Southern Cross Traverse – Cairns, Fiji & Auckland

•42 nights•WesterdamSydney🇦🇺Auckland🇳🇿
From ≈ $8,124 per personconverted from EUR

About this cruise

A 42-night cruise from Sydney to Auckland, sailing on the evening of 19 December. It makes 24 port calls, starting with Phillip Island, Melbourne and Burnie. The stops are in seven countries, and calls last 8 to 16 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 17°C in Port Arthur to 31°C in Alotau (63 to 88°F). The cruise ends in Auckland on the morning of 30 January. Christmas Day is spent at sea. On New Year's Eve the ship is at Port Arthur. New Year's Day is spent at sea. Westerdam (2004) carries up to 1,968 guests on 11 decks and has 7 restaurants, 5 of them included in the fare.

Prices

Prices only available in EUR. Amounts shown are converted estimates.
Inside
≈ $8,124EUR
€7,179 p.p.Total: €14,358 (≈ $16,248)
Where to book

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What's included in this price

In this price
Everything a cruise fare covers

Your cabin with daily housekeeping, every meal on board, and the shows, pools and gym. 2 of this ship's 7 restaurants cost extra if you want them.

On top of this price
Tips

Holland America adds a daily Crew Appreciation charge to your onboard account, US$18 per guest per day in a stateroom and US$20 in a suite. It is not in this price and can be adjusted at guest services on board.

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

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This cruise does not return to Sydney. It ends in Auckland, so your flight home leaves from there.

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About the Ship

Westerdam

1,968Guests
11Decks
2004Year Built
285 metersLong
7 Dining Venues5 included · 2 extra
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Itinerary

Sydney, AU

Day 1 – Sydney 🇦🇺
Embark
Depart: 5:00 PM
Day 2 – Sea day
Sea day

Phillip Island, AU

Day 3 – Phillip Island 🇦🇺
Port day
Arrive: 8:00 AM | Depart: 11:59 PM

Melbourne, AU

Day 4 – Melbourne 🇦🇺
Overnight Stay
Arrive: 8:00 AM
Day 5Thu, Dec 23Depart: 5:00 PM

Burnie, AU

Day 6 – Burnie 🇦🇺
Port day
Arrive: 9:00 AM | Depart: 6:00 PM
Day 7 – Sea day
Sea day

Adelaide, AU

Day 8 – Adelaide 🇦🇺
Port day
Arrive: 8:00 AM | Depart: 9:00 PM

Kangaroo Island, AU

Day 9 – Kangaroo Island 🇦🇺
Port day
Arrive: 8:00 AM | Depart: 5:00 PM
Day 10 – Sea day
Sea day
Day 11 – Sea day
Sea day

Hobart, AU

Day 12 – Hobart 🇦🇺
Port day
Arrive: 8:00 AM | Depart: 11:00 PM

Port Arthur, AU

Day 13 – Port Arthur 🇦🇺
Port day
Arrive: 8:00 AM | Depart: 5:00 PM
Day 14 – Sea day
Sea day

Eden, AU

Day 15 – Eden 🇦🇺
Port day
Arrive: 7:00 AM | Depart: 3:00 PM

Newcastle, AU

Day 16 – Newcastle 🇦🇺
Port day
Arrive: 9:00 AM | Depart: 6:00 PM

Sydney, AU

Day 17 – Sydney 🇦🇺
Port day
Arrive: 7:00 AM | Depart: 6:00 PM
Day 18 – Sea day
Sea day

Moreton Island, AU

Day 19 – Moreton Island 🇦🇺
Port day
Arrive: 8:00 AM | Depart: 4:00 PM
Day 20 – Sea day
Sea day

Townsville, AU

Day 21 – Townsville 🇦🇺
Port day
Arrive: 11:00 AM | Depart: 7:00 PM

Cairns, AU

Day 22 – Cairns 🇦🇺
Overnight Stay
Arrive: 8:00 AM
Day 23Mon, Jan 10, 2028Depart: 6:00 PM
Day 24 – Sea day
Sea day

Alotau, PG

Day 25 – Alotau 🇵🇬
Port day
Arrive: 8:00 AM | Depart: 5:00 PM

Kiriwina Island Trobriand, PG

Day 26 – Kiriwina Island Trobriand 🇵🇬
Port day
Arrive: 7:00 AM | Depart: 3:00 PM

Rabaul, PG

Day 27 – Rabaul 🇵🇬
Port day
Arrive: 9:00 AM | Depart: 6:00 PM
Day 28 – Sea day
Sea day

Honiara, SB

Day 29 – Honiara 🇸🇧
Port day
Arrive: 8:00 AM | Depart: 5:00 PM
Day 30 – Sea day
Sea day

Luganville, VU

Day 31 – Luganville 🇻🇺
Port day
Arrive: 8:00 AM | Depart: 5:00 PM

Port Vila, VU

Day 32 – Port Vila 🇻🇺
Port day
Arrive: 8:00 AM | Depart: 5:00 PM

Mystery Island, VU

Day 33 – Mystery Island 🇻🇺
Port day
Arrive: 8:00 AM | Depart: 5:00 PM
Day 34 – Sea day
Sea day

Lautoka, FJ

Day 35 – Lautoka 🇫🇯
Overnight Stay
Arrive: 8:00 AM
Day 36Sun, Jan 23, 2028Depart: 6:00 PM

Suva, FJ

Day 37 – Suva 🇫🇯
Port day
Arrive: 8:00 AM | Depart: 5:00 PM
Day 38 – Sea day
Sea day

Nukualofa, TO

Day 39 – Nukualofa 🇹🇴
Port day
Arrive: 8:00 AM | Depart: 5:00 PM
Day 40 – Sea day
Sea day
Day 41 – Sea day
Sea day

Bay of Islands, NZ

Day 42 – Bay of Islands 🇳🇿
Port day
Arrive: 8:00 AM | Depart: 4:00 PM

Auckland, NZ

Day 43 – Auckland 🇳🇿
Disembark
Arrive: 7:00 AM

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