49-Night Cruise on WesterdamAustralia, New Zealand & South Pacific Crossing - Weather

Departing Auckland, New Zealand on March 12, 2028, the Holland America Line (HAL) ship Westerdam runs this 49-night Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific Crossing sailing. It's a classic Hawaii cruise. Travelers sailing in March can generally expect warm, breezy tropical weather with brief passing showers. Ports of call include Auckland, New Zealand, Tauranga, New Zealand, Napier, New Zealand, with 26 more along the way. Scroll the daily outlook below to pack smart for every port of call.

1. Day 1 — Sunday, Mar 12, 2028 — Auckland, New Zealand

   Auckland, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 49-night Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific Crossing cruise on Westerdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 72°F.

2. Day 2 — Monday, Mar 13, 2028 — Tauranga, New Zealand

   Tauranga, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 49-night Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific Crossing cruise on Westerdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 73°F.

3. Day 3 — Tuesday, Mar 14, 2028 — Napier, New Zealand

   Napier, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 49-night Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific Crossing cruise on Westerdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 65°F.

4. Day 4 — Wednesday, Mar 15, 2028 — Wellington, New Zealand

   Wellington, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 49-night Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific Crossing cruise on Westerdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 62°F.

5. Day 5 — Thursday, Mar 16, 2028 — Picton, New Zealand

   Picton, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 49-night Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific Crossing cruise on Westerdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 60°F.

6. Day 6 — Friday, Mar 17, 2028 — Christchurch, New Zealand

   Christchurch, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 49-night Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific Crossing cruise on Westerdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 63°F.

7. Day 7 — Saturday, Mar 18, 2028 — Dunedin, New Zealand

   Dunedin, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 7 of the 49-night Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific Crossing cruise on Westerdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 57°F.

8. Day 8 — Sunday, Mar 19, 2028 — Fjordland National Park, New Zealand

   Fjordland National Park, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 8 of the 49-night Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific Crossing cruise on Westerdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 60°F.

9. Day 9 — Monday, Mar 20, 2028 — At Sea

   Day 9 of 50 is a day at sea aboard Westerdam, cruising between ports on the Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific Crossing itinerary.

10. Day 10 — Tuesday, Mar 21, 2028 — At Sea

    Day 10 of 50 is a day at sea aboard Westerdam, cruising between ports on the Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific Crossing itinerary.

11. Day 11 — Wednesday, Mar 22, 2028 — Hobart, Tasmania

    Hobart, Tasmania is a scheduled port of call on day 11 of the 49-night Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific Crossing cruise on Westerdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 64°F.

12. Day 12 — Thursday, Mar 23, 2028 — At Sea

    Day 12 of 50 is a day at sea aboard Westerdam, cruising between ports on the Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific Crossing itinerary.

13. Day 13 — Friday, Mar 24, 2028 — Melbourne, Australia

    Melbourne, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 13 of the 49-night Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific Crossing cruise on Westerdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 74°F.

14. Day 14 — Saturday, Mar 25, 2028 — At Sea

    Day 14 of 50 is a day at sea aboard Westerdam, cruising between ports on the Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific Crossing itinerary.

15. Day 15 — Sunday, Mar 26, 2028 — Sydney, Australia

    Sydney, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 15 of the 49-night Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific Crossing cruise on Westerdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 72°F.

16. Day 16 — Monday, Mar 27, 2028 — At Sea

    Day 16 of 50 is a day at sea aboard Westerdam, cruising between ports on the Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific Crossing itinerary.

17. Day 17 — Tuesday, Mar 28, 2028 — At Sea

    Day 17 of 50 is a day at sea aboard Westerdam, cruising between ports on the Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific Crossing itinerary.

18. Day 18 — Wednesday, Mar 29, 2028 — Noumea, New Caledonia

    Noumea, New Caledonia is a scheduled port of call on day 18 of the 49-night Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific Crossing cruise on Westerdam.

19. Day 19 — Thursday, Mar 30, 2028 — Lifou, New Caledonia

    Lifou, New Caledonia is a scheduled port of call on day 19 of the 49-night Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific Crossing cruise on Westerdam.

20. Day 20 — Friday, Mar 31, 2028 — Vila, Vanuatu

    Vila, Vanuatu is a scheduled port of call on day 20 of the 49-night Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific Crossing cruise on Westerdam.

21. Day 21 — Saturday, Apr 1, 2028 — At Sea

    Day 21 of 50 is a day at sea aboard Westerdam, cruising between ports on the Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific Crossing itinerary.

22. Day 22 — Sunday, Apr 2, 2028 — Suva, Fiji

    Suva, Fiji is a scheduled port of call on day 22 of the 49-night Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific Crossing cruise on Westerdam.

23. Day 23 — Monday, Apr 3, 2028 — Lautoka, Fiji

    Lautoka, Fiji is a scheduled port of call on day 23 of the 49-night Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific Crossing cruise on Westerdam.

24. Day 24 — Tuesday, Apr 4, 2028 — At Sea

    Day 24 of 50 is a day at sea aboard Westerdam, cruising between ports on the Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific Crossing itinerary.

