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Silversea Cruises 2026 Silver Moon Itinerary

Auckland to Melbourne

Voyage MO261218016 | 16 days Dates December 18 2026-January 3 2027 Ship Silver Moon

Review this Silversea itinerary with Deluxe Cruises for ship selection, suite guidance, availability, preferred rates, and special amenities before you reserve.

Silver Moon Auckland to Melbourne voyage MO261218016 itinerary map
Auckland to Melbourne itinerary map for voyage MO261218016

December 18 2026-January 3 2027 · Voyage MO261218016

Ports & shore experiences

Each destination is shown once. Select a city to reveal its description and verified voyage-specific shore experiences; repeated calls are combined in one panel.

December 18 2026 Auckland New Zealand · Departure 19:00

About Auckland

Auckland in New Zealand brings together island scenery, cultural attractions, and volcanic landscapes during this scheduled port call. These verified features help explain the character of the destination and the range of sightseeing available nearby. Travelers can use the published schedule to plan their time ashore and confirm final arrangements closer to departure.

Shore planning

No voyage-specific shore-experience list is available in the current verified data for this call. Deluxe Cruises can help review suitable independent or cruise-program options closer to departure.

December 19 2026 Tauranga New Zealand · 08:45-19:45 · 14 listed experiences

About Tauranga

Tauranga in New Zealand brings together waterfront landmarks, volcanic landscapes, and waterways during this scheduled port call. These verified features help explain the character of the destination and the range of sightseeing available nearby. Travelers can use the published schedule to plan their time ashore and confirm final arrangements closer to departure.

Shore experiences currently listed

  • 'Bay of Plenty' for Foodies — minimal activity
  • Maori Cultural Experience — moderate activity
  • Tauranga Scenic Harbour Cruise — minimal activity
  • Geothermal Wonderland — moderate activity
  • Discover Tauranga — minimal activity
  • Fairytale New Zealand: Hobbiton Movie Set — moderate activity
  • Lake Rotoiti & Glowworm Cave Kayaking — physically fit
  • Tauranga by Private Car with Guide - Half Day — minimal activity
  • Tauranga by Private Car with Guide - Full Day — minimal activity
  • Tauranga by Private Van with Guide - Half Day — minimal activity
  • Tauranga by Private Van with Guide - Full Day — minimal activity
  • Tauranga & Mt Maunganui Hop on Hop Off — moderate activity
  • Hell’s Gate and Mudbath Experience — moderate activity
  • Cultural Hangi Lunch and Maori Heritage Experience — moderate activity
December 20 2026, December 26 2026, December 27 2026, December 30 2026 & January 1 2027 Day at sea International waters · No port call

A day aboard Silver Moon

December 20, 2026, December 26, 2026, December 27, 2026, December 30, 2026, January 1, 2027 are scheduled without a port call. Guests can follow the ship's published onboard program during these passages.

Planning note

Daily onboard activities and their times are confirmed aboard the ship and may change, so no unverified program details are shown here.

December 21 2026 Picton New Zealand · 08:00-18:00 · 11 listed experiences

About Picton

Picton in New Zealand brings together island scenery, culinary traditions, and waterfront landmarks during this scheduled port call. These verified features help explain the character of the destination and the range of sightseeing available nearby. Travelers can use the published schedule to plan their time ashore and confirm final arrangements closer to departure.

Shore experiences currently listed

  • Kayaking the Queen Charlotte Sound — extensive activity
  • Greenshell Mussel Cruise — minimal activity
  • Wine Country & Cycling Experience — moderate activity
  • Paua Pearl Farm & Marlborough Sounds — moderate activity
  • Queen Charlotte Sound Catamaran Cruise — moderate activity
  • Omaka Maori Marae — moderate activity
  • Panoramic Marlborough Wine Region & Tasting — minimal activity
  • Blenheim Highlights — moderate activity
  • Marlborough Wines & Garden — moderate activity
  • Marlbourgh Region Farm and Winery — moderate activity
  • Cloudy Bay Wine Experience by Vintage Land Rover — minimal activity
December 22 2026 Lyttelton (Christchurch) New Zealand · 09:00-18:00 · 10 listed experiences

About Lyttelton (Christchurch)

Lyttelton (Christchurch) in New Zealand brings together gardens, island scenery, and cultural attractions during this scheduled port call. These verified features help explain the character of the destination and the range of sightseeing available nearby. Travelers can use the published schedule to plan their time ashore and confirm final arrangements closer to departure.

