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Silversea Cruises 2027 Silver Moon Itinerary
Melbourne to Auckland
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December 10 2027-January 5 2028 · Voyage MO271210C26
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 10 2027 Melbourne
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 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 11 2027, December 13 2027, December 15 2027, December 18 2027, December 20 2027, December 23 2027, December 25 2027, December 26 2027 & January 1 2028 Day at sea
A day aboard Silver Moon
December 11, 2027, December 13, 2027, December 15, 2027, December 18, 2027, December 20, 2027, December 23, 2027, December 25, 2027, December 26, 2027, January 1, 2028 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 12 2027 Newcastle
About Newcastle
Newcastle in Australia brings together historic landmarks, waterfront landmarks, and coastal scenery 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
- Historic Pub Crawl — extensive activity
- Newcastle Highlights — minimal activity
- Stockton Beach Sand Dunes Quad Bike Adventure — physically fit
- Newcastle Discovery Walk — extensive activity
- Hunter Valley by Helicopter — minimal activity
December 14 2027 K'Gari (formerly Fraser Island)
About K'Gari (formerly Fraser Island)
K'Gari (formerly Fraser Island) in Australia brings together island scenery, wildlife, 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
- Great Sandy Strait Walk with a Ranger — extensive activity
- Fraser Island Exploration with a Ranger — moderate activity
- Mangrove Walk with a Ranger — moderate activity
- Bush Tucker & Medicine Walk with a Ranger — moderate activity
- Great Sandy Strait Paddle — extensive activity
December 16 2027 Willis Island
About Willis Island
Willis Island in Australia brings together island scenery, wildlife, and coral reefs 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 17 2027 Shute Harbor (Whitsunday Islands)
About Shute Harbor (Whitsunday Islands)
Shute Harbor (Whitsunday Islands) in Australia brings together island scenery, waterfront landmarks, and coastal scenery 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
- Reef & Islands Scenic Flight — minimal activity
- Adventures with Viper — moderate activity
- Sailing Lady Enid — moderate activity
- Tropical Island Hiking Adventure — physically fit
- Science Snorkeling on Great Barrier Reef — extensive activity
- Sea-Kayaking Adventure — physically fit
- Whitsunday Glass Bottom Boat — minimal activity
- Whitehaven Beach Escape by Catamaran — moderate activity
December 19 2027 Mooloolaba
About Mooloolaba
Mooloolaba in Australia brings together local traditions, coastal scenery, 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
- Home of The Crocodile Hunter — moderate activity
- Discover Noosa & the Sunshine Coast — moderate activity
- Mooloolaba by Private Car with Guide - Half Day — minimal activity
- Home of The Crocodile Hunter by Private Caddie — minimal activity
- Glasshouse Mountains Rainforest Walk — extensive activity
- Mooloolaba by Private Van with Guide - Half Day — minimal activity
- Bushtucker Culture Cruise — moderate activity
December 21 2027 Sydney
About Sydney
Sydney in Australia brings together waterfront landmarks, coastal 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
- Sydney Sights, Opera House & Bondi Beach (Tour & Airport Transfer) — moderate activity
- Blue Mountains Discovery (Tour & Airport Transfer) — moderate activity
- Welcome to Sydney — extensive activity
- The Historic Rocks District by Foot — extensive activity
December 22 2027 Eden
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
- Nanda Nara Cultural Experience — extensive activity
- Sapphire Coast's Scenic Villages — moderate activity
- Killer Whale Museum & Wildlife — moderate activity
- Kayak the Pambula River — extensive activity
- Ultimate Oyster Experience — minimal activity
- Twofold Bay Cruise — moderate activity
- Beowa National Park Scenic Ranger — moderate activity
December 24 2027 Hobart, Tasmania
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
- Oysters & Wine — minimal activity
- Hobart by Foot — extensive activity
- Hobart by Private Car with Guide - Half Day — minimal activity
- Hobart by Private Van with Guide - Half Day — minimal activity
- Port Arthur Discovery — extensive activity
- Hobart by Private Van with Guide - Full Day — minimal activity
- Hobart by Private Car with Guide - Full Day — minimal activity
- Tassie Devils & Richmond — extensive activity
- Rugged Tasmanian Coast via RIB-Boat — moderate activity
- Tasmanian Deep to Dish Cruise — minimal activity
- MONA – Moorilla, Wine & Art — moderate activity
- Hobart Highlights — minimal activity
December 27 2027 Cruising Milford Sound
A day aboard Silver Moon
December 27, 2027 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 27 2027 Cruising Doubtful Sound
A day aboard Silver Moon
December 27, 2027 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 2027 Stewart Island
About Stewart Island
Stewart Island in New Zealand brings together island scenery, forest scenery, 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
- Pelagic Bird and Wildlife Cruise — minimal activity
- Ulva Island Guided Nature Walk — extensive activity
