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Viking Venus December 23 2028-January 6 2029 Cruise & Offers | Viking Cruises

Auckland, New Zealand to Sydney, Australia

Voyage OVE281223Dates December 23, 2028–January 6, 2029Duration 15 daysShip Viking Venus

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Viking Venus Australia & New Zealand December 23, 2028–January 6, 2029 voyage OVE281223 official itinerary map
Official published itinerary mapAustralia & New Zealand aboard Viking Venus · Voyage OVE281223

December 23, 2028–January 6, 2029 · Voyage OVE281223

Ports & shore experiences

Open each published destination, scenic sailing, transit, or sea-day panel to review every exact date Viking lists for this voyage.

Days 1–2 · December 23–24, 2028Auckland, New ZealandOvernight · Australia & New Zealand

About Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland spreads across a volcanic isthmus between two harbors, giving New Zealand’s largest city a strong maritime identity. Waterfront precincts, museums, Māori and Pacific collections, and hilltop viewpoints offer varied perspectives. Ferries connect nearby islands and coastal communities, while traffic and travel time matter when planning beyond the central harbor.

Published dates
December 23–24, 2028
Itinerary days
Days 1–2
Call type
Overnight
Published route region
Australia & New Zealand
Port times
Not published for this exact sailing

Shore-experience planning

Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a departure-specific shore-experience roster for voyage OVE281223. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Day 3 · December 25, 2028Sail the South Pacific OceanSea day · Australia & New Zealand

About Sail the South Pacific Ocean

The passage across the South Pacific Ocean is an at-sea period connecting destinations along the route. The day centers on navigation and views from the vessel rather than a scheduled shore visit. Weather, sea conditions, traffic, and operational needs can influence the exact course and visibility, so no particular coastal view, sighting, or activity is guaranteed.

Published dates
December 25, 2028
Itinerary days
Day 3
Call type
Sea day
Published route region
Australia & New Zealand
Port times
Not published for this exact sailing

Shore-experience planning

Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a departure-specific shore-experience roster for voyage OVE281223. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Day 4 · December 26, 2028Napier, New ZealandScheduled call · Australia & New Zealand

About Napier, New Zealand

Napier was rebuilt in a distinctive Art Deco and Spanish Mission style after a devastating 1931 earthquake raised parts of the Hawke’s Bay coast. Geometric façades, Marine Parade, and Māori design motifs define the center. Beyond the city, vineyards and orchards flourish in one of New Zealand’s leading wine regions.

Published dates
December 26, 2028
Itinerary days
Day 4
Call type
Scheduled call
Published route region
Australia & New Zealand
Port times
Not published for this exact sailing

Shore-experience planning

Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a departure-specific shore-experience roster for voyage OVE281223. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Day 5 · December 27, 2028Wellington, New ZealandScheduled call · Australia & New Zealand

About Wellington, New Zealand

Wellington, New Zealand’s capital, wraps around a hilly natural harbor at the southern end of the North Island. Parliament, Te Papa museum, the waterfront, botanical garden, cable car, and compact arts districts are close together. Strong winds, steep streets, cafés, film culture, and maritime views give the city a distinctive personality.

Published dates
December 27, 2028
Itinerary days
Day 5
Call type
Scheduled call
Published route region
Australia & New Zealand
Port times
Not published for this exact sailing

Shore-experience planning

Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a departure-specific shore-experience roster for voyage OVE281223. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Day 6 · December 28, 2028Christchurch (Lyttleton), New ZealandScheduled call · Australia & New Zealand

About Christchurch (Lyttleton), New Zealand

Lyttelton is Christchurch’s port, tucked inside a volcanic harbor beyond the Port Hills. Its steep streets, heritage buildings, and working waterfront contrast with Christchurch’s broad avenues, Avon River, gardens, museums, and ongoing post-earthquake renewal. Māori history and the dramatic Banks Peninsula landscape provide important context for both connected but distinct communities.

Published dates
December 28, 2028
Itinerary days
Day 6
Call type
Scheduled call
Published route region
Australia & New Zealand
Port times
Not published for this exact sailing

Shore-experience planning

Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a departure-specific shore-experience roster for voyage OVE281223. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Day 7 · December 29, 2028Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New ZealandScheduled call · Australia & New Zealand

About Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New Zealand

Port Chalmers is Dunedin’s working harbor settlement, linked to the city through the hills of Otago Harbour. Dunedin itself displays strong Scottish roots in its railway station, university, stone churches, and Victorian streets. The Otago Peninsula adds sheltered bays, volcanic landforms, farms, and important seabird habitat to this distinctive southern New Zealand setting.

