We chose this cruise for the number of port stops and we weren’t disappointed! We got a great feel for New Zealand. We travelled with children between 7-14 and they all had a great time. Kids clubs were ...

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Sail Date January 2020

monalisa115

4 Reviews Written

40 Helpful Votes

Good overall, but overdoing things the first few days

Noordam

Australia & New Zealand

Embarkation port in Sydney is White Bay, not as convenient as Circular Quay, and not at all scenic, being a commercial port. The day before embarkation we received an email advising us not to arrive before one. It ...

Sail Date December 2019

suemoore47

2 Reviews Written

12 Helpful Votes

Loved the crew, ports and relaxed ambience!

Noordam

Australia & New Zealand

Not an ardent cruiser but as land tours were really expensive this was a greay way to see New Zealand. I spent 4 nights on my own in Sydney and 3 in Auckland, both great ports. I am not fond of comedians but the ...

Sail Date February 2019

realisticus1

7 Reviews Written

30 Helpful Votes

A pleasant cruise on a cruise liner

Noordam

Australia & New Zealand

Background and embarkation We chose this cruise as we had been to New Guinea only once and the ports appeared interesting. and it has been on our list for some time. The other reason for choosing this cruise ...

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Sail Date December 2018

Cruise4Sunshine

9 Reviews Written

17 Helpful Votes

NW Australia and Papua New Guinea

Noordam

Australia & New Zealand

Holland America Line only does this cruise once yearly, and I've looked a it for 5 years, ALWAYS over American Thanksgiving or Christmas. This year they snuck it in between the two, so I jumped on it! It is ...

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Sail Date December 2018

lyndarra

5 Reviews Written

34 Helpful Votes

Another Great With My Friend HAL

Noordam

Australia & New Zealand

Of fourteen cruises this was my third with HAL. It was nice to renew our acquaintance after a five year hiatus. I'm happy to say that HAL have maintained their high standard, mostly. More on that later. We came ...

Sail Date December 2018

aussielozzie18

6 Reviews Written

14 Helpful Votes

First time with HAL

Noordam

Australia & New Zealand

This was my fifth cruise. First time with HAL. Booked at last minute due to price and itinerary. Booked a guarantee VH verandah cabin and received a VC cabin on deck 5. Very happy with cabin. Loved that the ...

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Sail Date December 2018

bubbles1941

1 Review Written

3 Helpful Votes

Frank and honest review

Noordam

Australia & New Zealand

I am not a complainer and prefer positive feedback. This is a little of both. I can only compare to P. & O. Stateroom, food, staff exceptional. I did not find as much fun as P. & O. lines. The Gala nights ...

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Sail Date December 2017

doju

1 Review Written

15 Helpful Votes

Just home from 27 days South Pacific, Australia and New Zealand

Noordam

Australia & New Zealand

We chose this cruise for the itinerary which was very satisfactory. Noordam looks as though she needs a sprucing up, carpeting in hallways has been replaced in some ares but not in others. Our cabin was ...

Sail Date January 2017

Amishrn

1 Review Written

7 Helpful Votes

First cruise

Noordam

Australia & New Zealand

This was our first cruise so was not sure what to expect. Had a great time. My favorite on board activity was the computer classes given by Toni. He did windows 10, Cortana, edge, photo gallery, cameras, internet ...

Sail Date January 2017

debmac2

1 Review Written

7 Helpful Votes

A wonderful time

Noordam

Australia & New Zealand

We like the size of the ship as well as the ports. We were pleased with our choice. We had a balcony room that gave us some added space. The rooms are not overly fancy, but comfortable. The ship is beginning to ...

Sail Date January 2017

ChesterLocksley

9 Reviews Written

80 Helpful Votes

HAL comes thru again

Noordam

Australia & New Zealand

I'm 66 and retired and I don't usually cruise during school holidays for obvious reasons but this year choose the Noordam in early January around New Zealand and with the hope that not many kids would be on board. ...

Sail Date January 2017

Ja and Ma

3 Reviews Written

35 Helpful Votes

Great Cruise but Expensive

Noordam

Australia & New Zealand

We sailed on the Noordam with our two teenagers leaving Sydney on the 4th January. It was spectacular leaving from White Bay as the ship had to wait for the tide to drop; so we could sail under the Sydney Harbour ...

Sail Date January 2017

FORSTERGADABOUT

1 Review Written

18 Helpful Votes

Good Value & Relaxing Cruise

Noordam

Australia & New Zealand

We chose this cruise as it fitted in with our annual company closedown in January each year, when we must take most of our annual holiday leave. The price was great for this peak holiday time in Australia. Both the ...

Sail Date January 2017

cruzin_ga_gal

20 Reviews Written

51 Helpful Votes

29 Days with the Best Staff Ever!

Noordam

Australia & New Zealand

Travelling with Qantas from ATL, I flew to LAX then on to SYD for arrival same day as sailing. This was a 29 day collector's voyage travelling to Fiji, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, other So Pacific Islands, Australia ...

Sail Date November 2016

JoliesParents

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

First cruise: nice time but Noordam is a germ machine! With mean magician

Noordam

Australia & New Zealand

we wanted to see Australia and New Zealand and also have some cruise days. We read a review The Noordam is a germ machine. It is true. My wife got a cold the firs day of the cruise and the last day. I got a ...

Sail Date November 2016

ibfishing2

2 Reviews Written

28 Helpful Votes

Wonderful cruise but........

Noordam

Australia & New Zealand

This is our third cruise with Holland Cruise line. We have enjoyed all of them but a little disappointed this time because we had to miss two ports that we were looking forward to visiting. The ship had ...

Sail Date March 2016

boyfromoz

1 Review Written

20 Helpful Votes

Great way to spend Christmas and New Year

Noordam

Australia & New Zealand

We sailed on the Noordam in Cabin SS6109 ( a Signature Suite) as a novel way to spend Christmas and New Year and avoid all the hype that can be attached to buying and preparing expensive food and indulging in the ...

Sail Date December 2015

mandy35

2 Reviews Written

12 Helpful Votes

Wonderful Christmas New Year Cruise

Noordam

Australia & New Zealand

Our 7th cruise but the first with Holland America. We normally book a balcony room but as the choice was so limited when we booked we went for an ocean view and were very happy with the cabin. The bed was the ...

Sail Date December 2015

digby01

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

Great Suite and Concierge service

Noordam

Australia & New Zealand

Loved this ship. Beautiful suite on the Rotterdam deck, which was huge and luxurious. Scrupulously keen, and the American know hoe to do wonderful service. Plenty of staff for every want and we had two stewards and ...

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Sail Date February 2018