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Take a trip far away from the ordinary--full of the intriguing, the different, and the exciting, that’s what you can expect from a Grand Voyage with Holland America Line. World Cruises are a perfect way to journey the globe—featuring itineraries that would impress even the most well-seasoned travelers. Your trip may sample the intriguing cultures of Panama and South America, where you’ll meet some of the most vibrant peoples in the world. Imagine traversing the Far East: immersing yourself in the deep history of China and Japan before experiencing the raw beauty of Southeast Asia.  See the world in style, choose a Holland America Grand Voyage and World Cruise.

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Things to Do on a World Cruise with Holland America Line

Take the trip of your lifetime with a Holland America world cruise where you can experience the exotic on an elephant safari in Thailand, travel to Victoria Falls on safari in South Africa and visit the Vatican in Rome.

• Bruges and Belgian Chocolates (Zeebrugge, Belgium) Bruges is considered by many to be one of the most exquisite cities in Europe. This Flemish spot was an important spot for the Hanseatic League in the Middle Ages. This was also the home of famed artist Jan van Eyck. You’ll tour this city while stopping at the Belgian chocolatier’s workshop to see how this delicious treat is made. You can also visit the Chocolate Museum and have some free time to shop for lace or chocolate. Before this tour is over you’ll see the Lake of Love.  

• Siam Elephant Safari (Phuket, Thailand) Take in the beauty of Phuket at the Chalong Highlands. Then visit the elephant camp site where you’ll learn about these large creatures and climb aboard the back of one for a 30-minute hike. You’ll also see baby elephants and visit a rubber plantation, learn how to farm rice and come face-to-face with a water buffalo.  

• Pearl Resort Overnight – Garden Bugalow (Bora Bora, French Polynesia) Stay in an exclusive resort in Bora Bora where you’ll lounge in a garden bungalow and enjoy the beautiful beach, or opt to receive one of the rejuvenating spa services. This is truly a way to spend time in paradise.  

• The Best of Tokyo (Yokohama, Japan) See some of the amazing sights in one the world’s most advanced cities. Start with a trip back in time to the Imperial Palace Plaza, which was the home of Japan’s Emperor. Then venture to the Kannon Temple in Asakusa, where they have a statue of Kannon that was believed to have been fished out of the river. Then head into modern day Tokyo with a shopping trip to Ginza where you’ll find great deals.  

• A Papal Audience at the Vatican (Civitavecchia, Italy) Enjoy a reserved seat in St. Peter’s Square where you will watch as the Pope comes out to give a blessing and speak to the crowd. After this experience you’ll have lunch in a nearby restaurant and spend some time exploring Rome on your own. Then you’ll be taken on a panoramic drive through the Eternal City passing by the Borghese Gardens and the Colosseum.  

• Botswana and Victoria Falls Overland Adventure (Durban, South Africa) Take a detour from the coast to visit the spectacular Victoria Falls and head out on safari. You’ll stay in the Chobe National Park, home to the largest population of elephants. Your hotel will overlook the land and you can spot animals from your verandah. On the last day you’ll head to Victoria Falls, the largest waterfall in the world. The site is spectacular to see.  

Top 10 Holland America Line World Cruises

• Zuiderdam 124-day Grand World Voyage Departing From Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida (Jan 2025)
• Zuiderdam 37-day Grand World Voyage Departing From Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida (Jan 2025)
• Zuiderdam 55-day Grand World Voyage Departing From Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida (Jan 2025)
• Volendam 47-day Grand Voyage: Pole To Pole Departing From Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida (Jan 2025)
• Volendam 133-day Grand Voyage: Pole To Pole Departing From Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida (Jan 2025)
• Volendam 100-day Grand Voyage: Pole To Pole Departing From Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida (Jan 2025)
• Zuiderdam 42-day Grand World Voyage Departing From Sydney, Australia (Feb 2025)
• Zuiderdam 49-day Grand World Voyage Departing From Singapore, Singapore (Mar 2025)
• Volendam 53-day Grand Voyage: Pole To Pole Departing From Buenos Aires, Argentina (Mar 2025)
• Volendam 42-day Grand Voyage: Pole To Pole Departing From Buenos Aires, Argentina (Mar 2025)

Holland America Line World Departure Ports

Learn more about each of the possible departure ports for a world cruise with Holland America. Your Holland America world cruise could depart from any of the following cities:

Discover imaginative architecture, impressive Spanish dishes and beautiful excursions into nature when you cruise to Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia.

