Which side of the ship is best for New Zealand cruise?

What side of the ship is best on a New Zealand cruise? This depends on your preference and route. If you are hoping to see the shore then pick the side facing land. For example, when sailing from the north to south along the east coast of New Zealand, the shore is on the right or starboard side of the ship.



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The bottom line There is no one side of a cruise ship that is always “the best.” Whether a cruise ship's port versus starboard side is better for you on a given itinerary will be a personal calculation based on preferences, route and what you want to see.

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As a result of the merging currents of the Pacific Ocean and the Southern Ocean, the Tasman Sea can be extremely rough. Sailing conditions vary according to the season with November to March regarded as the best time to cross the Tasman Sea in order to avoid the worst winter weather.

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Typically, the first fjord you visit, Milford Sound, will be early in the morning (it is also by far the most beautiful). Cruise ships enter Milford Sound and turn around, so you will not miss either side of the fjord if you stay in your balcony.

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New Zealand cruises kick off with the start of the cruising season in October and end in April. However, the summer months of December through March are best for New Zealand cruise vacations. Temperatures at this time range between 16°C to 24°C and the days are long, bright and sunny.

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Cruise ships will tender at Waitangi Wharf for all shore excursions. The wharf is on the Waitangi Treaty Grounds and it's just a 10 minute walk from there to the Treaty House.

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Midship staterooms on the lowest passenger deck are the most excellent spot to be on a cruise ship in this instance because you don't feel the vessel sway as much.

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Rear-facing balcony cabins are among the best balcony cabins on any ship. Often, their balconies are bigger than balconies on side-facing cabins and they also feel quiet. There are far fewer balcony cabins at the back of a ship than on the sides of a ship, so you don't hear a lot of noise from your neighbors.

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Cruising in New Zealand is the perfect way to explore over 15,000 kilometres of coastline and the spectacular landscapes this diverse country has to offer. Cruising to New Zealand is a well-established tradition.

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To board your flight or cruise to New Zealand you need a valid passport or travel document, and have the right visa or an NZeTA.

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In general, the drier months from May through to October are the most ideal for cruises to the South Pacific.

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