25. Day 25 — Wednesday, Apr 5, 2028 — Nukualofa, Tonga

    Nukualofa, Tonga is a scheduled port of call on day 25 of the 49-night Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific Crossing cruise on Westerdam.

26. Day 26 — Thursday, Apr 6, 2028 — At Sea

    Day 26 of 50 is a day at sea aboard Westerdam, cruising between ports on the Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific Crossing itinerary.

27. Day 27 — Friday, Apr 7, 2028 — Rarotonga, Cook Islands

    Rarotonga, Cook Islands is a scheduled port of call on day 27 of the 49-night Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific Crossing cruise on Westerdam.

28. Day 28 — Saturday, Apr 8, 2028 — At Sea

    Day 28 of 50 is a day at sea aboard Westerdam, cruising between ports on the Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific Crossing itinerary.

29. Day 29 — Sunday, Apr 9, 2028 — Raiatea, French Polynesia

    Raiatea, French Polynesia is a scheduled port of call on day 29 of the 49-night Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific Crossing cruise on Westerdam.

30. Day 30 — Monday, Apr 10, 2028 — Huahine, French Polynesia

    Huahine, French Polynesia is a scheduled port of call on day 30 of the 49-night Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific Crossing cruise on Westerdam.

31. Day 31 — Tuesday, Apr 11, 2028 — Moorea, French Polynesia

    Moorea, French Polynesia is a scheduled port of call on day 31 of the 49-night Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific Crossing cruise on Westerdam.

32. Day 32 — Wednesday, Apr 12, 2028 — Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia

    Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia is a scheduled port of call on day 32 of the 49-night Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific Crossing cruise on Westerdam.

33. Day 33 — Thursday, Apr 13, 2028 — Fakarava, French Polynesia

    Fakarava, French Polynesia is a scheduled port of call on day 33 of the 49-night Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific Crossing cruise on Westerdam.

34. Day 34 — Friday, Apr 14, 2028 — At Sea

    Day 34 of 50 is a day at sea aboard Westerdam, cruising between ports on the Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific Crossing itinerary.

35. Day 35 — Saturday, Apr 15, 2028 — At Sea

    Day 35 of 50 is a day at sea aboard Westerdam, cruising between ports on the Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific Crossing itinerary.

36. Day 36 — Sunday, Apr 16, 2028 — At Sea

    Day 36 of 50 is a day at sea aboard Westerdam, cruising between ports on the Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific Crossing itinerary.

37. Day 37 — Monday, Apr 17, 2028 — At Sea

    Day 37 of 50 is a day at sea aboard Westerdam, cruising between ports on the Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific Crossing itinerary.

38. Day 38 — Tuesday, Apr 18, 2028 — At Sea

    Day 38 of 50 is a day at sea aboard Westerdam, cruising between ports on the Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific Crossing itinerary.

39. Day 39 — Wednesday, Apr 19, 2028 — Hilo, Hawaii

    Hilo, Hawaii is a scheduled port of call on day 39 of the 49-night Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific Crossing cruise on Westerdam.

40. Day 40 — Thursday, Apr 20, 2028 — Kailua Kona, Hawaii

    Kailua Kona, Hawaii is a scheduled port of call on day 40 of the 49-night Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific Crossing cruise on Westerdam.

41. Day 41 — Friday, Apr 21, 2028 — Honolulu, Hawaii

    Honolulu, Hawaii is a scheduled port of call on day 41 of the 49-night Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific Crossing cruise on Westerdam.

42. Day 42 — Saturday, Apr 22, 2028 — Kahului, Hawaii

    Kahului, Hawaii is a scheduled port of call on day 42 of the 49-night Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific Crossing cruise on Westerdam.

43. Day 43 — Sunday, Apr 23, 2028 — Nawiliwili, Hawaii

    Nawiliwili, Hawaii is a scheduled port of call on day 43 of the 49-night Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific Crossing cruise on Westerdam.

44. Day 44 — Monday, Apr 24, 2028 — At Sea

    Day 44 of 50 is a day at sea aboard Westerdam, cruising between ports on the Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific Crossing itinerary.

45. Day 45 — Tuesday, Apr 25, 2028 — At Sea

    Day 45 of 50 is a day at sea aboard Westerdam, cruising between ports on the Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific Crossing itinerary.

46. Day 46 — Wednesday, Apr 26, 2028 — At Sea

    Day 46 of 50 is a day at sea aboard Westerdam, cruising between ports on the Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific Crossing itinerary.

47. Day 47 — Thursday, Apr 27, 2028 — At Sea

    Day 47 of 50 is a day at sea aboard Westerdam, cruising between ports on the Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific Crossing itinerary.

48. Day 48 — Friday, Apr 28, 2028 — At Sea

    Day 48 of 50 is a day at sea aboard Westerdam, cruising between ports on the Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific Crossing itinerary.

49. Day 49 — Saturday, Apr 29, 2028 — Seattle, Washington

    Seattle, Washington is a scheduled port of call on day 49 of the 49-night Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific Crossing cruise on Westerdam.