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Buenos Aires is a charming European style city with the perfect combination of new world characteristics mixed with old world history and culture.

Cape Town, South Africa

See the beautiful sights of Cape Town, South Africa’s most visited city, which offers cruisers natural beauty, plentiful wine, historical significance and a sense of peace.

With incredible weather, delicious fare and some stupendous attractions, you will find that Fort Lauderdale’s Port Everglades is one of the most attractive ports in the entire US.

Ijmuiden, Netherlands

Ijmuiden offers cruisers a great spot from which to travel all over the northern part of The Netherlands, making it a popular port for cruisers seeking a more in-depth Northern European experience.

Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon has deep cultural roots that are exposed through ruins and museum artifacts. Cruise to Lisbon and discover the culture and history of Portugal in its capital city.

Learn about the Greek gods and the early philosophy of Socrates when you visit the incredible ruins left in Athens, Greece. At night, go out and take in the culture with the modern Athenians.

San Antonio, Santiago, Chile

Experience the history of San Antonio or head to Santiago to experience everything Chile’s capital has to offer. The choice is yours!

Singapore, Singapore

Southeast Asia’s most modern city, Singapore, also contains a lot of history and treasures from the past, along with a perfect tropical climate – all making Singapore a wonderful destination year round.

The near perfect days, beautiful scenery, pristine beaches and sparkling water offer the perfect backdrop for any dream adventure in Sydney, Australia.

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Browse our photo gallery of world cruising photos from Holland America. Remember, this is only a taste of the experiences waiting for you on a Holland America world cruise vacation.

Elephant show, Thailand

Overwater Bungalows in French Polynesia

Senso-ji Temple, Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan

St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City

Victoria Falls in Zambia, Africa

Bruges, Belgium

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View of the mountains from the deck of the ship

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7 continents in 4 months: Holland America Line reveals 2026 world cruise

If visiting all seven continents is on your travel bucket list, a new cruise from Holland America Line will make it easy for you.

The cruise line’s 2026 Grand World Voyage will traverse the globe over 132 days, stopping at 47 ports in 39 countries. Passengers just have to get themselves to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the trip’s round-trip departure point.

“We asked thousands of past guests and travel advisors for their opinions about the perfect Grand World Voyage, so this may be one of our most thoroughly researched routes ever for a world cruise,” Holland America’s president, Gus Antorcha, said when announcing the itinerary to guests currently sailing on the line’s 2024 Grand World Voyage on Monday, according to a news release. “This itinerary includes destinations we know guests love, packed with memorable moments and overnight stays."

When is the 2026 Grand World Voyage?

The cruise will set sail on Jan. 4, 2026, on the line’s 1,432-guest Volendam ship which launched in 1999.

Where will the cruise sail?

Antorcha said the cruise will visit fewer ports than previous Grand World Voyages “to allow more time to explore the destinations we visit and to create a voyage that does not feel rushed.”

Passengers will head down South America’s east coast before making their way to Antarctica. There, they will have a four-day Antarctic Experience (though guests won’t disembark due to the ship’s size ).

The ship will then head to destinations like the South Pacific and Australia, with time to explore the Great Barrier Reef. The remainder of the voyage includes Singapore, the Maldives , the Mediterranean and northern Europe. The trip will wind down with a transatlantic crossing before one last stop in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Passengers will stay overnight at nine ports, including Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Sydney, Australia; Bali in Indonesia and Alexandria, Egypt. There will also be five late-night departures in Civitavecchia, Italy, Oslo, Norway, and San Juan, among others.

