MS Westerdam itinerary map for December 19, 2027
MS Westerdam

16 Night South Australia Discovery Holiday on Holland America MS Westerdam

December 19, 2027

MS Westerdam December 19, 2027

The MS Westerdam December 19, 2027 cruise departs from Sydney, Australia. On this 16 Night South Australia Discovery Holiday (Sydney Roundtrip) sailing, the MS Westerdam will visit a total of 10 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The ship sets sail on Sunday, Dec 19th and returns on Tuesday, Jan 4th, 2028.

Cruise Length
16
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Sydney
Australia
Port Stops
10
Sea Days
5
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MS Westerdam · December 19, 2027

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MS Westerdam · December 19, 2027

The MS Westerdam sails on December 19, 2027 for a 16 Night South Australia Discovery Holiday (Sydney Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Sydney, Australia at 4:00 PM and will return to the port of Sydney, Australia on Jan 4th at 6:00 AM. During the 17-day journey, the MS Westerdam will visit 9 additional ports and will spend 5 days at sea.

Cruise itinerary route

16 Night South Australia Discovery Holiday (Sydney Roundtrip)

  • DEC19
    Sydney, Australia
    Sydney, Australia
    A: — - D: 4:00 PM
  • DEC20
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • DEC21
    Phillip Island, Australia
    Phillip Island, Australia
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 10:59 PM
  • DEC22
    Melbourne, Australia
    Melbourne, Australia
    A: 7:00 AM - D: —
  • DEC19
    Melbourne, Australia
    Melbourne, Australia
    A: — - D: 4:00 PM
  • DEC24
    Burnie, Tasmania, Australia
    Burnie, Tasmania, Australia
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • DEC25
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • DEC26
    Adelaide, Australia
    Adelaide, Australia
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 8:00 PM
  • DEC27
    Penneshaw, Kangaroo Island, Australia
    Penneshaw, Kangaroo Island, Australia
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 4:00 PM
  • DEC28
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • DEC29
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • DEC30
    Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
    Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 10:00 PM
  • DEC31
    Port Arthur, Tasmania, Australia
    Port Arthur, Tasmania, Australia
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 4:00 PM
  • JAN01
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • JAN02
    Eden, Australia
    Eden, Australia
    A: 6:00 AM - D: 2:00 PM
  • JAN03
    Newcastle, Australia
    Newcastle, Australia
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • JAN04
    Sydney, Australia
    Sydney, Australia
    A: 6:00 AM - D: —
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Cruise Ports

December 19, 2027 · 16 Night South Australia Discovery Holiday (Sydney Roundtrip)

Sydney, Australia
Day 1•Sunday, Dec 19

Sydney, Australia

Arrival: —•Departure: 4:00 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•Monday, Dec 20

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Phillip Island, Australia
Day 3•Tuesday, Dec 21

Phillip Island, Australia

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 10:59 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.

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Melbourne, Australia
Day 4•Wednesday, Dec 22

Melbourne, Australia

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: —

Melbourne, Australia, offers docking at Station Pier. Travelers explore Federation Square and Royal Botanic Gardens. Excursions visit Yarra Valley wineries. Local markets sell meat pies. The peak season, December to February, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures urban skylines and Port Phillip vistas. Dining onboard includes lamingtons, an Australian favorite. Souvenirs, like Aboriginal crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Wurundjeri history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Melbourne’s urban charm offers a vibrant Australian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of cultural landmarks and scenic vineyards, making Melbourne an engaging destination for exploration.

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Melbourne, Australia
Day 5•Thursday, Dec 23

Melbourne, Australia

Arrival: —•Departure: 4:00 PM

Melbourne, Australia, offers docking at Station Pier. Travelers explore Federation Square and Royal Botanic Gardens. Excursions visit Yarra Valley wineries. Local markets sell meat pies. The peak season, December to February, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures urban skylines and Port Phillip vistas. Dining onboard includes lamingtons, an Australian favorite. Souvenirs, like Aboriginal crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Wurundjeri history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Melbourne’s urban charm offers a vibrant Australian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of cultural landmarks and scenic vineyards, making Melbourne an engaging destination for exploration.