Shore experiences currently listed

  • Journey into Middle Earth — moderate activity
  • Lyttelton Discovery Cruise — minimal activity
  • Canterbury Sheep Farm — moderate activity
  • Discover Christchurch — moderate activity
  • High Country Explorer — moderate activity
  • Christchurch Gondola & Punting on the Avon — moderate activity
  • Waipara Valley Wine Outing — minimal activity
  • Overland Experience: Spectacular Mount Cook - The ‘Top’ of New Zealand — moderate activity
  • Discover Christchurch Like a Local — moderate activity
  • Godley Head: Coastal Vistas & Historic Trails — moderate activity
December 23 2026 Dunedin (Port Chalmers) New Zealand · 08:00-18:00 · 11 listed experiences

About Dunedin (Port Chalmers)

Dunedin (Port Chalmers) in New Zealand brings together desert landscapes, coastal scenery, and wildlife during this scheduled port call. These verified features help explain the character of the destination and the range of sightseeing available nearby. Travelers can use the published schedule to plan their time ashore and confirm final arrangements closer to departure.

Shore experiences currently listed

  • Otago Wildlife Cruise — moderate activity
  • Orokonui Ecosanctuary — moderate activity
  • Olveston Home & Dunedin Botanic Garden — moderate activity
  • Dunedin City Sights & Larnach Castle — moderate activity
  • Taieri Gorge Railway Experience — minimal activity
  • Nature's Wonders — extensive activity
  • Port Chalmers by Private Van with Guide - Full Day — minimal activity
  • Port Chalmers by Private Car with Guide - Full Day — minimal activity
  • Port Chalmers by Private Car with Guide - Half Day — minimal activity
  • Port Chalmers by Private Van with Guide - Half Day — minimal activity
  • Overland Experience: Southern Wonders: Alps, Lakes & Fjords — extensive activity
December 24 2026 Bluff New Zealand · 08:00-18:00 · 4 listed experiences

About Bluff

Bluff in New Zealand brings together island scenery and cultural attractions during this scheduled port call. These verified features help explain the character of the destination and the range of sightseeing available nearby. Travelers can use the published schedule to plan their time ashore and confirm final arrangements closer to departure.

Shore experiences currently listed

  • Transport World & Motorcycle Mecca — moderate activity
  • Southland Panorama — minimal activity
  • Catlins Coast Discovery — moderate activity
  • A Taste of Stewart Island — moderate activity
December 25 2026 Cruising Doubtful Sound New Zealand · 08:00-11:00 · No port call

A day aboard Silver Moon

December 25, 2026 is scheduled without a port call. Guests can follow the ship's published onboard program during the passage.

Planning note

Daily onboard activities and their times are confirmed aboard the ship and may change, so no unverified program details are shown here.

December 25 2026 Cruising Milford Sound New Zealand · 15:00-18:00 · No port call

A day aboard Silver Moon

December 25, 2026 is scheduled without a port call. Guests can follow the ship's published onboard program during the passage.

Planning note

Daily onboard activities and their times are confirmed aboard the ship and may change, so no unverified program details are shown here.

December 28 2026 & 29 2026 Hobart, Tasmania Australia · December 28 Arrival 08:00 · December 29 Departure 23:00 · 13 listed experiences

About Hobart, Tasmania

Hobart, Tasmania brings together culinary traditions, wildlife, and urban architecture during this scheduled port call. These verified features help explain the character of the destination and the range of sightseeing available nearby. Travelers can use the published schedule to plan their time ashore and confirm final arrangements closer to departure.

