Join the Holland America Westerdam and prepare for fourteen nights of breathtaking cruising across the sea from Auckland to Sydney!
This sailing is particularly exciting because you will only spend time in exotic cities like Picton, Wellington, and Napier. This route is a special one for the Westerdam.
This price is the total price, including entertainment, meals, port fees, and taxes. Offered at under $180 a day, this value is.
The Westerdam Holland America, based in Vancouver and refurbished less than three years ago in 2023, is a top-rated Vista class cruise ship that can accomodate more than 1,900 passengers.
The Westerdam Holland America has a gym, a spa, a casino, and five jacuzzis.
This itinerary spends five days at sea and eight port days. Major features include visits to rare cities like Picton, Wellington, and Napier.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Nov 7 | Auckland, New Zealand | ||
| Mon, Nov 8 | Tauranga, New Zealand | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Tue, Nov 9 | Napier, New Zealand | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Wed, Nov 10 | Wellington, New Zealand | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Thu, Nov 11 | Picton, New Zealand | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Fri, Nov 12 | Lyttleton, New Zealand (Christchurch) | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Sat, Nov 13 | Dunedin, New Zealand | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Sun, Nov 14 | International Date Line (Cruising) | ||
| Fiordland National Park, New Zealand (Cruising) | |||
| Sun, Nov 14 | At Sea | ||
| Mon, Nov 15 | At Sea | ||
| Tue, Nov 16 | Hobart, Tasmania | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Wed, Nov 17 | At Sea | ||
| Thu, Nov 18 | Melbourne, Australia | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Fri, Nov 19 | At Sea | ||
| Sat, Nov 20 | Sydney, Australia | 9:00am |
The Westerdam sails this route two times next year, but doesn't sail it this year. The same itinerary is also sailed by the Noordam. In the accompanying graphic you can see a visualization of when this ship sails as well as the relative price.
Since it was first listed on November 22nd of last year, the cost of this cruise has remained right at $2,494. The accompanying graph shows the price over time for the different types of cabin. Right now this itinerary is at its minimum price, so lock in your room now before it moves upwards.
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Last Updated: Jun 3, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 3, 2026