--- title: "Tectonic Splendor – Tauranga & Auckland" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/tectonic-splendor-tauranga-auckland~PCL-XP-20260407-5 description: "5-night Princess Cruises cruise on Discovery Princess" image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/824437fb85d52ccc.jpg robots: noindex --- # Tectonic Splendor – Tauranga & Auckland ![Route map: 5 nights one way from Sydney on Discovery Princess](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/824437fb85d52ccc.jpg) A 5-night cruise from Sydney to Auckland, sailing on the evening of 7 April. After three days at sea it calls at Tauranga. The stops are in New Zealand. Typical highs for the time of year are around 20°C (68°F) at every stop. The cruise ends in Auckland at 06:30 on 12 April. Discovery Princess (2022) carries up to 3,660 guests on 18 decks and has 13 restaurants, 5 of them included in the fare. ## Overview - **Cruise Line:** [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [Discovery Princess](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises/discovery-princess.md) - **Duration:** 5 nights - **Departure:** 2026-04-07 - **Return:** 2026-04-12 - **From:** [Sydney, Australia](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/sydney.md) - **To:** [Auckland, New Zealand](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/auckland.md) - **Status:** Departed: this sailing has already left ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Sydney](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/sydney.md) | AU | | 18:45 | 16–22°C | | 2 | 🌊 Sea Day | | | | | | 3 | 🌊 Sea Day | | | | | | 4 | 🌊 Sea Day | | | | | | 5 | [Tauranga](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/tauranga.md) | NZ | 08:00 | 18:45 | 14–19°C | | 6 | [Auckland](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/auckland.md) | NZ | 06:30 | | 15–20°C | ## Cabin Prices Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. 8 of this ship's 13 restaurants cost extra. ### 1 Guest | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Suite | Mini-Suite | $2,891 | $2,891 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-XP-20260407-5.md?pid=7c768966-97f0-41df-b39f-55eaffeaa581) | | Suite | Suite | $5,629 | $5,629 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-XP-20260407-5.md?pid=de60cced-8ccc-4b8b-9e20-6d4dab46de88) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. ### 2 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Suite | Mini-Suite | $2,892 | $1,446 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-XP-20260407-5.md?pid=17671bd9-b266-4520-91ed-fa2f593e1729) | | Suite | Suite | $5,630 | $2,815 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-XP-20260407-5.md?pid=40306353-0b09-4c9f-9934-9aa1571a497f) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. ## Price History (2 guests) ### USD | Date | Suite | |------|------| | 2026-03-20 | $2,892 | | 2026-03-21 | $2,892 | | 2026-03-22 | $2,892 | | 2026-03-23 | $2,892 | | 2026-03-24 | $2,892 | | 2026-03-25 | $2,892 | | 2026-03-26 | $2,892 | | 2026-03-27 | $2,892 | | 2026-03-28 | $2,892 | | 2026-03-29 | $2,892 | | 2026-03-30 | $2,892 | | 2026-03-31 | $2,892 | | 2026-04-01 | $2,892 | | 2026-04-02 | $2,892 | | 2026-04-03 | $2,892 | | 2026-04-04 | $2,892 | | 2026-04-05 | $2,892 | | 2026-04-06 | $2,892 | | 2026-04-07 | $2,892 | ## Ship Details - **Year Built:** 2022 - **Passengers:** 3,660 - **Crew:** 1,346 - **Gross Tonnage:** 145,000 GT - **Decks:** 18 - **Length:** 330.1m - **Beam:** 38.4m - **Dining (total):** 13 - **Dining (included):** 5 - **Dining (surcharge):** 8 ## Port Details ### [Sydney](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/sydney.md) *Australia* > Where the Opera House meets the harbour Avg dock time: 17.1h · Weather: 16–22°C - Currency: Australian Dollar - Languages: en - Timezone: Australia/Sydney ### [Tauranga](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/tauranga.md) *New Zealand* > Gateway to geothermal wonders Avg dock time: 10.7h · Weather: 14–19°C - Currency: New Zealand Dollar - Languages: en, mi - Timezone: Pacific/Auckland ### [Auckland](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/auckland.md) *New Zealand* > The city of sails between two harbours Avg dock time: 11.9h · Weather: 15–20°C - Currency: New Zealand Dollar - Languages: en, mi - Timezone: Pacific/Auckland ## Before & After on This Ship Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency. | | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous (sailed) | [Barrier Reef Vigil – Willis Island & Airlie Beach](https://cruisello.com/cruises/barrier-reef-vigil-willis-island-airlie-beach~PCL-XP-20260328-10.md) | 2026-03-28 | 2026-04-07 | 10 | $2,283 | | Next (sailed) | 21 Night Cruise | 2026-04-12 | 2026-05-03 | 21 | itinerary not published yet | | Next bookable | [Pacific Sentry – Cabo, Mazatlan & Vallarta](https://cruisello.com/cruises/pacific-sentry-cabo-mazatlan-vallarta~PCL-XP-20261017-7.md) | 2026-10-17 | 2026-10-24 | 7 | €680 / $899 | ## Browse - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - [Discovery Princess](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises/discovery-princess.md) - [Search Cruises](https://cruisello.com/search.md)