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Holland America Line · Westerdam

30-Day New Zealand & South Australia Discovery Collector

Dec 5, 2027 – Jan 4, 202830 nightsAuckland to Sydney

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Tauranga (Rotorua)

New Zealand

Day
2
Date
Dec 6, 2027
Arrive
7:45 AM
Depart
7:15 PM

The majority of kiwi fruit produced in New Zealand is shipped from Tauranga. For us, it is the gateway to the Rotorua Thermal Area, a picturesque region of towering geysers, bubbling mud pots, steam vents and other volcanic phenomena.

Westerdam

Guests
1,964
Year built
2004
Deck plans

Auckland

New Zealand

Day
1
Date
Dec 5, 2027
Depart
5:00 PM

Auckland is one of the few cities in the world to have harbors on two separate bodies of water. The central part of urban Auckland covers a narrow isthmus between the Manukau Harbor on the Tasman Sea, and the Waitemata Harbor on the Pacific Ocean.

Napier

New Zealand

Day
3
Date
Dec 7, 2027
Arrive
12:00 PM
Depart
6:00 PM

Napier sits midpoint along the eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island within the famous Hawke's Bay wine region. An earthquake leveled the city in 1931, and the immediate reconstruction created one of the finest collections of Art Deco buildings in the world.

Wellington

New Zealand

Day
4
Date
Dec 8, 2027
Arrive
8:00 AM
Depart
6:00 PM

Visually stunning, Wellington is nestled between a magnificent harbor and a natural amphitheatre of forest-clad hills. Its compact size, combined with cultural sophistication, makes it New Zealand's most inspiring urban destination.

Picton

New Zealand

Day
5
Date
Dec 9, 2027
Arrive
8:00 AM
Depart
5:00 PM

Picton sits at the head of the Queen Charlotte Sound and the sail into and out of town will reveal some classic New Zealand scenery. The town offer access to the Marlborough wine country, other spectacular sounds and lots of outdoor activities such as kayaking, fishing, trekking and cycling.

Lyttelton (Christchurch)

New Zealand

Day
6
Date
Dec 10, 2027
Arrive
8:00 AM
Depart
5:00 PM

Nestled on the northern shore of Lyttelton Harbour and framed by the volcanic hills of Banks Peninsula, Lyttelton serves as the gateway to Christchurch and New Zealand's South Island.

Port Chalmers (Dunedin)

New Zealand

Day
7
Date
Dec 11, 2027
Arrive
7:00 AM
Depart
6:00 PM

Port Chalmers is the main port for the city of Dunedin. Situated in a natural amphitheater at the head of a long fjord-like inlet, Dunedin was the first permanent European settlement in New Zealand, founded in 1848.

Hobart, Tasmania

Australia

Day
11
Date
Dec 15, 2027
Arrive
8:00 AM
Depart
5:00 PM

Melbourne

Australia

Day
13
Date
Dec 17, 2027
Arrive
8:00 AM
Depart
5:00 PM

Nestled in the heart of Victoria, Australia, Melbourne Cruise Port offers an exceptional experience for discerning travelers in search of pure luxury. Hailed as Australia's cultural capital, Melbourne emanates a unique charm with its eclectic mix of art, fashion, and gastronomy.

Sydney

Australia

Day
15
Date
Dec 19, 2027
Arrive
7:00 AM
Depart
5:00 PM

Sydney is the largest city on Cape Breton Island, which is linked by causeway to the rest of Nova Scotia. Sydney's attractions start at the harbor, where visitors can shop for locally made crafts and see the world's largest fiddle, which towers beside the port's cruise pavilion.

Phillip Island, Victoria

Australia

Day
17
Date
Dec 21, 2027
Arrive
8:00 AM
Depart
11:59 PM

Just 87 miles south-southeast of Melbourne, lies Phillip Island, ancestral home of the Bunurong people, among the first indigenous people to encounter Europeans. Wildlife is abundant here, including little penguins, fairy penguins and Pacific gulls; as well as wallabies and kangaroos.

Burnie, Tasmania

Australia

Day
20
Date
Dec 24, 2027
Arrive
9:00 AM
Depart
6:00 PM

Burnie overlooks Emu Bay, on the north-west coast of Tasmania. This proudly industrial city is Australia's fifth largest container port and a vibrant place to visit. Originally settled in 1827 as Emu Bay, the town was renamed for William Burnie, a director of the Van Diemen's Land Company in the early 1840s.

Adelaide, South Australia

Australia

Day
22
Date
Dec 26, 2027
Arrive
8:00 AM
Depart
9:00 PM

Penneshaw, Kangaroo Island

Australia

Day
23
Date
Dec 27, 2027
Arrive
8:00 AM
Depart
5:00 PM

Nestled upon the picturesque Dudley Peninsula, Penneshaw stands as Kangaroo Island's second-largest town and gateway to a wildlife realm renowned for its colony of adorable and diminutive Little Blue Penguins.

