ridgerunner51 Posted January 31, 2019 #1 Share Posted January 31, 2019 (edited) My husband and just signed up for a Holland America Noordam cruise starting Nov 23 2019 from Auckland to Sydney. We have never cruised in this part of the world and would appreciate feedback on the timing, school holidays, weather or anything else you think of. There was one member for the Cruise Critic Roll Call, but they decided to change their cruise to Dec 7. Thank you Edited January 31, 2019 by ridgerunner51 correct spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted January 31, 2019 #2 Share Posted January 31, 2019 School holidays won’t have started yet, weather may be cool atound the South of NZ, warming as you get closer to Sydney. im a huge fan of layers when it comes to clothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted January 31, 2019 #3 Share Posted January 31, 2019 The crossing can be rough, or smooth, it’s realky the luck of the draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare erewhon Posted February 1, 2019 #4 Share Posted February 1, 2019 I always say that here in NZ be prepared for 4 seasons in 1 day , that is any weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinbadThePorter Posted February 1, 2019 #5 Share Posted February 1, 2019 1 hour ago, erewhon said: I always say that here in NZ be prepared for 4 seasons in 1 day , that is any weather. They have summer in NZ. It's just that you can never be sure which day it's on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ridgerunner51 Posted February 3, 2019 Author #6 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Thanks Everyone! There does not sound like there is a downside to this cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapylady Posted February 3, 2019 #7 Share Posted February 3, 2019 I'm looking at this cruise, looks like a great itinerary. I like having most of the sea days at the end. My concern is this is an older ship that has not been refurbished. It is due at the end of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beejay4016 Posted February 4, 2019 #8 Share Posted February 4, 2019 We did New Zealand on the Noordam, and I thought they had the best piano bar we've come across. For us, it's the staff on HAL that set the line apart - always smiling, always remember your name, always lovely. Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porky55 Posted February 6, 2019 #9 Share Posted February 6, 2019 We were on Noordam in January just gone for 14 days, Sydney-Tas-SA-Sydney, she is one of the most beautifully maintained and kept older ships we have been on in recent years. Super clean, well organised, great staff and of course the usual HAL cabins, just that touch more room than everyone else on these Class of ship with great bed!! Food was a bit hit and miss but that can be a good thing sometimes, we didn’t overeat. Enjoy your cruise, she is a lovely mid size ship. Rose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ridgerunner51 Posted February 7, 2019 Author #10 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Thanks for all the input! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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