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Discovery Princess New Zealand Cruise Review | Ports, Excursions & Tips

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What This Creator Said
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South_pacific Β· 8 nightsFrom AucklandVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

This trip has truly been magical and I'm going to tell you all about the ship, the incredible ports.

The food has also been absolutely excellent on this trip.

The entertainment on this ship has been outstanding.

The service this week on the ship has been outstanding.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Pack for four seasons in one day in New Zealand.
βœ“Bring comfortable walking shoes for shore excursions.
βœ“Apply sunscreen frequently due to intense sun.
βœ“Dress in layers for Fjordland and Milford Sound, similar to Alaska.
βœ“Pack a lightweight backpack for day trips.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Rough seas between Australia and New Zealand β€” Pack motion sickness medication just in case.
Lengthy immigration process when debarking in Sydney β€” Be prepared and do not carry your own bags off the ship.
Biocurity rules in Australia and New Zealand β€” Check all posters, rules, and announcements; do not bring fruits or vegetables onto the ship or take food off during port days.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the ports and excursions on a New Zealand cruise?
QWhat is the food and entertainment like on Discovery Princess?
QWhat are essential packing tips for New Zealand cruising?
QWhat should you know about debarking in Sydney, Australia?

Topics Covered

Port Destination4Β½ Happy BaconSafety Medical3Β½ Happy BaconExcursions4Β½ Happy BaconService Crew4Β½ Happy BaconDisembarkation2Β½ Happy BaconDining Buffet4Β½ Happy BaconCabin Balcony4 Happy BaconEntertainment Shows4Β½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Fjordland4Β½ Happy Bacon
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Picton4 Happy Bacon
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Dunedin4Β½ Happy Bacon
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I sailed to New Zealand on Discovery Princess with Princess Cruises, visiting Auckland, Picton, Christchurch, Dunedin and scenic cruising through Milford Sound. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Cruise Globe Link to track your cruises (so cool!): https://cruisetipstv.com/cruiseglobe My favorite motion sickness medications: https://amzlink.to/az0Tq4qUOFWd8 New Zealand Packing Favorites from Amazon: https://urlgeni.us/amazon/7KZN6a (travel essentials) Outfit worn in Milford Sound: https://urlgeni.us/amazon/hIwUbw More outfits I wore in New Zealand: https://urlgeni.us/amazon/WrbheU Formal Night GET ready with me!: https://urlgeni.us/amazon/lJFPgr Before you cruise New Zealand, there are a few things you’ll want to know. In this video I share practical tips and lessons learned from my New Zealand cruise aboard Discovery Princess, including what to pack, how port days work, and which excursions made the biggest impact. If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing the landscapes behind the Lord of the Rings films, you'll love this video too! Sailing on Discovery Princess by Princess Cruises, I visited several incredible ports including Auckland (with a trip to Waiheke Island), Picton, Christchurch, Dunedin, and scenic cruising through the legendary Milford Sound. Along the way I’ll share port-by-port insights, cruise tips, and planning advice to help you make the most of a New Zealand itineraryβ€”especially if this is your first time visiting the country by cruise ship. Topics covered: Discovery Princess New Zealand cruise review What to expect in New Zealand cruise ports Packing advice for a New Zealand cruise Excursion highlights and recommendations Scenic cruising in Milford Sound 00:00 Introduction 01:16 Getting to New Zealand 01:52 Discovery Princess Ports 09:41 Milford Sound 10:24 Princess Premiere 10:56 Discovery Princess Balcony Cabin (Retreat) 11:52 Discovery Princess Food 13:36 360 Experience 14:31 Discovery Princess Entertainment and Shows 15:42 Demographic 17:16 New Zealand Cruise Tips 19:13 New Zealand Cruise Packing Tips Join us on Patreon! ❀️Show your support & get exclusive access to a monthly Zoom call, your name in livestreams, behind-the-scenes photos & life updates, and a private discord channel for our Patrons: https://www.patreon.com/CruiseTipsTV Shop My Cruise Outfits & Follow on LTK: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/CruiseTipsTV CruiseTipsTV Amazon Affiliate Stores US: https://www.amazon.com/shop/cruisetipstv CA: https://www.amazon.ca/shop/cruisetipstv UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/cruisetipstv Website Links http://www.cruisetipstv.com https://academy.cruisetipstv.com https://shop.spreadshirt.com/CruiseTipsTV - CTTV Merch! Social Media Links https://www.instagram.com/cruisetipstv/ https://twitter.com/cruisetipstv/ https://www.facebook.com/CruiseTipsTV/ https://www.pinterest.com/Cruisetipstv/ https://www.youtube.com/CruiseTipsTV