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
SEATTLE, May 14, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- 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.
For more information about Holland America Line, consult a
travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit
hollandamerica.com.
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About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival
Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCL and CUK)]
Holland
America Line has been exploring the
world for more than 150 years with expertly crafted itineraries,
extraordinary service and genuine connections to the destinations.
Offering an ideal perfectly-sized ship experience, its fleet visits
nearly 400 ports in 114 countries around the world and has shared
the thrill of Alaska for more than
75 years — longer than any other cruise line. Holland America Line's 11 vessels feature a diverse
range of enriching activities and amenities focused on destination
immersion and personalized travel. Guests enjoy the best
entertainment at sea each evening and dining venues featuring
exclusive dishes by world-famous chefs. A new global fresh fish
program brings more than 80 types of fresh fish on board, sourced
and served locally in regions around the world.
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