- Beach Landings Stewart Island by Helicopter — minimal activity
- Oban and the Enchanting Bays of Stewart Island — minimal activity
- Stewart Island Oneke Cultural Walk — physically fit
December 29 2027 Timaru
About Timaru
Timaru in New Zealand brings together volcanic landscapes, island scenery, and desert 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 experiences currently listed
- Central Timaru Highlights Walk — moderate activity
- Timaru Discovery Walk — extensive activity
- Erewhon Station – A Unique High Country Experience — minimal activity
- The Road to Mesopotamia — moderate activity
- Te Ana Maori Rock Art — extensive activity
- Geraldine Farm and Lunch — moderate activity
- Alpine Lakes & Mount Cook National Park — minimal activity
- Timaru & Geraldine Drive — minimal activity
- Oamaru & Moeraki Boulders — moderate activity
December 30 2027 Dunedin (Port Chalmers)
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
- Orokonui Ecosanctuary — moderate activity
- Otago Wildlife Cruise — moderate activity
- Nature's Wonders — extensive activity
- Taieri Gorge Railway Experience — minimal activity
- Port Chalmers by Private Van with Guide - Full Day — minimal activity
- Olveston Home & Dunedin Botanic Garden — moderate activity
- Dunedin City Sights & Larnach Castle — moderate activity
- Port Chalmers by Private Car with Guide - Half Day — minimal activity
- Port Chalmers by Private Car with Guide - Full Day — minimal activity
- Port Chalmers by Private Van with Guide - Half Day — minimal activity
December 31 2027 Lyttelton (Christchurch)
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
- Waipara Valley Wine Outing — minimal activity
- Lyttelton Discovery Cruise — minimal activity
- Canterbury Sheep Farm — moderate activity
- Journey into Middle Earth — moderate activity
- Discover Christchurch — moderate activity
- Christchurch Gondola & Punting on the Avon — moderate activity
- High Country Explorer — moderate activity
- Discover Christchurch Like a Local — moderate activity
January 2 2028 Napier
About Napier
Napier in New Zealand brings together cultural attractions, waterfront landmarks, and culinary traditions 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
- Hawkes Bay Urban Wine Experience — moderate activity
- Hawke's Bay by E-Bike & Wine Tasting — extensive activity
- Boutique Wineries: Abbey Cellars & Clearview Estate — minimal activity
- Hawke’s Bay Express — minimal activity
- S.A.L.T. Haute Hawke’s Bay: An Indulgent Guided Wine Experience and Lunch at Award-Winning Family Run Winery Craggy Range — moderate activity
- Napier & Hastings Art Deco Drive — minimal activity
- Gastronomic Hawke’s Bay: Wine & Dine at the Oldest Winery in New Zealand — moderate activity
- Te Mata Hike and Winery Experience — extensive activity
- Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony — minimal activity
- Napier Art Deco & Vintage Car Drive — moderate activity
January 3 2028 Gisborne
About Gisborne
Gisborne in New Zealand brings together island scenery, cultural attractions, and coastal scenery 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
- Waipura Farm Adventure — moderate activity
- Tatapouri Reef & Stingrays — moderate activity
- Gisborne & Wineries — moderate activity
- Gisborne City Cycling — moderate activity
- Eastwoodhill Arboretum — moderate activity
- Historic Boat Cruise in Gisborne Harbour — minimal activity
January 4 2028 Tauranga
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
- Tauranga Scenic Harbour Cruise — minimal activity
- 'Bay of Plenty' for Foodies — minimal activity
- Fairytale New Zealand: Hobbiton Movie Set — moderate activity
- Lake Rotoiti & Glowworm Cave Kayaking — physically fit
- Tauranga by Private Car with Guide - Full Day — minimal activity
- Tauranga by Private Van with Guide - Full Day — minimal activity
- Tauranga by Private Van with Guide - Half Day — minimal activity
- Tauranga by Private Car with Guide - Half Day — minimal activity
- Maori Cultural Experience — moderate activity
- Geothermal Wonderland — moderate activity
- Discover Tauranga — 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
January 5 2028 Auckland
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 experiences currently listed
- Auckland, Harbour Sailing & Wine Trail (Tour & Airport Transfer) — moderate activity
- Auckland City Sights (Tour & Airport Transfer) — moderate activity
- Auckland City Walk – Discover the “City of Sails” — moderate activity
- Auckland's Wine Country — minimal activity
- City Sights, Museum, Sky Tower & Cultural Performance (Tour & Hotel Transfer) — minimal 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
Melbourne to Auckland aboard Silver Moon
Scheduled for 10 December-5 January 2027, Silversea's Silver Moon follows a 26-day voyage between Melbourne and Auckland.
In published order, the route includes Melbourne, Newcastle, K'Gari (formerly Fraser Island), Willis Island, Shute Harbor (Whitsunday Islands), Mooloolaba, Sydney, Eden, Hobart, Tasmania, Cruising Milford Sound, Cruising Doubtful Sound, Stewart Island, Timaru, Dunedin (Port Chalmers), Lyttelton (Christchurch), Napier, Gisborne, Tauranga, Auckland. The itinerary includes 9 sea days.
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