This 16-night Holland America itinerary links Sydney to Auckland, threading 25 ports of call through 8 countries with 17 days at sea to unwind aboard Holland America Westerdam.
Why sail this route
You unpack once and let the ship do the travelling: 8 countries over 16 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 25 port days and 17 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
- 25 port days · 17 sea days
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The Ship
Your home for all 16 nights aboard Holland America Westerdam — so you unpack once and wake up somewhere new each morning.
About This Cruise
The 16 Night South Australia Discovery Holiday is a 16-night one-way itinerary aboard Holland America Westerdam. You board in Sydney and disembark in Auckland, calling at 25 ports across 8 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, Newcastle, Sydney and 3 more), Papua New Guinea (Alotau, Kiriwina Island, Rabaul) and 2 more, among others.
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 17 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.