Other highlights include visits to Easter Island, Adamstown in the Pitcairn Islands, and Bordeaux, France.

What is a world cruise?: Here's what sets the months-long voyages apart

How much does the cruise cost?

Pricing info is not yet available, but an inside cabin on the line's 2025 Grand World Voyage currently starts at $24,999.

Travelers can call 1-800-522-3399 or contact their travel adviser to make a future cruise request for the 2026 itinerary and get priority booking confirmation before the cruise opens for sale to the public in May.

Nathan Diller is a consumer travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Nashville. You can reach him at [email protected].

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Holland-America's Choose-Your-Own World Voyages

I sailed with Holland America Line in Alaska earlier this year, and I was impressed with their crew, ship, entertainment, and activities onboard.

If you’ve ever been intrigued by some of the very long world cruises on offer but thought that many months at sea might be more than you want, there’s good news from Holland America; I just learned that two of their really-long signature cruises are now being offered in sections so you can pick the length you want by booking one segment.

On Grand Voyage: Pole to Pole aboard Volendam, which is a 133-day Grand Voyage, segments from 33 to 100 days are available. On Zuiderdam’s Grand World Voyage, which is 124 days in full, guests can choose from six segments, ranging from 20 to 55 days. The segments allow guests to choose from diverse, shorter itineraries, tailoring the Grand Voyage experience to their own taste and timeline.

Grand Voyage segments sail between two key ports along each voyage, making joining the ship in various locales worldwide accessible. On the Grand World Voyage, guests can sail from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Singapore or Sydney, Australia; Singapore to Athens, Greece; Cape Town, South Africa, to Fort Lauderdale; Sydney to Cape Town; and Athens to Fort Lauderdale.

The Grand Voyage: Pole to Pole segments cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Buenos Aires, Argentina; Buenos Aires to Barcelona, Spain, or Ijmuiden (Amsterdam), the Netherlands, or Fort Lauderdale; Fort Lauderdale to Ijmuiden (Amsterdam); and Ijmuiden (Amsterdam) or Barcelona to Fort Lauderdale.

Zuiderdam’s Grand World Voyage starts its roundtrip January 4 from Fort Lauderdale. Highlighted segments include:

• 55-Day Fort Lauderdale to Singapore, Jan. 4–March 1, 2025: Those looking for a sampling of a world cruise can embark in the convenient North American homeport of Fort Lauderdale, sailing east to west, before ultimately disembarking in Singapore. On the voyage, Zuiderdam will call at ports in 13 countries, and guests will experience multiple bucket list items, including a Panama Canal transit, overnight stay at Easter Island and scenic cruising in the Great Barrier Reef.
• 20-Day Athens to Fort Lauderdale, April 19؎May 9, 2025: Guests looking for the shortest taste of a grand can embark in Athens for a Mediterranean adventure, calling ports in Italy, Spain, Portugal and Morocco—including a special overnight celebration in Barcelona—before heading across the Atlantic Ocean, visiting San Juan, Puerto Rico, for a perfect day in paradise before disembarking at Fort Lauderdale.

2025 Grand Voyage: Pole to Pole aboard Volendam, departs Jan. 25, roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale. Its highlight segments include

• 47-Day Fort Lauderdale to Buenos Aires, Jan. 25–March 13, 2025: Those looking for an extended Antarctic adventure and exploration of South America can sail from Fort Lauderdale, experiencing a Panama Canal Transit before heading south to Central and South America, extensively exploring Peru (including an overnight at Lima) and Chile. A four-day Antarctica experience rounds off the segment before sailing north to Uruguay and Argentina.
• 33-Day Ijmuiden (Amsterdam) to Fort Lauderdale, May 5–June 7, 2025: Guests who dream of visiting the North Pole can embark in Ijmuiden, exploring the rugged coast of Norway before crossing the Arctic Circle and calling Honningsvåg (Nordkapp) in the North Cape. Volendam then visits Iceland, Greenland, Canada, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, and ports in Maine and Massachusetts before ending the voyage at Fort Lauderdale.

