£2999pp—18-night Australia & New Zealand cruise, with tours

This package offers a unique choose-your-own-adventure experience. You can pick from a list of specialised tours at either end of your voyage. Options range from wine tasting in New Zealand to a daytrip to Australia's Blue Mountains. Overall, you'll save up to £612 on the cost of booking the same holiday independently.

What's included

• Outbound flights to Auckland and return flights from Sydney, with 30kg checked baggage
• Private transfers throughout
• Two nights at Auckland City Hotel Hobson Street, with breakfast
• A 14-night full-board cruise on Noordam, in an Inside Stateroom
• Two nights at PARKROYAL Darling Harbour Sydney, with breakfast
• A choice of one tour in Auckland and one tour in Sydney

When
Fly from London on 19 November, 2025, or 11 February, 2026.

For more information, see our partner's website.

Itinerary highlights

• Two nights in Auckland... stay at a hotel to get know the city in your own time.
• Tauranga (Rotorua)... climb Mount Maunganui for panoramic views of the beach.
• Napier... discover the city's architectural charm, wine culture, and beautiful coast.
• Picton... a picturesque seaside town at the top of the South Island.
• Lyttelton (Christchurch)... artists and port workers chill in effortlessly cool bars.
• Timaru... this grand South Island city is packed with Victorian architecture.
• Port Chalmers (Dunedin)... explore the city's Scottish heritage at Larnach Castle.
• Cruising Fiordland National Park... get up close to Doubtful and Milford Sound.
• Tasmania... the island's capital, Hobart, is your first Australian port.
• Melbourne... a lush and vibrant city full of colourful laneways and artsy cafes.
• Two nights in Sydney... spend two nights at a central hotel near Hyde Park. 

Choose one tour in Auckland:

• Explore Piha's beaches and rainforests, with a nature walk among the giant ferns.
• Discover the wine estates around Muriwai, with sauvignon blanc tastings.
• Get to know Auckland in-depth on a half-day private city tour.

Choose one tour in Sydney:

• Embark on a sunset harbour cruise with dinner included.
• Cruise the Parramatta River, then explore the soaring Blue Mountains.
• Go on a whale-watching cruise around Sydney.

Ship details
Holland America Line's Noordam is a mid-sized ship with a capacity of 1916 passengers. The ship's amenities suit explorers, foodies, and music lovers alike. You can enjoy the pool no matter the weather, thanks to its retractable roof. You can dine on well-reviewed cuisine at one of the ship's five restaurants. There are two live music venues: Billboard Onboard and the Rolling Stone Lounge. The latter has a seven-piece band that plays rock, pop, and R&B hits.

Other options

• Sail in an Oceanview Stateroom from an extra £150 per person
• Sail in a Verandah Stateroom from an extra £500 per person
• Sail in a Signature Suite from an extra £999 per person
• Add extra nights in Auckland from £49 per person, per night
• Add extra nights in Sydney from £79 per person, per night
• Solo travellers can book the same package from £4499

Transfers & baggage
Private transfers and 30kg checked baggage included.