Shore experiences currently listed

  • Hobart by Private Car with Guide - Half Day — minimal activity
  • Hobart by Foot — extensive activity
  • Tassie Devils & Richmond — extensive activity
  • Hobart by Private Van with Guide - Half Day — minimal activity
  • Port Arthur Discovery — extensive activity
  • Oysters & Wine — minimal activity
  • MONA - Discovery in Style — moderate activity
  • Hobart by Private Van with Guide - Full Day — minimal activity
  • Hobart by Private Car with Guide - Full Day — minimal activity
  • Evening at Bonorong — extensive activity
  • Hobart Highlights — minimal activity
  • S.A.L.T. Tasmania’s Wild Tastes with Hunting, Fishing, Wood-Fire Cooking Star Chef Analiese Gregory — minimal activity
  • Overland Experience: Ultimate Tasmania — moderate activity
December 31 2026 Eden Australia · 08:00-17:00 · 5 listed experiences

About Eden

Eden in Australia brings together waterfront landmarks, wildlife, and cultural attractions during this scheduled port call. These verified features help explain the character of the destination and the range of sightseeing available nearby. Travelers can use the published schedule to plan their time ashore and confirm final arrangements closer to departure.

Shore experiences currently listed

  • Sapphire Coast's Scenic Villages — moderate activity
  • Kayak the Pambula River — extensive activity
  • Killer Whale Museum & Wildlife — moderate activity
  • Beowa National Park Scenic Ranger — moderate activity
  • Ultimate Oyster Experience — minimal activity
January 2 2027 & 3 2027 Melbourne Australia · January 2 Arrival 08:00 · January 3 Schedule not published · 20 listed experiences

About Melbourne

Melbourne in Australia brings together cultural attractions, culinary traditions, and waterways during this scheduled port call. These verified features help explain the character of the destination and the range of sightseeing available nearby. Travelers can use the published schedule to plan their time ashore and confirm final arrangements closer to departure.

Shore experiences currently listed

  • Panoramic Melbourne — moderate activity
  • Melbourne by Private Car with Guide - Full Day — minimal activity
  • St Kilda Discovery by Electric Bike — extensive activity
  • Australian Wildlife at Healesville Sanctuary — moderate activity
  • City Secrets: A Melbourne Laneway Stroll — extensive activity
  • Melbourne by Private Van with Guide - Half Day — minimal activity
  • Melbourne by Private Van with Guide - Full Day — minimal activity
  • Melbourne by Private Car with Guide - Half Day — minimal activity
  • A Melbourne Food, Culture & Heritage Crawl — moderate activity
  • Moonlit Sanctuary and Botanic Gardens — moderate activity
  • Macedon Ranges Rural Village and Wine Tasting — moderate activity
  • Alba Thermal Springs & SPA — moderate activity
  • Yarra Valley Food & Wine — moderate activity
  • Pt. Leo Luxury Wine Experience — moderate activity
  • Tranquility and Terroir - SPA & Dining Experience — moderate activity
  • Art & Brews: The Melbourne Experience — extensive activity
  • Royal Botanic Gardens & Aboriginal Heritage Walk — moderate activity
  • Yarra Valley Rail Trail by E-bike — physically fit
  • Australian Wildlife & Yarra Valley Wines with Lunch (Tour & Airport Transfer) — moderate activity
  • Melbourne Sights & Fitzroy Gardens (Tour & Airport Transfer) — moderate activity

Please note: Shore-experience names, activity levels, availability, and schedules can change before departure. Confirm the final program with Deluxe Cruises closer to sailing. No excursion prices or cruise-line links are included on this page.

A closer look at this sailing

Auckland to Melbourne aboard Silver Moon

Scheduled for 18 December-3 January 2026, Silversea's Silver Moon follows a 16-day voyage between Auckland and Melbourne.

In published order, the route includes Auckland, Tauranga, Picton, Lyttelton (Christchurch), Dunedin (Port Chalmers), Bluff, Cruising Doubtful Sound, Cruising Milford Sound, Hobart, Tasmania, Eden, Melbourne. The itinerary includes 5 sea days.

