{"id":6221,"date":"2025-11-20T05:51:50","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T05:51:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cruisebooking.com\/news\/?p=6221"},"modified":"2025-11-21T05:12:30","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T05:12:30","slug":"three-holland-america-ships-to-sail-long-voyages-in-2027-28-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cruisebooking.com\/news\/holland-america-line\/three-holland-america-ships-to-sail-long-voyages-in-2027-28-season","title":{"rendered":"Three Holland America Ships to Sail Long Voyages in 2027-28 Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>From September 2027 through March 2028, Holland America Line will deploy three of its ships on a rich season of cruises across Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific.<\/p>\n<p>This lineup brings longer itineraries, ranging from 14 to 35 days, designed to offer deep, immersive exploration of the region.<\/p>\n<p>Paul Grigsby, Vice President of Deployment and Revenue Planning at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruisebooking.com\/cruise-lines\/holland-america-line\">Holland America<\/a>, said the season is all about \u201cauthentic experiences\u201d, whether that means taking in the soaring fjords of Milford Sound, swimming in Fiji\u2019s crystal waters, or spotting native wildlife.<\/p>\n<p>One of the standout changes in this new schedule is the introduction of overnight stays at three special ports: Melbourne (Australia), Cairns (Australia), and Lautoka (Fiji). These are not just day-stop calls, guests will have more time to soak in the local culture, cuisine, and landscapes.<\/p>\n<p>Grigsby emphasized that these overnight calls let travelers linger longer and explore more richly: \u201cWe\u2019ve added time for guests to linger longer, joining a growing list of ports where we extend the experience beyond a single day.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Holland America 2027\u20132028 Australia &#038; New Zealand Cruise Itineraries<\/h2>\n<p>Here are some of the key itineraries on offer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>26-day \u201cAustralia, Coral Sea &amp; Fiji Legendary Voyage\u201d on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruisebooking.com\/ships\/westerdam\">Westerdam<\/a>, leaves January 4, 2028. Visits 14 ports across Tonga, Fiji, and Vanuatu, and includes overnight stays in Cairns and Lautoka.<\/li>\n<li>35-day \u201cHawaii, Tahiti &amp; Marquesas Legendary Voyage\u201d on Zaandam, departs October 14, 2027, or February 19, 2028. These sailings include up to 13 port calls (October) or 10 (February), with overnights in Tahiti, Hawaii (Honolulu), Papeete, Moorea, and Raiatea.<\/li>\n<li>34-day \u201cLegendary South Pacific Crossing\u201d on Westerdam, starts Sept 19, 2027, sailing from Seattle via 14 ports including Honolulu and Papeete.<\/li>\n<li>16-day \u201cSouth Australia Discovery Holiday\u201d on Westerdam, begins Dec 19, 2027, round-trip from Sydney, celebrating the holiday season with themed events.<\/li>\n<li>14-day \u201cAustralia &amp; New Zealand\u201d cruise, multiple departures between Sydney and Auckland. Some sailings include Milford Sound scenic cruising.<\/li>\n<li>14-day \u201cNew Zealand Discovery\u201d round-trip cruise from Sydney on Feb 13, 2028, visiting eight New Zealand ports with scenic cruising in Milford Sound.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>On board these cruises, guests can expect regional-themed programming, local cuisine, and more than 100 shore tours across wildlife-rich and UNESCO heritage destinations.<\/p>\n<p>This expanded season reflects Holland America\u2019s commitment to offering explore more places and special travel experiences, letting guests connect with the beautiful landscapes, cultures, and natural beauty of Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From September 2027 through March 2028, Holland America Line will deploy three of its ships on a rich season of cruises across Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific. 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