New Zealand coastal sailing from Auckland

Check your sailing. Cruise schedules are fixed by the operator. Confirm your sailing’s ports, local times, tender or shuttle arrangements, and all-aboard deadlines. Adjust this sample plan to the itinerary you can actually book, and keep a buffer for getting back to the ship.

New Zealand coastal sailing from Auckland · City days on both sides of the sailing

1. Day 1

   Auckland

   1. Plan note Arrive the day before or earlier. Stay where you can reach the confirmed embarkation point.
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2. Day 2

   Auckland

   1. Plan note Auckland Art Gallery and public art
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3. Day 3

   Auckland

   1. Plan note Board at the port and time confirmed for the chosen sailing. Leave time for port transport and check-in.
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4. Day 4

   Sea day

   1. Plan note Keep the first open ship day low-pressure. Review which port visits need a booking.
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5. Day 5

   Tauranga

   1. Plan note Harbour or coastal walk candidate
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6. Day 6

   Napier

   1. Plan note Art Deco streets
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7. Day 7

   Wellington

   1. Plan note Waterfront museums and local arts
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8. Day 8

   Sea day

   1. Plan note Leave time on board without a timed excursion. Recheck the next port plan and return window.
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9. Day 9

   Sea day

   1. Plan note Leave time on board without a timed excursion. Recheck the next port plan and return window.
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10. Day 10

    Auckland

    1. Plan note Leave the ship, transfer from the actual port to your lodging and keep the rest of the day light.
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11. Day 11

    Auckland

    1. Plan note Market lunch and a neighborhood dinner
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12. Day 12

    Auckland

    1. Plan note Check out and leave time for the trip to your departure point.