Cruises from Perth to New Zealand

The sailing on offer here is a one-way passage from Perth (Fremantle) to Auckland aboard Riviera, operated by Oceania Cruises. The voyage runs for 17 nights and falls within the Australia and New Zealand region — a journey that takes you across some of the most striking open water in the Southern Hemisphere. Fares start from A$7,470 pp*.

Explore Aotearoa by sea: cruises from Perth to New Zealand

Sailing west to east across the bottom of the world is a voyage with a very particular rhythm. You leave Fremantle behind and spend days at sea before New Zealand’s coastline comes into view — and because this is a one-way itinerary finishing in Auckland, it works particularly well as part of a longer trip. If you’re based in Perth, a domestic flight from Auckland brings you home afterwards. If you’re travelling from the east coast, the reverse works just as neatly: fly to Perth, board in Fremantle, and disembark in your own backyard. We can book both legs alongside your cruise so there are no loose ends to chase.

The voyage is operated exclusively by Oceania Cruises, a line built around destination-focused itineraries and food that genuinely stands out at sea. If you’re looking at cruises from Australia to New Zealand more broadly, Oceania’s style — unhurried, gastronomically serious, with a smaller ship than most — suits this kind of passage well.

What is Riviera like on board?

Riviera carries 1,250 guests, which makes her notably intimate compared with the mega-ships you’ll find on some Australian routes. With around 800 crew members, the ratio of staff to guests is close to one-to-one — service that shows at every meal. Oceania built its reputation on its restaurants, and Riviera delivers 6 gourmet dining venues, all included in your fare with no surcharges ever: Polo Grill, Toscana, Jacques and more. You won’t be choosing between a budget buffet and an upcharge speciality restaurant — the best tables on the ship are simply part of what you paid for.

The other standout is The Culinary Center, the only cooking school at sea, where hands-on classes are run by expert chefs. On a 17-night crossing with meaningful sea days, having something genuinely engaging to do on board makes a real difference.

Cabin grades on Riviera

Riviera’s cabins run from well-designed insides through to a suite that takes up a serious amount of deck space. All grades give you access to the full restaurant programme. Listed from most affordable to most spacious:

• Inside cabin F — 16 m². The entry grade, and a practical choice if you plan to spend most of your time in the restaurants, at the cooking school or on deck. Complimentary soft drinks and mineral water are included daily, and every Oceania amenity is open to you.
• Deluxe Ocean-view cabin C — 22 m². Floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows bring in all-day natural light and an unobstructed sea view — noticeably brighter than the inside grade, and well suited to a crossing where the open ocean is much of the scenery.
• Concierge Level Verandah A1 — 27 m². A private veranda gives you fresh air and sea views without crossing any public decks — a genuine comfort on longer sea days. The Concierge level also adds priority embarkation and additional amenities.
• Owner’s Suite OS — 185 m². At 185 m², this is the largest suite on board — more than four times the size of a penthouse suite. If you’re marking a special occasion and want a cabin that feels like a private apartment at sea, this is it.

To compare layouts and see deck positions, the Riviera cabins and deck plans page has everything you need before you book.

How do I get to Fremantle for the cruise?

If you’re in Western Australia, Fremantle is on your doorstep — you can board without a flight of any kind. If you’re travelling from elsewhere in Australia, Perth Airport is well connected from every major city, making it a short domestic hop rather than an international journey. As a one-way itinerary finishing in Auckland, the voyage pairs naturally with a domestic return flight at the end — and our team can bundle the entire trip, including flights into Fremantle, hotels before you sail, and a flight home from Auckland, into a single Cruise1st Package.

You can also browse all cruises departing from Perth, or if you’d like to arrive by sea rather than leave by sea, take a look at cruises to Perth for sailings in the other direction.

Is a cruise from Perth to New Zealand right for you?

This itinerary suits travellers who enjoy sea days, who want to arrive in New Zealand having already settled into the ship’s rhythm, and who appreciate food and service as a central part of the experience rather than a side note. At 17 nights, it is a proper voyage — long enough to justify the premium Oceania brings, short enough to fit within a generous annual leave allowance.

If you’re comparing options, New Zealand cruise deals gives you a broader view of what’s available, including sailings that depart from the east coast. For a wider look at what’s on offer from Western Australia — including coastal routes — cruise Perth to Broome shows the domestic options sailing north from Fremantle.

Make it a full holiday

Cruise1st is a cruise specialist, which means every booking is a cruise or a cruise-inclusive package — and our team can build the whole trip around yours. Flights into Fremantle, a hotel the night before you board, tours in Auckland after you disembark, travel insurance, transfers: all of it can go on a single booking rather than being spread across five different tabs. Our Australian cruise experts are available seven days a week, before you book, to help you weigh up cabin grades, fare inclusions and what to add around the sailing itself.

If you’re weighing up a broader trip around this part of the world, cruise around Australia shows coastal options that pair well as a pre- or post-cruise leg, and Christmas cruises from Australia in 2026 is worth a look if your travel window falls over the festive period. For a special-season sailing to New Zealand, Christmas cruises to New Zealand covers sailings departing from Australia over the holiday period.

Looking for a broader set of cruises across all lines and regions? Our full search gives you everything available from Australia and beyond. Or explore Australian cruise deals for a wider view of what’s sailing from ports across the country, and check cruise deals for the latest offers across all destinations.

*Prices are per person based on 2 people sharing, and are subject to change. This price is not kept up to date and therefore does not reflect live pricing and availability. Prices and any discounts shown were checked on 14 October 2026.