17 Days in the South Pacific With Holland America • Ordinary Traveler

Cruising the South Pacific with Holland America was a trip that was as adventurous as it was relaxing. Stopping at twelve ports throughout Australia, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Fiji, and New Zealand, the itinerary was perfectly paced with beautiful scenery and intriguing learning opportunities around every corner.

On this particular trip, we boarded the Holland America Maasdam, a medium-sized ship that had great food and entertainment options, and was sized perfectly for stopping at smaller ports.

Here’s what to expect on a 17-day Holland America cruise in the South Pacific!

17 Days in the South Pacific With Holland America

The Itinerary

With our time at sea perfectly spaced between the days spent in each location, the 17-day South Pacific cruise was excellent for balancing adventure and relaxation.

We started our journey in Brisbane and spent a couple of days at sea before docking at both Noumea and Tadine, New Caledonia, after which we pressed on to Luganville, Port Vila, and…