--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 2dcec0da-8b9d-4a27-a7f2-71d8854c0ca6 slug: 2203602 voyage_code: N719 cruise_line: Holland America Line ship: Noordam departure_date: return_date: nights: 14 embarkation_port: Auckland disembarkation_port: Sydney, Australia starting_price_usd: 2389.0 bookable: true last_updated: 2026-05-05T03:52:04Z --- # Australia & New Zealand > Holland America Line · Noordam · Mar 14 – 28, 2027   (14 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Holland America Line | | **Ship** | Noordam | | **Duration** | 14 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Auckland | | **Disembarkation Port** | Sydney, Australia | | **Starting Price** | 2,389 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | N719 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Auckland **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM New Zealand's biggest city deserves more than a layover. Auckland is multicultural and cosmopolitan, with sizeable Polynesian, Asian and Maori populations enriching its history and broadening the palate. Internationally known chefs and fashion designers have made neighborhoods like Ponsonby, Newmarket and Parnell world-class destinations for shopping and dining. You're never far from water attractions in New Zealand—and this is especially true in Auckland where it's not unheard of for down... ### Day 2: Tauranga (Rotorua), New Zealand **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Site of fierce Maori wars, Tauranga today is a peaceful city in the heart of kiwifruit-growing country. Farther afield: Rotorua, with its spouting geysers and bubbling mud pools, the Waitomo Glow Worm Caves and nocturnal kiwi houses. Sample shore excursions: Fascinating Rotorua; Longridge Park & Jetboat Ride; Maori Marae Visit. ### Day 3: Napier **Arrives:** 12:00 PM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM A city of vision, rebuilt in the striking, clean style of art deco after a devastating earthquake in 1931 and reinvented as a center for gourmet food and wines. Sample shore excursions: Napier Art Deco Highlights; Cape Kidnappers Gannet Safari; Hawke's Bay Wineries; A Taste of New Zealand:: Epicurean Experience at Sileni Estates. ### Day 4: Wellington **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM New Zealand's friendly capital city features gaily painted old wooden houses and a red cable car that takes you up to the Wellington Botanic Gardens and a fine view of the harbor. A must-see is the engaging Te Papa Museum. Sample shore excursions: The Best of Wellington's Pubs; Boomrock Escape; Lord of the Rings - on Location. ### Day 5: Picton **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Set in the upper reaches of Queen Charlotte Sound, Picton is perfect in every way: climate, scenery, outdoor adventure. Gateway to the largest grape-growing and wine-producing region of New Zealand. Sample shore excursions: A Taste of Picton; The Wines of Marlborough; Queen Charlotte Sound Kayaking. ### Day 6: Lyttelton **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Are you in England or New Zealand? It's hard to tell in this city crowned by a neo-Gothic stone cathedral and set along the grassy banks of the Avon River. Nearby: the fertile Canterbury Plains and rugged high-country sheep stations. ### Day 7: Port Chalmers (Dunedin) **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Much of New Zealand feels like England, by way of Polynesia. There are a few exceptions, though, such as the town of Akaroa, a former French settlement, and the distinctly Scottish city of Dunedin, named after the Scottish Gaelic name for Edinburgh. After Dunedin was founded in 1848, city surveyor Charles Kettle attempted to impose Edinburgh's New Town grid plan on the growing city. But the Otago Peninsula's hilly landscape proved challenging—for evidence, note that Dunedin has one of the worl... ### Day 8: Cruising Fiordland National Park **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Every year, visitors flock to New Zealand in search of landscapes straight out of Middle Earth. They find what they're looking for in Fiordland National Park, on the southwestern coast of the South Island. This stunning 12,000-square-kilometer (4,633-square-mile) park encompasses mountains, lakes, fjords and rain forests. The area was once the home of Maori hunters; later, European whalers established small settlements here. But mostly, this region has seen a notable lack of human activity—the... ### Day 9: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 10: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 11: Hobart **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Tasmania, once the butt of many jokes, is finally cool. The little Australian island is home to stunning landscapes, old-growth forests and exceptional local produce. Lording over all this goodness is Hobart, the island’s creative capital. Although its remoteness might once have made it feel provincial, the city has truly come into its own in recent years. It’s got one of the world’s best museums of contemporary art, vibrant markets, a cosmopolitan dining scene and eclectic music festivals... ### Day 12: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 13: Melbourne **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Melbourne is