Personalized cruise planning with Silversea

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Eligible group pricing and special offers

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Comparable offers must be current and verifiable for the same ship or program, departure, accommodation category, fare terms, and inclusions. All fares, offers, and amenities are subject to eligibility, availability, and terms set by Silversea.
Silver Moon | Voyage MO261218016 | December 18, 2026-January 3, 2027 | 16 days Auckland to Melbourne

Luxury cruise planning summary

Silver Moon December 18-January 3 2026: is Voyage MO261218016 right for you?

This 16-day voyage aboard Silver Moon sails Auckland to Melbourne, with calls including Tauranga, Picton, Lyttelton (Christchurch), and Dunedin (Port Chalmers) and 5 published sea days. Voyage MO261218016 matches the latest verified voyage-search dataset used by this website. Before reserving, ask Deluxe Cruises to compare accommodations, deck location, inclusions, current availability, and any family, medical, dietary, or accessibility arrangements for this exact departure.

Best for
Travelers considering a 16-day Auckland to Melbourne aboard Silver Moon, including Tauranga, Picton, Lyttelton (Christchurch), and Dunedin (Port Chalmers).
Why Deluxe Cruises
Personal guidance for Voyage MO261218016, including accommodation, deck location, itinerary, inclusion, and special-request comparisons.
Before you book
Confirm current availability, exact itinerary details, accommodation benefits, applicable preferred-rate opportunities, and documented guest requirements.

Questions travelers ask

Why book Silver Moon Voyage MO261218016 with Deluxe Cruises?

Deluxe Cruises provides personal planning for Voyage MO261218016, including accommodation and deck-location comparisons, current availability and preferred-rate guidance, and help documenting family, medical, dietary, or accessibility requests before departure.

What should travelers compare for Voyage MO261218016?

For the December 18-January 3 2026 Auckland to Melbourne, compare the published schedule, accommodation category and location, included services, current availability, and any special requirements before you reserve.

How do I request a personalized luxury cruise quote?

Email info@deluxecruises.com, call +1-702-501-7105, or use WhatsApp +1-702-900-9975 and mention Voyage MO261218016 to request a personalized quote from Deluxe Cruises.

What is included and not included on Silver Moon Voyage MO261218016?

Silver Moon's published core onboard inclusions cover butler service in every suite, dining and 24-hour in-suite dining, selected champagne, wines and spirits, coffee and tea, enrichment and entertainment, Wi-Fi at the applicable suite tier, onboard gratuities, and port taxes and fees. Because Silver Moon operates Classic voyages, the shore benefit for the December 18-January 3 2026 Auckland to Melbourne depends on the selected fare and final booking. Optional air, transfers and hotels are included only when stated in the booking. Premium beverages, spa and salon treatments, selected classes or dining, Wi-Fi upgrades, laundry unless attached to the category or voyage, telephone service, medical care and insurance, and personal purchases can cost extra. The exact fare and booking confirmation control.

What bed is provided for a child or third guest on Silver Moon Voyage MO261218016?

For the December 18-January 3 2026 Auckland to Melbourne, Silver Moon uses twin or king beds in its upper-suite primary bedrooms and twin or queen beds in connecting bedrooms and Veranda categories. Grand, Royal and Silver Suites publish a convertible sofa for an additional guest. Selected Veranda Suites accommodate three guests without identifying the third-bed type. Deluxe Cruises will confirm the exact suite number, occupancy, sleeping arrangement and child eligibility before booking; no rollaway, Pullman or sofa bed is assumed unless the ship's current deck plan identifies it.

Are shore excursions included on Silver Moon Voyage MO261218016, and can Deluxe Cruises help with alternatives?

For the December 18-January 3 2026 Auckland to Melbourne, Silversea's current Classic-voyage structure gives All-Inclusive Plus a voyage-dependent shore-excursion credit; All-Inclusive and Last-Minute fares do not include that credit, so no individual excursion is assumed included until the fare and tour selection are confirmed. The final program remains subject to availability, weather and operating conditions. If a preferred experience falls outside the included benefit, Deluxe Cruises can compare independent alternatives and check whether a lower price or better value is available than booking through the cruise line. Availability and savings vary and are confirmed before purchase.