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Holland America Will Allow Travelers to Book Segments of Its Grand Voyages — Starting at Just $169 per day

The cruise line will now allow travelers to book one of seven different segments on either its 2025 Grand World Voyage or its 2025 Grand Voyage: Pole to Pole sailings.

Holland America Line will open up grand voyages and pole-to-pole sailings to travelers hoping to book just a segment, making it easier to explore some of the coolest regions on Earth.

The cruise line will now allow travelers to book one of seven different segments on either its 2025 Grand World Voyage or its 2025 Grand Voyage: Pole to Pole sailings , Holland America shared with Travel + Leisure . Each segment lasts between 33 and 100 days.

“Our Grand Voyages are something our dedicated guests come back for every year while also attracting new guests who are eager to explore the world, but at over four months we recognize that not everyone has that time,” Paul Grigsby, the vice president of deployment and itinerary planning for Holland America Line, said in a statement shared with T+L. “By booking one of our 2025 Grand Voyage segments, cruisers can get a taste of the special atmosphere and community aboard these sailings at an incredible value.”

The grand voyage segments start at $169 per day, including all taxes and fees.

On the Grand World Voyage, which will depart on Jan. 4, 2025, and sail roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale on the Zuiderdam , travelers can pick from several different segments, including from Fort Lauderdale to either Singapore or Sydney, from Singapore to Athens, from Cape Town to Fort Lauderdale, and from Sydney to Cape Town. The shortest available segment is from Athens to Fort Lauderdale, which sails between the two cities over 20 days and includes stops in Italy, Spain, Portugal, Morocco, and San Juan.

On The Grand Voyage: Pole to Pole voyage, which also sails roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale starting on Jan. 25, 2025, aboard the Volendam , travelers can choose to spend 47 days heading south from Florida to Buenos Aires, including seeing the Panama Canal; or spend 33 days traveling from Amsterdam back to Fort Lauderdale, exploring the coast of Norway and crossing the Arctic Circle along the way.

On this trip, travelers can also book several other segments, including from Buenos Aires to Barcelona, or from Fort Lauderdale to Amsterdam.

Beyond these trips, Holland America sails other extended voyages, including several trips to see the solar eclipse that will cross over Europe in 2026 , and a 28-day voyage planned for June 2025 inspired by legendary Norse explorer Erik Thorvaldsson , known as Erik the Red, who founded the first European settlement in Greenland.

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HAL-Holland America Line announces segment options for 2025 Grand World and Pole to Pole Voyages

HAL-Holland America Line is providing travelers with an exceptional opportunity to sample its esteemed Grand Voyages by offering segments of the 2025 Grand World Voyage and the 2025 Grand Voyage: Pole to Pole. These shorter segments, starting at just US$169 per day, allow guests to experience the elegance and luxury of a world-class journey without committing to the full 4-month itinerary.

The 2025 Grand Voyage: Pole to Pole (ship Volendam ) features 7 segmentary itineraries ranging from 20 to 100 days, offering flexibility to suit various schedules and interests. Meanwhile, the 2025 Grand World Voyage on the Zuiderdam offers 6 segments, spanning 20 to 55 days. These segments are designed to provide a seamless experience as guests join the ship at different key ports along the broader route.

On the Grand World Voyage, passengers can embark on journeys such as Fort Lauderdale (Florida, USA) to Singapore or Sydney (NSW, Australia) ; Singapore to Athens (Piraeus, Greece) ; Cape Town (South Africa) to Fort Lauderdale; Sydney to Cape Town; or Athens to Fort Lauderdale. For the Grand Voyage: Pole to Pole, segment options include Fort Lauderdale to Buenos Aires (Argentina) ; Buenos Aires to Barcelona (Spain) ; Amsterdam (Netherlands) to Fort Lauderdale; Fort Lauderdale to Amsterdam; and Amsterdam or Barcelona to Fort Lauderdale.

