Short Escape – Auckland & Sydney

About this cruise

If you don't need a long holiday but still want to get out on the water, this is a solid pick. 4 nights from Auckland on October 3, 2026, visiting Sydney. You get off in Sydney, which is a good excuse to tack on a few days on land. This is a sea-only sailing: 3 days with no port calls. Just you, the ship, and a lot of horizon. Sydney Opera House one day, Milford Sound's fjords another. The Antipodes reward the long flight. Don't rush through Sydney, which is known as Where the Opera House meets the harbour. From casual buffets to proper sit-down restaurants, Crown Princess has 13 dining spots on board, most of them included. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. All told, 1 ports across 4 nights covers a lot.