* 129-day and 70-day cruises on offer, departing in January * Grand World Voyage to call at 53 ports in 23 countries * 31 ports of call on Grand South America & Antarctica Voyage   Holland America Line has announced itineraries for its two Grand Voyages sailing in 2027.   The line will offer a 129-day circumnavigation of the globe on the 2027 Grand World Voyage, on Volendam, and a 70-day, region-specific in-depth exploration on the Grand South America & Antarctica Voyage, on Zaandam   Each voyage will call at ports that are exclusive to Grand Voyages, giving guests experiences not found on any other Holland America Line cruises.   The 2027 Grand World Voyage will sail roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, departing January 5, 2027.It will visit 53 ports in 28 countries, with overnight calls at seven destinations. 19 ports are exclusive to Grand Voyages, including Georgetown, Ascension Island; and Jamestown, St. Helena.   Volendam will head south along the west coast of South America, crossing the equator and sailing to Easter Island before exploring the islands of the South Pacific en route to Australia. From there, it will visit Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Sri Lanka, before sailing south around Cape Agulhas and north to St. Helena and Ascension Island, as well as up the west coast of Africa. It will then sail to Europe, followed by an Atlantic Ocean crossing.   Overnight stays will take place in Copenhagen; Bordeaux; Cape Town, South Africa; Bali, Indonesia; Sydney, Australia; Papeete, French Polynesia; and Callao (Lima), Peru. Additionally, the cruise will visit 81 UNESCO sites, including the Taj Majal, Westminster Abbey, Mont-Saint-Michel and the Great Barrier Reef.   The 2027 Grand South America & Antarctica voyage will sail roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, departing January 3, 2027. It will call at 31 ports in 13 countries, with seven ports exclusive to Grand Voyages, including Robinson Crusoe Island off the coast of Chile.   Zaandam will transit the Panama Canal before crossing the equator, sailing along South America’s west coast. The cruise will take in 11 ports as well as several days of scenic cruising through Chile’s fjords and glaciers. The ship will then cross the Drake Passage before a four-day Holland America Line Antarctic Experience, before sailing north and calling at 13 ports in the Falkland Islands and along South America’s east coast. The cruise will conclude cruising in the Caribbean en route back to Fort Lauderdale.   Overnight stays will take place in Fuerte Amador (Panama City); Panama; Callao (Lima), Peru; Montevideo, Uruguay; Buenos Aires, Argentina; and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  The cruise will visit 28 UNESCO sites, including Machu Picchu and the Galapagos Islands.   On Grand Voyages, ship entertainment features local cultural performers and special guest headliners. In addition, festive gala balls and a Captain’s Grand Voyage Dinner will take place, and dining focuses on using local ingredients and showcasing regional cuisine.   Beth Bodensteiner, president of Holland America Line, said: “When you sail on one of our Grand Voyages, we know you’re looking for experiences you can’t have anywhere else, and part of that is the carefully crafted itineraries featuring unique ports of call."   For a limited time, guests who book the Grand World Voyage and Grand South America & Antarctica voyage will receive up to $2,000 USD in onboard credit per guest, a 3% pay-in-full discount, a free Wi-Fi Surf package and more. Additional perks for all guests who book early include a £400 air credit per person if booked through Flight Ease and complimentary roundtrip airport transfers to and from the Fort Lauderdale airport.   Additional extras can include complimentary luggage delivery service to and from the Fort Lauderdale airport, prepaid crew appreciation and laundry and dry cleaning service when booking certain stateroom categories. Terms and conditions apply. Once the voyage is live for purchase, full details will be available at hollandamerica.com.   Guests interested in the 2027 Grand World Voyage and Grand South America & Antarctica can call Holland America Line’s World Cruise Reservations Desk or contact their travel agent to make a deposited Future Cruise Request. Guests with a deposited Future Cruise Request will get priority booking confirmation before the voyages officially open to the public.

