Set sail with the Holland America Noordam and settle in for fourteen nights of leisurely sailing through the sea from Sydney to Auckland!
Calling on extremely rare ports such as Timaru, Wellington, and Napier makes this sailing particularly exciting. This route is a rare one for the Noordam. Actually, this is the only time it's scheduled to sail it!
We include all all meals, entertainment, port charges, and taxes in this price, so that you can compare trips easily. Coming in at under $140 per day, this bargain is solid.
The Noordam Holland America, based in Puget Sound and refurbished just two years ago in 2024, is a highly-rated Vista class vessel that can house comfortably more than 1,900 travelers.
The Noordam Holland America has a casino, a spa, a gym, and five jacuzzis.
This sailing includes eight days in port and five days at sea. Highlights include visits to once-in-a-lifetime cities like Timaru, Wellington, and Napier.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Feb 28 | Sydney, Australia | ||
| Mon, Mar 1 | At Sea | ||
| Tue, Mar 2 | Melbourne, Australia | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Wed, Mar 3 | At Sea | ||
| Thu, Mar 4 | Hobart, Tasmania | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Fri, Mar 5 | At Sea | ||
| Sat, Mar 6 | At Sea | ||
| Sun, Mar 7 | International Date Line (Cruising) | ||
| Fiordland National Park, New Zealand (Cruising) | |||
| Sun, Mar 7 | Dunedin, New Zealand | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Mon, Mar 8 | Timaru, New Zealand | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Tue, Mar 9 | Lyttleton, New Zealand (Christchurch) | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Wed, Mar 10 | Wellington, New Zealand | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Thu, Mar 11 | Napier, New Zealand | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Fri, Mar 12 | Tauranga, New Zealand | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Sat, Mar 13 | Auckland, New Zealand | 9:00am |
The Noordam sails this route once next year, but doesn't sail it this year. This is the only ship that sails this exact route. In the accompanying graphic you can see a visualization of when this ship sails as well as the relative price.
Since being listed seventeen months ago, The price of this sailing has ranged between $1,899 and $2,509 for a room, inclusive of $0 in taxes and port charges. This graph shows the price over time for every type of cabin. Today this sailing is at its lowest price, so secure your room now before it rises.
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Last Updated: Jun 3, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 3, 2026