How does Internet and Wi-Fi work aboard Silver Moon for Voyage MO261218016?

For the December 18-January 3 2026 Auckland to Melbourne, Wi-Fi follows Silver Moon's current suite-category rules. Current Classic-fleet guidance lists Premium Wi-Fi for Silver Moon's Silver, Royal, Grand and Owner's Suites and Standard Wi-Fi for Vista, Panorama and Veranda categories. Standard service is intended for browsing, messaging and email; Premium is designed for social posting, streaming, and voice or video calls. Additional packages or upgrades can cost extra, and satellite availability and performance are not guaranteed.

What are Silver Moon's verified headline statistics?
596Guests
411Crew
298Suites
40,700 GTGross tonnage
2020Year built
What clothes should I bring for this December itinerary?

Deluxe Cruises packing guidance for this December itinerary

  • Pack versatile layers suited to the route and season, including a light sweater and compact wind- and water-resistant outer layer.
  • Bring comfortable, supportive, non-slip walking shoes for piers, steps, cobbled streets, and longer touring days.
  • Add sun protection, a compact umbrella, and clothing that covers shoulders and knees where local religious or cultural sites require modest dress.

Silversea dress guidance

  • For sailings on or after June 1, 2026, daytime dress is relaxed resort wear and indoor evening dress after 6:00 PM is Elegant Casual. Refined denim and dress sneakers are accepted; distressed denim, athletic shoes, shorts, hats and flip-flops are not appropriate in evening indoor spaces.
  • Classic voyages of seven days or fewer have no Formal Optional evening; voyages of eight to 14 days may have up to two, and longer voyages may have two or more. Elegant Casual remains acceptable on Formal Optional nights.
  • Expedition voyages use Elegant Casual every evening rather than Formal Optional nights. Destination-specific outdoor and expedition packing lists still control ashore.

Packing suggestions are Deluxe Cruises editorial guidance; the cruise line's final documents and the weather forecast control the last check.

What services and amenities are available aboard Silver Moon?
  • Published core onboard inclusions include butler service for every suite, dining, selected beverages, Wi-Fi, entertainment, fitness facilities and gratuities.
  • Air, transfers, hotels, shore excursions, expedition gear and other benefits depend on the selected fare, product and itinerary; verify the exact booking rather than describing them as fleetwide.

Venues, hours, inclusions, equipment, and operating conditions can vary by ship and sailing. Deluxe Cruises will reconfirm the details for this departure.

What fitness, sports, or wellness facilities does Silver Moon have?
  • Current Silversea ships publish a fitness center, with equipment, classes and wellness facilities varying by ship. Sauna, steam and relaxation areas are associated with the onboard spa where fitted.
  • Private instruction, specialty classes, treatments, hours and participation rules can differ or carry an additional charge and should be reconfirmed.

Class schedules, age rules, treatment access, operating hours, and equipment availability are confirmed for the exact ship and voyage.

What accommodation features and services can Silver Moon guests expect?
  • Silversea accommodations are ocean-view suites, almost all with a private veranda, and every suite has butler service. Published service includes in-suite dining, with menu and hours governed by the ship's current guide.
  • Suite size, veranda, occupancy, bath arrangement, connected options, accessible layout and category benefits differ by ship and suite number; use the exact deck plan.

Review the exact room or suite number, category, deck position, layout, and benefits for Voyage MO261218016 before reserving.

Can children and babies sail aboard Silver Moon?
  • The current published minimum is six months for most Classic voyages, one year for ocean crossings and five years for Expedition voyages. Zodiac and expedition activities can impose higher participation limits.
  • A guest under 18 must travel with a parent, legal guardian or responsible adult over 21 and meet the applicable berthing and consent-document rules.
  • Do not promise childcare, babysitting or children's programming; availability is not fleetwide and many expedition operations require an adult family member to remain with a child.
  • A guest who will enter the 24th week of pregnancy or later at any time during the voyage is not eligible to sail. The applicable booking conditions and any medical-certificate requirement should be confirmed before booking.

