Cruise itinerary
26-Night Australia and New Zealand Cruise from Sydney, New South Wales
26 nights · Australia and New Zealand · 16 ports of call
26-night Australia and New Zealand cruise aboard Westerdam, departing Sydney, New South Wales and calling at Moreton Island, Queensland, Townsville, Queensland, Cairns, Queensland, Alotau, Trobriand Islands PNG and Rabaul, Bismarck Archipelago and 9 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Westerdam
- Cruise line
- Holland America Line
- Duration
- 26 nights
- Region
- Australia and New Zealand
- Departs
- Sydney, New South Wales
- Returns
- Auckland
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Sydney, New South Wales
Depart 18:00
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
Moreton Island, Queensland
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day4At sea
- Day5
Townsville, Queensland
Arrive 11:00 · Depart 19:00
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
- Day6
Cairns, Queensland
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day7At sea
- Day8At sea
- Day9
Alotau
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day10
Trobriand Islands PNG
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 15:00
- Day11
Rabaul, Bismarck Archipelago
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day12At sea
- Day13
Honiara, Guadalcanal Island
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day14At sea
- Day15
Luganville
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day16
Port Vila
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
The capital of Vanuatu in the South Pacific, set around a harbour on the island of Efate. Its waterfront market, nearby reefs and lagoons, a cascading set of blue swimming holes and a relaxed Melanesian pace draw visitors ashore.
- Mele Cascades
- Blue Lagoon
- Port Vila market
- Day17
Mystery Island
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day18At sea
- Day19
Lautoka
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
Fiji's second city and main sugar port, set on the western coast of Viti Levu. It is a departure point for the Mamanuca and Yasawa islands, with their reef-fringed lagoons, and sits within reach of the drier coral coast and inland highlands.
- Mamanuca Islands
- Yasawa Islands
- Viti Levu
- Day20At sea
- Day21
Suva
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
The capital of Fiji, set on the south-east coast of the main island of Viti Levu. A green, rainy harbour city, it keeps colonial-era buildings, a lively municipal market and the Fiji Museum amid the surrounding tropical hills.
- Municipal market
- Fiji Museum
- Thurston Gardens
- Day22At sea
- Day23
Nukualofa
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day24At sea
- Day25At sea
- Day26
Bay of Islands
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
A scenic subtropical region at the top of New Zealand's North Island, made up of many islands scattered across a sheltered bay. Known for sailing, dolphins and game fishing, it holds the historic settlements of Russell and Waitangi, where the country's founding treaty was signed.
- Waitangi grounds
- Russell village
- Dolphin watching
- Day27
Auckland
Arrive 07:00
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
Upcoming departures
- 4 Jan 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
26-Night Australia and New Zealand Cruise from Sydney, New South Wales FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 26-night Australia and New Zealand cruise calls at Sydney, New South Wales, Moreton Island, Queensland, Townsville, Queensland, Cairns, Queensland, Alotau, Trobriand Islands PNG, Rabaul, Bismarck Archipelago, Honiara, Guadalcanal Island, Luganville, Port Vila, Mystery Island, Lautoka, Suva, Nukualofa, Bay of Islands and Auckland.
How many days are spent at sea?
11 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Sydney, New South Wales and ends in Auckland.
How long is this cruise?
26 nights aboard Westerdam.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 4 Jan 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.