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Queen Mary 2 itinerary map for February 27, 2026 (5 nights)

CunardQueen Mary 2

Queen Mary 2
February 27, 2026

5-Night Auckland to Sydney aboard Queen Mary 2 · Departing February 27, 2026 from the Port of Auckland, New Zealand.

// AT A GLANCE

This 5-night cruise aboard the Queen Mary 2 departs from Auckland, New Zealand on Friday, February 27, 2026 and returns on Wednesday, Mar 4th. February weather across this route averages 89°/56°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 8.2 out of 10 — Auckland (8.0), Tauranga (8.6), Sydney (8.0).

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE

SAFE TIER

Safer than 82% of all cruises

Ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

FULL BREAKDOWN →

night cruise

Fri → Wed

Auckland

departure port

New Zealand

port stops

Sydney

sea days

Day 3

// ON THIS PAGE09 SECTIONS

01Roll Call↓02Cruise Price Tracker↓03Itinerary map↓04Cruise ports↓05Weather↓06Shore excursions↓07Safety score↓08Cruise ship↓09FAQ↓

// WHO'S ONBOARD YOUR CRUISE

Queen Mary 2 February 27, 2026 Roll Call

7 SAVED THIS SAILING

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@jt2026

@CaptainMom

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// 7 CRUISERS · LOCKED

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// 03 · ITINERARY

Auckland to Sydney Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapFEBRUARY 27, 2026

The Queen Mary 2 sails on February 27, 2026 for a Auckland to Sydney (Auckland Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Auckland, New Zealand at 4:00 PM and will return to the port of Sydney, Australia on Mar 4th at 6:00 AM. During the 6-day journey, the Queen Mary 2 will visit 2 additional ports and will spend 3 days at sea.

// CRUISE PORT SCHEDULE

Queen Mary 2

FEBRUARY 27, 2026

6 STOPSSCROLL FOR ALL ↓

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5 NIGHTS · 2 PORTS

ROUND-TRIP · AUCKLAND

// 04 · PORTS

Auckland to Sydney Port List

Queen Mary 2·February 27, 2026

DAY

EMBARKATION

FRIDAY·FEB 27

Auckland

New Zealand

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

—

4:00 PM

Auckland, New Zealand, offers docking at Auckland Port. Travelers explore Sky Tower and Waiheke Island. Excursions include Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Local markets sell pavlova. The peak season, December to February, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures urban harbors and Hauraki Gulf vistas. Dining onboard includes lamb, a Kiwi favorite. Souvenirs, like Maori crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Maori history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Auckland’s urban charm offers a vibrant New Zealand stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of modern landmarks and scenic islands, making Auckland an engaging destination.

FEBRUARY FORECAST

68°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Tauranga, New Zealand — Day 2 of Queen Mary 2 February 27, 2026 cruise

DAY

PORT 1

SATURDAY·FEB 28

Tauranga

New Zealand

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

6:00 AM

4:00 PM

Tauranga, New Zealand, offers docking at Tauranga Port. Travelers explore Mount Maunganui and Rotorua’s geothermal sites. Excursions include Maori cultural tours. Local markets sell pavlova. The peak season, December to February, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures geysers and Bay of Plenty vistas. Dining onboard includes lamb, a Kiwi favorite. Souvenirs, like jade crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Maori history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while sturdy shoes enhance geothermal hikes. Tauranga’s cultural charm offers a vibrant New Zealand stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of natural wonders and indigenous heritage, making Tauranga an engaging destination.

FEBRUARY FORECAST

68°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Sydney, Australia — Day 6 of Queen Mary 2 February 27, 2026 cruise

DAY

DISEMBARKATION

WEDNESDAY·MAR 4

Sydney

Australia

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

6:00 AM

—

Sydney, Australia, offers docking at Circular Quay. Travelers explore Sydney Opera House and Bondi Beach. Excursions visit Blue Mountains. Local markets sell meat pies. The peak season, December to February, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures iconic landmarks and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes lamingtons, an Australian favorite. Souvenirs, like opal crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Aboriginal history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Sydney’s urban charm offers a vibrant Australian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of cultural landmarks and scenic coasts, making Sydney an engaging destination for exploration.

FEBRUARY FORECAST

74°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

// 05 · WEATHER

Auckland to Sydney Weather Forecast

Queen Mary 2·February 27, 2026

FEB FORECAST · AUCKLAND

Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.

68°

AVG · °F

Mostly sunny days

AVG HIGH

83°

AVG LOW

53°

AVG RAINFALL

2.5"

Source: 30-year historical climate averages via Open-Meteo

// YEAR-ROUND AT AUCKLAND

Average monthly temperature and rainfall. Your sail month is highlighted.

AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN

// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS

Queen Mary 2 February 27, 2026 Excursions

Queen Mary 2·February 27, 2026

From beach breaks and snorkeling to local food tours and cultural landmarks, these shore excursions help you make the most of every stop. Browse by port below to compare top-rated options and plan your day before you board.

// BROWSE BY PORT

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See all Auckland excursions

// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

Auckland to Sydney

Based on comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

ITINERARY AVERAGE

SAFE TIER

LOWHIGH

Safer than 82% of all cruises

8.2/10 itinerary average · ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

// HOW WE SCORE

Four signals, weighted by recency.

Scores combine recent crime reports, government travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and port-specific security incidents. Refreshed monthly.

8.0 – 10.0

Safe — Low-risk; standard precautions apply.

6.5 – 7.9

Moderate — Generally safe with normal vigilance.

5.0 – 6.4

Caution — Stay alert; avoid certain areas after dark.

0 – 4.9

High caution — Significant risk; book guided excursions.

REFRESHED MONTHLY

// PORT-BY-PORT BREAKDOWN03 PORTS

01

Auckland 🇳🇿

New Zealand · New ZealandMODERATE

Auckland offers a generally safe environment for cruise travelers, but visitors should remain vigilant against petty crime in tourist areas.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

02

Tauranga 🇳🇿

New Zealand · New ZealandSAFE

Tauranga, New Zealand, offers a low-crime environment and well-developed facilities, ensuring a safe experience for cruise travelers.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

03

Sydney 🇦🇺

Australia · AustraliaMODERATE

Travelers should remain vigilant against petty theft in tourist areas and nightlife districts while enjoying the overall safety of Sydney.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

// 08 · CRUISE SHIP

Queen Mary 2 Ship Overview

Specs & DetailsCUNARD

CUNARD · GRILL AND BRITANNIA

CHRISTENED

2003

STATEROOMS

TONNAGE

149,215GT

35.6% ABOVE AVG· vs avg 110,055 GT

YEAR BUILT

2003

4 YEARS OLDER· vs avg 2007

LENGTH

1,132ft

10.9% ABOVE AVG· vs avg 1,020 ft

PASSENGER COUNT

2,691cruisers

17.8% ABOVE AVG· vs avg 2,284 cruisers

// ABOUT THE SHIP

The Queen Mary 2 has a construction date of 2003 and a total size of 149,215 gross tons. The ship measures 1,132 feet in length. Queen Mary 2 is included in Cunard's Grill and Britannia class. At full capacity, the Queen Mary 2 holds 2,691 passengers. That includes 1,399 cruise vacationers and 1,292 staff members. The Queen Mary 2 total number of staterooms is 0.