  To mark its 152nd anniversary, Holland America Line has launched an ‘Anniversary Sale’, valid until April 30.   The promotion includes up to $300 onboard credit per stateroom* and up to 25% off cruise-only launch fares**.   The ‘Anniversary Sale’ comprises sailings from April 2025 through to April 2026, with cruises ranging from four to 56 days. These take in global destinations, including Alaska cruises and Cruisetours; the Caribbean; Canada and New England: Northern Europe; Mediterranean; Australia and New Zealand; South America and Antarctica; the Pacific Coast; Hawaii; Tahiti; Panama Canal; Mexico; and Asia.   Collectors’ Voyages, which combine two back-to-back, non-repeating itineraries, are also included in the offer.   Beth Bodensteiner, president of Holland America Line, said: “Holland America Line’s 152-year history is worth celebrating in a big way, and our ‘Anniversary Sale’ does that by rewarding loyal guests and new guests who want to experience our award-winning personalised service. Cruising is an exceptional value compared to land-only travel, and offers like our ‘Anniversary Sale’ make the art of leisurely travel even more attainable, whether it’s a weeklong Alaska holiday or a dream exploration around the South Pacific.”   The ‘Anniversary Sale’ can be combined with Holland America Line’s ‘Have it All’ fare. When booking with ‘Have It All’, in addition to the ‘Anniversary Sale’ offer, guests will also receive shore excursion credit, a Signature Beverage Package, speciality dining, a Wi-Fi Surf Package and pre-paid crew appreciation.   Sample itineraries include:   * Seven-day Western Mediterranean Medley, on Oosterdam, departing July 13, 2025. Prices from £1,479pp, with $50 onboard credit per stateroom. * 14-day Wild British Isles: Ireland's West Coast, roundtrip from Dover on Nieuw Statendam, departing July 26, 2025. Prices from £1,199pp, with $100 onboard credit per stateroom. * Seven-day Alaska Inside Passage on Koningsdam, departing August 30, 2025. Prices from £799pp, with $50 onboard credit per stateroom. * Seven-day Canada & New England: UNESCO Sites & Quebecois Nights, on Zuiderdam, departing September 6, 2025. Prices from £1,299pp, with $50 onboard credit per stateroom. * 12-day Panama Canal Discovery, on Rotterdam, departing October 26, 2025. Prices from £1,549pp, with $100 onboard credit per stateroom.   Taxes, fees and port expenses are included in the fare. The ‘Anniversary Sale’ is not valid on Grand Voyages and sailings of three days in length or fewer.

  * Cruise line to launch ‘signature bread’ in summer 2025 * Updated Italian-inspired menu of pasta dishes * New York Pizza to feature new ‘Primo’ option   Holland America Line has updated its ‘Made Fresh Daily’ offering with the launch of a signature bread and new pasta dishes.   The bread, available from summer 2025, is described as a ‘flavourful sourdough raisin loaf with pumpkin seeds’. This will be offered fleetwide in the Pinnacle Grill speciality restaurant every night and in the Dining Room on formal nights.   Additionally, chef Ethan Stowell has curated an Italian-inspired menu of pasta dishes, such as tortiglioni with basil pesto, haricot vert and baby potatoes; paccheri with spicy tomato, shrimp and parsley; spaghetti with beef and ricotta meatballs, basil and tomato; casarecce with beef short rib bolognese; and basked conchiglie with mozzarella and tomato basil, all available in the Lido Market.   At New York Pizza, a new option called ‘Primo’ will be offered. This will feature salami, pickled peppers and red onion, on a freshly made pizza crust.   Guests can choose from an array of freshly made items at all dining venues, from just-baked baguettes to handmade spaghetti, as well as freshly made gelato, waffle cones and regionally inspired desserts and pastries.   Michael Stendebach, vice president of food, beverage and rooms division for Holland America Line, said: “When bread or pasta is made fresh, you can certainly taste the difference, which is why we take a close look at our culinary programme to assess what we can make onboard from scratch as another way to bring our ‘Destination Dining’ culinary platform to life. Chef Stowell’s new pasta and pizza are an exceptional addition to our ‘Made Fresh Daily’ menu items.”

