Cruise · Holland America Line · 14 nights

14-day South Australia discovery holiday

Cruise to 8 destinations across South Australia and Tasmania
Experience the Noordam's onboard amenities, including live music and enrichment programmes
Discover Australia's natural and cultural highlights, from Phillip Island to Hobart

$21,589 pp twin share

14 nights

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Sydney, Australia

Melbourne, Australia

Adelaide, Australia

Hobart, Australia

Newcastle, Australia

Cruise Snapshot

14 Nights

Discover the highlights of South Australia on this 14-night cruise, exploring iconic cities, islands and natural wonders aboard the mid-size Noordam

Sail from Sydney to Sydney, visiting Phillip Island, Melbourne, Burnie, Adelaide, Penneshaw, Hobart, Port Arthur and Newcastle
Enjoy the classic mid-size experience of the Noordam, with its art collection, Greenhouse Spa and Pinnacle Grill dining
Explore Australia's diverse landscapes, from cosmopolitan cities to rugged islands and national parks

Trip Details

Departs: 20 December 2026
Returns: 3 January 2027
Embarks
Operator: Holland America Line

14-night Australia & New Zealand cruise from Sydney, Australia to Sydney, Australia aboard Noordam.

Calling at Phillip Island, Melbourne, Burnie, Adelaide, Penneshaw, Hobart, Port Arthur and Newcastle, with 5 days at sea.

Noordam is a Holland America Line Vista-class ship that entered service in 2006, carrying around 1,970 guests. A regular in Australian and New Zealand waters, she offers the line's classic mid-size experience with a notable art collection, the Greenhouse Spa and Pinnacle Grill dining.

Stateroom category on this sailing: Pinnacle Suite.

$21,589

pp twin share

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When & how much

Departures & Pricing

Departs

20 December 2026

Returns

3 January 2027

Duration

14 nights

From pp twin share

$21,589 pp

20 Dec 2026 - 03 Jan 2027
from $21,099 pp twin share *

* Prices and category availability are subject to change without notice.

Upgrades, transfers, accommodation and more can be quoted on enquiry — call 1300 414 198.

Life in transit

Noordam

Details · Holland America Line

Noordam

Guests: 1,916
Crew: 800
Gross tonnage: 82,500
Speed: 23 knots
Length: 285 m
Launched: 2006
Deck plans: 11

Decks · top first

Noordam · Deck plans

Deck 11 — Sports Deck

Source: Holland America Line, captured 5 August 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.

Day by day

Itinerary

1
Sydney, Australia
Departs 05:00 pm.
As your ship passes Harbour Heads, you are presented with the shimmering skyline of Sydney - hailed by many seafarers as "the most beautiful harbor in the world." Two prominent landmarks, Harbour Bridge and the sail-like curves of the Sydney Opera House, grace the backdrop of this picturesque harbor. There is a wealth of adventure waiting in Sydney - from its cosmopolitan city center to miles of beautiful beaches and the Blue Mountains.Australia's oldest and largest city was born in 1788 with the arrival of the "First Fleet" transporting 760 British convicts. Today, Sydney is the largest port in the South Pacific and is often voted the most popular destination in the South Pacific.
2
At Sea
3
Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia
Arrives 08:00 am, departs 11:59 pm.
4
Melbourne, Australia
Arrives 09:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.
Victoria may be Australia's smallest continental state, but Melbourne, its capital, is big on everything. With a population of 4.25 million people living in 59 separately named communities within 715 square miles, Melbourne is a sprawling city offering culture, art, fashion and friendly, sports-minded Australians. It is also an easy city to explore. At the heart of the city is the Golden Mile, the city's governmental and commercial center, home to hotels, shops, restaurants and theaters.Originally part of New South Wales, Victoria became a colony in its own right in 1851. The discovery of gold propelled Melbourne's growth to prominence and prosperity.Travel Tip: Melbourne is pronounced "mell-burn."
5
Burnie, Tasmania, Australia
Arrives 09:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.
6
At Sea
7
Adelaide, Australia
Arrives 08:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.
Founded in 1836, this graceful city lies nestled on the coastal plain between Gulf St. Vincent and the Adelaide Hills. Adelaide was the vision of Colonel William Light, Australia's Surveyor General, who created a one-mile-square grid for the city's center and surrounded it with a belt of stunning parkland. Today, Adelaide is a metropolis of over one million people, boasting wide, tree-lined boulevards, superb Victorian and Edwardian architecture, tranquil parks, world-class shopping, and the highest number of restaurants per capita of any city in Australia. Beyond the city and the rugged Adelaide Hills lie the Barossa and Eden Valleys. Here Australian vintners are winning international acclaim for their Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc and Shiraz.
8
Penneshaw, Kangaroo Island, Australia
Arrives 07:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.
9
At Sea
10
At Sea
11
Hobart, Australia
Arrives 08:00 am, departs 11:00 pm.
Tasmania's capital has much in common with Sydney. Founded but a few years later, Hobart also owes its origins to the establishment of a penal colony - and its natural setting is just as impressive. Seen from its fine deep-water harbor, Hobart spills over the lower reaches of the Derwent Valley as Mt. Wellington towers in the background. Much of the city's heritage is centered on the historic waterfront. North of the city stretches the vast parkland of the Queen's Domain. Many of Tasmania's other attractions are within easy reach of Hobart.With more than 90 National Trust buildings, Hobart, founded in 1804, combines colonial character with a sophisticated metropolitan lifestyle.
12
Port Arthur, Australia
Arrives 08:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.
13
At Sea
14
Newcastle, Australia
Arrives 09:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.
In 1770, Captain James Cook christened Nobbys Headland on his journey north along the Australian coast. European settlement of Newcastle, however, began 17 years later when Lt. John Shortland sailed up a fine broad river while searching for escaped convicts. Shortland named the stream the Hunter River after Australia's then Governor-General. During that short voyage the lieutenant also discovered vast deposits of coal. In 1804 the burgeoning mining settlement and lumber port was christened Newcastle after the famed English coal city. Newcastle, Australia, also served as a gateway to the rich lands of the Hunter Valley - a region producing internationally acclaimed wines by the mid-19th century.Christ Church Cathedral is the symbol of Newcastle. The restored church has survived both devastating earthquake and Japanese attack. In 1942, the Japanese submarine I-21 surfaced to shell the city and its dockyards.
15
Sydney, Australia
Arrives 02:00 am.
As your ship passes Harbour Heads, you are presented with the shimmering skyline of Sydney - hailed by many seafarers as "the most beautiful harbor in the world." Two prominent landmarks, Harbour Bridge and the sail-like curves of the Sydney Opera House, grace the backdrop of this picturesque harbor. There is a wealth of adventure waiting in Sydney - from its cosmopolitan city center to miles of beautiful beaches and the Blue Mountains.Australia's oldest and largest city was born in 1788 with the arrival of the "First Fleet" transporting 760 British convicts. Today, Sydney is the largest port in the South Pacific and is often voted the most popular destination in the South Pacific.