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Trans Tasman Explorer | Sydney to Auckland

16 Night Fly, Stay & Cruise Holiday with $2500 Bonus Value Including City Stay, Exclusive Package Savings & More

  • Low Deposit $899*pp
  • $2500 Bonus Value
  • Sail | February 2026

Book By 31 December 2024

Set Sail on 15 February 2026

Product Code: MC-33962

Trans Tasman Explorer | Sydney to Auckland

16 Night Fly, Stay & Cruise Holiday with $2500 Bonus Value Including City Stay, Exclusive Package Savings & More

  • Low Deposit $899*pp
  • $2500 Bonus Value
  • Sail | February 2026

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Enjoy a 14 night Tasmania & New Zealand cruise from Sydney to Auckland onboard Holland America Noordam in an Interior Stateroom

Onboard dining across a range of complimentary venues
Onboard entertainment including live music & performances
Onboard all port taxes & charges

Have it all onboard with an EXCLUSIVE onboard beverage, specialty dining experience & shore excursion credit for only $1249pp

BONUS 2 Night hotel stay to explore the city of Auckland at your leisure
BONUS Waiheke explorer hop on hop off tour

One way international flight from Auckland to Australia
One way flight from home capital city to Sydney (where applicable, surcharges apply)

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Sydney, Australia

Embark your 14 night Tasmania & New Zealand cruise from Sydney to Auckland onboard Holland America Noordam today.

 
At Sea

Your day at sea will allow you to take full advantage of everything the ship has to offer. Seek out hidden treasures and make the most of the facilities onboard. All of the ships activities can be found on the vessels daily newsletter. If relaxation is on your mind then your sea day will allow you to sit back, soak in ship life and watch the world as it floats by.

 
Melbourne, Australia

Welcome to Melbourne, the cultural capital of Australia! As a haven for food and art lovers, some must-visit spots include the National Gallery of Victoria, Queen Victoria Market and Hosier Lane. If you’re in search of some sun, head out to St Kilda or Brighton Beach.

 
Burnie, Australia

Welcome to Burnie! Despite its industrial past, Burnie has flourished into a vibrant and creative Tasmanian city. Meet the smallest penguin species at the Little Penguin Observation Centre, travel back in time at Burnie Regional Museum and sample whisky at Hellyers Road Distillery.

 
At Sea

Enjoy a relaxing day at sea.

 
Milford Sound (Scenic Cruising Fiordland National Park), New Zealand

Today celebrate Christmas scenic cruising in the Fiordland National Park. Renown for its incredible glacier-carved fiords which make up Doubtful and Milford sound, bask in the views of Mitre Peak from the forest trail filled with beech treesor head nearby to see the Earl Mountains reflecting in the pristine surface if Mirror Lakes.

 
Port Chalmers (Dunedin), New Zealand

Welcome to Port Chalmers, the main port of Dunedin. Embodying a Scottish heritage while shaped by a Victorian and Edwardian influence, you will feel right at home in the heart of this culturally rich city.

 
Timaru, New Zealand

Welcome to Timaru! Built on the shores of picturesque Caroline Bay, here you’ll discover a fine collection of Edwardian buildings, exquisite eateries and pretty botanic gardens. Check out the exhibits at the South Canterbury Museum, walk the scenic South Beach Coastal Track and watch the little blue penguins return to their burrows at sunset.

 
Wellington, New Zealand

Welcome to Wellington. As the capital of New Zealand, this windy city is brimming with museums, theatres, and art galleries. Make sure to ride the Wellington Cable Car to enjoy beautiful harbour views, stroll through the scenic Botanic Gardens and visit trendy Cuba Street for bars, cafes, and local stores.

 
Napier, New Zealand

Welcome to Napier. Known as the Art Deco capital of the world, a stroll through the city will leave you feeling like you’ve stepped back in time. Nearby is Hawke’s Bay, one of New Zealand’s most important wine regions and the perfect place to tour a vineyard.