consistently voted one of the world's most livable cities—and for good reason. This is Australia’s cosmopolitan heart with cutting-edge art and architecture, historic galleries, attractions and museums, plus a dizzying range of restaurants, bistros, markets and bars. It's renowned for its sporting culture, home to the esteemed Melbourne Cricket Ground and Australian rules football teams. The famous laneways of Melbourne bustle with hidden bars and eateries, while myriad beac... ### Day 14: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 15: Sydney, Australia **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM If you want a snapshot of Australia's appeal, look no further than Sydney: The idyllic lifestyle, friendly locals and drop-dead natural beauty of this approachable metropolis and its attractions explain why the country tops so many travelers' wish lists. But Sydney is more than just the embodiment of classic antipodean cool—the city is in a constant state of evolution. A list of what to do in Sydney might start with the white-hot nightlife, with its new cocktail bars and idiosyncratic mixology... ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Inside | $2,389 | | Ocean View | $2,779 | | Balcony | $3,729 | | Suite | $4,589 | ## Cabin Options ### Inside Cabins **Large/Standard Inside Stateroom** (Code: N) — From $4,778 Approximately 151-233 sq. ft. These spacious staterooms include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown. **Large/Standard Inside Stateroom** (Code: MM) — From $4,898 Approximately 151-233 sq. ft. These spacious staterooms include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown. **Large/Standard Inside Stateroom** (Code: L) — From $5,018 Approximately 151-233 sq. ft. These spacious staterooms include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown. **Standard Interior Stateroom** (Code: M) — From $4,958 Approximately 151-233 sq. ft. Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities are featured in these comfortable staterooms. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the image... **Large Interior Stateroom** (Code: J) — From $5,138 Approximately 151-233 sq. ft. These spacious staterooms include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown. **Large/Standard Inside Stateroom** (Code: K) — From $5,078 Approximately 151-233 sq. ft. These spacious staterooms include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown. **Large/Standard Inside Stateroom** (Code: I) — From $5,198 Approximately 151-233 sq. ft. These spacious staterooms include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown. ### Outside Cabins **Large Ocean view Stateroom (Fully Obstructed View)** (Code: HH) Approximately 174-180 sq. ft. These large staterooms include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities. The view is fully obstructed. The configuration of staterooms may var... **Large Ocean view Stateroom** (Code: F) — From $5,878 Approximately 174-180 sq. ft. These expansive staterooms include include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, a host of amenities and an ocean view. The configuration of staterooms may vary f... **Large Ocean view Stateroom** (Code: E) — From $5,958 Approximately 174-180 sq. ft. These expansive staterooms include include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, a host of amenities and an ocean view. The configuration of staterooms may vary f... **Large Ocean view Stateroom** (Code: D) — From $6,118 Approximately 174-180 sq. ft. These expansive staterooms include include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, a host of amenities and an ocean view. The configuration of staterooms may vary f... **Large Ocean view Stateroom (Fully Obstructed View)** (Code: H) — From $5,558 Approximately 174-180 sq. ft. These large staterooms include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities. The view is fully obstructed. The configuration of staterooms may var... **Large Ocean view Stateroom (Partial Sea View)** (Code: G) — From $5,758 Approximately 174-180 sq. ft. These staterooms feature a partial sea view and include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, plus premium massage shower heads and a variety of amenities. The configuration of staterooms may ... **Large Ocean view Stateroom** (Code: C) — From $6,198 Approximately 174-180 sq. ft. These expansive staterooms include include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, a host of amenities and an ocean view. The configuration of staterooms may vary f... **Large Ocean view Stateroom** (Code: DD) — From $6,038 Approximately 174-180 sq. ft. These expansive staterooms include include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, a host of amenities and an ocean view. The configuration of staterooms may vary f... ### Balcony Cabins **Verandah Stateroom** (Code: VA) — From $8,618 Approximately 212-359 sq. ft. including verandah Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms include a sitting area, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and bath tub w... **Verandah Stateroom** (Code: VH) Approximately 212-359 sq. ft. including verandah Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms include a sitting area, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and bath tub w... **Verandah