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HAL launches 2026/27 Australia and Asia cruises
Holland America Line has unveiled its 2026/2027 Australia, New Zealand and Asia cruise programme, which is now open for booking.
Running from September 2026 to April 2027 on Noordam and Westerdam, 26 itineraries are on offer, ranging from 13 to 35 days.
Four Legendary Voyages are also included.
Australia and New Zealand From January to March 2027, Noordam will sail 14-day Australia and New Zealand itineraries, between Auckland and Sydney, each calling at eight ports including Milford Sound and Fiordland National Park.
Additionally, the ship will operate three Legendary Voyages, at the beginning and end of the season: a 34-day Legendary South Pacific Crossing in October 2026 (Seattle to Sydney); a 29-day Legendary South Pacific Crossing in March 2027 (Sydney to Seattle); and a 35-day Legendary Australia Circumnavigation, departing November 15, 2026.
Paul Grigsby, HAL’s VP of revenue planning and analytics, said: “The 35-day Legendary Australia Circumnavigation is one of our deepest explorations of Australia. Guests have the chance to see all the country has to offer, including iconic wildlife.”
Asia
Westerdam will operate the line’s 2026/27 Asia season, starting earlier than ever before, from September 13, 2026.
Itineraries include 14-day Far East Discovery cruises between Hong Kong and Singapore; a 14-day Philippines, Taiwan and Japan option, departing from Hong Kong; 13 and 14-day Circle Japan; and a 14-day Japan and South Korea Discovery itinerary.
On January 3, 2027, the ship will depart on a 28-day Legendary Coral Triangle & Great Barrier Reef cruise, sailing to the Philippines, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and Australia, roundtrip from Singapore.
This will visit the Coral Triangle and include an overnight call in Bali.
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