 
Tauranga (Rotorua), New Zealand

Welcome to Tauranga! The largest city in the Bay of Plenty is your gateway to Rotorua. Here you can bathe in bubbling mud pools, discover a geothermal wonderland at Waimangu Volcanic Valley and learn more about Maori culture at Tamaki Maori Village. Back in Tauranga, don’t miss the Mount Maunganui summit walk.

 
Waitangi (Bay of Islands), New Zealand

Bay of Islands is the first place in New Zealand to be settled by the Europeans. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife as dolphins and other marine life are often spotted in this area! Walk through the forest to visit caves full of glow worms, go kayaking through the mangroves or take a historical tour of Kerikeri and Waitangi.

 
Auckland, New Zealand

Welcome to Auckland. The ‘City of Sails’ is New Zealand’s most vibrant metropolis, filled with food, music, arts and culture. During your exploration, be sure to climb Sky Tower for impeccable city views, enjoy a walk along Auckland Domain and soak in some culture at Auckland Museum. Complete your day with a cone of Giapo ice cream. Enjoy a 2-night hotel stay to explore this exciting city.

 
Auckland, New Zealand

Farewell Auckland as you board your flight home, or ask us about our flexible flights and extend your stay.

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Price based on cruise sail date 15 February 2026

Price based on departing from Sydney

Extra charges apply for:

  • Brisbane ($149pp)
  • Melbourne ($149pp)
  • Adelaide ($299pp)
  • Perth ($499pp)

Based on Interior Stateroomview stateroom

Upgrade to Oceanview Stateroom from $399 per personview stateroom

Upgrade to Balcony Stateroom from $1299 per personview stateroom

Upgrade to Signature Suite from $2299 per personview stateroom

Prices are per person twin share in AUD, and subject to availability and currency fluctuations.
Pricing is subject to change until reservation is confirmed. Please note – Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions are subject to change and availability.
Seasonal and/or flight routing surcharges may apply. Flights may not be direct or operate daily.  Disruptions to cruising and itinerary may occur.

Important – if your cruise holiday package is made up of consecutive back to back sailings, there is a chance that you may be allocated different cabin numbers on each voyage and may be required to change cabins throughout your journey.

Please note upgrade amounts advertised may be based on lead in obstructed view staterooms.

Please note – onboard benefits valued at has been converted into Australian Dollars from the onboard currency. Details of the onboard currency can be provided by your consultant at the time of enquiry.  Shore excursions and other items such as alcoholic beverages & laundry are an additional cost. Should onboard gratuities or hotel service charges not already be included in your package, these are mandatory and charged by the cruise line to your onboard account on a day by day basis.
Itineraries are subject to change at any time without notice.

Due to security reasons, all guests must be on board 2 hours before sailing.
Disembarkation usually begins 2 hours after docking.

Please note: Flight deviations requested by the traveller incur a fee of $150AUD per person plus any additional airfare and or tax charges.  These will be advised by our Cruise After Sales / Air Department at the time of selecting your flights

Please note that a majority of US based (including Hawaii) hotels impose a daily mandatory additional charge that is automatically added to your bill by the hotel. There are various inclusions provided for these resort fees. These fees are separate from, cannot be prepaid prior to arrival and are in addition to our advertised package.
Please note many European hotels charge a nominal daily City Tourist Tax which is utilised locally for tourism-related purposes and to improve the local infrastructure in the area. This tax is collected by the hotels directly from the customer and the amount can vary by region, hotel size or type. Local regulations state this must be collected by the hotel and cannot be prepaid.

It is your responsibility to ensure that you have checked the Visa requirements for all countries visited on this itinerary.
China, Russia, India, Canada, and the USA require visas to be arranged prior to sailing for all Australian passport holders.
For Non-Australian passport holders please check with the appropriate embassy.

** Low Deposit Policy
A second deposit (part payment) will be required/date & amount will be supplied by the consultant at the time of booking.

Product Code: MC-33962

From $3,490 *pp
Valued at $4740
Book By 31 December 2024

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Trans Tasman Explorer | Sydney to Auckland


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Nights 16

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Departure Point Sydney

Preferred Departure Date 15-02-2026

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