Port Arthur

Australia

Day
27
Date
Dec 31, 2027
Arrive
8:00 AM
Depart
5:00 PM

The very small town of Port Arthur offers a fascinating introduction into the history and culture of Tasmania-indeed, of Australia as a whole. About a 100-kilometer (62-mile) drive southeast of Hobart, Tasmania's capital, Port Arthur is best known for its past as a penal colony.

Eden, New South Wales

Australia

Day
29
Date
Jan 2, 2028
Arrive
7:00 AM
Depart
3:00 PM

Straddling national parkland and sparkling estuaries on the unspoiled Sapphire Coast of New South Wales just an hour north of the Victoria border, Eden lives up to its name.

Newcastle, New South Wales

Australia

Day
30
Date
Jan 3, 2028
Arrive
9:00 AM
Depart
6:00 PM

A cruise to New South Wales brings passengers to Australia's gleaming Sapphire Coast. New South Wales, the country's southeastern state, is home to vibrant Sydney and its many iconic attractions. But there's much to see (and taste) just beyond the big city environs.

Length
30 nights
Departs
Dec 5, 2027, Auckland
Returns
Jan 4, 2028, Sydney
Ports of call
17
Days at sea
9
Ship
Westerdam

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Offers on this sailing

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Highlights

  • Cruising Fiordland Natl Park

Itinerary

  1. Day 1Dec 5

    Auckland, New Zealand

    Depart 5:00 PM

    Embark

    Auckland
  2. Day 2Dec 6

    Tauranga (Rotorua), New Zealand

    Arrive 7:45 AMDepart 7:15 PM

  3. Day 3Dec 7

    Napier, New Zealand

    Arrive 12:00 PMDepart 6:00 PM

    Napier
  4. Day 4Dec 8

    Wellington, New Zealand

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 6:00 PM

    Wellington
  5. Day 5Dec 9

    Picton, New Zealand

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 5:00 PM

    Picton
  6. Day 6Dec 10

    Lyttelton (Christchurch), New Zealand

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 5:00 PM

    Lyttelton (Christchurch)
  7. Day 7Dec 11

    Port Chalmers (Dunedin), New Zealand

    Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 6:00 PM

    Port Chalmers (Dunedin)
  8. Day 8Dec 12

    Cruising Fiordland Natl Park

    Scenic cruising

  9. Day 9Dec 13

    At sea

  10. Day 10Dec 14

    At sea

  11. Day 11Dec 15

    Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 5:00 PM

    Bruny Island neck beach near Hobart
  12. Day 12Dec 16

    At sea

  13. Day 13Dec 17

    Melbourne, Australia

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 5:00 PM

    Melbourne
  14. Day 14Dec 18

    At sea

  15. Day 15Dec 19

    Sydney, Australia

    Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 5:00 PM

    Sydney, Nova Scotia
  16. Day 16Dec 20

    At sea

  17. Day 17Dec 21

    Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 11:59 PM

    Tender

    Phillip Island, Victoria
  18. Day 18Dec 22

    Melbourne, Australia

    Arrive 8:00 AM

    Overnight

  19. Day 19Dec 23

    Melbourne, Australia

    Depart 5:00 PM

    Overnight

  20. Day 20Dec 24

    Burnie, Tasmania, Australia

    Arrive 9:00 AMDepart 6:00 PM

    Burnie, Tasmania
  21. Day 21Dec 25

    At sea

  22. Day 22Dec 26

    Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 9:00 PM

    Adelaide Botanic Garden palm house
  23. Day 23Dec 27

    Penneshaw, Kangaroo Island, Australia

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 5:00 PM

    Tender

    Penneshaw, Kangaroo Island
  24. Day 24Dec 28

    At sea

  25. Day 25Dec 29

    At sea

  26. Day 26Dec 30

    Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 11:00 PM

  27. Day 27Dec 31

    Port Arthur, Australia

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 5:00 PM

    Tender

    Port Arthur
  28. Day 28Jan 1

    At sea

  29. Day 29Jan 2

    Eden, New South Wales, Australia

    Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 3:00 PM

    Eden, New South Wales
  30. Day 30Jan 3

    Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia

    Arrive 9:00 AMDepart 6:00 PM

    Newcastle, New South Wales
  31. Day 31Jan 4

    Sydney, Australia

    Arrive 7:00 AM

    Disembark

Westerdam

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Westerdam

Guests
1,964
Year built
2004
Deck plans

Pinnacle Suite

1,290 sq ft

Our premier 1,290 sq. ft. Pinnacle Suite features floor-to-ceiling glass doors, a large private Whirlpool verandah, living, dining, and dressing rooms, and lush sleeping accommodations with luxurious Duxiana® king beds. These elegant suites sleep up to four guests and include a deep soaking tub and an independent, full-size shower stall, dual-sink vanities, and guest toilets.

