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HAL launching 93-day Australia-NZ Grand Voyage
Holland America Line has opened bookings for its 2026 Grand World Voyage aboard Volendam.
HAL also just unveiled the 2026 Grand Australia and New Zealand Voyage on Zaandam, which is also open to book now.
The two extended cruises sail roundtrip from the US in January 2026 and will rendezvous in Sydney, Australia, during their respective journeys.
The newly announced Grand Australia and New Zealand cruise comprises calls in Hawaii, Fiji, French Polynesia, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu across the South Pacific.
There are 10 extended port visits, in destinations like Papeete, Tahiti, and Raiatea, French Polynesia.
“Our team crafted this itinerary to show guests the parts of Australia and New Zealand they expect to visit, but also rarely visited, ports throughout PNG and the Solomon Islands.”, said Beth Bodensteiner, chief commercial officer.
The Grand World Voyage sails roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale, and the Grand Australia and New Zealand Voyage departs from San Diego.
The Grand Australia and New Zealand cruise will visit 44 ports in 10 countries over 93 days.
On March 7, 2026, Volendam and Zaandam will be in Sydney together.
Zaandam arrives March 6 for an overnight, and Volendam arrives March 7 for an overnight.
Guests will experience a Great Barrier Reef scenic cruising experience as well as overnight calls in Sydney, Hobart, Auckland and more.
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