Published dates
December 29, 2028
Itinerary days
Day 7
Call type
Scheduled call
Published route region
Australia & New Zealand
Port times
Not published for this exact sailing

Shore-experience planning

Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a departure-specific shore-experience roster for voyage OVE281223. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Day 8 · December 30, 2028Scenic Sailing: Foveaux StraitNamed scenic sailing · Australia & New Zealand

About Scenic Sailing: Foveaux Strait

Foveaux Strait is a named scenic passage, experienced from the vessel rather than as a visit ashore. The surrounding water, coast, islands, or riverbanks provide visual context as the route unfolds. Visibility, exact course, and timing can vary with weather, water levels, traffic, and operational conditions, so no fixed viewpoint or shore activity is implied.

Published dates
December 30, 2028
Itinerary days
Day 8
Call type
Named scenic sailing
Published route region
Australia & New Zealand
Port times
Not published for this exact sailing

Shore-experience planning

Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a departure-specific shore-experience roster for voyage OVE281223. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Day 9 · December 31, 2028Sail the Tasman SeaSea day · Australia & New Zealand

About Sail the Tasman Sea

The passage across the Tasman Sea is an at-sea period connecting destinations along the route. The day centers on navigation and views from the vessel rather than a scheduled shore visit. Weather, sea conditions, traffic, and operational needs can influence the exact course and visibility, so no particular coastal view, sighting, or activity is guaranteed.

Published dates
December 31, 2028
Itinerary days
Day 9
Call type
Sea day
Published route region
Australia & New Zealand
Port times
Not published for this exact sailing

Shore-experience planning

Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a departure-specific shore-experience roster for voyage OVE281223. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Day 10 · January 1, 2029Tasmania (Hobart), AustraliaScheduled call · Australia & New Zealand

About Tasmania (Hobart), Australia

Hobart, Tasmania’s capital, occupies a deep harbor on the Derwent River beneath kunanyi, or Mount Wellington. Georgian warehouses at Salamanca Place, Battery Point cottages, the waterfront, markets, and museums trace its colonial and maritime history. The surrounding island is known for distinctive wildlife, cool-climate landscapes, food, and wine.

Published dates
January 1, 2029
Itinerary days
Day 10
Call type
Scheduled call
Published route region
Australia & New Zealand
Port times
Not published for this exact sailing

Shore-experience planning

Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a departure-specific shore-experience roster for voyage OVE281223. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Day 11 · January 2, 2029Scenic Sailing: Bass StraitNamed scenic sailing · Australia & New Zealand

About Scenic Sailing: Bass Strait

Bass Strait is a named scenic passage, experienced from the vessel rather than as a visit ashore. The surrounding water, coast, islands, or riverbanks provide visual context as the route unfolds. Visibility, exact course, and timing can vary with weather, water levels, traffic, and operational conditions, so no fixed viewpoint or shore activity is implied.

Published dates
January 2, 2029
Itinerary days
Day 11
Call type
Named scenic sailing
Published route region
Australia & New Zealand
Port times
Not published for this exact sailing

Shore-experience planning

Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a departure-specific shore-experience roster for voyage OVE281223. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Day 12 · January 3, 2029Melbourne, AustraliaScheduled call · Australia & New Zealand

About Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne is a cosmopolitan Australian city known for laneways, galleries, gardens, Victorian architecture and a deeply rooted café culture. The center is reached from Port Melbourne, while coastal or wine-region excursions require longer travel. Variable weather, major events and traffic should be factored into a focused port-day plan.

Published dates
January 3, 2029
Itinerary days
Day 12
Call type
Scheduled call
Published route region
Australia & New Zealand
Port times
Not published for this exact sailing

Shore-experience planning

Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a departure-specific shore-experience roster for voyage OVE281223. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Day 13 · January 4, 2029Sail the Gippsland CoastSea day · Australia & New Zealand

About Sail the Gippsland Coast

The passage across the Gippsland Coast is an at-sea period connecting destinations along the route. The day centers on navigation and views from the vessel rather than a scheduled shore visit. Weather, sea conditions, traffic, and operational needs can influence the exact course and visibility, so no particular coastal view, sighting, or activity is guaranteed.