For Voyage MO261218016: do not assume a supervised program, babysitting, crib, or child-specific service unless it is confirmed for this sailing.

How does Silver Moon handle special needs, medical arrangements, and accessibility?
  • Notify Silversea about mobility, communication, medical-equipment and accommodation needs when booking so available arrangements can be assessed.
  • Accessible suites are limited. Guests generally bring their own approved mobility device and a capable companion for personal care; gangways, tenders, Zodiacs, piers and excursions can prevent participation.
  • Expedition access is particularly conditional on weather, landing site, small-craft transfer and the expedition team's safety decision. Never promise a landing or shore activity as accessible.
  • Silversea ships carry medical facilities for acute illness and injury, but onboard care is limited and remote voyages can delay or prevent specialist care and evacuation.
  • Bring adequate medication and required equipment, disclose special needs, and expect medical consultation, treatment, medication and transport to be charged unless a contract states otherwise.

Important: access varies by accommodation, gangway, pier, tender, shore transport, and operating conditions. Document needs when requesting the booking and reconfirm them before travel.

What is the smoking policy aboard Silver Moon?
  • Smoking and electronic cigarettes are prohibited in suites, private verandas and most indoor and public areas; use is limited to designated smoking locations.
  • Cigar and pipe use is further restricted to designated outdoor areas or a published cigar venue where available. Locations differ by ship and can change, so follow onboard signs.

Designated locations and onboard rules can change. Follow the policy, posted signs, and crew instructions in force for the voyage.

How can I find the best cruise airfare for Silver Moon Voyage MO261218016?

For flights to Auckland before this Silver Moon cruise and home from Melbourne after Voyage MO261218016, compare schedules, fare rules, baggage allowances, connection times, and change options—not airfare alone. Visit the Deluxe Cruises Cruise Airfare page to explore flight options designed around your cruise and potential ways to save money. Airfares and savings vary, and Deluxe Cruises will help confirm suitable travel dates and connection time before booking.

Where can I review cruise travel insurance information?

Visit the Deluxe Cruises Cruise Travel Insurance page to prepare for a quote and compare optional protection with Travel Insured.

You can also search the Deluxe Cruises Cruise-Line Travel Insurance Directory for cruise-line-specific plan companies, insurer or administrator contacts, available policy-document links, and published pre-existing-condition purchase guidance. Plan terms and availability can change; the policy or certificate issued for your state controls.

How do I create a My Silversea account and connect Silver Moon Voyage MO261218016 after booking with Deluxe Cruises?

Before you begin: After Deluxe Cruises confirms Silver Moon Voyage MO261218016 and provides the Silversea booking number, you can connect the cruise to a guest account. The Silversea booking number—not a Deluxe Cruises invoice, receipt, or payment reference—is requested by My Silversea. Final payment is not stated as a requirement for account registration.

  1. Step 1 — Create the account: Open the official My Silversea guest portal from Silversea's website and select Register now. Enter the email address you want to use, choose the preferred language, accept the privacy policy, and continue.
  2. Step 2 — Identify yourself as a booked guest: When asked which type of user you are, choose I already have a booking. Do not choose the travel-agent option.
  3. Step 3 — Match the reservation: Enter the registering guest's first and last names exactly as shown on valid passport or government-issued identification. Then enter the Silversea booking number, country of residence, and date of birth.
  4. Step 4 — Complete registration and sign in: Follow the remaining account and password instructions shown or sent by Silversea, then sign in with the registered email address and password.
  5. Step 5 — Open the booking: Use the Bookings area to review Silver Moon Voyage MO261218016 and the reservation or voyage-planning features Silversea currently makes available.

If Silver Moon Voyage MO261218016 does not appear, recheck the guest's name, date of birth, country of residence, and Silversea booking number. If the account already exists, sign in instead of making another and use Forgot Password if needed. Contact Deluxe Cruises so your advisor can verify the number and guest record with Silversea.

Portal access and available documents or planning features depend on Silversea matching the reservation and on the booking stage. Deluxe Cruises remains your travel advisor for changes or assistance. Keep your portal password private; Deluxe Cruises does not need it.