Carnival Adventure to homeport in Auckland during 2027 winter season

Wednesday 29 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 29 Oct 2025, 3:07pm

In this story Louise Upston

Carnival Cruise Line will use Auckland as a home port for its Carnival Adventure ship from May to July 2027. This marks the first time a cruise ship has homeported in Auckland since 2023. Tourism Minister Louise Upston stated the move shows confidence in New Zealand tourism.

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1. StuffWed 29 Oct 2025, 1:30pm

   Cruising from NZ will soon be easier as cruise line calls Auckland home (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldWed 29 Oct 2025, 3:07pm

   Carnival Cruise Line to use Auckland as home port for 2027 winter season (opens in new tab)