  Holland America Line is expanding its Morimoto By Sea dining experience with a new specialty sushi bar.   The intimate 12-guest venue will feature a menu created by the cruise line’s Global Fresh Fish Ambassador, chef Masaharu Morimoto, offering a selection of signature sushi, sashimi, rolls and smaller dishes.   The Morimoto By Sea sushi bar will be introduced on Rotterdam, Koningsdam, Nieuw Statendam and Eurodam, from March through to June 2025. It is also available on Nieuw Amsterdam, which introduced the sushi bar with a Morimoto By Sea stand-alone restaurant in 2023.   Items on the Morimoto By Sea sushi bar menu, available beginning in March 2025, include:   Appetiser delights to start   * Toto tartare: wasabi, nori paste, sour cream and chives   Sushi and sashimi selections   * Chef’s combination: Sushi sashimi * Nigiri and Sashimi: seasonal white fish, maguro tuna, sake salmon, hamachi yellowtail, kampachi amberjack, unagi freshwater eel, hotate scallop, ebi shrimp, tako octopus, Ikura salmon roe, otoro fatty tuna and cutoro medium fatty tuna.   Chef’s signature sushi rolls   * Shrimp tempura: California roll, tempura shrimp and gochujang aioli * Lobster tempura: tempura lobster, avocado, romaine lettuce, tobiko, cucumber and scallion * Tako yaki: tempura octopus, cabbage, tonkatsu sauce, mayo and bonito flakes * Aburi salmon: salmon avocado roll and spicy mayo, torched * California: snow crab, cucumber and avocado * Spicy tuna: tuna, scallion and spicy sauce * Spicy salmon: salmon, scallion and spicy sauce   Additional signature plates   * Tuna pizza: anchovy aioli, kalamata olives, red onion and jalapeno * Sticky ribs: hoisin sweet chili sauce and cilantro * Pork gyoza dumplings: with scallion ginger sauce * Poke bowl: marinated fresh fish, cucumber, avocado, seaweed and rice * Chicken katsu curry: panko crusted chicken breast, Japanese curry sauce and rice * Angry lobster pad Thai: Maine lobster, rice noodles and Thai red curry sauce   Dessert   * White chocolate lime ganache: coconut foam, mango yuzu sorbet and rice pudding   Morimoto By Sea is part of Holland America Line’s Global Fresh Fish programme, which features locally sourced fresh fish, from port to plate in less than 48 hours, offering more than 80 varieties of fresh fish from across a worldwide network.   In addition to the Morimoto By Sea sushi bar, chef Morimoto’s first restaurant at sea, Morimoto By Sea, is available on Nieuw Amsterdam and as a pop-up experience at least once per cruise on all other ships.   Michael Stendebach, vice president of food, beverage and rooms division for Holland America Line, said: “With chef Morimoto’s knowledge and expertise in the sushi world, it made sense for him to expand beyond his Morimoto By Sea restaurant and develop a specialised sushi bar featuring his signature style and flavours. We’re excited to extend our fresh fish options and give our guests access to another specialty venue with cuisine by such a renowned chef.”   Morimoto By Sea sushi bar, which will be located in the former Nami Sushi venue, is an a la carte menu offered for a surcharge. Reservations can be made pre-cruise or once onboard.  

  Holland America Line has announced a partnership with Online Travel Training (OTT). OTT will deliver training for the trade on behalf of the line. They will also offer prizes and incentives for completing courses. To mark the agreement, Holland America and OTT have launched a training course that includes modules on an introduction to the brand, onboard activities and worldwide destinations, with a special focus on Alaska cruises and upselling opportunities. A corresponding incentive has also been launched, which will run across the Wave season to February 28, 2025. Ten agents who complete the Holland America course will be randomly selected to receive a £25 Amazon voucher. Additionally, agents who complete two OTT cruise courses, along with CLIA's 'Introduction to Selling Cruise' course, will have the chance to win one of three £50 Red Letter Day vouchers. Both Holland America and CLIA's courses are available on the OTT website. Karen Farndell, Holland America Line sales & marketing director, said: “We’re thrilled to partner with OTT and provide our trade partners with this new resource. It will enhance all aspects of their knowledge and give them access to exciting incentives and rewards. The training will be particularly beneficial during the Wave season, supporting agents in maximising their sales and success.” Jessica Shelton-Agar, managing director OTT, said: “Partnering with Holland America Line is an exciting step for OTT, especially as we help agents make the most of the busy Wave season. With this course, agents can dive into the details of Holland America’s unique offerings - like their focus on Alaska - and learn how to turn that knowledge into bookings and happy clients. Plus, the added incentives make it even more rewarding.”

