Refund schedule for guests with bookings made in US$, CA$, or AU$: Bookings Opened November 5, 2025, or Later, for Voyages Summer 2026 or Later (Including Europe March 2026 or Later, Alaska and Canada / New England April 2026 or Later): Cruise Length Days…

Daily Crew Appreciation Charges Non-suite staterooms: US $18. 00* per guest, per day Suites: US $20.

Women cannot have begun their 24th week of pregnancy at any time before or during the cruise. If you are pregnant or sailing with a guest who is pregnant they must provide a physician’s letter stating the expected due date, medical fitness to travel and the pregnancy is not high risk.

MinorAccompany policy

Holland America Line's youth activities program, Club HAL, offers an array of entertaining events for kids and teens ages 3-17, supervised by a full-time, professionally trained staff.

Smoking is not permitted in staterooms and most other indoor areas. For those who smoke, there are selected areas where smoking is permitted and this information will be communicated to you onboard .

Noordam

28-Night 28-Day South Australia & New Zealand Holiday Cruise from Sydney

Vista Class · Noordam

Sydney, Australia, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia, and Melbourne, Australia

Sails Sun, Dec 20, 202628 nightsCruiseOnly

One-waySydney, AustraliaAuckland, New Zealand · 20 ports

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Your 28-night itinerary

20 ports and 10 sea days on this sailing.

Itinerary map — Sydney, Australia → Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia → Melbourne, Australia → Burnie, Tasmania, Australia → Adelaide, South Australia, Australia → Penneshaw, Kangaroo Island, Australia → Hobart, Tasmania, Australia → Port Arthur, Australia → Eden, New South Wales, Australia → Sydney, Australia

Day 11
Sydney, AustraliaEmbark
Departs 5:00 PM
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Day 33
Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 11:59 PM
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Day 44
Melbourne, Australia
Arrives 9:00 AM · Departs 6:00 PM
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Day 55
Burnie, Tasmania, Australia
Arrives 9:00 AM · Departs 6:00 PM
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Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 6:00 PM
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Penneshaw, Kangaroo Island, Australia
Arrives 7:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM
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Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 11:00 PM
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Day 1212
Port Arthur, Australia
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM
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Eden, New South Wales, Australia
Arrives 7:00 AM · Departs 3:00 PM
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Sydney, Australia
Arrives 7:00 AM · Departs 6:30 PM
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Melbourne, Australia
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM
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Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM
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Milford Sound, New Zealand
Arrives 7:00 AM · Departs 8:00 AM
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Cruising Fiordland Natl Park
Day 2323
Port Chalmers (Dunedin), New Zealand
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Day 2424
Lyttelton (Christchurch), New Zealand
Arrives 7:00 AM · Departs 6:00 PM
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Picton, New Zealand
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 6:00 PM
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Wellington, New Zealand
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM
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Napier, New Zealand
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 6:00 PM
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Day 2828
Tauranga (Rotorua), New Zealand
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 2:00 PM
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Day 2929
Auckland, New ZealandDisembark
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 3:15 PM
Sailings from Auckland

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Ship experience

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About this ship

Named for the Northern Compass Point, Noordam dazzles with museum-quality art and lavish staterooms. Guests of this Vista Class ship will have their pick of onboard activities. Sing along to your favorite hits at Billboard Onboard. Enjoy a Pilates class at the Fitness Center. Or savor the delights of one of the specialty restaurants. The Pinnacle Grill serves the juiciest steak at sea and Canaletto beckons with tantalizing Italian dishes.

Ports of call

Where you stop and how long you stay

Sydney, Australia
Days 1, 15
Sailings from Sydney
Sydney, Australia
Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia
Day 3
Cruises visiting Phillip Island
Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia
Melbourne, Australia
Days 4, 17
Cruises visiting Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia
Burnie, Tasmania, Australia
Day 5
Cruises visiting Burnie
Burnie, Tasmania, Australia
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Day 7
Cruises visiting Adelaide
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Penneshaw, Kangaroo Island, Australia
Day 8
Cruises visiting Penneshaw
Penneshaw, Kangaroo Island, Australia
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Days 11, 19
Cruises visiting Hobart
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Port Arthur, Australia
Day 12
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Port Arthur, Australia
Eden, New South Wales, Australia
Day 14
Cruises visiting Eden
Eden, New South Wales, Australia
Milford Sound, New Zealand
Day 22
Cruises visiting Milford Sound
Milford Sound, New Zealand
Port Chalmers (Dunedin), New Zealand
Day 23
Cruises visiting Port Chalmers (Dunedin)
Port Chalmers (Dunedin), New Zealand
Lyttelton (Christchurch), New Zealand
Day 24
Cruises visiting Lyttelton (Christchurch)
Lyttelton (Christchurch), New Zealand
Picton, New Zealand
Day 25
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Picton, New Zealand
Wellington, New Zealand
Day 26
Cruises visiting Wellington
Wellington, New Zealand
Napier, New Zealand
Day 27
Cruises visiting Napier
Napier, New Zealand
Tauranga (Rotorua), New Zealand
Day 28
Cruises visiting Tauranga (Rotorua)
Tauranga (Rotorua), New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand
Day 29
Sailings from Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand

What's included & extra

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Included

Main dining rooms — Traditional complimentary dining
Pools & fitness — Ship amenities vary by vessel
Entertainment & Nightlife

Extra cost

Dining — Explore a range of delicious onboard dining options, Enjoy everything from a burger and fries by the Lido Pool to the au
Canaletto — In Italy, there’s nothing more important than coming together to celebrate the joy of great food. Th
Morimoto by Sea — Morimoto by Sea, a pop-up dining experience that will take over Tamarind or Pinnacle Grill at least
Bars & Lounges — Enjoy live music in this popular bar perfect for pre-dinner cocktails. Cost: Additional Fee
Crow’s Nest — Holland America Line offers you a wide selection of lounges onboard. The panoramic view takes center
Explorer's Lounge — The Explorer’s Lounge is an elegant and refined space to enjoy a glass of wine, a cocktail, or your
Piano Bar — Holland America Line offers you a wide selection of lounges onboard. In the Piano Bar, gather around
Casino — From perennially popular slot machines and blackjack tables to the latest in sophisticated gaming, t

Policies & FAQ

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Ship specifications

Bars / Lounges: 3
Beam: 106 ft (32.2 m)
Crew Nationality: International
Dining / Restaurants: 6
Elevator / Lift: 10
Fitness Center: Yes
Gross Tonnage: 82,318
Kids Friendly: Yes
Last Refurbished: November, 2019
Maiden Voyage: February, 2006
Maximum Speed: 24 knots
Non Smoking Dining: Yes
Non Smoking Ship: No
Number of Crew: 811
Number of Decks: 11
Number of Staterooms: 986
Number of Suites: 162
Officer's Nationality: Dutch
Passenger Capacity: 1,924
Registry: Netherlands
Ship Class: Vista Class
Ship Length: 936 ft (285.3 m)
Spa: Yes
Swimming Pools: 2
Teen Club: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Prices shown are per person, based on double occupancy, and include taxes and port fees where available. Gratuities and optional extras are not included. All fares are subject to availability and may change. Final pricing will be confirmed at time of booking.