Cathay Pacific
London Heathrow Sydney Kingsford Smith
DAY 1-3
4 Mar 2024
This flight is included in the cost of your cruise with 1 piece of baggage per person
London Heathrow Sydney Kingsford Smith
4 Mar 2024 20:15
London Heathrow
Departs
4 Mar 2024 20:15 (local time)
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1 stop
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Departs
6 Mar 2024 09:35 (local time)
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Sydney
DAY 609 Mar 2024
Time at Port: from 7 AM to 6:30 PM
The capital of New South Wales, Sydney is a popular tourist destination thanks to its variety of attractions, restaurants and picturesque surroundings. Best known for the Sydney Opera House, there’s so much to see and do in this vibrant city. Alongside Sydney Opera House, particular highlights include the Royal Botanic Garden and the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Things to do in Sydney:
Opera House
An iconic attraction in Sydney, the Sydney Opera House is home to a variety of performances throughout the year and features unique 20th century architecture. Located on Sydney Harbour, this extraordinary building is well worth a visit to, whether you’re looking to watch a performance there or to simply explore it.
Royal Botanic Garden
A popular attraction in Sydney is the picturesque Royal Botanic Garden. Spanning 30 hectares on Sydney Harbour, it has a wide array of plant life and boasts incredible views of the Sydney Opera House and the city's wide array of skyscrapers. Established in the early 19th century, it makes for a wonderful visit if you’re looking for a break from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Alternatively, you could reach for the sky at the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Constructed out of steel, this prominent bridge connects the central business district to the North Shore. What’s so incredible about the ‘coat hanger’ bridge, is that you can climb it and take in breathtaking views of the city and harbour!
Melbourne
DAY 811 Mar 2024
Time at Port: from 8 AM to 5 PM
A vibrant coastal city in Victoria, Melbourne is beloved for its food and art scene, and the numerous attractions it has to offer. A large city that surrounds the Federation Square development, you’ll find a large selection of fantastic restaurants that lie on the picturesque Yarra River. Top highlights in the city include the Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne Zoo and the Old Melbourne Jail.
Things to do in Melbourne:
Queen Victoria Market
One of the most popular attractions in the city is the Queen Victoria Market. Spanning an impressive seven hectares, this large open air market has a variety of stalls, including clothing and fruit and vegetables.
Melbourne Zoo
Situated in the Royal Park, within easy reach of the city centre, Melbourne Zoo is another popular attraction in Melbourne. Home to nearly 4000 animals and 243 different species, it’s a tranquil and fascinating place to visit whilst in the city.
Old Melbourne Gaol
Once a jail, and now a museum, the Old Melbourne Gaol is a captivating historical building in Melbourne. With an eerie feeling, a tour around it is bound to intrigue, as you learn about the fascinating history of the jail and its inhabitants.
Milford Sound
DAY 1215 Mar 2024
Time at Port: from 7 AM to 8 AM
The most picturesque natural attraction in New Zealand is Milford Sound, which is located deep within the Fjordland National Park. Combining mountains, ominous waters, and dramatic cliffs surrounded by woodland, its one to add to your bucket list
Wellington
DAY 1619 Mar 2024
Time at Port: from 7 AM to 4 PM
The bustling capital of New Zealand, Wellington boasts a beautiful waterfront promenade, vibrant harbour and picturesque surroundings. With lots of different sights to discover, from the Wellington Botanic Gardens to the Wellington Cable Car and Wellington Zoo, there’s something for everyone to enjoy whilst stopping off during your cruise.
Things to do in Wellington:
Botanic Gardens
Spanning 25 hectares, the Wellington Botanic Garden is situated within easy reach of the city centre. With a variety of flora, from native forest to seasonal displays, it’s a tranquil place to explore away from the hustle and bustle.
Cable Car
A popular funicular railway, the Wellington Cable Car will take you from Lambton Quay and Kelburn. Spanning 612 metres, you’ll soar to 120 metres in the air and enjoy breathtaking views out over the city.
Wellington Zoo
Spanning 32 acres, this popular zoo is home to over 500 animals and 80 different species. Opened in 1906, it’s the ultimate family day out when visiting Wellington.
Napier
DAY 1720 Mar 2024
Time at Port: from 8 AM to 5 PM
A picturesque coastal city on the North Island of New Zealand, Napier is renowned for its vineyards and natural attractions. Top attractions in Napier include the National Aquarium of New Zealand, the Bluff Hill Lookout and the MTG Hawke’s Bay art gallery.
Things to do in Napier:
National Aquarium
Opened in 1957, the National Aquarium of New Zealand is home to a variety of marine life. A popular attraction in the city, it’s situated in the vibrant Marine Parade within moments of the centre. Popular with families and couples alike, this aquarium is a wonderful place to discover the marine life in the area and escape the hustle and bustle.
Bluff Hill Lookout
Once home to an artillery battery, this picturesque and historic lookout is the perfect place to enjoy incredible views out over the city and ocean. A relaxing landmark to visit, it provides plenty of opportunities for unforgettable photographs.
MTG Hawke’s Bay
Not only is this a popular museum, but also a theatre and art gallery in the centre of the city. Comprising three buildings, this modern landmark is the perfect place to see artworks, a show or even discover more about the city itself.
