Best of New Zealand

Pricing based on departure date: 23 November 2025

Noordam’s 14-day voyage embarks in Auckland, calling at six ports in New Zealand where guests can stop before sailing through Fiordland National Park. The ship then sails to three Australian ports including Hobart, the creative capital of Tasmania, cosmopolitan Melbourne and metropolis Sydney, where guests disembark.

Itinerary Highlights

Tauranga, the principal city of the Bay of Plenty is a popular Kiwi summer resort with notorious military and missionary legacies. Its legendary Waitomo Caves comprises a vast underground network of water-sculpted, cathedral-like limestone grottoes. Big-game fishing and scuba diving abounds.

Napier has a perfect mix of natural and manmade beauty. The historic district, which was mostly constructed in the 1930s after a massive earthquake and subsequent fires destroyed the city in 1931, was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007.

Whether you want to ski or swim, Christchurch is an ideal jumping-off point from which to enjoy all the South Island has to offer. Like Christchurch on the other side of the Port Hills, Lyttelton was devastated and redefined by earthquakes in 2010 and 2011.

Strolling along the city’s hilly streets and past its Edwardian and Victorian buildings and green spaces, you might not guess that Timaru was built on the lava flows of a now-extinct but vividly named volcano, Mount Horrible.

Dunedin, a university town of Scottish heritage, New Zealand's oldest city is set around a sheltered harbour amidst a magical landscape. It possesses a unique combination of cultural riches, fine architecture and world-famous wildlife reserves.

Lakes, fiords, and snow-capped peaks - this is what you’ll find at the Fiordland National Park, which is part of the International World Heritage recognized Te Wahipounamu. While here, you can also trek toward the stunning scenes of Great Walks, with Kepler, Milford, and the Routeburn Tracks for an immersive and grounded experience.

Hobart takes you to huge attractions, where you can go climb mountains and view fantastic artworks all in one day, and just have the time to squeeze in some world-class dining in the city's dynamic food scene. Shop in Salamanca's weekend markets and take a gander at the artwork of the Museum of Old and New Art or the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery.

SHIP: Noordam

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 Center. Savor the sounds of Music Walk™ and the delights of our specialty restaurants. Each day on board offers delicious dining options, world-class entertainment and enriching activities.

ONBOARD ACTIVITIES

• STEP ONE DANCE
Six elite dancers blend high-caliber dance with artistic projection to create two unique shows.

• BBC EARTH IN CONCERT
Explore the Natural World with BBC Earth in Concert on board.

• BILLBOARD ONBOARD
Sing along, test your music trivia knowledge, or sit back and enjoy as chart-topping hits fill the room each night.

• EXPLORATIONS CENTRAL
Explorations Central (EXC) offers local insights, activaities and cultural encounters that makes your journey more engaging, vivid and meaningful.

• GREENHOUSE SPA & SALON
Spoil yourself with a massage or other treats at the Greenhouse Spa & Salon

DINING EXPERIENCE

• THE DINING ROOM
Our flagship dining experience is a welcoming and sophisticated setting for an exquisite breakfast, lunch or superb multicourse dinner
• LIDO MARKET
A casual, modern marketplace, Lido Market offers the widest range of food options on board for breakfast, lunch, dinner and a late-night snack.
• PINNACLE GRILL
The ultimate steakhouse at sea, with an exceptional menu of Prime steaks, seafood and wine.

Auckland, Tauranga, Napier, Picton, Lyttelton (Christchurch), Timaru,  Port Chalmers (Dunedin), Cruising Fiordland National Park, Hobart, Melbourne, Sydney

All fares are displayed in AUD, and pricing is per person based on twin share occupancy unless stated otherwise. Although all due care is taken to keep information as up-to-date as possible, pricing and availability are subject to change without notice: due to varying timing schedules of supplier automated update processes; currency fluctuations; fuel surcharges or government tax & fee changes and may not be guaranteed until paid in full. Gratuities may be an additional onboard charge depending on particular cruise line selected. Please ask your cruise consultant for any clarification of Terms & Conditions.