Stateroom** (Code: VD) — From $7,858 Approximately 212-359 sq. ft. including verandah Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms include a sitting area, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and bath tub w... **Verandah Stateroom** (Code: VE) — From $7,658 Approximately 212-359 sq. ft. including verandah Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms include a sitting area, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and bath tub w... **Verandah Stateroom** (Code: VC) — From $8,098 Approximately 212-359 sq. ft. including verandah Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms include a sitting area, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and bath tub w... **Verandah Stateroom** (Code: VB) — From $8,338 Approximately 212-359 sq. ft. including verandah Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms include a sitting area, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and bath tub w... **Verandah Stateroom** (Code: VF) — From $7,458 Approximately 212-359 sq. ft. including verandah Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms include a sitting area, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and bath tub w... ### Suite Cabins **Neptune Suite** (Code: SC) — From $13,178 Approximately 500-712 sq. ft. including verandah With floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these spacious suites are flooded with light. They feature a large sitting area and two lower beds convertible to one king-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top ma... **Signature Suite** (Code: SY) — From $9,778 Approximately 372-384 sq. ft. including verandah These large, comfortable suites feature a spacious sitting area with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and one s... **Signature Suite** (Code: SZ) — From $9,178 Approximately 372-384 sq. ft. including verandah These large, comfortable suites feature a spacious sitting area with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and one s... **Neptune Suite** (Code: SA) — From $16,378 Approximately 500-712 sq. ft. including verandah With floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these spacious suites are flooded with light. They feature a large sitting area and two lower beds convertible to one king-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top ma... **Neptune Suite** (Code: SB) — From $14,778 Approximately 500-712 sq. ft. including verandah With floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these spacious suites are flooded with light. They feature a large sitting area and two lower beds convertible to one king-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top ma... **Pinnacle Suite** (Code: PS) Approximately 1150 sq. ft including verandah Generously proportioned and filled with light, these elegant suites include a living room, dining room, pantry with microwave and refrigerator, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah with whirlpool. The bedroom features a king-size b... ## Ship Information ### Noordam Named for the Northern compass point, Noordam features museum-quality art — from 19th-century oils to contemporary photographs of music greats Dizzy Gillespie and B.B. King. Guests onboard can enjoy regional cooking demonstrations and food and wine tastings with EXC Port to Table programming. Explore the world’s wonders through BBC Earth Experiences. Take yoga or Pilates in our Fitness Center. Savor the sounds of Music Walk and the delights of our specialty restaurants. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 1,924 | | Crew | 800 | | Gross Tonnage | 82,318.0 | | Length | 936.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 986 | ## Onboard Amenities ### Food and Drink - **Canaletto**: In Italy, there’s nothing more important than coming together to celebrate the joy of great food. Canaletto's crafted menu is inspired by the simplici... - **Pinnacle Grill**: Pinnacle Grill offers an elegant dining experience, combining impeccable service with a menu that highlights the best of land and sea. Each course is ... - **Dive In**: Dive-In offers a variety of casual culinary classics, using the highest quality ingredients. Enjoy a burger, grilled to perfection and served on a toa... - **The Dining Room**: For an elegant breakfast, leisurely lunch or unforgettable multi-course dinner, The Dining Room is your destination. For dinner, choose from classics ... - **Lido Market**: Explore a world of intriguing culinary possibilities in the Lido Market. Steps from the Lido pool, this modern marketplace includes a curated selectio... ### Entertainment - **Casino Action**: Experience thrilling casino action at sea with Holland America Line. - **Table Games**: Cards, dice, blackjack and other table games offer an opportunity to say “yes” to excitement. Sharpen your skills with a quick hands-on lesson from ou... - **Slots**: Return to timeless classics, such as traditional slots and progressive jackpots, or take a chance on our newest, most innovative games, such as an adr... - **Kids Club**: Holland America Line's youth activities program, Kids Club, offers an array of entertaining events for kids and teens ages 3-17, supervised by a full-... - **Rolling Stone Lounge**: Dance to your favorite songs with one of the best bands at sea. From rock and