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New epic Holland America cruise ships heading to Asia and Australia

Are you looking for an extraordinary round-the-world cruise adventure? Holland America Line just announced some epic new itineraries you need to book.

Holland America Line has announced details of four new Legends cruises that will take passengers to Asia and Australia and New Zealand, with sailings ranging from 28 to 35 nights. The line will also offer joint “Collectors Tours,” allowing guests to experience the best of both regions on a 68-night cruise.

The two ships, Norddam and Westerdam, will offer guests the opportunity to visit more than 50 UNESCO World Heritage sites, including Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, New Zealand’s Fiordland National Park and the Indonesian islands of Java and Sumatra. Krakatau volcano between islands.

The voyage will also provide multiple overnight and late-night departures in cities such as Shanghai, China; Osaka and Hiroshima, Japan; Laem Chabang (Bangkok Port), Thailand; Bali, Indonesia; Fremantle (Perth Port), Australia; Adelaide, Hobart and Melbourne; Tahiti, French Polynesia; and Honolulu, Hawaii.

Note: Prices are accurate at time of publication but may change. They are based on double occupancy.

Australia and New Zealand Cruises

Holland America Line is located in Noordam, New Zealand. Holland America Line

On October 11, 2026, the first of two legendary South Pacific voyages will set sail on Holland America’s Noordam. The 33-night cruise will fly from Seattle to Sydney, Australia, and if you live on the West Coast of the United States, you may not need to take a pre-cruise flight. Travelers can travel to the Hawaiian Islands, French Polynesia (including an overnight stay in Tahiti), New Zealand, and more. Prices for this voyage start at $4,354 per person inside cabin.

On March 25, 2027, at the end of the season, cruise ships will be able to embark on the second legendary South Pacific voyage, a 28-night journey from Sydney to Seattle. As with the first transit, it can eliminate the need for a return flight if you live near Seattle. Highlights include visits to three ports in Fiji and an overnight stay in Honolulu. Inside cabin fares start at $5,584 per person.

In between is HAL’s 35-night legendary Australian circumnavigation, which will depart on November 15, 2026. overnight. It also calls at four ports in Papua New Guinea. Inside cabins are available for rent on the cruiser starting at $7,749 per person.

Paul Grigsby, Holland America’s vice president of revenue planning and analysis, said in a statement: “The 35-day legendary Australia circumnavigation is one of our most in-depth explorations of Australia.” He said visitors have the opportunity to see kangaroos, koalas and more. and other iconic wildlife.

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The remainder of the year, Noordam will sail 14-night one-way sailings between Auckland and Sydney, New Zealand, visiting eight ports on each voyage and scenic sailings in New Zealand’s Milford Sound and Fiordland National Parks. The cheapest voyage departs on January 3, 2027; travelers can book an internal cabin from $2,219 per person.

Asian routes

Ayutthaya, Thailand. Holland America Line

Aboard the Westerdam, passengers can embark on a legendary 28-night Coral Triangle and Great Barrier Reef cruise, which sails from Singapore on January 3, 2027, with stops in the Philippines, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and Australia. It also includes a two-day scenic cruise near Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, an overnight stay in Bali, Indonesia, and the opportunity to visit Krakatoa volcano. Cabins start at $6,339 per person.

Shorter itinerary options for Westerdam Island in the 2026-27 season include 13- and 14-night Japan Island Cruises from Tokyo, 14-night Japan and Korea Discovery Cruises (including the ship’s first visit to Yeosu Port), and several 14-night Late Japan and Korea Discovery Voyage. The 14-night cruise departs from Hong Kong and visits the Philippines, Taiwan and Japan. The 14-night Far East Discovery cruise from Singapore to Hong Kong is priced from US$1,699 per person and will depart on December 6, 2026.

“We know that most guests traveling to Asia want to take a cruise of 14 days or longer so they can get a more authentic feel for the destination,” Grigsby said. “Onboard, they will be able to experience Peking duck and Korean street food and more. And shore excursions can provide a tailor-made experience for each guest… Those looking for something truly special can spend 2 to 3 days on land exploring Ayutthaya, Thailand. , Angkor Wat in Cambodia, and other UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

collector’s journey

Passengers looking to experience the best these regions have to offer can choose one of the company’s Collector’s Voyages, which combine multiple sailings into longer cruises, allowing guests to visit more ports in one vacation. The combined itineraries for these sailings will keep passengers on board for 28 to 68 nights, depending on the specific sailing selected.

For example, the 28-night Circle Japan Collector itinerary departs Westerdam on March 28, 2027, sailing from Tokyo to Yokohama, Japan. The itinerary included a late-night departure from Hiroshima and visits to two ports in South Korea. Prices for this cruise start at $5,249 per person inside cabin.

Passengers who choose the 68-night package from Seattle to Sydney via Noordam, departing on October 11, 2026, can also combine the two Legends journeys into one Collector’s Journey. This voyage begins with the first of two legendary South Pacific crossings, followed by a circumnavigation of Australia; book an interior cabin from $9,364 per person.

Booking

These sailings are available now and can be booked through travel agents, the Holland America website or by calling 1-877-724-5425.

Cruises that join the Holland America Sailors Association loyalty program can earn up to $400 in onboard points per cabin when you book a room before March 31, 2025.

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