Holland
America Line has opened bookings for its 2026 Grand World Voyage aboard
Volendam and unveiled and opened bookings for its 2026 Grand Australia and New
Zealand Voyage on Zaandam. The two extended cruises sail roundtrip from the U.S.
in January 2026 and will rendezvous in Sydney, Australia, during their
journeys. The ships will explore a combined 80 ports across the globe in their roundtrip
voyages.
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."
The Grand World Voyage will sail roundtrip from Fort
Lauderdale, Florida while the Grand Australia and New Zealand Voyage will cruise
roundtrip from San Diego, California. This enables travelers to easily explore
a variety of global destinations 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 offering access to smaller ports with
six overnight calls.
In 2026, the Grand World Voyage itinerary includes 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 with nine overnight port stops. Volendam will
call on destinations in Singapore, the Maldives, Egypt, the Mediterranean, Northern
Europe and more.
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 three percent
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.
On each Grand Voyage, guests will experience gracious
service, superior amenities and unexpected experiences. Travelers can relax
during leisurely days at sea and participate in shipboard activities. Shipboard
entertainment in the evening includes 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.
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