Holland America · 14-Night Voyage

14 Night South Australia Discovery Holiday

14 NightsSydney → Auckland17 Ports of Call9 Sea DaysAboard Holland America Noordam

A 14-night one-way voyage aboard Holland America Noordam, sailing from Sydney to Auckland. It calls at 17 ports of call across 3 countries — Australia, Tasmania and New Zealand, with 9 days at sea. Departs December 20, 2026.

The Voyage · Interactive Map
Port of call Sailing route
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Drawn to scale from real coastline data — hover any port to explore it.

This 14-night Holland America itinerary links Sydney to Auckland, threading 17 ports of call through 3 countries with 9 days at sea to unwind aboard Holland America Noordam.

14Nights
17Ports
9Sea Days
SydneyRound-Trip

Why sail this route

You unpack once and let the ship do the travelling: 3 countries over 14 nights, starting in Sydney and finishing in Auckland, with a new port waiting most mornings instead of airports and hotel check-ins.

The pacing runs to 17 port days and 9 days at sea — time to enjoy the ship between stops.

Good to know

Best for
Repositioning & bucket-list cruisers
Season
Winter sailing
Route
Sydney → Auckland
Pace
17 port days · 9 sea days

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Hover a day to find it on the map.

  1. Day1
    Australia
    Sydney Departs 5:00 PM
    Explore Sydney
  2. Day2
    At Sea
    A Day at Sea
  3. Day3
    Australia
    Phillip Island 8:00 AM – 11:59 PM
    Explore Phillip Island
  4. Day4
    Australia
    Melbourne 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Explore Melbourne
  5. Day5
    Tasmania
    Burnie 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    Explore Burnie
  6. Day6
    At Sea
    A Day at Sea
  7. Day7
    Australia
    Adelaide 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    Explore Adelaide
  8. Day8
    Australia
    Kangaroo Island 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Explore Kangaroo Island
  9. Day9
    At Sea
    A Day at Sea
  10. Day10
    At Sea
    A Day at Sea
  11. Day11
    Tasmania
    Hobart 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
    Explore Hobart
  12. Day12
    Tasmania
    Port Arthur 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Explore Port Arthur
  13. Day13
    At Sea
    A Day at Sea
  14. Day14
    Australia
    Eden 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Explore Eden
  15. Day15
    Australia
    Sydney
    Explore Sydney
  16. Day16
    At Sea
    A Day at Sea
  17. Day17
    Australia
    Melbourne 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Explore Melbourne
  18. Day18
    At Sea
    A Day at Sea
  19. Day19
    Tasmania
    Hobart 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Explore Hobart
  20. Day20
    At Sea
    A Day at Sea
  21. Day21
    At Sea
    A Day at Sea
  22. Day22
    New Zealand
    Fjordland National Park 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
    Explore Fjordland National Park
  23. Day23
    New Zealand
    Dunedin 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    Explore Dunedin
  24. Day24
    New Zealand
    Christchurch 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    Explore Christchurch
  25. Day25
    New Zealand
    Picton 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Explore Picton
  26. Day26
    New Zealand
    Wellington 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    Explore Wellington
  27. Day27
    New Zealand
    Napier 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Explore Napier
  28. Day28
    New Zealand
    Tauranga 8:00 AM – 3:15 PM
    Explore Tauranga
  29. Day29
    New Zealand · Disembark
    Auckland Arrives 7:00 AM
    Explore Auckland

The Ship

Holland America Noordam
61.2
SCORE
Your floating hotel
Holland America Noordam

Your home for all 14 nights aboard Holland America Noordam — so you unpack once and wake up somewhere new each morning.

2006Launched
82,897Gross Tons
285.2 mLength
1,972Guests
811Crew
11Decks
OnboardCasino·Spa & Thermal Suite
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About This Cruise

The 14 Night South Australia Discovery Holiday is a 14-night one-way itinerary aboard Holland America Noordam. You board in Sydney and disembark in Auckland, calling at 17 ports across 3 countries along the way.

In sequence the voyage takes in Australia (Sydney, Phillip Island, Melbourne), Tasmania (Burnie), Australia (Adelaide, Kangaroo Island), Tasmania (Hobart, Port Arthur), Australia (Eden, Sydney, Melbourne), Tasmania (Hobart) and 1 more.

As a one-way sailing you'll fly into Sydney and home from Auckland, so it's worth checking the two gateways before you book. Longer hops are crossed on the 9 days at sea, keeping daylight hours for the ports. Sailing dates, cabin availability and fares vary by season — use Check Dates & Prices for live pricing, or call our team to talk through the options.

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