by Sarah Kuta
Last updated: 10:00 AM ET, Thu November 20, 2025
Holland America Line is sharing details about its 2027-28 Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific season.
Voyages range from 14 to 35 days long and include new overnight stays in Melbourne and Cairns, Australia, and Lautoka, Fiji. The company will have three ships sailing in the region from September 2027 to March 2028: Westerdam, Zaandam and Koningsdam.
For a limited time, when guests book 2027-28 South America and Antarctica cruises with the Have It All premium package, they can enjoy added perks like free prepaid crew appreciation, free upgrades to the Elite Beverage Package and Premium Wi-Fi.
Guests can also take advantage of Holland America Line’s Exclusive Mariner Society Early Booking Bonus. Mariner Society loyalty members can enjoy up to $400 onboard credit per stateroom.
Travelers can enjoy more than 100 tours focused on the natural world and wildlife, ranging from visits to active sheep farms to explorations of glowworm grottos. They will also have a chance to visit 13 UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Onboard, Holland America Line’s Destination Dining program will bring the flavors of Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific to life, with dishes like meat pies, pavlovas, New Zealand green-lipped mussels, tropical fruits and local mahi-mahi.
“Whether guests want to experience the awe-inspiring beauty of Milford Sound, the crystal-clear waters of Fiji and the South Pacific or encounter the region’s iconic wildlife, we’ve designed this season to deliver the authentic experiences travelers are looking for,” says Paul Grigsby, vice president of deployment and revenue planning for Holland America Line.
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