Cruise from Australia to New Zealand on the Grand Princess 2023 

Glad you enjoyed our video. Get in touch closer to the time. Maybe we could help plan your times in NZ. Shelley will find where you are on board, regardless!

Amanda. So pleased you found our video. Perhaps we will meet you on a cruise sometime? Would be great to catch up. Check out our Radiance of the Seas video which has Les and Jennifer showing us around Port Chalmers. Ross and Kathy

How about getting in touch closer to the time. Maybe we can give you some ideas for your port stops in NZ. RnK

@calros3 It's a deal sir. Gigi and I are on a plane heading to Puerto Rico for a cruise as I type this. Looking forward to more of your adventure videos. Peace

I'm working on the Cutty Sark. Hope to have it finished by October.

Yes it will be spring. Weather should be very pleasant. Not too hot and not too cold, but there may be spring storms, so be prepared for a bit of rain. Enjoy your visit to New Zealand.

@@calros3 Thank you so much! I guess rain jacket and layers will work. Can’t wait for October! Have a blessed week 🤠

Hi Jill, February/March is a perfect time to cruise around NZ. It is the middle of summer and usually warm in most places. In fact in some places, such as Napier, Tauranga (North Island) and Christchurch (South Island) can get to 30 degrees or more. Very few places would be cold but layering clothing gives you the option to remove or add, depending on weather. In exposed places, such as at sea, or in the Fiords, it can get cold, so we always take a light jacket. In the north, especially Auckland and Bay of Islands, it can rain a lot in summer. Wellington can be windy, but in the summer it us not usually a cold wind. Generally though, carry a sweater or light coat in your bag and you should be fine. Check out our videos around NZ on Ovation of the Seas and Radiance of the Seas. Both of these were done in February and March. We were lucky with the weather - always warm and no rain! Enjoy your cruise. Kathy

@@calros3 Kathy, thank you so very much for taking the time to respond…and in such detail too. I will look at the videos you mentioned. I really appreciate your help. 😀🌺

Because we come from NZ we met up with friends in most of the ports. The ship tours are more expensive but you are guaranteed to get back on time. Compared to Pacific Islands cruises there are less opportunities to buy cheaper tours at the ports in NZ, and taxis are expensive.

There is a shuttle from the airport to the CBD in Auckland. If your hotel is not in the CBD you could take a taxi. Most take credit cards. In Sydney the best way is to take the Airport Link train from the CBD which takes you right into the airport.