Noordam — 69-Night World Cruise Cruise from Seattle, Washington

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69-Night World Cruise Cruise from Seattle, Washington

69 nights · World Cruise · 34 ports of call

69-night World Cruise cruise aboard Noordam, departing Seattle, Washington and calling at Hilo, Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii, Lihue, Kauai Island, Hawaii, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, Crossing the International Date Line and Christmas Island and 27 more.

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Ship: Noordam
Cruise line: Holland America Line
Duration: 69 nights
Region: World Cruise
Departs: Seattle, Washington
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
- Seattle, Washington
  Depart 17:00
  A port city in Washington State on Puget Sound, framed by Mount Rainier and the Olympic Mountains. Seattle is a major gateway to Alaska cruises, known for Pike Place Market, the Space Needle, and the original Starbucks near the waterfront.
  - Pike Place Market
  - Space Needle
  - Puget Sound
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7
- Hilo, Hawaii
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
  The largest town on the Big Island of Hawaii, set on a rainy, green bay on the windward coast. It serves as the gateway to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and is fringed by waterfalls, botanical gardens, and black-sand shorelines.
  - Rainbow Falls
  - Volcanoes National Park
  - Liliʻuokalani Gardens
Day
8
- Honolulu, Hawaii
  Arrive 07:00 · Depart 21:00
  Hawaii's capital on the island of Oahu, where Waikiki's beach and high-rises meet the volcanic ridge of Diamond Head. The harbour holds the Pearl Harbor memorials, and surf and rainforest valleys lie a short drive away.
  - Waikiki Beach
  - Diamond Head
  - Pearl Harbor
Day
9
- Lihue, Kauai Island, Hawaii
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
Day
10
- Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
  A sunny town on the dry, leeward Kona coast of the Big Island of Hawaii, long a centre of coffee growing and historic Hawaiian sites. Its small bayfront keeps Ahuʻena Heiau and Huliheʻe Palace, with snorkelling and manta rays just offshore.
  - Kona coffee farms
  - Huliheʻe Palace
  - Manta ray snorkel
Day
11
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Day
12
- Crossing the International Date Line
  A riverside town in An Giang Province on the Mekong Delta in southern Vietnam, near the Cambodian border. Tân Châu is known for its silk-weaving tradition, floating fish farms, and as a quiet stop on Mekong river cruises.
  - Silk weaving
  - Mekong fish farms
  - Delta villages
Day
13
- Crossing the International Date Line
  A riverside town in An Giang Province on the Mekong Delta in southern Vietnam, near the Cambodian border. Tân Châu is known for its silk-weaving tradition, floating fish farms, and as a quiet stop on Mekong river cruises.
  - Silk weaving
  - Mekong fish farms
  - Delta villages
- Christmas Island
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 15:00
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14
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16
- Papeete, Tahiti
  Arrive 14:00
  The capital of French Polynesia, on the island of Tahiti in the South Pacific. Its waterfront market sells black pearls and tropical fruit, food-truck roulottes gather by the harbour at night, and it serves as the gateway to nearby Moorea and Bora Bora.
  - Papeete Market
  - Black pearls
  - Moorea ferry
Day
17
- Papeete, Tahiti
  Depart 23:00
  The capital of French Polynesia, on the island of Tahiti in the South Pacific. Its waterfront market sells black pearls and tropical fruit, food-truck roulottes gather by the harbour at night, and it serves as the gateway to nearby Moorea and Bora Bora.
  - Papeete Market
  - Black pearls
  - Moorea ferry
Day
18
- Moorea
  Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
  A volcanic island in French Polynesia in the South Pacific, just northwest of Tahiti. Jagged green peaks rise above two deep bays, Cook's and Opunohu, with a turquoise lagoon, coral reefs and pineapple plantations on the slopes.
  - Cook's Bay
  - Mount Rotui
  - Lagoon snorkelling
Day
19
- Raiatea
  Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
  A mountainous island in French Polynesia's Society group, sharing a lagoon with neighbouring Tahaa. Regarded as a sacred heartland of Polynesian culture, it holds the great marae of Taputapuatea and serves as a base for inter-island sailing.
  - Taputapuatea marae
  - Mount Temehani
  - shared lagoon
Day
20
At sea
Day
21
- Rarotonga
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
Day
22
At sea
Day
23
- Crossing the International Date Line
  A riverside town in An Giang Province on the Mekong Delta in southern Vietnam, near the Cambodian border. Tân Châu is known for its silk-weaving tradition, floating fish farms, and as a quiet stop on Mekong river cruises.
  - Silk weaving
  - Mekong fish farms
  - Delta villages
Day
24
- Vava'u
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
Day
25
- Nuku'alofa
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
Day
26
At sea
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27
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28
- Waitangi, Bay of Islands
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
Day
29
- Auckland
  Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
  New Zealand's largest city, spread across a narrow isthmus between two harbours. Known as the City of Sails for its yacht-filled waters, it pairs a Sky Tower skyline with nearby volcanic cones, vineyards and black-sand surf beaches.
  - Sky Tower
  - City of Sails
  - Waiheke Island
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30
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31
- Wellington
  Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
  New Zealand's capital, set around a deep harbour at the windy southern tip of the North Island. It is known for its cafés, the Te Papa national museum and the Cuba Street arts quarter, with the cable car climbing to gardens above the bay.
  - Te Papa museum
  - Cuba Street
  - Cable car
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32
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34
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35
- Sydney, New South Wales
  Arrive 07:00 · 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
36
At sea
Day
37
- 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
38
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39
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Day
40
- Alotau
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
Day
41
- Kiriwina Island
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
Day
42
At sea
Day
43
- 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
44
- 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
45
- 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
46
At sea
Day
47
- Scenic Cruising
Day
48
At sea
Day
49
- 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
50
At sea
Day
51
- 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
52
At sea
Day
53
- Exmouth, Western Australia
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
Day
54
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55
- Perth, Western Australia
  Arrive 10:00
Day
56
- Perth, Western Australia
  Depart 18:00
Day
57
At sea
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58
- Albany, Western Australia
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
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59
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60
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61
- 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
62
- Kangaroo Island, South Australia
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
Day
63
At sea
Day
64
- 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
65
- Phillip Island, Victoria
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 23:00
Day
66
At sea
Day
67
- 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
68
- 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
69
At sea
Day
70
- 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

11 Oct 2026

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

69-Night World Cruise Cruise from Seattle, Washington FAQ

Which ports does this cruise visit?

This 69-night World Cruise cruise calls at Seattle, Washington, Hilo, Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii, Lihue, Kauai Island, Hawaii, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, Crossing the International Date Line, Christmas Island, Papeete, Tahiti, Moorea, Raiatea, Rarotonga, Vava'u, Nuku'alofa, Waitangi, Bay of Islands, Auckland, Wellington, 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?

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

Where does this cruise depart from?

It departs from Seattle, Washington and ends in Sydney, New South Wales.

How long is this cruise?

69 nights aboard Noordam.

When does this itinerary sail?

Upcoming departures include 11 Oct 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.

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