Published dates
January 4, 2029
Itinerary days
Day 13
Call type
Sea day
Published route region
Australia & New Zealand
Port times
Not published for this exact sailing

Shore-experience planning

Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a departure-specific shore-experience roster for voyage OVE281223. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Days 14–15 · January 5–6, 2029Sydney, AustraliaOvernight · Australia & New Zealand

About Sydney, Australia

Sydney’s magnificent natural harbor frames the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and a city of diverse neighborhoods, museums, gardens and beaches. Some cruise berths place major landmarks within easy reach, while others require transfers. Traffic, terminal location and the city’s scale reward a focused plan for the available time.

Published dates
January 5–6, 2029
Itinerary days
Days 14–15
Call type
Overnight
Published route region
Australia & New Zealand
Port times
Not published for this exact sailing

Shore-experience planning

Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a departure-specific shore-experience roster for voyage OVE281223. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.

Viking's public exact-sailing response publishes the dated sequence but no port times or exact-departure shore-experience roster. Deluxe Cruises will confirm the latest operational information without sending you to an external cruise-line booking page.

A closer look at this sailing

Australia & New Zealand aboard Viking Venus

On December 23, 2028–January 6, 2029, Viking Venus operates Viking voyage OVE281223 from Auckland, New Zealand to Sydney, Australia. The published 15-day journey, Australia & New Zealand, includes Auckland, New Zealand, Sail the South Pacific Ocean, Napier, New Zealand, Wellington, New Zealand, Christchurch (Lyttleton), New Zealand, Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New Zealand, Scenic Sailing: Foveaux Strait, Sail the Tasman Sea.

Port calls and their order reflect Viking's public itinerary at the time of collection. Public arrival and departure times were not supplied, so none have been invented here.

Personalized cruise planning with Viking

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Luxury cruise planning summary

Viking Venus December 23 2028-January 6 2029: is Voyage OVE281223 right for you?

This 15-day voyage aboard Viking Venus sails Auckland, New Zealand to Sydney, Australia, with calls including Sail the South Pacific Ocean, Napier, Wellington, and Christchurch (Lyttleton). Voyage OVE281223 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.

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Travelers considering a 15-day Auckland, New Zealand to Sydney, Australia aboard Viking Venus, including Sail the South Pacific Ocean, Napier, Wellington, and Christchurch (Lyttleton).
Why Deluxe Cruises
Personal guidance for Voyage OVE281223, 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

What is the voyage number for this Viking Venus sailing?

The official voyage number is OVE281223.

Does Viking publish arrival and departure times for this sailing?

Viking's public itinerary does not publish port arrival and departure times for this sailing. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm current documents before travel.

How do I request pricing for this itinerary?

Use the Request Best Pricing link to ask Deluxe Cruises for current eligible offers, accommodation advice, and availability.

What is included and not included on Viking Venus Voyage OVE281223?

For the December 23, 2028-January 6, 2029 Auckland, New Zealand to Sydney, Australia sailing aboard Viking Venus: Published Viking Ocean benefits include all-veranda accommodation, one complimentary shore excursion in every port, Wi-Fi, meals, beer, wine and soft drinks with lunch and dinner, specialty coffee, tea and water, port taxes, enrichment, alternative dining without a cover charge, Nordic Spa access, self-service laundry and 24-hour room service. Optional tours, beverage packages and personal services follow the exact booking. The exact fare and booking confirmation control.

What bed is provided for a child or third guest on Viking Venus Voyage OVE281223?

For the December 23, 2028-January 6, 2029 Auckland, New Zealand to Sydney, Australia sailing aboard Viking Venus: Viking requires every guest to be at least 18 years old, so no child bed applies. The published primary bed is a king Viking Explorer Bed. A third-adult sleeping surface is not safely verified for every category and is not inferred from a sofa or photograph. Deluxe Cruises will confirm the exact room and occupancy before booking.

Are shore excursions included on Viking Venus Voyage OVE281223, and can Deluxe Cruises help with alternatives?

For the December 23, 2028-January 6, 2029 Auckland, New Zealand to Sydney, Australia sailing aboard Viking Venus: One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call is included under Viking's current Ocean program. Optional tours, capacity, local conditions, participant rules and the exact itinerary still control. If a preferred shore experience is not included, 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 Viking Venus for Voyage OVE281223?

For the December 23, 2028-January 6, 2029 Auckland, New Zealand to Sydney, Australia sailing aboard Viking Venus: Wi-Fi is published as included aboard this Viking Ocean ship, subject to satellite coverage, device rules and the exact booking. Speed and uninterrupted performance are not guaranteed. The exact booking confirmation controls.

