Arriving in Sydney on 11 November 2022 for one night of pre-cruise accommodation at The Darling at The Star (or similar) and setting sail on 12 November 2022, this unforgettable journey will showcase the unspoiled wonders of Airlie Beach, Townsville and the Great Barrier Reef, as well as balmy Darwin, Broome and Exmouth, Adelaide's CBD and Kangaroo Island. Round out your exploration with luxurious days spent enjoying the exquisite onboard facilities as you trace the coast from Melbourne, Victoria, to Burnie, Tasmania, and back into Sydney Harbour, where it all began.
Your cruise includes:
- 35-night voyage from Sydney in your choice of stateroom onboard Holland America's Noordam
- One night of pre-cruise accommodation with breakfast at The Darling at The Star in a Darling King Room (or similar)
- All-inclusive daily gourmet breakfast, lunch and dinner handcrafted by onboard chefs while on the cruise
- One complimentary upgraded dinner for two at Noordam's award-winning Pinnacle Grill restaurant
- Access to entertainment and fitness venues onboard
Your journey takes you to: Sydney — Airlie Beach — Townsville — Cairns — The Great Barrier Reef (cruising) — The Ribbon Reef Region (cruising) — The Far North Region (cruising) — Torres Strait (cruising) — Darwin — Dili, Timor-Leste — Komodo Island, Indonesia — Broome — Exmouth — Geraldton — Fremantle (Perth) — Albany — Port Lincoln — Adelaide — Penneshaw (Kangaroo Island) — Melbourne — Burnie — Hobart — Sydney.
VIP Upgrade: Choose to upgrade your cruise package and receive three complimentary shore excursions per person (valued up to US$100 per excursion), three specialty dinners during your cruise (at Pinnacle Grill, Canaletto or Tamarind), all-inclusive drinks with standard beers, spirits, cocktails, and wines by the glass and non-alcoholic drinks, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
*Cruise with confidence: Book with confidence knowing that you can cancel your booking for any reason up to 32 days before cruise departure and receive a Holland America Line Future Cruise Credit for the value of the cruise fare. Additionally, you may cancel up to your sailing date if you test positive for COVID-19 and will also receive a Holland America Line Future Cruise Credit. Our trusted cruise partner has prepared a COVID safe plan, please see Fine Print for further details.