Cruise Sydney to New Zealand return on the Noordam (Dec 2025)
Celebrate Christmas and New Year's Eve on this exciting 15-day round-trip voyage from Sydney, which takes you to breathtaking Milford Sound, Dunedin's stunning wildlife, Tauranga's blissful beaches, and Auckland's captivating Maori culture.
Ports
Sydney, Australia ► Milford Sound, New Zealand ► Cruising Fiordland Natl Park ► Port Chalmers (Dunedin), New Zealand ► Lyttelton (Christchurch), New Zealand ► Wellington, New Zealand ► Napier, New Zealand ► Gisborne, New Zealand ► Tauranga (Rotorua), New Zealand ► Auckland, New Zealand ► Waitangi (Bay of Islands), New Zealand ► Sydney, Australia
ONE DEPARTURE ONLY!
14 Day New Zealand Cruise ex Sydney onboard Noordam.
- Departs Sydney 7 December 2025
- Returns to Sydney 21 December 2025
- 14 nights onboard Noordam
- Food and Dining - enjoy three meals a day included in the standard cruise fare.
- Onboard Activities
- Nightly Entertainment
Your fare excludes:
- Travel Insurance & airfares
- Day 1 - Depart Sydney, Australia
- Day 2 - At sea
- Day 3 - At sea
- Day 4 - Milford Sound NZ & Cruising Fjordland National Park
- Day 5 - Port Chalmers (Dunedin), NZ
- Day 6 - Lyttleton (Christchurch,) NZ
- Day 7 - Wellington, NZ
- Day 8 - Napier, NZ
- Day 9 - Gisborne, NZ
- Day 10 - Tauranga (Rotorua), NZ
- Day 11 - Auckland, NZ
- Day 12 - Waitangi (Bay of Islands) NZ
- Day 13 - At sea
- Day 14 - At sea
- Day 15 - Sydney, Australia
Please note: cruise itineraries are not guaranteed and are subject to change at any time by the cruise company.
Departs Sydney on 7 December 2025
- Interior Stateroom from $3,359 pp twin share / $5,867 pp sole use*
- Oceanview Stateroom from $3,959 pp twin share / $7,067 pp sole use*
- Verandah Stateroom from $4,929 pp twin share / $9,007 pp sole use*
- Suites from $6,149 pp twin share / $11,447 pp sole use*
Please note: prices are subject to availability at the time of booking and may change or be withdrawn at any time without notice.
Named for the Northern compass point, Noordam features museum-quality art — from 19th-century oils to contemporary photographs of music greats Dizzy Gillespie and B.B. King. Guests onboard can enjoy regional cooking demonstrations and food and wine tastings with EXC Port to Table programming. Explore the world’s wonders through BBC Earth Experiences. Take yoga or Pilates in our Fitness Centre. Savour the sounds of Music Walk™ and the delights of our specialty restaurants.
Inside Cabin:
Approximately 151-233 sq. ft.
Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities are featured in these comfortable staterooms.
Ocean View Cabin:
Approximately 174-180 sq. ft.
These expansive staterooms include include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, a host of amenities and an ocean view. Oceanview Cabins may have Partial or fully Obstructed views.
Verandah Cabin:
Approximately 212-359 sq. ft. including verandah
Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms include a sitting area, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and bath tub with premium massage shower-heads.
Signature Suite:
Approximately 372-384 sq. ft. including verandah
These large, comfortable suites feature a spacious sitting area with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and one sofa bed for one person. The bathroom includes a dual-sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath and shower, and an additional shower stall.