Guests on both the full and segmented Grand Voyages will enjoy Holland America Line’s signature onboard experiences, including an extensive entertainment and enrichment program. This includes 15 new production shows debuting in 2025, along with performances by comedians, headline entertainers, and local musicians. Additionally, region-specific cuisine will be showcased, with guest chefs conducting live cooking demonstrations and special dining events.

A notable highlight of the Grand Voyages will be the historic meeting of Zuiderdam and Volendam in Barcelona on April 24th, 2025. This special event will feature Catalan-themed gala dinners, a shipboard party, and a spectacular drone show, offering guests on both ships the opportunity to connect and celebrate together.

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• April 20, 2023

Holland America Line has announced that it will be sailing what is believed to be the first-ever Grand Voyage “pole-to-pole” roundtrip from the United States in 2025.

Details on the 133-day sailing, along with details on the simultaneous 124-day 2025 Grand World Voyage were announced today by the brand’s president Gus Antorcha aboard Zuiderdam in the North Sea.

The Pole-to-Pole Grand Voyage and the Grand World Voyage will both depart in January 2025, making it the first time Holland America is offering two Grand Voyages that are over 120 days long simultaneously. The Grand Voyage: Pole-to-Pole will take place aboard Volendam , allowing guests to visit five continents on a journey that travels south to north. The Grand World Voyage aboard Zuiderdam will cover six continents on an east to west route.

“Detailed planning went into this voyage to ensure we’re visiting destinations when the weather is favorable, and we included locations that are sought after like the Amazon River, Greenland and Iceland, in addition to Antarctica and the Arctic,” said Paul Grigsby, vice president for deployment and itinerary planning for Holland America Line. “We’ve created two voyages that linger in ports for memorable moments and several overnight stays. We even timed it so the two voyages will meet-up to share an overnight experience in Barcelona.”

2025 Pole-to-Pole Grand Voyage Highlights

• 133 days, departing January 25, 2025 roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale
• A south-north-south route through the Panama Canal, down the west coast of South America to Antarctica, then up along Argentina and Brazil to the heart of the Amazon River. The ship then crosses the Atlantic to Africa, north to Europe, then up to the North Cape before heading west across the northern Atlantic to Iceland and Greenland and down the U.S. east coast.
• Pole to Pole: Volendam will offer four days of scenic cruising in Antarctica and then up north, will cross the Arctic Circle to the North Cape.
• 68 total ports across 28 countries
• Eight overnight calls: Fuerte Amador, Panama; Callao (Lima), Peru; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Barcelona, Spain; Lisbon, Portugal; and Reykjavik, Iceland

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2025 Grand World Voyage Highlights

• 124 days, departing January 4, 2025 roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale
• Transits the Panama Canal and makes its way to Easter Island before crossing the south Pacific to Australia, explores the Great Barrier Reef en route to Indonesia and Sri Lanka, then sails south to Cape Town, South Africa by way of the Seychelles, back up along the eastern coast of Africa, through the Suez Canal to Portugal before crossing the Atlantic Ocean
• 46 total ports in 32 countries
• Nine overnight calls: Callao (two nights); Easter Island; Papeete, Tahiti; Sydney, Australia; Singapore; Cape Town; Mombasa, Kenya; Safaga, Egypt; and Barcelona
• Seven late-night departures: Manta, Ecuador; Seychelles; Cape Town and Durban, South Africa; Aqaba, Jordan; Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy; and Gibraltar, U.K.

Grand Rendezvous in Barcelona

On April 24, 2025, Volendam and Zuiderdam will meet in Barcelona, Spain for a joint overnight call, bringing the two Grand Voyages together for a celebration. Special festivities involving both ships will mark the occasion of the dual visit.

