2019 Cruisers' Choice Destination Awards
View top-rated cruise destinations and lines around the globe according to cruisers, based on member review ratings for trips taken in the last year.
Top-Rated Australia & New Zealand Destinations
Hobart
1 of 5 Australia & New Zealand Destinations
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"Hobart is an awesome, beautiful city. Take a walk along to the botanical gardens, don't miss Salamanca especially if you are lucky enough to be there on a Saturday when the markets are on."
Member Review: tvdedda
Napier
2 of 5 Australia & New Zealand Destinations
Photo by Cruise Critic member Demandpub
"An excellent port that is stuck in the art deco era. Wonderful to wander around the town and play some mini-golf."
Member Review: bronzy85
Wellington
3 of 5 Australia & New Zealand Destinations
Photo by Cruise Critic member cparkan
"Awesome city. Loved the day spent walking around the city. Great shops, great cafes and great buildings. Easy to walk the entire city and the locals were so friendly."
Member Review: MAK2123
Sydney (Australia)
4 of 5 Australia & New Zealand Destinations
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"Sydney is the best port in Australia to board, leaving the harbour by cruise ship is a must do!"
Member Review: Glea
Akaroa
5 of 5 Australia & New Zealand Destinations
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"Lovely little tourist town nestled around a bay. Strolled along the bay and browsed through the shops."
Member Review: yahozg
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