Noordam — 35-Night Pacific Cruise from Sydney, New South Wales

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35-Night Pacific Cruise from Sydney, New South Wales

35 nights · Pacific · 18 ports of call

35-night Pacific cruise aboard Noordam, departing Sydney, New South Wales and calling at Brisbane, Queensland, Alotau, Kiriwina Island, Cairns, Queensland, Townsville, Queensland and Scenic Cruising and 11 more.

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Ship: Noordam
Cruise line: Holland America Line
Duration: 35 nights
Region: Pacific · Australia and New Zealand · Oceania
Departs: Sydney, New South Wales
Returns: Sydney, New South Wales

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Where this voyage takes you

Voyage route — calls shown in order; map is schematic.

Day-by-day itinerary

Day
1
- Sydney, New South Wales
  Depart 17:00
  Australia's harbour city, whose cruise terminal sits across the water from the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. The ferries at Circular Quay reach Manly and Bondi, while the historic Rocks district lies right beside the berths.
  - Opera House
  - Harbour Bridge
  - Bondi Beach
Day
2
At sea
Day
3
- Brisbane, Queensland
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
  Queensland's riverside capital in eastern Australia, a sunny city wrapped in a bend of the Brisbane River. Riverside walkways, the green South Bank parklands and a man-made city beach line the water, with rainforest hinterland not far away.
  - South Bank
  - Story Bridge
  - River City
Day
4
At sea
Day
5
At sea
Day
6
- Alotau
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
Day
7
- Kiriwina Island
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
Day
8
At sea
Day
9
- Cairns, Queensland
  Arrive 09:00
  A tropical city in far north Queensland, Australia, set between rainforest and reef. It is the main launching point for trips out to the Great Barrier Reef, with a palm-fringed esplanade lagoon along its waterfront.
  - Great Barrier Reef
  - Esplanade lagoon
  - Daintree rainforest
Day
10
- Cairns, Queensland
  Depart 19:00
  A tropical city in far north Queensland, Australia, set between rainforest and reef. It is the main launching point for trips out to the Great Barrier Reef, with a palm-fringed esplanade lagoon along its waterfront.
  - Great Barrier Reef
  - Esplanade lagoon
  - Daintree rainforest
Day
11
- Townsville, Queensland
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
  A tropical city on the coast of north Queensland, Australia, watched over by the granite dome of Castle Hill. It is a gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and to Magnetic Island, a short ferry hop offshore known for its koalas and sheltered bays.
  - Magnetic Island
  - Castle Hill
  - Great Barrier Reef
Day
12
At sea
Day
13
- Scenic Cruising
Day
14
At sea
Day
15
- Darwin, Northern Territory
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
  A tropical harbour city on Australia's northern coast, capital of the Northern Territory. A frontier outlaw spirit lingers along its waterfront, the gateway to crocodile country and the wetlands and gorges of Kakadu National Park.
  - Kakadu wetlands
  - Waterfront precinct
  - Crocodile country
Day
16
At sea
Day
17
- Broome, Western Australia
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
  A remote pearling town on the Kimberley coast of Western Australia, set between red cliffs and turquoise sea. Camels cross the long sweep of Cable Beach at sunset, and dinosaur footprints emerge from the rocks at Gantheaume Point.
  - Cable Beach
  - Gantheaume Point
  - Pearl history
Day
18
At sea
Day
19
- Exmouth, Western Australia
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
Day
20
At sea
Day
21
- Perth, Western Australia
  Arrive 10:00
Day
22
- Perth, Western Australia
  Depart 18:00
Day
23
At sea
Day
24
- Albany, Western Australia
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
Day
25
At sea
Day
26
At sea
Day
27
- Adelaide, South Australia
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 23:00
  The capital of South Australia, laid out on a grid beside the River Torrens and surrounded by parkland. Known for its festivals, food and wine, it sits within easy reach of the Barossa Valley vineyards and the beaches and wildlife of Kangaroo Island.
  - Barossa Valley
  - Adelaide Central Market
  - North Terrace museums
Day
28
- Kangaroo Island, South Australia
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
Day
29
At sea
Day
30
- Melbourne, Victoria
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 23:00
  The capital of Victoria in southeastern Australia, set on Port Phillip Bay along the Yarra River. Known for laneway coffee culture, street art and grand Victorian arcades, it spreads into leafy gardens, sporting grounds and the seaside suburb of St Kilda.
  - Laneway cafés
  - Queen Victoria Market
  - St Kilda
Day
31
- Phillip Island, Victoria
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 23:00
Day
32
At sea
Day
33
- Hobart, Tasmania
  Arrive 08:00
  The capital of Tasmania on Australia's island state, set below Mount Wellington on the River Derwent. The sandstone warehouses of Salamanca Place line the historic waterfront, and the provocative MONA art museum lies a short ferry ride upstream.
  - Salamanca Place
  - MONA
  - Mount Wellington
Day
34
- Hobart, Tasmania
  Depart 06:00
  The capital of Tasmania on Australia's island state, set below Mount Wellington on the River Derwent. The sandstone warehouses of Salamanca Place line the historic waterfront, and the provocative MONA art museum lies a short ferry ride upstream.
  - Salamanca Place
  - MONA
  - Mount Wellington
- Port Arthur, Tasmania
  Arrive 10:00 · Depart 18:00
Day
35
At sea
Day
36
- Sydney, New South Wales
  Arrive 07:00
  Australia's harbour city, whose cruise terminal sits across the water from the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. The ferries at Circular Quay reach Manly and Bondi, while the historic Rocks district lies right beside the berths.
  - Opera House
  - Harbour Bridge
  - Bondi Beach

Upcoming departures

15 Nov 2026

Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.

35-Night Pacific Cruise from Sydney, New South Wales FAQ

Which ports does this cruise visit?

This 35-night Pacific cruise calls at Sydney, New South Wales, Brisbane, Queensland, Alotau, Kiriwina Island, Cairns, Queensland, Townsville, Queensland, Scenic Cruising, Darwin, Northern Territory, Broome, Western Australia, Exmouth, Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Albany, Western Australia, Adelaide, South Australia, Kangaroo Island, South Australia, Melbourne, Victoria, Phillip Island, Victoria, Hobart, Tasmania and Port Arthur, Tasmania.

How many days are spent at sea?

16 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.

Where does this cruise depart from?

It is a round-trip sailing from Sydney, New South Wales.

How long is this cruise?

35 nights aboard Noordam.

When does this itinerary sail?

Upcoming departures include 15 Nov 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.

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