  * Cruises to operate from September 2026 to April 2027 * Itineraries of 13 to 35-days on Noordam and Westerdam * Four Legendary Voyages available to book   Holland America Line has unveiled its 2026/2027 Australia, New Zealand and Asia cruises, which are now open for booking.   Running from September 2026 to April 2027 and operating on Noordam and Westerdam, 26 itineraries are on offer, ranging from 13 to 35 days. Four Legendary Voyages are also included in the programmes.   Australia and New Zealand   From January to March 2027, Noordam will sail a variety of 14-day Australia and New Zealand itineraries, between Auckland and Sydney, each calling at eight ports including Milford Sound and Fiordland National Park. Prices start from £2,669pp.   Additionally, the ship will operate three Legendary Voyages, at the beginning and end of the season: a 34-day Legendary South Pacific Crossing in October 2026 (Seattle to Sydney); a 298-day Legendary South Pacific Crossing in March 2027 (Sydney to Seattle); and a 35-day Legendary Australia Circumnavigation, departing November 15, 2026, calling at ports on the western coast, four ports in Papua New Guinea, overnight calls in Fremantle (Perth) and Hobart, as well as late-night stops in Adelaide, Philip Island and Melbourne. Prices for Legendary Voyages start from £4,819pp.   Paul Grigsby, Holland America Line’s vice president of revenue planning and analytics, said: “The 35-day Legendary Australia Circumnavigation is one of our deepest explorations of Australia. Guests have the chance to see all the country has to offer, including its iconic wildlife such as kangaroos and koalas. And for those who are looking to sample the region on a shorter sailing, our popular Australia and New Zealand cruises provide a great opportunity.”   Asia   Meanwhile, Westerdam will operate the line’s 2026/27 Asia season, starting earlier than ever before, from September 13, 2026.   Itineraries include 14-day Far East Discovery cruises between Hong Kong and Singapore; a 14-day Philippines, Taiwan and Japan option, departing from Hong Kong; 13 and 14-day Circle Japan; and a 14-day Japan and South Korea Discovery itinerary. Prices start from £2,389pp.   On January 3, 2027, the ship will depart on a 28-day Legendary Coral Triangle & Great Barrier Reef cruise, sailing to the Philippines, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and Australia, roundtrip from Singapore. This will visit the Coral Triangle and include an overnight call in Bali. Prices start from £5,409pp.   Paul Grigsby said: “We know that the majority of our guests traveling to Asia want cruises that are 14 days or longer, allowing them to more authentically connect with the destination. These carefully curated cruises provide the opportunity to do just that both on board and ashore. On the ship, they’ll experience culinary delights like Peking duck and South Korean street food. And tours ashore can provide a tailored experience for each guest depending on what they want to experience. Those looking for something truly special can spend two–three days on land exploring Thailand’s Ayutthaya City, Cambodia’s Angkor and other UNESCO World Heritage sites.”   Select voyages can be extended into Collectors’ Voyages, which combine back-to-back sailings for a cruise of up to 69 days.   For a limited time, when guests book 2026/2027 Australia, New Zealand and Asia cruises with the ‘Have It All Early Booking Bonus’ package, the standard package amenities of shore excursions, speciality dining, a Signature Beverage Package, Surf Wi-Fi and pre-paid crew appreciation are included, plus upgrades to the Elite Beverage Package, Premium Wi-Fi and up to $300pp OBC.

