MS Noordam itinerary map for January 2, 2024
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11 Night Southern Australian Discovery on Holland America MS Noordam

January 2, 2024

MS Noordam January 2, 2024

The MS Noordam January 2, 2024 cruise departs from Sydney, Australia. On this 11 Night Southern Australian Discovery (Sydney Roundtrip) sailing, the MS Noordam will visit a total of 6 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The ship sets sail on Tuesday, Jan 2nd and returns on Saturday, Jan 13th, 2024.

Cruise Length
11
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Sydney
Australia
Port Stops
6
Sea Days
4
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MS Noordam · January 2, 2024

The MS Noordam sails on January 2, 2024 for a 11 Night Southern Australian Discovery (Sydney Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Sydney, Australia at 5:30 PM and will return to the port of Sydney, Australia on Jan 13th at 6:00 AM. During the 13-day journey, the MS Noordam will visit 5 additional ports and will spend 4 days at sea.

Cruise itinerary route

11 Night Southern Australian Discovery (Sydney Roundtrip)

  • JAN02
    Sydney, Australia
    Sydney, Australia
    A: — - D: 5:30 PM
  • JAN03
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • JAN04
    Port Arthur, Tasmania, Australia
    Port Arthur, Tasmania, Australia
    A: 6:00 AM - D: 4:00 PM
  • JAN04
    Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
    Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
    A: 8:00 PM - D: —
  • JAN02
    Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
    Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
    A: — - D: 4:00 PM
  • JAN06
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • JAN07
    Adelaide, Australia
    Adelaide, Australia
    A: 1:00 PM - D: —
  • JAN02
    Adelaide, Australia
    Adelaide, Australia
    A: — - D: 10:00 PM
  • JAN09
    Penneshaw, Kangaroo Island, Australia
    Penneshaw, Kangaroo Island, Australia
    A: 6:00 AM - D: 4:00 PM
  • JAN10
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • JAN11
    Phillip Island, Australia
    Phillip Island, Australia
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 10:00 PM
  • JAN12
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • JAN13
    Sydney, Australia
    Sydney, Australia
    A: 6:00 AM - D: —
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Cruise Ports

January 2, 2024 · 11 Night Southern Australian Discovery (Sydney Roundtrip)

Sydney, Australia
Day 1•Tuesday, Jan 2

Sydney, Australia

Arrival: —•Departure: 5:30 PM

Sydney, Australia, offers docking at Circular Quay. Travelers explore Sydney Opera House and Bondi Beach. Excursions visit Blue Mountains. Local markets sell meat pies. The peak season, December to February, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures iconic landmarks and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes lamingtons, an Australian favorite. Souvenirs, like opal crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Aboriginal history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Sydney’s urban charm offers a vibrant Australian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of cultural landmarks and scenic coasts, making Sydney an engaging destination for exploration.

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At Sea
Day 2•Wednesday, Jan 3

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Port Arthur, Tasmania, Australia
Day 3•Thursday, Jan 4

Port Arthur, Tasmania, Australia

Arrival: 6:00 AM•Departure: 4:00 PM

Port Arthur, Tasmania, Australia, offers docking at Port Arthur Port. Travelers explore the UNESCO-listed convict site and Isle of the Dead. Excursions visit Tasman Peninsula’s sea cliffs. Local markets sell Tasmanian honey. The peak season, December to March, brings warm weather for historic tours. Photography captures colonial ruins and coastal vistas. Dining onboard includes scallop pies, a Tasmanian favorite. Souvenirs, like Huon pine crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover convict history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance site walks. Port Arthur’s historic charm offers a vibrant Australian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of convict heritage, scenic coastlines, and natural beauty, making Port Arthur an engaging destination for exploring Tasmania’s history.

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Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Day 3•Thursday, Jan 4

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Arrival: 8:00 PM•Departure: —

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, offers docking at Hobart Port. Travelers explore Salamanca Market and Mount Wellington. Excursions visit Port Arthur’s historic site. Local markets sell scallop pies. The peak season, December to February, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial buildings and Tasman Sea vistas. Dining onboard includes Tasmanian salmon, an Australian favorite. Souvenirs, like Huon pine crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Palawa history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while sturdy shoes enhance mountain hikes. Hobart’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Australian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic sites and scenic lookouts, making Hobart an engaging destination.

