New Zealand, Tasmania & Melbourne
12-night one-way sailing from Auckland to Melbourne
Where historic elegance meets curious creatures
Experience the best of New Zealand on a one-way voyage, transporting you to the Pacific’s top spots including the Art Deco capital, Napier. In South Island, weave through the fjords of the Southern Alps, admiring 360º of untapped nature, before crossing the sea to Australia, where a collective of stars ignites the sky and await your arrival during your incredible overnight in Hobart.
New Zealand, Tasmania & Melbourne • 12 Nights
Sailing on Resilient Lady
Day 1
Auckland
Departs at 07:00 PM, All aboard 2 hrs before departure
Day 2
Sailing
At sea
Day 3
Napier
08:00 AM - 07:00 PM, local time
Day 4
Wellington
09:00 AM - 07:00 PM, local time
Day 5
Christchurch
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM, local time
Day 6
Dunedin
09:00 AM - 06:00 PM, local time
Day 7
Sailing
At sea
Day 8
Sailing
At sea
Day 9
Sailing
At sea
Day 10
Hobart
Arrives at 08:00 AM
Day 11
Hobart
Departs at 07:00 PM
Day 12
Sailing
At sea
Day 13
Melbourne
Arrives at 06:30 AM
![New Zealand Tasmania and Melbourne Map](images/img-map-dest-akl-to-mel-12n-1600x900.jpg)
The Virgin Voyages Experience
From captivating coasts to laid-back island vibes, the exclusively adult cruise vacation of your dreams is here.
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Hassle-free embarkation
Pre-upload your travel docs to the Virgin Voyages app, get Ready to Sail before leaving home, and make boarding a (sea)breeze in just a few minutes.
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Late stays and overnights
No more rushing from A to Sea. Our itineraries feature late stays and overnights, so you can explore it all from morning to night (and morning again).
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Keeping it local
We’ve teamed up with locals in each of our ports to reveal sides of places you’ve yet to explore — from the people who know the destinations best.
The places you'll go
![AUCKLAND, NEW-ZEALAND Sunset Skyline](images/img-dest-auckland-new-zealand-sq2r8_xo3sq-108x80.jpg)
Auckland
![NAPIER, NEW ZEALAND - Dramatic sunset from top of mountain](images/img-dest-napier-new-zealand-dramatic-sunset-from-top-of-mountain-240198278-108x80.jpg)
Napier
![New Zealand](images/iimg-dest-wellington-newzealand-306861741-108x80.jpg)
Wellington
![New Zealand](images/img-dest-cristchurch-new-zealand-299614711-108x80.jpg)
Christchurch
![New Zealand](images/img-dest-dunedin-new-zealand-cliff-and-beach-with-stunning-blue-sea-and-sky-122361413-108x80.jpg)
Dunedin
![HOBART, TASMANIA Sunshine mountain view and small house](images/img-dest-hobart-tasmania-sunshine-mountain-view-and-small-house-355043832-108x80.jpg)
Hobart
![MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - Daylight Skyline](images/img-dest-melbourne-australia-daylight-skyline-305403528-108x80.jpg)
Melbourne
An ocean of opportunities calling your name.
There’s nothing more liberating than having the freedom of charting your own course. No pre-assigned seating, no fixed schedules, no limited options, no nonsense — just a shipload of opportunities to rejuvenate your body and transform your soul.
WANDERLUST SATISFIED
New Zealand, Tasmania & Melbourne
The island of Tasmania has developed into a self-sustaining refuge, with the capital of Hobart fusing outdoor, culinary, and artistic trends into a unique, urban playground. Seek out the divine natural splendor or the unparalleled dining — as both are often found in a single venture.
![New Zealand Tasmania and Melbourne - Aerial view of house by in the mountain](images/img-dest-itinerary-new-zealand-tasmania-and-melbourne-share-page-destination-module-1444x1722.jpg)
Ready to Book?
We’re making waves from the Caribbean to the Med, the Adriatic to the Red, and everywhere in between, with 38 itineraries featuring over 100 ports across 4 continents. Join us on an unparalleled journey of relaxation and indulgence, and discover the things — and the people — that make each destination so special. Because we didn’t build a cruise, we created a voyage.
Get a delicious taste of the modern romance of sailing that only a Virgin brand could pull off.
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Rest Your Head
These are the spots you might be calling home. Whether you prefer coffee (or cocktails) overlooking the waves, or waking up late in your own cocoon, we're holding space for you.
![RockStar perks plus a daily bar tab, spa access, premium amenities, and more — the sky (er, sea) is the limit.](https://cdn.speedsize.com/eb8d0010-7300-4129-8a6d-74bc221f9caf/https://www.virginvoyages.com/.imaging/desktop/dam/a4b3965b-1ea6-40b2-960c-d770f3950d22/Suites/Mega-RockStar-Quaters/Photos/Mega-RockStar-Quarters/Massive-Suite/Interior/IMG-STE-massive-suite-architectural-interior-living-room-v1-01-S22_014-1600x900.jpg)
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![The ultimate go-to for relaxation, our Sea Terraces stand out for their clever design, flexible furnishings, and sensory lighting.](images/fpo-gray.jpg)
![With an innovative seabed, mood lighting, and large porthole window, go from chic to (very) deep sleep all voyage long.](images/fpo-gray.jpg)
![For duos looking to make the ship their sanctuary, this space features intuitive mood lighting, and the ultimate black-out sleep.](images/fpo-gray.jpg)
Always Included Luxury
Brilliant inclusions on every, adults-only voyage. Perks that put you at the helm of VIP treatment. Never dimming your glow with unexplained charges.
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