Zealand *Coordinates: -43.5316, 172.637* Christchurch, known for its English heritage, is located on the east coast of New Zealand’s South Island. Flat-bottomed punts glide on the Avon River, which meanders through the city centre. On its banks are cycling paths, the green expanse of Hagley Park and Christchurch Botanic Gardens. In 2010 and 2011, earthquakes destroyed many of the historic centre's stone-built buildings ### Wellington, New Zealand *Coordinates: -41.2865, 174.776* Wellington, the capital of New Zealand, sits near the North Island’s southernmost point on the Cook Strait. A compact city, it encompasses a waterfront promenade, sandy beaches, a working harbour and colourful timber houses on surrounding hills. From Lambton Quay, the iconic red Wellington Cable Car heads to the Wellington Botanic Gardens. Strong winds through the Cook Strait give it the nicknam... ### Napier, New Zealand *Coordinates: -39.4917, 176.916* Napier, a coastal city on New Zealand's North Island, is set amid the renowned wine-producing region of Hawke's Bay. Rebuilt after a 1931 earthquake, the city is known for art deco landmarks like the zigzag-patterned Daily Telegraph Building. Along the tree-lined waterfront promenade the Marine Parade, the Pania of the Reef statue depicting a Maori maiden, is a symbol of the city. ### Rotorua, New Zealand ### Auckland, New Zealand *Coordinates: -36.8474, 174.766* Auckland, based around 2 large harbours, is a major city in the north of New Zealand’s North Island. In the centre, the iconic Sky Tower has views of Viaduct Harbour, which is full of superyachts and lined with bars and cafes. Auckland Domain, the city’s oldest park, is based around an extinct volcano and home to the formal Wintergardens. Near Downtown, Mission Bay Beach has a seaside promenad... ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2211701 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2211701 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2211701.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2211701/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/viking/viking-venus/other/76810.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-05 00:31:19 UTC