New Zealand and Australia: The People Down Under

The newly-refurbished Mercure Sydney is located at the top of George Street, adjacent to Central Station. With the light rail, train station and bus routes just outside it gives easy access to Australia's largest city. Sydney's Chinatown, Darling Square and Darling Harbour districts are a short, flat walk from the hotel, with the central business district a few more minutes away on foot.

Holland America’s MS Noordam sails the world's oceans and is named for the northern compass point. One of four Vista-class ships, it was built in 2006 and thoroughly renovated in 2015. With 959 cabins, it can comfortably accommodate 1,924 guests. Each cabin features en suite bathrooms, a couch, desk, individual climate control and Euro-Top mattresses. While on board, enjoy a vast art collection, world-class music in B.B. King's Blues Clues, America’s Test Kitchen workshops, BBC Earth Experiences, a number of specialty restaurants, pool and fitness center.

Situated in the centre of Auckland and within walking distance to picturesque Waitemata Harbour.