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HAL unveils 2024 South Pacific cruises
Three Holland America Line ships will sail the Pacific in 2024-2025, offering comprehensive exploration of Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific
HAL ship Westerdam will spend the season Down Under, while Koningsdam and Zaandam each offer a longer Legendary Voyage South Pacific cruise including Hawaii.
In October 2024 Westerdam sails a westwardly South Pacific cruise, followed by an Australia Circumnavigation.
From December 2024 through March 2025, the ship offers a series of 14-day departures roundtrip from Sydney, Australia, or between Auckland, New Zealand, and Sydney.
Zaandam’s “Tales of the South Pacific” in September 2024 is from Vancouver, Canada, to San Diego, California, or roundtrip San Diego.
Koningsdam’s “Hawaii, Tahiti and Marquesas” in February 2025 is roundtrip from San Diego.
Holland America Line’s Legendary Voyages range from 25 to 59 days They sail roundtrip or to/from a North American port.
The 35-day “Australia Circumnavigation” visits 16 ports around Australia and includes scenic cruising in the Great Barrier Reef.
There are overnight calls at Freemantle and Hobart, Tasmania, along with a late-night departure from Adelaide. Beyond Australia, the ship will call at Komodo Island, Indonesia.
From January through March 2025, Westerdam offers 14-day “Australia and New Zealand” cruises between Auckland and Sydney.
The sailings include six ports around New Zealand and a call at Hobart.
A special 14-day “New Zealand Holiday” Christmas and New Year cruise is roundtrip from Sydney. The holiday itinerary features scenic cruising in Fiordland National Park and Milford Sound.
The 51- or 56-day “Tales of the South Pacific” voyage on Zaandam visits Hawaii, Samoa, Fiji, Cook and Society Islands, Tahiti and more.
Fares for 2025 Australia/New Zealand/South Pacific cruises range from $2,449 to $10,999 per person, double occupancy.
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