HAL’s 2026-2027 Australia, New Zealand & Asia itineraries include longer cruises
Holland America Line’s 2026-2027 Australia, New Zealand and Asia cruises are now open for booking.
The itineraries—including four Legendary Voyages—showcase the premium cruise line’s expertise in longer, destination-rich cruises. Ranging from 13- to 35-days, the carefully crafted routes enable guests to authentically experience some of the globe’s most sought after destinations.
From September 2026 to April 2027, Westerdam and Noordam will explore the region, taking guests up close to world-famous natural scenery as well as iconic cities—and inaugural port Yeosu, South Korea.
Discover Australia and New Zealand aboard Noordam
Those dreaming of travelling to the Land Down Under can board Noordam for in-depth explorations of the region, including on three Legendary Voyages. At the beginning and end of the 2026-27 season, those looking to add some island allure to their vacation can sail on two unique Legendary South Pacific Crossings in October 2026 (34 days, Seattle to Sydney) or March 2027 (29 days, Sydney to Seattle).
And a 35-Day Legendary Australia Circumnavigation, sailing Nov. 15, 2026, provides the ultimate Aussie experience with calls all around the country, including the hard-to-reach western coast, as well as four ports in Papua New Guinea. Overnight calls in Freemantle (Perth) and Hobart as well as late-night calls in Adelaide, Philip Island and Melbourne give guests extra time to experience the local culture and cuisine.
A variety of 14-day Australia and New Zealand itineraries, open-jaw between Auckland and Sydney, each calling at eight ports as well as Milford Sound and Fiorldand National Park, are available between January and March 2027. And for a special end to 2026, guests can embark on a 14-Day South Australia Discovery Holiday, celebrating both Christmas and the New Year aboard Noordam.
Explore Asia aboard Westerdam
Westerdam will sail Holland America Line’s 2026-2027 Asia season, which starts earlier than it ever has before. Highlighting the season is the return of the popular 28-Day Legendary Coral Triangle & Great Barrier Reef, sailing to the Philippines, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and Australia roundtrip from Singapore. Departing January 3, 2027, the voyage takes guests to the Coral Triangle—home to more than 75% of the world’s coral species, including two days of scenic cruising of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. Guests will also enjoy close-up encounters with the Batu Tara and Krakatau volcanos, where they may see some of nature’s most stunning shows. And an overnight call in Bali allows guests more time to take in one of Indonesia’s most iconic islands.
Also notable this season is that more than half of the itineraries depart from Tokyo, making it easy for guests to add days in the vast metropolis ahead of their sailing. From those ports, guests can choose between 13- and 14-day Circle Japan cruises or a 14-Day Japan and South Korea Discovery.
Additionally, several 14-Day Far East Discovery cruises are available open-jaw between Hong Kong and Singapore, and a 14-Day The Philipphies, Tawain and Japan cruise is available departing from Hong Kong.
Grand Experience in Australia, New Zealand and Asia
In 2026, guests also have the opportunity to explore Australia, New Zealand and Asia on one of two Grand Voyages. Volendam will sail the 2026 Grand World Voyage, calling at nearly two dozen ports in Australia, New Zealand and Asia—including six overnights in exciting cities like Sydney and Nagasaki, Japan. Guests will also experience bucket-list destinations like Easter Island, Chile; Adamstown, Pitcairn Island; and a four-day Antarctica Experience.
Zaandam will sail the 2026 Grand Australia and New Zealand, roundtrip from San Diego, calling at 42 ports in Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii and the South Pacific, including a rare call in Bora Bora.
For more information about Holland America Line, consult a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com.