Pinnacle Suite floor plan, WesterdamFloor plan

Neptune Suite

465–502 sq ft

From $16,004 per person

Featuring floor-to-ceiling glass doors, a spacious private verandah, expansive sitting areas, and comfortable sleeping accommodations with Mariner’s Dream™ beds, our 465–502 sq. ft. suite sleeps up to four guests and boasts a deep soaking tub and an independent, full-size shower stall, dual-sink vanities, premium bathrobes, pillow menus, fresh flowers, and binoculars.

Neptune Suite floor plan, WesterdamFloor plan

Signature

393–400 sq ft

From $10,934 per person

These elegant 393–400 sq. ft. suites feature a sitting area with floor-to-ceiling glass doors overlooking a private verandah. Signature Suites accommodate up to four guests with two beds that convert to a queen- or king-size bed — our signature Mariner’s Dream™ bed, and a Murphy, Pullman, or sofa bed, depending on configuration.

Ocean View

From $7,344 per person

With a view of the ocean through a window or porthole, these expansive staterooms include a sitting area, two beds that convert to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush euro-top mattress — premium massage showerheads, and a host of amenities.

Inside

143–225 sq ft

From $6,834 per person

These comfortable 143–225 sq. ft. staterooms feature ample storage space and two beds that convert to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush euro-top mattress — premium massage showerheads and a host of amenities.

Guests
1,964
Year built
2004
Dining and venues
  • Dining Room
  • Canaletto
  • Pinnacle Grill
  • Morimoto By Sea
  • Tamarind
  • Lido Market
  • 24-Hour Room Service
  • Dive-In
  • Crow’s Nest Café
  • Crow’s Nest Bar
  • Lido Bar
  • Pinnacle Bar
  • Ocean Bar
  • Sea View Bar
  • Explorer’s Lounge
  • Art Studio
  • Casino
  • Game Room
  • Kids Club
  • Library
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Pickleball
  • Sport Court
  • The Shops
  • Effy Fine Jewelry
  • Art Gallery
  • Photo Gallery
  • Portrait Studio
  • Lido Pool
  • Sea View Pool
  • Hydropool
  • Hot Tubs
  • Spa & Salon
  • Fitness Center
  • Neptune Lounge
  • Tai Chi

Videos

  • Staterooms and suites

  • Casino

  • Entertainment

  • Spa and salon

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Deck plans

Open effective after January 18 2026 plan (PDF)

effective after January 18 2026
Westerdam, effective after January 18 2026 deck plan

Staterooms

Per person, double occupancy

  • Inside, Westerdam

    Inside

    Inside (143–225 sq ft)

    These comfortable 143–225 sq. ft. staterooms feature ample storage space and two beds that convert to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush euro-top mattress — premium massage showerheads and a host of amenities.

    $6,834

  • Ocean View

    Ocean View

    With a view of the ocean through a window or porthole, these expansive staterooms include a sitting area, two beds that convert to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush euro-top mattress — premium massage showerheads, and a host of amenities.

    $7,344

  • Verandah

    Verandah (228–405 sq ft)

    Floor-to-ceiling glass doors lead to your private balcony, infusing these coveted 228–405 sq. ft. staterooms with natural light. Enjoy a private verandah overlooking the ocean, a spacious sitting area for unwinding, and our signature Mariner’s Dream™ bed that can convert from one queen to two beds.

    $9,364

  • Signature Suite

    Signature (393–400 sq ft)

    These elegant 393–400 sq. ft. suites feature a sitting area with floor-to-ceiling glass doors overlooking a private verandah. Signature Suites accommodate up to four guests with two beds that convert to a queen- or king-size bed — our signature Mariner’s Dream™ bed, and a Murphy, Pullman, or sofa bed, depending on configuration.

    $10,934

  • Neptune Suite floor plan, WesterdamFloor plan

    Neptune Suite

    Neptune Suite (465–502 sq ft)

    Featuring floor-to-ceiling glass doors, a spacious private verandah, expansive sitting areas, and comfortable sleeping accommodations with Mariner’s Dream™ beds, our 465–502 sq. ft. suite sleeps up to four guests and boasts a deep soaking tub and an independent, full-size shower stall, dual-sink vanities, premium bathrobes, pillow menus, fresh flowers, and binoculars.

    $16,004

Taxes and fees included.

Dates and prices

30 nights, 30-Day New Zealand & South Australia Discovery Collector

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