--- title: "Auckland Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/auckland description: "The city of sails between two harbours" --- # Auckland πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ Β· New Zealand Β· Australia & New Zealand > "The city of sails between two harbours" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1.1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 11.7h - **Departure Sailings:** 31 - **Visiting Sailings:** 148 - **Cruise Lines:** 7 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Mar (42 sailings), Feb (34 sailings), Jan (26 sailings) ## About Auckland Auckland spreads across a narrow isthmus between two harbours, with around fifty dormant volcanic cones dotted through the suburbs. The Sky Tower is hard to miss at 328 metres, and the marinas below it are packed with sailboats, which is how the city picked up the "City of Sails" tag. Queens Wharf puts you within walking distance of the centre, where Maori, Pacific Island, and Asian influences show up most clearly in the food and weekend markets. The Auckland Museum has a strong Maori and Pacific collection, and the weekend markets at Otara are loud, colourful, and cheap. A 40-minute ferry to Waiheke Island gets you to vineyards and olive groves with good harbour views. Kelly Tarlton's aquarium keeps sub-Antarctic penguins if you're travelling with kids. For eating, the Ferry Building waterfront has reliable seafood, and Ponsonby Road has the cafΓ© scene. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** NZD (New Zealand Dollar) - **Language:** English, Māori - **Timezone:** Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13) - **Tipping:** Not expected; 10% for exceptional service ## Location Coordinates: -36.8405, 174.7664 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Auckland/@-36.84048,174.76639,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Auckland&ll=-36.84048,174.76639&z=13) ## Things to Do in Auckland Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~12h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Auckland: 13,000, 16,000 or 18,000ft Tandem Skydive](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/7a6a3087-1806-4bc5-a5c8-d48b935928ed.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (1,662) | 3h | βœ“ | €193 | Viator | | [Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/993b25b8-1f4d-4549-9823-e4c811ada081.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (1,270) | 4h 10m | βœ“ | €36 | Viator | | [Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/3a1a73fa-e3b3-418c-8e3d-2b7d9ae4b842.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (934) | 5h | βœ“ | €108 | Viator | | [2025 Award Winning: Auckland City Highlights Half Day Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/41b579e1-f2aa-4489-be92-b4da243b6349.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (661) | 4h | βœ“ | €82 | Viator | | [The Classic: our most popular electric bike tour of Auckland's Highlights](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/a466ec4c-dc80-4183-94c2-11051c77dbbb.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (541) | 3h 30m | βœ“ | €93 | Viator | | [Auckland: Flavours of our City Food Walk](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/271492da-3757-4adc-8fc8-4d65227411dd.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (492) | 3h | βœ“ | €116 | Viator | | [Insider Auckland Walking Tour: Hidden Lanes, History & Culture](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/0c0cfc86-c44b-4d0c-9170-64361ec10f85.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (198) | 3h | βœ“ | €51 | Viator | | [Explore gardens & galleries filled with incredible art, Matakana](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/2ea8a9f8-1001-43ae-a9bf-0640a459eb44.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (199) | 2h | βœ“ | €26 | Viator | | [The Inside Loop: an electric bike tour of Auckland's Coolest Neighborhoods](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/459005c5-4ed0-4de5-b2a4-ecbb622e15e6.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (159) | 2h 30m | βœ“ | €82 | Viator | | [Half-Day: Small Group Auckland Scenic Tour - 4 HOURS](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/d078941a-f44e-4c56-8109-2747228a05f0.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (160) | 4h | βœ“ | €64 | Viator | | [The Tastebud Tour, award winning food tour of Auckland](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/dc5d21fe-2917-434a-b95e-4a04805f8afe.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (151) | 4h | βœ“ | €142 | Viator | | [Muriwai Scenic Wine Tour from Auckland](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/fd128a04-0579-4962-91e4-9d8c31d09ee8.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (133) | 4h | βœ“ | €95 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Tauranga](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/tauranga.md): 84 nm - [Bay of Islands](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/bay-of-islands.md): 100 nm - [New Plymouth](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/new-plymouth.md): 137 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - [Costa Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises.md) - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise β†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/tasman-sprint-sydney-to-auckland~PCL-AP-20270617-4.md)** - **Price:** €475 per person (€949 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [Grand Princess](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises/grand-princess.md) - **Duration:** 4 nights - **Departure:** 2027-06-17 - **Itinerary:** Tasman Sprint – Sydney to Auckland ## Featured Cruises from Auckland Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Gilded Fjord Crossing – Auckland, Picton & Lyttelton](https://cruisello.com/cruises/gilded-fjord-crossing-auckland-picton-lyttelton~PCL-RP-20261205-13.md) | Royal Princess | Princess Cruises | 2026-12-05 | 13 | €1,057 | | [Wild Fjords & Islands](https://cruisello.com/cruises/wild-fjords-islands~CEL-CELEBRITY_EDGE-20261028-12.md) | Celebrity Edge | Celebrity Cruises | 2026-10-28 | 12 | €1,661 | | [Southern Latitude Drift – Auckland, Timaru & Fiordland](https://cruisello.com/cruises/southern-latitude-drift-auckland-timaru-fiordland~PCL-AP-20270201-14.md) | Grand Princess | Princess Cruises | 2027-02-01 | 14 | €1,480 | ## Browse Cruises - 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