Early Booking Bonus Benefits

Guests who book the full 133-day Grand Voyage or 124-day Grand World Voyage by June 3, 2024 will receive onboard spending credits and amenities valued at up to $8,800 or $8,500, respectively, per person. New perks for all guests who book early include a complimentary Surf wifi package, a $500 air credit per person if booked through Flight Ease, and free roundtrip airport transfers.

Additional extras can include complimentary luggage delivery service to and from the Fort Lauderdale airport, prepaid gratuities, and laundry and dry cleaning service when booking certain stateroom categories.

Starting today, those interested in either sailing can call Holland America’s World Cruise Reservations Desk or their travel agent to make a deposited Future Cruise Request. Those with this deposit will get priority booking confirmation prior to the two voyages officially opening to the public on May 24, 2023.

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Holland America Line Begins Pilot Test of Renewable Fuels on its Flagship, Rotterdam

Ship will use biofuel to reduce lifecycle emissions while sailing the Norwegian Heritage Fjords

Rotterdam, The Netherlands, May 2, 2024 — Holland America Line announced the start of a long-term biofuel test on its flagship, Rotterdam, leveraging 100% low carbon intensity biofuel while sailing within the Norwegian World Heritage Fjords. The ship bunkered the biofuel before leaving the Port of Rotterdam, the Netherlands, April 27, 2024, and will operate one of its four engines using low carbon intensity oil derived from organic waste or residues and certified according to the EU Renewable Energy Directive while in the Fjords. The GoodFuels MR1-100 sustainable biofuel supplied by FincoEnergies will yield an estimated 86% reduction in life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions.

“Holland America Line is committed to reducing our greenhouse gas emissions and we are excited to demonstrate a next-generation fuel source that can help us toward our pursuit of net zero emissions,” said Gus Antorcha, president of Holland America Line. “Converting items such as food waste into fuel is an innovative way to meet environmental challenges and we thank the Dutch government for its support.”   

The initial tests will occur on one of the ship’s four engines during cruises this month, with the potential to expand to multiple engines during the summer while operating in the Norwegian World Heritage Fjords, specifically Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord.

What Are Biofuels?

Biofuels are derived from feedstocks that are certified as 100% organic waste or residue, with no risk of land-use change or deforestation and no competition with food production. Produced from waste fats, oils, and grease leftover from feedstock processing, biofuels are associated with minimal emissions during production. This results in a very low carbon intensity, with an estimated reduction of 86% in emissions compared to marine gas oil (MGO).

Holland America Line’s existing ships operate on biofuels without modifications to the engine or fuel structure. Holland America Line continues to partner with companies to find ways to reduce emissions and develop alternative fuels and technologies.

“The GoodFuels MR1-100 fits the existing practice in shipping where heavier fuels are already used today” said Johannes Schurmann, Commercial Director International Marine at FincoEnergies. “Together with our clients, we optimize sustainability and cost of the biofuel, while not jeopardizing the performance in the engine and fuel system.”

“There is a need to look at all good alternatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the future and we see biofuels as one of the alternatives that, with the right use and origin, will contribute to emission reductions, which we welcome. The Norwegian Maritime Authority takes a positive view of all measures taken by the industry to reduce greenhouse gas emissions," said Alf Tore, Acting Director General of Shipping and Navigation, Norwegian Maritime Authority.

Holland America Line’s Commitment to Sustainability

Holland America Line is one of the first Carnival Corporation brands to run a long-term 100% biofuel shipboard operation, having completed a successful first test in August 2022. Carnival Corporation's German line AIDA also tested GoodFuels biofuels on board AIDAprima in Rotterdam in 2022. While biofuels have been tested on large diesel engines at shoreside research facilities and in other shipping segments, these tests are among the first live tests on working cruise ships.

The two cruise lines’ biofuel tests support the overall environmental mission, goals and aspirations of Carnival Corporation. Carnival Corporation’s 2023 Sustainability Report released in April 2024 shows the company is making significant achievements toward its 2030 goals and the overall aspiration to achieve net zero emissions from ship operations by 2050.