Noordam Starts Repositioning Cruise to West Coast
The Noordam sailed from Australia earlier this month to kick off a 36-night repositioning voyage to the West Coast.
Sailing between Sydney and Seattle, the month-long itinerary started in mid-March and includes destinations in the South Pacific, French Polynesia and Hawaii.
The cruise is highlighted by overnight visits to Honolulu and Tahiti, as well as stops in 15 additional ports of call.
In addition to traditional destinations such as Nouméa, Lautoka and Nawiliwili, the cruise also features stops at less-visited ports, including Vava’u in Tonga, Rarotonga in the Cook Islands, Fakarava in French Polynesia and Kailua-Kona in Hawaii.
Upon completing the repositioning voyage, the Noordam is set to kick off its summer deployment in Alaska.
Part of the company’s six-ship lineup in the region, the vessel will operate a series of seven-night cruises departing from Seattle.
In addition to Alaska, the itineraries of the 2006-built ship sail to the Great Bear Rainforest, with visits to Victoria, Prince Rupert, Nanaimo and Ketchikan.
The vessel’s season also includes a unique 28-night voyage that sails to the Arctic Circle during the summer solstice.
Part of Holland America’s Legendary Voyages schedule, the itinerary features visits to ports in Southwest Alaska and the Far North, including Kodiak, Dutch Harbor and Nome.
Wrapping up its deployment in the region, the Noordam also offers the company’s “Great Alaska Explorer” itinerary in late August.
The 14-night cruise sails roundtrip from Seattle and features visits to Nanaimo, Prince Rupert, Ketchikan, Juneau, Valdez, Anchorage and Kodiak, as well as scenic cruising at Hubbard Glacier.
The Noordam is also scheduled to offer a 28-night itinerary that combines ports of call in Alaska and Hawaii before repositioning back to Australia for the 2026-27 winter.
Starting in mid-November, the ship operates 14- to 35-night cruises in the South Pacific departing from Sydney and Auckland.
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