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Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Day 4•Friday, Jan 5

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Arrival: —•Departure: 4:00 PM

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, offers docking at Hobart Port. Travelers explore Salamanca Market and Mount Wellington. Excursions visit Port Arthur’s historic site. Local markets sell scallop pies. The peak season, December to February, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial buildings and Tasman Sea vistas. Dining onboard includes Tasmanian salmon, an Australian favorite. Souvenirs, like Huon pine crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Palawa history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while sturdy shoes enhance mountain hikes. Hobart’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Australian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic sites and scenic lookouts, making Hobart an engaging destination.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
At Sea
Day 5•Saturday, Jan 6

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Adelaide, Australia
Day 6•Sunday, Jan 7

Adelaide, Australia

Arrival: 1:00 PM•Departure: —

Adelaide, Australia, docks at Port Adelaide Passenger Terminal in Outer Harbor, 23 kilometers northwest of the city center. The upgraded facility offers welcome centers, souvenir shops, free Wi-Fi, ATMs, and toilets, with a 2-minute walk to the railway station. Trains reach downtown in 40 minutes for 3 AUD. Barossa Valley, 90 minutes north, tours wineries like Jacob's Creek for tastings of shiraz and semillon. Kangaroo Island, 45-minute ferry plus drive, reveals seal colonies at Seal Bay and koala spotting in eucalyptus groves. Cleland Wildlife Park, 30 minutes away, feeds kangaroos and views platypus in bushland enclosures. Rundle Mall, city heart 15 minutes by train, hosts street performers and arcades selling opals. Glenelg Beach, 20 minutes south, provides tramside promenades and fish-and-chips. Dining includes pie floaters at pub counters. Souvenirs feature Aboriginal dot paintings. Peak season November to March; metro cards cost 10 AUD daily. Buses connect to airport 35 minutes away.

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Adelaide, Australia
Day 7•Monday, Jan 8

Adelaide, Australia

Arrival: —•Departure: 10:00 PM

Adelaide, Australia, docks at Port Adelaide Passenger Terminal in Outer Harbor, 23 kilometers northwest of the city center. The upgraded facility offers welcome centers, souvenir shops, free Wi-Fi, ATMs, and toilets, with a 2-minute walk to the railway station. Trains reach downtown in 40 minutes for 3 AUD. Barossa Valley, 90 minutes north, tours wineries like Jacob's Creek for tastings of shiraz and semillon. Kangaroo Island, 45-minute ferry plus drive, reveals seal colonies at Seal Bay and koala spotting in eucalyptus groves. Cleland Wildlife Park, 30 minutes away, feeds kangaroos and views platypus in bushland enclosures. Rundle Mall, city heart 15 minutes by train, hosts street performers and arcades selling opals. Glenelg Beach, 20 minutes south, provides tramside promenades and fish-and-chips. Dining includes pie floaters at pub counters. Souvenirs feature Aboriginal dot paintings. Peak season November to March; metro cards cost 10 AUD daily. Buses connect to airport 35 minutes away.

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Penneshaw, Kangaroo Island, Australia
Day 8•Tuesday, Jan 9

Penneshaw, Kangaroo Island, Australia

Arrival: 6:00 AM•Departure: 4:00 PM

Penneshaw, Kangaroo Island, Australia, offers docking at Penneshaw Port. Travelers explore Seal Bay’s sea lion colonies and Flinders Chase National Park. Excursions visit Remarkable Rocks. Local markets sell eucalyptus honey. The peak season, December to March, brings warm weather for wildlife tours. Photography captures rugged coastlines and kangaroo habitats. Dining onboard includes yabbies, an Australian favorite. Souvenirs, like koala crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Kangaroo Island’s ecology. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while sturdy shoes enhance park hikes. Penneshaw’s natural beauty offers a vibrant Australian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of wildlife, scenic landscapes, and island charm, making Penneshaw an engaging destination for exploring Kangaroo Island’s biodiversity and coastal allure.

