Holland America 2026-27 ANZ and Asia cruises now open for booking

Holland America Line’s 2026-2027 Australia, New Zealand and Asia cruises are now open for booking with itineraries including four Legendary Voyages showcasing 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.

Sailing New Zealand.
Discover ANZ aboard Noordam
If you are looking to experience a South Pacific Crossing, travellers can board at or sail to Seattle on Noordam, making the most of Holland America Line’s three Legendary Voyages. At the beginning and end of the 2026-27 season, those looking to explore the world 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 15 November 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 Fremantle (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.
“The 35-day Legendary Australia Circumnavigation offers one of our most immersive explorations of Australia,” Holland America Line Australia & New Zealand director of sales, Alex Pikardt, said.
“Guests will have the opportunity to experience everything the country has to offer. For those seeking a shorter trip, our popular 14-day Australia and New Zealand cruises are the perfect way to explore the region.”
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 Fiordland National Park, are available between January and March 2027. And for a special end to 2026, guests can embark on a round trip out of Sydney, on the 14-day South Australia Discovery Holiday, offering Aussies the chance to celebrate 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 – 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.

The view of Mount Krakatau.
Additionally, several 14-day Far East Discovery cruises are available open-jaw between Hong Kong and Singapore, and a 14-day the Philippines, Taiwan and Japan cruise is available departing from Hong Kong.
“We know that the majority of our guests traveling to Asia want cruises that are 14 days or longer, allowing them to more authentically connect with the destination. These carefully curated cruises provide the opportunity to do just that both on board and ashore,” Holland America Line’s vice president of revenue planning and analytics Paul Grigsby, said.
“On the ship, they’ll experience culinary delights like Peking duck and South Korean street food. And tours ashore can provide a tailored experience for each guest depending on what they want to experience. Those looking for something truly special can spend 2–3 days on land exploring Thailand’s Ayutthaya City, Cambodia’s Angkor, and other UNESCO World Heritage sites.”
Grand World Voyage
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.
Email the Travel Weekly team at traveldesk@travelweekly.com.au
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