Holland America Line has unveiled its 2026/2027 Australia, New Zealand and Asia cruise programme, which is now open for booking. Running from September 2026 to April 2027 on Noordam and Westerdam, 26 itineraries are on offer, ranging from 13 to 35 days. Four Legendary Voyages are also included.   Australia and New Zealand From January to March 2027, Noordam will sail 14-day Australia and New Zealand itineraries, between Auckland and Sydney, each calling at eight ports including Milford Sound and Fiordland National Park. Additionally, the ship will operate three Legendary Voyages, at the beginning and end of the season: a 34-day Legendary South Pacific Crossing in October 2026 (Seattle to Sydney); a 29-day Legendary South Pacific Crossing in March 2027 (Sydney to Seattle); and a 35-day Legendary Australia Circumnavigation, departing November 15, 2026. Paul Grigsby, HAL’s VP of revenue planning and analytics, said: “The 35-day Legendary Australia Circumnavigation is one of our deepest explorations of Australia. Guests have the chance to see all the country has to offer, including iconic wildlife.”   Asia Westerdam will operate the line’s 2026/27 Asia season, starting earlier than ever before, from September 13, 2026. Itineraries include 14-day Far East Discovery cruises between Hong Kong and Singapore; a 14-day Philippines, Taiwan and Japan option, departing from Hong Kong; 13 and 14-day Circle Japan; and a 14-day Japan and South Korea Discovery itinerary. On January 3, 2027, the ship will depart on a 28-day Legendary Coral Triangle & Great Barrier Reef cruise, sailing to the Philippines, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and Australia, roundtrip from Singapore. This will visit the Coral Triangle and include an overnight call in Bali.

 

• Itinerary on Volendam to increase to 133 days
• Cruise to visit 51 ports in 23 countries, including overnight stays
• Shorter segments of revised itinerary available

  Holland America Line has updated its 2026 Grand World Voyage, departing roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale on January 4, 2026, aboard the 1,432-passenger Volendam.   The new itinerary replaces a prior route through the Red Sea. Given the evolving situation in the region and in consultation with security experts, Holland America has made the decision to reroute the planned voyage.   The now 133-day voyage will take in ports in East and Southeast Asia, Central America, destinations in the US and a transit of the Panama Canal.   The changes will impact the last 54 days of the itinerary, which, due to a crossing of the International Dateline, will increase from 132 to 133 days. The amended cruise will now visit 51 ports in 23 countries across five continents, concluding as planned on May 17, 2026, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Prices start from £24,199pp.   Updates comprise:   * Following the originally planned overnight call in Singapore, Volendam will sail north to Vietnam, calling at Phu My (Ho Chi Minh City), Nha Trang and Halong Bay (Hanoi). * The ship will overnight in Hong Kong before continuing northeast to Kaohsiung and Keelung (Taipei), Taiwan. * Six ports of call in Japan, including overnights in Nagasaki and Tokyo, before completing a transpacific crossing. * A call at Kodiak, Sitka and Ketchikan, Alaska, before sailing south along the Pacific Coast of the US to Seattle, Washington and San Diego, California. * The voyage continues southeast to Manzanillo and Puerto Chiapas, Mexico; and Acajutla, El Salvador, before overnight stays in Fuerte Amador (Panama City), Panama, and a transit of the Panama Canal. * A new call at Cartagena, Colombia.   From November 13, 2024, guests will be able to book 21- to 55-day segments featuring the new portion of the itinerary. Highlighted segments include:   * 55-day Singapore to Fort Lauderdale, departing March 24, 2026 * 21-day Singapore to Tokyo, departing March 24, 2026 * 34-day Tokyo to Fort Lauderdale, departing April 14, 2026   Beth Bodensteiner, chief commercial officer for Holland America Line, said: “We know immersive experiences in exciting destinations are always a main draw for those choosing a world cruise. The dozen ports we’ve added in Asia will bring that part of the world to life for our guests. From exploring the emerald waters of Halong Bay or snorkelling in Nha Trang, to overnight stays in Hong Kong, Nagasaki and Tokyo, the deep exploration of the region provides guests the opportunity to take in the culture and natural beauty of Asia as part of their world cruise.”   Until June 16, 2025, guests who book the Grand World Voyage receive up to $2,000pp USD in onboard spending money, a 3% pay-in-full discount, a free Wi-Fi Surf package and a £400pp flight discount, if booked through Holland America Line.   Guests already booked on the full Grand World Voyage or segments impacted by the changes will be contacted by their travel agent or Holland America Line with further details and options.

