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Auckland to Melbourne

Voyage Number #MO251216018
Cruise starts
Dec 16, 2025
Cruise ends
Jan 3, 2026
Duration
18 DAYS
Ship
Silver Moon
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The luxury of choice

Catering to individual travel preferences, we are pleased to offer our guests the luxury of choice when selecting the perfect fare.





















Itinerary & Excursions
  • 12 Ports
  • 2 Countries

Make it a festive season to remember while sailing to lovely ports in South Australia and New Zealand. Bookended by Auckland and Melbourne, marvel as the cone of Tauranga’s Mount Maunganui comes into view. Savour fine dining in Wellington, the culinary capital, and take in picturesque Picton. Explore coastal gems Christchurch, Dunedin, and Bluff then overnight in Hobart.

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Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand
Tue, December 16
00:00 - 19:00
02
Tauranga, New Zealand
Tauranga, New Zealand
Wed, December 17
08:00 - 18:00
03
Day at sea
Day at sea
International Waters
Thu, December 18
00:00 - 00:00
04
Wellington, New Zealand
Wellington, New Zealand
Fri, December 19
09:00 - 19:00
05
Picton, New Zealand
Picton, New Zealand
Sat, December 20
08:00 - 18:00
06
Lyttelton (Christchurch), New Zealand
Lyttelton (Christchurch), New Zealand
Sun, December 21
08:00 - 18:00
07
Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New Zealand
Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New Zealand
Mon, December 22
08:00 - 18:00
08
Bluff, New Zealand
Bluff, New Zealand
Tue, December 23
08:00 - 18:00
09
Cruising Doubtful Sound, New Zealand
Cruising Doubtful Sound, New Zealand
Wed, December 24
08:00 - 11:00
09
Cruising Milford Sound, New Zealand
Cruising Milford Sound, New Zealand
Wed, December 24
15:00 - 18:00
10
Day at sea
Day at sea
International Waters
Thu, December 25
00:00 - 00:00
11
Day at sea
Day at sea
International Waters
Fri, December 26
00:00 - 00:00
12
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Sat, December 27
08:00 - 00:00
13
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Sun, December 28
00:00 - 23:00
14
Day at sea
Day at sea
International Waters
Mon, December 29
00:00 - 00:00
15
Day at sea
Day at sea
International Waters
Tue, December 30
00:00 - 00:00
16
Sydney, Australia
Sydney, Australia
Wed, December 31
08:00 - 00:00
17
Sydney, Australia
Sydney, Australia
Thu, January 1
00:00 - 08:00
18
Day at sea
Day at sea
International Waters
Fri, January 2
00:00 - 00:00
19
Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne, Australia
Sat, January 3
06:00 - 00:00

The excursions are provided as a sample of what may be offered on this voyage and are subject to change. We are constantly updating our shore excursion programme with immersive and authentic experiences, so please do not hesitate to review your tour programme choice closer to your sail date. We invite guests to visit my.silversea.com for the most updated information.

Suites

Silversea's oceanview suites are some of the most spacious in luxury cruising. All include the services of a butler thanks to the highest service ratio at sea and almost all have a private teak veranda so that you can breathe in the fresh sea air by merely stepping outside your door. Select your suite and Request a Quote - guests who book early are rewarded with the best fares and ability to select their desired suite.

All inclusive onboard benefits

Enjoy the 24-hour gourmet dining, butler service, superb entertainment and premium beverages that Silversea is known for.
STAFF & SERVICES
Butler services in every suite
Nearly one crew member for every guest
24-hour dining service
Complimentary transportation into town in most ports
LEISURE ONBOARD
Multiple restaurants, diverse cuisine, open-seating dining
Beverages in-suite and throughout the ship, including champagne, select wines and spirits
Onboard entertainment
Spa and Fitness Center
UTILITIES & AMENITIES
Unlimited free WiFi
Onboard gratuities
Ship - Silver Moon

Building on the phenomenal success of Silver Muse, Silver Moon mirrors her sister ship and establishes a new era of Silversea. At 40,700 gross tons and with a capacity to accommodate 596 passengers on board, Silver Moon maintains the small-ship intimacy and spacious all-suite accommodation, which are the hallmarks of the Silversea experience. Silver Moon also features the all-new Sea And Land Taste (S.A.L.T.) programme – an immersive culinary concept that enables guests to travel deeper through a range of destination-based gastronomic experiences. Get ready for a new world of travel.

Silver Moon Dining Options:
8 Restaurants

S.A.L.T. Kitchen

S.A.L.T. Kitchen

Silver Moon’s exclusive destination focused restaurant. Take your travel experience even further while enjoying the local cuisine, heritage and food culture of your destination.
La Dame

La Dame

Silversea’s signature French restaurant, La Dame is the epitome of fine dining. Featuring the rich, smooth flavours of France, La Dame’s reputation for gastronomic excellence is fully upheld aboard Silver Moon.
The Grill

The Grill

A Silversea staple, The Grill is where casual dining meets impeccable taste. Savour the best of land and sea, from marbled steaks to seared branzino in a relaxed atmosphere overlooking endless blue.
Atlantide

Atlantide

Pivotal to Silver Moon dining experience, this elegant bar and grill incorporates the best that the sea has to offer.
La Terrazza

La Terrazza

Authentic Italian recipes and the freshest, sustainable ingredients come together in this restaurant at sea.
Silver Note

Silver Note

Small plate tapas-style dishes of mouth-watering international cuisine perfectly complement the rich, exciting entertainment as the smooth sounds of jazz and blues gently caress your ears.
Spaccanapoli

Spaccanapoli

Reflecting Silversea’s Italian heritage, this emblematic street in Naples divides the city in two and is renowned for its pizzerias.
Kaiseki

Kaiseki

One of the most immediately recognisable characteristics of Japanese culture by its stunning costumes and elaborate make-up, the ancient art of Kaiseki theatre reflects a passion for tradition and performance.

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