{"id":60767,"date":"2021-03-10T11:21:52","date_gmt":"2021-03-10T16:21:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/asia-pacific\/visit-exotic-locales-ancient-cultures-and-untouched-wonderlands-on-2022-2023-cruises\/"},"modified":"2022-11-11T15:49:51","modified_gmt":"2022-11-11T21:49:51","slug":"visit-exotic-locales-ancient-cultures-and-untouched-wonderlands-on-2022-2023-cruises","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/cruise-planning\/visit-exotic-locales-ancient-cultures-and-untouched-wonderlands-on-2022-2023-cruises\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit Exotic Locales, Ancient Cultures and Untouched Wonderlands on 2022-2023 Cruises"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Holland America Line\u2019s exotic itineraries explore far-flung destinations coveted by globe-trotters, and cruises in 2022 and 2023 are now open for booking. From <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/en_US\/cruise-destinations\/asia-pacific.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Asia<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/en_US\/cruise-destinations\/australia-new-zealand-south-pacific-cruises.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Australia and New Zealand<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/en_US\/cruise-destinations\/south-america-antarctica.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">South America, Antarctica<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/en_US\/cruise-destinations\/hawaii-tahiti.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hawaii and Tahiti<\/a>, travelers looking for an out-of-the-ordinary adventure can choose cruises ranging from 14 to 50 days on four Holland America Line ships.<\/p>\n<p>From September 2022 through April 2023, Noordam, Oosterdam, Westerdam and Zuiderdam sail throughout the southern and northern hemispheres, offering guests carefully crafted itineraries that deeply explore ancient traditions, natural wonders, intriguing cultures and the aloha lifestyle.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ancient Mysteries Unveiled During the Asia Cruise Season<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Westerdam\u2019s itineraries in the Far East are offered from September 2022 through April 2023. They showcase the diversity of the countries visited while celebrating histories that have been thousands of years in the making.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Vietnam.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Vietnam.jpg\" alt=\"Rice fields terraced of Mu Cang Chai, YenBai, Vietnam\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-141503\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2022  All cruises are 14 days and can be combined to form nonrepeating 28-day Collectors\u2019 Voyages.<br \/>\n\u2022  Cruises sail roundtrip from Yokohama, Japan; roundtrip from Singapore; or between Hong Kong, China, and Yokohama or Singapore.<br \/>\n\u2022  Countries explored include China, Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, South Korea and Russia.<br \/>\n\u2022  Eight different itineraries are offered: \u201cJapan &amp; Russia,\u201d \u201cJapan, Taiwan &amp; The Philippines,\u201d \u201cIndonesian Discovery,\u201d \u201cThe Philippines, Malaysia &amp; Thailand,\u201d \u201cFar East Discovery,\u201d \u201cChina &amp; Japan,\u201d \u201cJapan Explorer\u201d and \u201cSouthern Japan.\u201d<br \/>\n\u2022  Overnight calls include Singapore; Hong Kong and Shanghai, China; Osaka and Kobe, Japan; Laem Chabang (Bangkok), Thailand; and Benoa (Denpasar), Bali.<br \/>\n\u2022  \u201cThe Philippines, Malaysia &amp; Thailand\u201d visits an astounding six countries on one itinerary: China, The Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand and Singapore.<br \/>\n\u2022  Two 14-day \u201cNorth Pacific Crossings\u201d position the ship between Seattle, Washington, and Yokohama at the beginning and end of the season. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Every Day is a G\u2019Day in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Noordam heads to the Land Down Under from October 2022 through April 2023. For the traveler seeking an immersive exploration, the region offers unspoiled beauty, an abundance of wildlife, world-class wine, friendly locals and a rich cultural heritage.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_141504\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/GreatBarrierReef.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-141504\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/GreatBarrierReef.jpg\" alt=\"GreatBarrierReef\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-141504\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-141504\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Guests on the Australia Circumnavigation will explore the Great Barrier Reef.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u2022  Itineraries range from 12 to 35 days and are roundtrip from Sydney, Australia, or between Auckland, New Zealand, and Sydney.