Holland America Line has announced updates to its 2026 Grand World Voyage aboard Volendam offering more opportunity to explore in East and Southeast Asia. The new itinerary replaces a prior route through the Red Sea due to the uncertain security situation in the region. The changes will affect the last 54 days of the voyage which, due to a crossing of the International Dateline, will increase from 132 to 133 days. The updated cruise will now visit 51 unique ports in 23 countries and territories, spanning five continents. A dozen ports have been added in Asia. "From exploring Halong Bay or snorkeling in Nha Trang to overnight stays in Hong Kong, Nagasaki and Tokyo, the deep exploration provides the opportunity to take in the culture and natural beauty of Asia,” said Beth Bodensteiner, HAL chief commercial officer. Following the originally planned overnight call in Singapore, Volendam will sail north to Vietnam, calling at Phu My (Ho Chi Minh City), Nha Trang and Halong Bay (Hanoi). The ship will overnight in Hong Kong before continuing northeast to Kaohsiung and Keelung, Taiwan. The ship visits six ports in Japan, including overnights in Nagasaki and Tokyo, before completing a transpacific crossing. The amended world cruise itinerary also adds port calls in Central America and a transit of the Panama Canal. 

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  Holland America Line is introducing its first-ever branded sparkling wine, available across its 11 ships from the end of October.   Guests will be able to purchase the Holland America Line Sparkling Wine by the glass and bottle in all restaurants and bars, and as in-stateroom gift packages. It will also feature at events such as the Captain’s Toast and the Mariner Reception, which is part of the Mariner Society for past guests.   The sparkling wine has been created in collaboration with Four Feathers Wine Services, based in Washington, US, using the ‘Methode Traditionnelle’ process, the same technique used for producing Champagne.   Drew Foulk, senior manager of beverage and dining operations and innovation at Holland America Line, said: “Our goal was to create a wine that elevates a sense of luxury onboard. Whether our guests are celebrating a special occasion or simply indulging during their voyage, we aim to provide them with something truly exceptional.”   Rebecca De Kleine, general manager and director of winemaking at Four Feathers Wine Services, said: “We’re thrilled to partner with Holland America Line to craft this exceptional sparkling wine. This wine showcases the best of our estate-grown fruit, grown in the celebrated Columbia Valley. The Four Feathers team has ensured each bottle is a perfect balance of tradition and innovation. Sustainability is at the core of everything we do, from vineyard practices to production, ensuring that our commitment to environmental stewardship enhances the quality and integrity of this wine.”

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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Volendam and Zaandam to sail 132- and 93-day itineraries, respectively, exploring a combined 80 ports across the globe in roundtrip voyages from U.S. homeports

  Holland America Line has officially opened bookings for its 2026 Grand World Voyage aboard Volendam. The premium cruise line also unveiled and opened bookings for its 2026 Grand Australia and New Zealand Voyage on Zaandam. The two extended cruises sail roundtrip from the United States in January 2026 and will rendezvous in Sydney, Australia, during their journeys.   Volendam and Zaandam to explore a combined 80 ports across the globe in roundtrip voyages from U.S. homeports   The newly unveiled Grand Australia and New Zealand Voyage offers guests an immersive journey Down Under while also exploring Hawaii, Fiji, French Polynesia, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu across the South Pacific. With 10 extended port visits, guests have more time to explore the culture and nightlife in destinations like Papeete, Tahiti, and Raiatea, French Polynesia.   "Our Grand Voyages are renowned for connecting guests with the world's most fascinating places while sailing roundtrip from the United States," said Beth Bodensteiner, chief commercial officer for Holland America Line. "Our team crafted this itinerary to show guests the parts of Australia and New Zealand they expect to visit, but also included frequently asked for, but rarely visited, ports throughout Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands."   With the Grand World Voyage sailing roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and the Grand Australia and New Zealand Voyage cruising roundtrip from San Diego, California, travelers can explore a variety of global destinations in ease without the need for international or long-haul air.   The Grand Australia and New Zealand Voyage will visit 44 ports across 10 countries over the 93-day voyage. Guests sailing on this cruise will be privy to an intimate experience on one of Holland America Line's perfectly sized ships, offering access to smaller ports.   The 2026 Grand World Voyage, which was announced in February but is now available for booking, will sail to 48 ports across 25 countries on an east-to-west route — traveling as far south as Antarctica and as far north as Oslo, Norway. Guests will experience all seven continents during the journey.   On March 7, 2026, Volendam and Zaandam will be at Sydney together. Zaandam arrives March 6 for an overnight, and Volendam arrives March 7 for an overnight.   2026 Grand Australia and New Zealand Highlights — Zaandam  