pop to country and beyond, we provide the perfect playlist live, each an... ### Other - **World Stage**: World Stage, the largest theater on board is home to a variety of performances day and night. Our exclusive EXC® Talk lecture series features captivat... ### Recreational - **Pickleball At Sea**: Play the fastest-growing sport in the U.S. with Holland America Line, the exclusive cruise line partner of the Professional Pickleball Association. Al... ## Ports of Call ### Auckland *Coordinates: -36.8474, 174.766* New Zealand's biggest city deserves more than a layover. Auckland is multicultural and cosmopolitan, with sizeable Polynesian, Asian and Maori populations enriching its history and broadening the palate. Internationally known chefs and fashion designers have made neighborhoods like Ponsonby, Newmarket and Parnell world-class destinations for shopping and dining. You're never far from water att... ### Tauranga (Rotorua), New Zealand Site of fierce Maori wars, Tauranga today is a peaceful city in the heart of kiwifruit-growing country. Farther afield: Rotorua, with its spouting geysers and bubbling mud pools, the Waitomo Glow Worm Caves and nocturnal kiwi houses. Sample shore excursions: Fascinating Rotorua; Longridge Park & Jetboat Ride; Maori Marae Visit. ### Napier *Coordinates: -39.4917, 176.916* A city of vision, rebuilt in the striking, clean style of art deco after a devastating earthquake in 1931 and reinvented as a center for gourmet food and wines. Sample shore excursions: Napier Art Deco Highlights; Cape Kidnappers Gannet Safari; Hawke's Bay Wineries; A Taste of New Zealand:: Epicurean Experience at Sileni Estates. ### Wellington *Coordinates: -41.2865, 174.776* New Zealand's friendly capital city features gaily painted old wooden houses and a red cable car that takes you up to the Wellington Botanic Gardens and a fine view of the harbor. A must-see is the engaging Te Papa Museum. Sample shore excursions: The Best of Wellington's Pubs; Boomrock Escape; Lord of the Rings - on Location. ### Picton *Coordinates: -41.17, 174.006* Set in the upper reaches of Queen Charlotte Sound, Picton is perfect in every way: climate, scenery, outdoor adventure. Gateway to the largest grape-growing and wine-producing region of New Zealand. Sample shore excursions: A Taste of Picton; The Wines of Marlborough; Queen Charlotte Sound Kayaking. ### Lyttelton *Coordinates: -43.6033, 172.719* Are you in England or New Zealand? It's hard to tell in this city crowned by a neo-Gothic stone cathedral and set along the grassy banks of the Avon River. Nearby: the fertile Canterbury Plains and rugged high-country sheep stations. ### Port Chalmers (Dunedin) *Coordinates: -45.8165, 170.621* Much of New Zealand feels like England, by way of Polynesia. There are a few exceptions, though, such as the town of Akaroa, a former French settlement, and the distinctly Scottish city of Dunedin, named after the Scottish Gaelic name for Edinburgh. After Dunedin was founded in 1848, city surveyor Charles Kettle attempted to impose Edinburgh's New Town grid plan on the growing city. But the Otago ... ### Cruising Fiordland National Park *Coordinates: -45.6061, 167.361* Every year, visitors flock to New Zealand in search of landscapes straight out of Middle Earth. They find what they're looking for in Fiordland National Park, on the southwestern coast of the South Island. This stunning 12,000-square-kilometer (4,633-square-mile) park encompasses mountains, lakes, fjords and rain forests. The area was once the home of Maori hunters; later, European whalers establi... ### Hobart *Coordinates: -42.8827, 147.33* Tasmania, once the butt of many jokes, is finally cool. The little Australian island is home to stunning landscapes, old-growth forests and exceptional local produce. Lording over all this goodness is Hobart, the island’s creative capital. Although its remoteness might once have made it feel provincial, the city has truly come into its own in recent years. It’s got one of the world’s best mu... ### Melbourne *Coordinates: -37.8093, 144.97* Melbourne is consistently voted one of the world's most livable cities—and for good reason. This is Australia’s cosmopolitan heart with cutting-edge art and architecture, historic galleries, attractions and museums, plus a dizzying range of restaurants, bistros, markets and bars. It's renowned for its sporting culture, home to the esteemed Melbourne Cricket Ground and Australian rules football... ### Sydney, Australia *Coordinates: -33.8675, 151.207* If you want a snapshot of Australia's appeal, look no further than Sydney: The idyllic lifestyle, friendly locals and drop-dead natural beauty of this approachable metropolis and its attractions explain why the country tops so many travelers' wish lists. But Sydney is more than just the embodiment of classic antipodean cool—the city is in a constant state of evolution. A list of what to do in Sy... ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2203602 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2203602 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2203602.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2203602/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/holland-america-line/noordam/other/74977.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-05 03:52:04 UTC