Cruise itinerary
16-Night Australia and New Zealand Cruise from Sydney, New South Wales
16 nights · Australia and New Zealand · 10 ports of call
16-night Australia and New Zealand cruise aboard Westerdam, departing Sydney, New South Wales and calling at Phillip Island, Victoria, Melbourne, Victoria, Burnie, Tasmania, Adelaide, South Australia, Kangaroo Island, South Australia and Hobart, Tasmania and 3 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Westerdam
- Cruise line
- Holland America Line
- Duration
- 16 nights
- Region
- Australia and New Zealand
- Departs
- Sydney, New South Wales
- Returns
- Sydney, New South Wales
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
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
- Day2At sea
- Day3
Phillip Island, Victoria
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 23:59
- Day4
Melbourne, Victoria
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day5At sea
- Day6
Burnie, Tasmania
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day7At sea
- Day8
Adelaide, South Australia
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 21:00
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
- Day9
Kangaroo Island, South Australia
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day10At sea
- Day11At sea
- Day12
Hobart, Tasmania
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 23:00
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
- Day13
Port Arthur, Tasmania
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day14At sea
- Day15
Eden, New South Wales
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 15:00
A small fishing and timber port on the far south coast of New South Wales, Australia, set on a deep natural harbour. Humpback and southern right whales pass close to shore in season, and the Killer Whale Museum recalls the town's whaling past.
- Whale watching
- Killer Whale Museum
- Twofold Bay
- Day16
Newcastle, New South Wales
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day17
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
- 19 Dec 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
16-Night Australia and New Zealand Cruise from Sydney, New South Wales FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 16-night Australia and New Zealand cruise calls at Sydney, New South Wales, Phillip Island, Victoria, Melbourne, Victoria, Burnie, Tasmania, Adelaide, South Australia, Kangaroo Island, South Australia, Hobart, Tasmania, Port Arthur, Tasmania, Eden, New South Wales and Newcastle, New South Wales.
How many days are spent at sea?
6 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?
16 nights aboard Westerdam.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 19 Dec 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.