Why book Viking Venus Voyage OVE281223 with Deluxe Cruises?

Deluxe Cruises provides personal planning for Voyage OVE281223, 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 OVE281223?

For the December 23 2028-January 6 2029 Auckland, New Zealand to Sydney, Australia, 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 OVE281223 to request a personalized quote from Deluxe Cruises.

What are Viking Venus's verified headline statistics?
2021Year built
Ocean · all-veranda classPublished ship family
930Guests
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.

Viking dress guidance

  • Viking has no formal nights across its ocean, river and expedition products.
  • Ocean products use casual daytime clothing and Elegant Casual dress in evening dining and performance spaces; jackets and ties are optional, while the World Cafe remains casual.

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 Viking Venus?
  • Ocean ships publish all-veranda accommodations, Wi-Fi, alternative dining without a cover charge, and beer and wine with lunch and dinner; spa and laundry facilities are ship-specific.

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 Viking Venus have?
  • Ocean ships publish a fitness center, Nordic Spa, pools and outdoor walking space.

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 Viking Venus guests expect?
  • Ocean ships publish accommodations with private verandas. Exact room size, bath, occupancy, accessibility and included category benefits must come from the selected ship and category.

Review the exact room or suite number, category, deck position, layout, and benefits for Voyage OVE281223 before reserving.

Can children and babies sail aboard Viking Venus?
  • Viking requires every guest to be at least 18 years old on embarkation day across river, ocean and expedition voyages; the product is not designed with services or facilities for children.
  • Viking cannot accommodate a guest past the 24th week of pregnancy. Notify Viking promptly and confirm whether a Fit-to-Travel letter or other current documentation is required.

For Voyage OVE281223: do not assume a supervised program, babysitting, crib, or child-specific service unless it is confirmed for this sailing.

How does Viking Venus handle special needs, medical arrangements, and accessibility?
  • Discuss mobility, medical, communication and accommodation needs before booking and complete Viking's current accessibility documentation so the ship, itinerary and excursions can be assessed.
  • A mobility device normally must meet Viking's published size and storage limits, and the guest is responsible for required equipment and personal care. Ports, aircraft, motorcoaches, gangways, steps and shore facilities can prevent access.
  • Onboard and shoreside medical access may be limited or delayed, and Viking does not provide specialized continuing care. Bring adequate medication and equipment and disclose needs before travel.

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 Viking Venus?
  • Viking ships are non-smoking except in designated outdoor areas. Smoking and electronic cigarettes are prohibited in staterooms, verandas and indoor public spaces.
  • Exact smoking locations and shore restrictions differ by ship and waterway; follow onboard signs and instructions.

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 Viking Venus Voyage OVE281223?

For flights to Auckland, New Zealand before this Viking Venus cruise and home from Sydney, Australia after Voyage OVE281223, 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 Viking Journey account and connect Viking Venus Voyage OVE281223 after booking with Deluxe Cruises?

Before you begin: After Deluxe Cruises confirms Viking Venus Voyage OVE281223, use Viking's booking number from the cruise-line confirmation—not a Deluxe Cruises invoice, receipt, or payment reference. Viking states that a booked guest with a Viking booking number can create My Viking Journey.

  1. Step 1 — Open My Viking Journey: Choose My Viking Journey from Viking's official website. Sign in if the guest already has an account, or select Create Account.
  2. Step 2 — Verify the email: Begin with the preferred email address, retrieve the verification code Viking sends, and enter that code when prompted.
  3. Step 3 — Create and match the account: Enter Viking's booking number, the guest's last name exactly as shown on the passport and reservation, the preferred email, and a password that meets Viking's displayed rules. Follow the remaining prompts.
  4. Step 4 — Open the voyage: Find Viking Venus Voyage OVE281223 in My Viking Journey and complete the Guest Information Form and any required preferences or documents.
  5. Step 5 — Add or manage bookings: From the account welcome area, add another Viking booking number when needed. Review the booking, documents, excursions, dining, spa, payments, preferences, and flight information currently available for the voyage.

If Viking Venus Voyage OVE281223 does not appear, recheck Viking's booking number and the guest identity and email. Use the official password-recovery process for an existing account, then contact Deluxe Cruises so your advisor can verify the Viking booking record.

My Viking Journey services open according to Viking's schedule and the booking stage. Deluxe Cruises remains your travel advisor for reservation changes and assistance. Keep your password private.

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