{"id":83271,"date":"2025-11-20T14:47:50","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T22:47:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/?p=83271"},"modified":"2025-11-20T14:47:50","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T22:47:50","slug":"now-available-2027-2028-australia-new-zealand-south-pacific-cruises","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/cruise-planning\/now-available-2027-2028-australia-new-zealand-south-pacific-cruises\/","title":{"rendered":"Now Available: 2027\u20132028 Australia, New Zealand &#038; South Pacific Cruises"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>Chase the summer sun across the globe by stepping aboard a perfectly sized Holland America ship and cruising into a world of sun-drenched landscapes, vibrant cultures, and unforgettable wildlife encounters. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/en\/us\/find-a-cruise?destinationIds%3A%28P%29&amp;departDate%3A%5B2027-01-01T00%3A00%3A00.000Z%2BTO%2B2028-03-01T00%3A00%3A00.000Z%2B1MONTH-1DAY%5D&amp;xid=EXTHBG20251120SC0N1TPGXA\">2027\u20132028 Australia, New Zealand &amp; South Pacific cruises<\/a> are now open for booking \u2014 allowing you to escape the winter chill in ways that are more immersive, more unique, and more rewarding than ever before.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Overnight Stays &amp; Legendary Voyages<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p>New for 2027\u20132028 are overnight stays in Melbourne, Cairns, and Lautoka, Fiji, giving you more time to explore these dynamic destinations after the crowds have come and gone. An overnight in Melbourne plus a late-night stay on Phillip Island give you two chances to witness the latter\u2019s delightful \u201cPenguin Parade,\u201d in which the world\u2019s smallest penguins waddle from sea to shore at dusk. A late-night stay in Hobart lets you explore the UNESCO-listed Australian Convict Sites and Tasmanian Wilderness, while our perfectly sized ships afford access to idyllic Bora Bora \u2014 which you\u2019ll have time to experience fully during a 16-hour port call.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">100+ Wildlife &amp; Nature Tours<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p>From geothermal landscapes to marsupials large and small, this fascinating region is a haven for nature lovers. Kayak through a bioluminescent glowworm cave, call on a crocodile wildlife park, tour a geothermal valley, meet a Tasmanian devil or wombat, uncover hidden South Pacific waterfalls, snorkel the magnificent Great Barrier Reef, or visit one of the world\u2019s top locations for spotting the elusive wild platypus.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background internalBanner nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:30px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:30px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-background-color:#dce3eb;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;\"><p><em>Ready to explore the South Pacific? Learn more about cruises to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/en\/us\/cruise-destinations\/australia-new-zealand-south-pacific-cruises?xid=EXTHBG202511208FO7D3OWVA\">Australia &amp; New Zealand<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Immersive Cultural Experiences<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p>Explore off-the-beaten-path opportunities with our 625+ shore excursions! Tour a working Tasmanian sheep farm, visit a traditional M\u0101ori <em>marae<\/em> (meeting place), or simply relax on a sun-kissed South Pacific beach. On board, our <strong>Up Close Presentations<\/strong> bring your destination\u2019s indigenous traditions and unique wildlife to vibrant life on the World Stage.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Fresh Local Flavors<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><p>At Holland America, our cuisine goes beyond the plate. Our first-of-its-kind <strong>Global Fresh Fish Program<\/strong> offers 80+ varieties of fresh fish, sourced locally from across our worldwide network and delivered from port to plate in less than 48 hours. From Australian Black Angus beef to New Zealand green-lipped mussels and more, our Destination Dining\u2122 tells the story of each region through its unique flavors.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Award-Winning Service at Sea<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><p>Voted \u201cBest Service\u201d by <em>Cruise Critic<\/em> for three years running, our crew goes above and beyond to make you feel welcome from the moment you step aboard. With a 2:1 guest-to-crew ratio, you\u2019ll experience the care and connection that turn every day into something truly special.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Access Exclusive Deals &amp; More<\/h3>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/en\/us\/sign-up?xid=EXTHBG202511203EHT9B3H4P\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Sign Up for Special Offers<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1992,"featured_media":83273,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[33,53],"tags":[4472,4475,4413,4473,4474],"class_list":["post-83271","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cruise-planning","category-featured-cruise-planning","tag-australia-cruises","tag-award-winning-service","tag-cruise-itineraries","tag-new-zealand-cruises","tag-south-pacific-cruises"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/83271","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1992"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=83271"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/83271\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":83291,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/83271\/revisions\/83291"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/83273"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=83271"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=83271"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=83271"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}