Auckland has two Cruise Terminals, Queens Wharf & Princes Wharf. Both are in downtown Auckland, adjacent to the city ferry terminal. Waitematā Railway Station is a 2 min walk from Queens Wharf Cruise Terminal and around a 10 min walk from Princes Wharf Cruise Terminal
Cruises from Auckland
Carnival Adventure – Auckland Season 2027
Score an easy winter escape with 4–10 night Auckland roundtrip cruises aboard Carnival Adventure. No international flights, no long airport transits — just great-value South Pacific cruise deals to Fiji, Vanuatu, New Caledonia and Norfolk Island departing direct from Auckland in winter 2027.
Princess Cruises NZ Favourites
Kiwi’s Love Princess cruises great value NZ holidays. Our Exclusive fares on these one way cruises between Auckland & Sydney will save you big dollars, PLUS we have included a BONUS Bar Tab, just for you!
No Fly Cruises
Discover the World - No International Flights Required
Popular Azamara Cruises
Small ship luxury with under 700 guests, cruising direct from or to Auckland
Celebrity Favourites from or to Auckland
Amazing ships are the benchmark for Celebrity Cruise. These departures sell out very early
Favourite Holland America Cruises from or to Auckland
Holland America Ships spend their summers down under which offers a great opportunity to experience these classic ships. Fantastic live music on board, great service and spacious rooms make them a Kiwi favourite
Best way to get from Auckland Airport to the Port
Train
Cheapest option from Auckland airport to the city takes approx 45 minutes door to door and is under NZ$7 one way. Simply Tap on & off with your credit card
Outside the Domestic & International terminals you will see a sign for the Bus to Manukau via Puhinui Station.The Bus operates every 10 mins and takes around 10 mins. Trains operate to Waitematā Railway Station every 15 Mins.
SkyDrive
Regular scheduled bus from the Airport to the City "Sky Drive" Fares are around NZ$20 one way. Book online in advance or you can pay the driver
Departs every 30 minutes from outside the domestic or International terminal. Journey time around an hour depending on traffic
Destination is Sky City which is mid town in Auckland city. This is a good 20 minute walk downhill to the cruise terminals
Uber
The Uber rank is outside the domestic or International terminal, follow the signs.
Airport to City averages around NZ$55-$60, journey times can be 45mins up to an hour depending on traffic, weather and time of day
You will need the Uber App to use this service
Great option for 2 or more guests, as door to door and you know the price before you start
Important Info for Online Booking
Cruise availability can change quickly. All prices shown are cached and are indicative only. To check live availability, select a cruise, enter number of guests and click search to display live pricing
Check your passport is up to date, with at least 6 months validity at the end of your trip. Any visas if applicable are the travellers responsibility