Tauranga
DAY 1922 Mar 2024
Time at Port: from 8 AM to 7 PM
A vibrant harbourside city located in the picturesque Bay of Plenty in New Zealand, Tauranga is home to an array of historic and modern attractions, including the Tauranga Art Gallery, Waimarino Water & Adventure Park and the Fernland Spa. With so much to see and do, you’ll be spoilt for choice on what you experience during your time there!
Things to do in Tauranga:
Art Gallery
Situated in the Western Bay of Plenty, the Tauranga Art Gallery is home to an array of exhibits, from historical pieces to modern art. A cultural attraction that’s popular with tourists and locals alike, the variety of artworks on show are bound to impress.
Adventure Park
This fun park is full of watersports, from kayaks to inflatable climbing walls. There’s even spaces for picnics - the ultimate place to explore during your time in Tauranga and one that’s bound to be a hit with the little ones!
Fernland Spa
Alternatively, you could head to the sumptuous Fernland Spa. Within easy reach of the heart of the city, it boasts mineral springs, hot pools, a large pool that’s surrounded by native foliage, 8 spacious private pools and more!
Auckland
DAY 2023 Mar 2024
Time at Port: from 7 AM to 5 PM
The beautiful and vibrant city of Auckland is popular with those visiting New Zealand due to its array of attractions, including the Auckland Domain park, bustling harbour and seaside promenade. An oasis of music, art and food, this captivating city has something for everyone.
Things to do in Auckland:
Sky Tower
Situated in the heart of the city, the Sky Tower is the tallest building in New Zealand. In the Central Business District, this popular attraction stands an impressive 328m tall. An icon of the skyline, you can take in breathtaking views from the top of it.
Auckland Zoo
Spanning over 16 hectares, the Auckland Zoo is also located in the centre of the city. Over 100 years old, it’s home to 2,800 animals and over 130 different species. With so many different exhibits to see, this captivating attraction is a wonderful place to visit regardless of who you’re travelling with.
Botanic Gardens
Auckland Botanic Gardens spans an impressive 156 acres, including 10 hectares of forest. Opened in 1982, it attracts over 1 million visitors each year due to its vast plant life. A beautiful attraction, this historic botanic garden is located in Manurewa.
Cathay Pacific
Auckland International Airport London Heathrow
DAY 20-21
23 Mar 2024
This flight is included in the cost of your cruise with 1 piece of baggage per person
Auckland International Airport London Heathrow
23 Mar 2024 15:00
Auckland International Airport
Departs
23 Mar 2024 15:00 (local time)
Cathay Pacific
1 stop
London Heathrow
Departs
24 Mar 2024 06:20 (local time)
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Hotel stay included
PARKROYAL Darling Harbour Sydney or similar
4 star hotel
Sydney Central
6 Mar 2024
3 nights stay
Customer reviews for Noordam
4.7
Based on 3 reviews
Cabin
4.7
Service
4.7
Excursions
4.7
Dining
4.7
Activities
4.7
Value for money
4.7
Entertainment
4.7
Ship ox food very good entertainment rubbish
Verified customer
1 cruise
8 Mar 2019
Gorgeous massive modern ship. Amazing buffet food at the informal Lido restaurant, excellent food at the speciality restaurants (albeit tiny portions!), amazing friendly service (even got personalised service at the restaurant). One minus is that all tips are purportedly included in your booking, but then you get a surprise bill of $11.50 per person a day for "hotel service charge", which turns out to be "obligatory gratuity" for room maintenance and also for tips to all other staff in the background that you never get to see. We refused to pay this and opted for paying handsome tips to the 3 guys that bowled us over with their personalised service (the room service guy and the 2 restaurant staff at the Lido). Challenge the hotel service charge at any rate! We know almost everyone else just grinned, complained, and paid it in the end. Also make sure you don't need a doctor onboard! They have good medical facilities with several staff but you have to pay $97 to see the doctor for a checkup (you have to pay extra for any medicines, prescriptions). My partner wanted to have his tooth checked out and that's the price we were quoted. He just paid $1 for Ibuprofen instead. Onboard entertainment was not bad. The mainstream stuff was mainly bad, but we were thrilled with the B B King Blues Band multiple times as well as the violinist and the pianist at the Piano lounge (both first-class even though those venues are a lot smaller). There are 2 pools, one exclusively used by kids so it's busy, the other is supposed to be for adults but there were the occasional kids in it (but people complained) and even without them it's relatively small so it gets very crowded very easily, particularly between 1-4pm. In general though we loved being on our floating hotel taking us to lovely beaches and I have to reiterate that the service was impeccable.
Verified customer
1 cruise
10 Jan 2015
Absolutely amazing time on board all crew were helpful and very entertaining. Cabin stewert was very pleasant always willing to help.... the dinning room crew were amazing MR W, well kids all took a shine to him... and the evening entertainment was amazing Charlotte one of the singers, well now hands up to her. She is a very helpful and pleasant lady... 10/10 for her enthusiasm and pleasantness. lovely crew all round and would deffo recommend.
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