Thirty-five ports, scenic cruising and
cultural immersion highlight 10 new itineraries
SEATTLE, May 2, 2022
/CNW/ -- In anticipation of the ports in Australia and New
Zealand fully welcoming cruise ships back to their shores,
Holland America Line opened bookings for a season of new
itineraries aboard Westerdam starting in fall 2022.
The new voyages, offered from Sept. 25,
2022, through March 13, 2023,
explore Australia's rich culture,
the lush landscapes of New Zealand
and the enchanting history and culture of Southeast
Asia.
Cruise Ship Westerdam to Explore New
Zealand, Australia and
Southeast Asia on Fall 2022
Cruises
Two new cruises conclude the Alaska season and reposition the ship Down
Under from North America.
Itineraries in Australia and
New Zealand sail roundtrip from
Sydney, Australia, or between
Sydney and Auckland, New Zealand, and include scenic
cruising in Fiordland National Park. A special Holiday Cruise
departing Dec. 20 celebrates the New
Year exploring New Zealand.
"The pent-up demand for cruises to Australia and New
Zealand led us to the decision that it would be valuable to
have Westerdam sail these unique itineraries that include some
uncommon ports for us," said Beth
Bodensteiner, chief commercial officer of Holland America
Line. "We have the utmost optimism that the entire region will be
back to cruising come fall, and our guests have been waiting two
years to take their dream cruise. These new itineraries give guests
a lot to choose from as they explore this part of the world."
Goodbye, Alaska! Hello,
Australia and New Zealand
Holland America Line added a seven-day Alaska cruise roundtrip from Seattle, Washington, departing Sept. 25, extending Westerdam's season by a week.
The ship will then spend 36 days weaving among the enchanting isles
of the South Pacific en route to Australia's southern and eastern regions, and
the North and South islands of New
Zealand. The cruise departs Seattle Oct. 2
and arrives at Sydney Nov. 8. Along the way, the ship makes 14 calls on
the islands of Hawaii,
Samoa, Fiji, Vanuatu, New
Caledonia and Papua New
Guinea, and finishes with three Australia visits.
Starting Nov. 8, Westerdam will
explore Australia and New Zealand on four cruises that range from 13
to 15 days. The port-intensive itineraries ensure guests can deeply
explore the region and get a variety of experiences ashore that
showcase the country's culture, culinary expertise and popular wine
scene. Scenic cruising takes guests into the vistas of Fiordland
National Park with its ice-tipped mountains and sprawling
fjords.
In January, the ship will sail from Sydney to Singapore to reposition for a drydock. The
16-day voyage includes two days of scenic cruising in Australia's iconic Great Barrier Reef — a
stunningly diverse ecosystem that is one of the Seven Natural
Wonders of the World. Following the ship's refurbishment, Westerdam
will cruise two new departures in February before assuming its
previously published itineraries in Asia.
Highlights of the new itineraries:
- Nov. 8: 15 days, roundtrip
from Sydney. Ports include Port
Chalmers (Dunedin), Lyttelton
(Christchurch), Kaikoura,
Wellington, Napier, Gisborne,
Tauranga (Rotorua), Auckland and
Waitangi, all in New Zealand, with
scenic cruising in Fiordland National Park.
- Nov. 23: 13 days,
roundtrip from Sydney. Ports
include Eden, Port Arthur, Hobart (overnight), Adelaide (overnight), Penneshaw, Melbourne and Phillip
Island, all in Australia.
- Dec. 6: 14 days,
Sydney to Auckland. Australian ports include
Melbourne and Hobart; New Zealand ports include Port Chalmers
(Dunedin), Lyttelton (Christchurch), Kaikoura, Wellington, Napier and Tauranga (Rotorua),
with scenic cruising in Fiordland National Park.
- Dec. 20 Holiday Cruise: 14
days, Auckland to Sydney. Ports include Tauranga (Rotorua),
Napier, Kaikoura, Lyttelton (Christchurch), Port Chalmers (Dunedin), Hobart and Melbourne, with scenic cruising in Fiordland
National Park.
- Jan. 3: 16 days,
Sydney to Singapore. Ports include Newcastle, Airlie
Beach, Cairns and Darwin, Australia; Komodo Island, home to the infamous
Komodo Dragon; and Lembar, Lombok, and Benoa, Bali, both in Indonesia. A highlight of this voyage is two
days spent scenic cruising in Australia's Great Barrier Reef where guests
can marvel in the coral cays and sun-soaked islands above the
surface, along with the thousands of reef systems below water.
- Feb. 3: 11 days, roundtrip
Singapore. Ports include
Phuket, Thailand (overnight); Port
Blair, Andaman Islands, India; and
the Malaysian ports of Porto Malai, Langkawi; Georgetown, Penang; Malacca and Port Klang (Kuala Lumpur).
- Feb. 14: 13 days,
roundtrip Singapore. Ports include
Tanjung Priok (Jakarta),
Probolinggo, Surabaya and Semarang
(Borobudur), on Java, in Indonesia; Komodo Island; Benoa and Celukan on
Bali; ending with an overnight at
Singapore.
- Feb. 27: 14 days,
Singapore to Yokohama (Tokyo), Japan. Ports include Puerto Princesa, Boracay and Manila, Philippines; Kaohsiung and Keelung
(Taipei), Taiwan; and Ishigaki, Naha and Kochi, Japan.
Book Back-to-Back Cruises with a Collectors'
Voyage
Ranging from 24 to 51 days, Collectors' Voyages are
perfect for avid explorers seeking a more extensive cruise
experience. The voyages combine back-to-back, nonrepeating
itineraries and represent the best per-day value for guests.
Book With Have It All Premium Cruise Package
Australia and New Zealand cruise pricing starts at a "Have
it All" premium package rate of $1,848 per person, double occupancy for the
13-day sailing, which includes four high-value amenities: one shore
excursion, a Signature Beverage Package, one night specialty dining
and a Wi-Fi Surf Package to stay connected throughout the cruise.
Cruise-only standard fares start at $1,329 per person, double. Taxes, fees and port
expenses are additional.
For more information about Holland America Line, consult a
travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit
hollandamerica.com.
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About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival
Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCL and CUK)]
Holland
America Line has been exploring the
world since 1873 and was the first cruise line to offer adventures
to Alaska and the Yukon nearly 75 years ago. Its fleet of
premium ships visits nearly 400 ports in 114 countries around the
world, offering an ideal mid-sized ship experience. A third
Pinnacle-class ship, Rotterdam, joined the fleet in
July 2021.
The leader in premium cruising, Holland America Line's ships
feature innovative initiatives and a diverse range of enriching
experiences focused on destination exploration and personalized
travel. The best live music at sea fills each evening at Music
Walk, and dining venues feature exclusive selections from Holland
America Line's esteemed Culinary Council of world-famous chefs.
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