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Burnie, Tasmania, Australia
Day 6•Friday, Dec 24

Burnie, Tasmania, Australia

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 PM

Burnie, Tasmania, Australia, docks at Burnie Port, 1 kilometer from downtown, with shuttles for 10-minute rides. The city, population 20,000, features the Makers’ Workshop for paper-making demos. Travelers visit Fern Glade for platypus sightings. Local markets sell Tasmanian honey. Excursions to Cradle Mountain, 2 hours south, offer hikes. Peak season December to March; taxis 10-15 AUD. Dining includes scallops at harbor cafes. Souvenirs feature Huon pine crafts.

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At Sea
Day 7•Saturday, Dec 25

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Adelaide, Australia
Day 8•Sunday, Dec 26

Adelaide, Australia

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 8:00 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 9•Monday, Dec 27

Penneshaw, Kangaroo Island, Australia

Arrival: 7:00 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 10•Tuesday, Dec 28

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

At Sea
Day 11•Wednesday, Dec 29

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Day 12•Thursday, Dec 30

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 10:00 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.

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Port Arthur, Tasmania, Australia
Day 13•Friday, Dec 31

Port Arthur, Tasmania, Australia

Arrival: 7:00 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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At Sea
Day 14•Saturday, Jan 1

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Eden, Australia
Day 15•Sunday, Jan 2

Eden, Australia

Arrival: 6:00 AM•Departure: 2:00 PM

Eden, Australia, has docking at Eden Port. Travelers explore Twofold Bay’s whale-watching history. Excursions visit Ben Boyd National Park’s coastal trails. Local markets sell oysters. The peak season, December to March, brings warm weather. Photography captures turquoise bays. Dining onboard includes barramundi. Souvenirs, like whale prints, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Aboriginal history. Light clothing suits summer conditions. Eden’s serene coast offers a relaxed Australian stop.

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Newcastle, Australia
Day 16•Monday, Jan 3

Newcastle, Australia

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 PM

Newcastle, Australia, offers docking at Newcastle Port. Travelers explore Fort Scratchley and Nobbys Beach. Excursions visit Hunter Valley’s wineries for tastings. Local markets sell meat pies. The peak season, December to March, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures harbor views and historic forts. Dining onboard includes barramundi, an Australian fish. Souvenirs, like wine glasses, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Newcastle’s coal history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance beach walks. Newcastle’s coastal and wine culture offers a vibrant Australian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic sites, scenic beaches, and vineyard experiences, making Newcastle an engaging destination for exploring New South Wales’ coastal and culinary heritage.

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Sydney, Australia
Day 17•Tuesday, Jan 4

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.

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Weather Forecast

MS Westerdam - December 19, 2027 Weather Forecast

Average monthly weather for your cruise ports

Sydney, Australia

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December

Typical Weather

100°F

Average High

57°F

Average Low

Rainfall

0.09in

Daily average

2.8 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
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/ 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
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.
9
/ 10
Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne
Melbourne offers a safe environment for cruise travelers, featuring low crime rates and a strong public safety infrastructure.
8
/ 10
Burnie, Tasmania, Australia
Burnie
Burnie, Tasmania, offers a safe environment for cruise travelers with low crime rates and secure port facilities for exploration.
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.
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.
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
Eden, Australia
Eden
Eden, Australia, offers a safe environment with a low crime rate, allowing cruise travelers to explore its attractions confidently.
8
/ 10
Newcastle, Australia
Newcastle
Newcastle is a safe cruise port with low crime rates, minimal risks, and a secure environment for travelers to explore.

Cruise Ship

MS Westerdam

⚓ Tonnage

82,305

vs avg 84,029

🛠️ Year Built

2,004

vs avg 2,008

📏 Length (ft)

936

vs avg 922

👥 Passenger Count

1,964

vs avg 2,157

The MS Westerdam has a construction date of 2004 and a total size of 82,305 gross tons. The ship measures 936 feet in length. MS Westerdam is included in Holland America’s Vista Class class. At full capacity, the MS Westerdam holds 1,964 passengers. That includes 1,164 cruise vacationers and 800 staff members. The MS Westerdam total number of staterooms is 982.

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Itinerary FAQ

How many nights is the MS Westerdam sailing on December 19, 2027?

This is a 16-night cruise itinerary departing from Sydney, Australia.

What ports does the MS Westerdam visit on the December 19, 2027 cruise?

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

How many sea days are included on this MS Westerdam December 19, 2027 itinerary?

This itinerary includes 5 sea days.

Who is the cruise director for the MS Westerdam sailing on December 19, 2027?

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 Westerdam itinerary?

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