Holland America has long-term plans for Oz

Cruise line schedules an extensive series of Australasia and South Pacific sailings in 2027 and early 2028

Holland America has long-term plans for Oz

Cruise line schedules an extensive series of Australasia and South Pacific sailings in 2027 and early 2028

Holland America Line’s 2027-2028 Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific season operates from September 2027 through to March 2028.

Fourteen itineraries are included in the programme, featuring Westerdam, Zaandam and Koningsdam, with voyages ranging from 14 to 35 days.

A 26-day Australia, Coral Sea and Fiji Legendary Voyage’ departing January 4, 2028, will sail on Westerdam from Sydney, Australia, to Auckland, New Zealand, calling at 14 ports throughout the region, including overnight stays in Cairns and Lautoka. Destinations include Vanuatu, Fiji and Tonga. Prices start from £5,039pp.

Australia-only cruises include a 16-day South Australia Discovery Holiday, departing December 19, 2027. Sailing on Westerdam round-trip from Sydney, it will call at nine ports in Australia, including late-night calls at Phillip Island and Hobart, as well as an overnight stay in Melbourne. Prices start from £3,539pp.

The programme features more than 100 shore excursions focused on wildlife and the natural world, in addition to visits to 13 UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the lagoons of New Caledonia, Gondwana Rainforests of Australia and the Sydney Opera House.

Sydney Harbour scaled
The 16-day ‘South Australia Discovery Holiday’ departs Sydney on December 19, 2027

Holland America Line’s Destination Dining programme will feature the authentic flavours of Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific, with options such as savoury meat pies, pavlovas, fresh New Zealand green-lipped mussels, an assortment of tropical fruits and local mahi-mahi.

For a limited time, when guests book a 2027/2028 Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific cruise with the ‘Have It All Early Booking Bonus’, they will receive an Elite Beverage Package, shore excursion credit, up to three nights speciality dining, Premium Wi-Fi package, prepaid crew appreciation and up to US$300pp onboard credit.

Guests must book these cruises by February 16, 2026, to receive the Exclusive Mariner Society Early Booking Bonus.

hollandamerica.com

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