Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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!): cruisetipstv.com/cruiseglobe
My favorite motion sickness medications: amzlink.to/az0Tq4qUOFWd8
New Zealand Packing Favorites from Amazon: urlgeni.us/amazon/7KZN6a (travel essentials)
Outfit worn in Milford Sound: urlgeni.us/amazon/hIwUbw
More outfits I wore in New Zealand: urlgeni.us/amazon/WrbheU
Formal Night GET ready with me!: 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 itinerary—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
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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!): cruisetipstv.com/cruiseglobe
My favorite motion sickness medications: amzlink.to/az0Tq4qUOFWd8
New Zealand Packing Favorites from Amazon: urlgeni.us/amazon/7KZN6a (travel essentials)
Outfit worn in Milford Sound: urlgeni.us/amazon/hIwUbw
More outfits I wore in New Zealand: urlgeni.us/amazon/WrbheU
Formal Night GET ready with me!: 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 itinerary—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: patreon.com/CruiseTipsTV
Shop My Cruise Outfits & Follow on LTK: shopltk.com/explore/CruiseTipsTV
CruiseTipsTV Amazon Affiliate Stores
US: amazon.com/shop/cruisetipstv
CA: amazon.ca/shop/cruisetipstv
UK: amazon.co.uk/shop/cruisetipstv
Website Links
cruisetipstv.com
academy.cruisetipstv.com
shop.spreadshirt.com/CruiseTipsTV - CTTV Merch!
Social Media Links
instagram.com/cruisetipstv
twitter.com/cruisetipstv
facebook.com/CruiseTipsTV
pinterest.com/Cruisetipstv
youtube.com/CruiseTipsTV