• 93-day voyage. Departs Jan. 4, 2026, roundtrip from San Diego.
• The ship heads southwest and around the Hawaiian Islands with an overnight in Honolulu before continuing south, island hopping around Fiji and the South Pacific. Zaandam explores the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea before nearly circling the Australia and visiting New Zealand before heading northeast through Tonga and French Polynesia, returning to San Diego.
• 44 total ports in 10 countries across two continents.
• Two-day Great Barrier Reef scenic cruising experience in the Ribbon Reef Region and Far North Region.
• Six overnight calls: Honolulu, Hawaii; Fremantle (Perth), Sydney and Hobart, Australia; Auckland, New Zealand; and Papeete.
• Four late-night departures: Adelaide, Australia; and Moorea, Raiatea and Huahine, French Polynesia.

  2026 Grand World Voyage Highlights — Volendam  

• 132-day voyage. Departs Jan. 4, 2026, roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale.
• Volendam heads south along the east coast of South America, crossing the equator and sailing down to Antarctica for a four-day scenic cruising experience. The ship then makes its way up the west coast of South America and over to Easter Island before traversing the islands of the South Pacific en route to Australia. Volendam explores Singapore and the Maldives, then calls at Alexandria, Egypt, for an overnight stay before meandering through the Mediterranean and northern Europe, ending with an Atlantic Ocean crossing.
• 48 total ports in 25 countries across seven continents.
• Nine overnight calls: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Papeete; Sydney; Bali, Indonesia; Singapore; Malé, Maldives; Safaga (Luxor) and Alexandria (Cairo), Egypt; and Lisbon, Portugal.
• Five late-night departures: Moorea, French Polynesia; Colombo, Sri Lanka; Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy; Oslo, Norway; and San Juan, Puerto Rico.
• NEW: A rare Grand cruise through the Gironde Estuary to Bordeaux, France.

  Early Booking Bonus Benefits   Guests who book the full 132-day Grand World Voyage or 93-day Grand Australia and New Zealand Voyage by June 16, 2025, receive onboard spending credits and amenities valued at up to $9,350 or $7,900 respectively, per person. Perks for all guests who book early feature a $500 air credit per person if booked through Flight Ease, complimentary roundtrip airport transfers, a $500 Grand Mariner Discount for past guests and a 3% pay-in-full discount.   Additional extras can include onboard credits up to $2,000 per guest, complimentary luggage delivery service to and from the airport, prepaid crew appreciation, a free shore excursion and laundry and dry-cleaning service when booking certain stateroom categories. Terms and conditions apply. Visit hollandamerica.com for full details.   A Grand Onboard Experience   On each Grand Voyage, Holland America Line ships provide gracious service, superior amenities and unexpected experiences. Guests can relax during leisurely days at sea, taking advantage of the extra time to participate in shipboard activities. Shipboard entertainment shines in the evening with local cultural performers and special guest headliners. Festive gala balls and dressy nights create memorable moments, along with a Captain's Grand Voyage Dinner. Dining is elevated to a new level on each Grand Voyage with menus that change daily and are seldom repeated, featuring local ingredients and regional cuisine.