<br \/>\n\u2022  The season kicks off with an epic 35-day \u201cAustralia Circumnavigation\u201d that makes 15 calls in \u201cOz\u201d, including overnight stays in Fremantle (Perth) and Melbourne. In addition to Australia, the ship also will visit Dili, East Timor, and Komodo Island, Indonesia. Highlights of the voyage include exploring the Great Barrier Reef and cruising through the Torres Strait.<br \/>\n\u2022  \u201cAustralia &amp; New Zealand\u201d itineraries are offered for 13, 14 or 15-days and call at a combination of ports in both countries. Scenic cruising includes Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park and Queen Victoria Sound.<br \/>\n\u2022  One 14-day \u201cNew Zealand Discovery\u201d voyage departure in January includes six calls throughout the North Island and South Island of New Zealand, and scenic cruising in Milford Sound and Fiordland National Park.<br \/>\n\u2022  A 34-day \u201cSouth Pacific Crossing\u201d in October 2022 from San Diego, California, to Sydney positions the ship for the season and includes calls at Hawaii, Christmas Island, French Polynesia, Cook Islands and Tonga. A 25-day itinerary at the end of the season sails from Sydney to Vancouver, Canada, and visits New Caledonia, Fiji, American Samoa and Hawaii on the transpacific journey.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scenic Beauty Reigns in South America and Antarctica<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It is a continent of contrasts, from the lush jungles of the north to the snow-capped mountains of the south, and from November 2022 through March 2023 Oosterdam will make its way to the ends of the earth on South America and Antarctica sojourns.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Antarctica-1-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Antarctica-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"sea lions on glacier\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-141507\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2022  Itineraries range from 14 to 22-days; select cruises can be combined to form 31-day Collectors\u2019 Voyages.<br \/>\n\u2022  Cruises sail between San Antonio (Santiago), Chile, and Buenos Aires, Argentina. Seventeen-day \u201cPanama Canal &amp; Inca Discovery\u201d repositioning cruises at the beginning and end of the season sail between Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and San Antonio.<br \/>\n\u2022  Every South America cruise includes an overnight stay at Callao (Lima), Peru, or Buenos Aires. Guests can enjoy extra time in these vibrant cities or set off on overland tours to Machu Picchu or Iguaz\u00fa Falls.<br \/>\n\u2022  The 14-day \u201cSouth America Passage\u201d cruises include extensive scenic cruising in the Chilean Fjords, Glacier Alley and Cape Horn. Calls explore Chile, Argentina, Falkland Islands and Uruguay.<br \/>\n\u2022  On the 22-day \u201cSouth America &amp; Antarctica\u201d voyages, Oosterdam spends four full days cruising the frozen continent, soaking in the ice-covered landscapes and amazing wildlife. Guests on those cruises also experience the Chilean Fjords, Glacier Alley, Cape Horn, Chile, Argentina, Falkland Islands and Uruguay.  <\/p>\n<p><strong>Explore Paradise in the South Pacific and Hawaii<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hawaii and the South Pacific conjure up vivid images that showcase the colors of nature: turquoise waters, auburn sunsets, emerald landscapes and golden beaches. Not to mention the warm and welcoming island spirit of the locals, In September 2022 and February 2023, Zuiderdam departs on two epic journeys around the Pacific Ocean.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_141508\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/BoraBora-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-141508\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/BoraBora-3.jpg\" alt=\"Bora Bora. \" width=\"1000\" height=\"657\" class=\"size-full wp-image-141508\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-141508\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Beautiful Bora Bora.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u2022  \u201cTales of the South Pacific\u201d is a 50-day voyage departing Sept. 28, 2022, that promises a unique combination of rich culture, ideal climate and lush landscapes. Sailing from Vancouver to San Diego, the itinerary weaves a route to the region\u2019s most beautiful islands.<br \/>\n\u2022  Guests can embark Oct. 3 for a roundtrip voyage from San Diego.<br \/>\n\u2022  22 ports of call throughout Hawaii, Kiribati, American Samoa, Samoa, Fiji, Tonga, Niue, Cook Islands and French Polynesia.<br \/>\n\u2022  Overnights calls include Honolulu, Hawaii; and Bora Bora and Papeete, French Polynesia.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0 Departing Feb. 18, 2023, the 35-day \u201cHawaii, Tahiti &amp; Marquesas\u201d itinerary sails roundtrip from San Diego.<br \/>\n\u2022  Three island calls in Hawaii and nine calls on the French Polynesian islands of Bora Bora, Raiatea, Tahiti, Moorea, Huahine-Iti, Rangiroa, Tuamotu, Hiva \u2018Oa and Nuku Hiva. Plus, a visit to Christmas Island.<br \/>\n\u2022  Overnights include Honolulu, Bora Bora and Papeete.<\/p>\n<p><em>Which exotic itinerary would you like to take with us? 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