Holland America Line officially opens bookings for its 2025-26 cruise season to Australia and New Zealand, which will run from November 2025 to March 2026.
The Noordam's 14-day itineraries will allow guests to explore Australia and New Zealand.
This season's highlights include the new Collector's Voyages, which combine a two-week cruise with an extended Legendary Voyage to the South Pacific, offering up to 50 days of adventure across several regions.
Beth Bodensteiner, Chief Commercial Officer of Holland America Line, commented: “Australia and New Zealand are excellent choices for cruisers seeking global destinations, iconic cities, and wild wonders. We design our cruises to showcase the best of each region.”
“With these trips, guests can immerse themselves in New Zealand on an intensive port itinerary that also features scenic cruises through Milford Sound, or they can see wildlife such as penguins and kangaroos while exploring South Australia.”
The cruises sail to and from Sydney (Australia) or between Sydney and Auckland (New Zealand) and are conducted aboard the Noordam:
- “Australia and New Zealand” – 14 days, between Sydney and Auckland. Departures in November, February, and March. Combination of ports in Australia, Tasmania, and New Zealand.
- “New Zealand Discovery” – 14 days, round trip from Sydney. Departures on December 7, 2025. All New Zealand ports: Auckland, Waitangi, Tauranga, Gisborne, Napier, Wellington, Lyttelton (Christchurch) and Port Chalmers (Dunedin).
- “South Australia Discovery Holiday” – 14 days, round trip from Sydney. Departure on December 21, 2025. Ports: Melbourne, Phillip Island, Eden, Adelaide and Penneshaw (Australia); Burnie, Port Arthur and Hobart (late departure) (Tasmania).
For those seeking a longer holiday, Noordam's Collectors' Voyages combine consecutive, non-repetitive itineraries to explore multiple regions. These voyages range from 28 to 50 days and include the 41-day "South Pacific Crossing & New Zealand" and the 50-day "New Zealand & South Pacific Crossing" Collectors' Voyage, among others.
- 41-Day Collector's Trip “South Pacific Crossing and New Zealand”: Departing October 12, 2025; from Seattle, Washington to Auckland.
- 28-day collector's trip “New Zealand & South Australia Discovery”: Departs December 7, 2025; round trip from Sydney.
- 42-day Collector's Trip “South Australia & South Pacific Islands”: Departs December 21, 2025; from Sydney to Auckland.
- 42-day Collector's Trip “South Pacific Islands and New Zealand”: Departure on January 4, 2026; round trip from Sydney.
- 50-day Collector's Trip “Crossing New Zealand and the South Pacific”: Departing March 1, 2026; from Auckland to Seattle.
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