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At Sea
Day 9•Wednesday, Jan 10

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Phillip Island, Australia
Day 10•Thursday, Jan 11

Phillip Island, Australia

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 10:00 PM

Phillip Island, Australia, offers docking at Cowes Port. Travelers explore the Penguin Parade and Koala Conservation Centre. Excursions visit Nobbies’ seal colonies. Local markets sell lamingtons. The peak season, December to March, brings warm weather for wildlife tours. Photography captures coastal cliffs and penguin marches. Dining onboard includes barramundi, an Australian fish. Souvenirs, like koala crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover island ecology. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance nature walks. Phillip Island’s wildlife charm offers a vibrant Australian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of unique animal encounters, scenic coastlines, and island beauty, making Phillip Island an engaging destination for exploring Australia’s natural wonders and coastal heritage.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
At Sea
Day 11•Friday, Jan 12

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Sydney, Australia
Day 12•Saturday, Jan 13

Sydney, Australia

Arrival: 6:00 AM•Departure: —

Sydney, Australia, offers docking at Circular Quay. Travelers explore Sydney Opera House and Bondi Beach. Excursions visit Blue Mountains. Local markets sell meat pies. The peak season, December to February, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures iconic landmarks and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes lamingtons, an Australian favorite. Souvenirs, like opal crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Aboriginal history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Sydney’s urban charm offers a vibrant Australian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of cultural landmarks and scenic coasts, making Sydney an engaging destination for exploration.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link

Weather Forecast

MS Noordam - January 2, 2024 Weather Forecast

Average monthly weather for your cruise ports

Sydney, Australia

⛅

January

Typical Weather

100°F

Average High

61°F

Average Low

Rainfall

0.11in

Daily average

3.3 in monthly total

Shore Excursions

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Itinerary Safety Score

Based on comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

Itinerary Safety Rank
84 / 100
safer than 84% of all cruises
84
8
/ 10
Sydney, Australia
Sydney
Travelers should remain vigilant against petty theft in tourist areas and nightlife districts while enjoying the overall safety of Sydney.
8
/ 10
Port Arthur, Tasmania, Australia
Port Arthur
Port Arthur, Tasmania, is a historic site with a low crime rate, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for tourists.
9
/ 10
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Hobart
Hobart is a safe cruise destination with low crime rates, allowing travelers to explore independently with minimal safety concerns.
9
/ 10
Adelaide, Australia
Adelaide
Adelaide is a safe destination for cruise travelers, featuring low crime rates and strong public safety infrastructure.
9
/ 10
Penneshaw, Kangaroo Island, Australia
Penneshaw
Penneshaw is a safe cruise destination with a low crime rate, but travelers should be cautious of wildlife and sun exposure.
8
/ 10
Phillip Island, Australia
Phillip Island
Phillip Island offers a safe environment for visitors, featuring low crime rates and strong safety infrastructure for a worry-free experience.

Cruise Ship

MS Noordam

⚓ Tonnage

82,500

vs avg 84,029

🛠️ Year Built

2,006

vs avg 2,008

📏 Length (ft)

936

vs avg 922

👥 Passenger Count

1,916

vs avg 2,157

The MS Noordam has a construction date of 2006 and a total size of 82,500 gross tons. The ship measures 936 feet in length. MS Noordam is included in Holland America’s Vista Class class. At full capacity, the MS Noordam holds 1,916 passengers. That includes 1,116 cruise vacationers and 800 staff members. The MS Noordam total number of staterooms is 986.

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Itinerary FAQ

How many nights is the MS Noordam sailing on January 2, 2024?

This is a 11-night cruise itinerary departing from Sydney, Australia.

What ports does the MS Noordam visit on the January 2, 2024 cruise?

This route includes sydney-australia, port-arthur-tasmania-australia, hobart-tasmania-australia, adelaide-australia, penneshaw-kangaroo-island-australia, phillip-island-australia.

How many sea days are included on this MS Noordam January 2, 2024 itinerary?

This itinerary includes 4 sea days.

Who is the cruise director for the MS Noordam sailing on January 2, 2024?

Cruise director assignment data is not currently available for this sail date.

How is the itinerary safety score calculated for this cruise?

The itinerary safety score combines port-level safety indicators such as travel advisories, local risk signals, and historical context into a single overall score for this specific route.

Can I track price drops for this MS Noordam itinerary?

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Last Updated: Mar 28, 2026