132-day Grand World Voyage on Volendam
will call 47 ports in 39 countries
SEATTLE, Feb. 26,
2024 /CNW/ -- Holland America
Line is set to sail one of its most ambitious Grand World
Voyages in 2026. The meticulously planned 132-day cruise will span
all seven continents, including a special four-day Antarctic
Experience. Details were announced today by President
Gus Antorcha to 2024 Grand World Voyage guests aboard
Zuiderdam, which is currently sailing in between Okinawa and Tokyo.
The Grand World Voyage will be aboard Volendam in 2026,
providing guests with an intimate experience on one of the cruise
line's smaller ships, providing an exciting opportunity to cruise
France's Gironde Estuary and visit
Bordeaux. The voyage will visit 47
ports across 39 countries on an east-to-west route, sailing
roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale,
Florida — traveling as far south as Antarctica and north all the way up to
Oslo, Norway.
"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," Antorcha told world cruise guests. "This itinerary
includes destinations we know guests love, packed with memorable
moments and overnight stays. We are purposefully visiting fewer
ports to allow more time to explore the destinations we visit and
to create a voyage that does not feel rushed."
Starting today, travelers interested in the 2026 Grand World
Voyage can call Holland America Line's World Cruise Reservations
Desk or their travel advisor to make a deposited Future Cruise
Request. Guests with a deposited Future Cruise Request will get
priority booking confirmation before officially opening to the
public.
2026 Grand World Voyage Highlights —Volendam
- 132-day voyage. Departs Jan. 4
2026, roundtrip from Fort
Lauderdale.
- Heads south along the East Coast of South America, crossing the equator and sails
down to Antarctica. Makes way to
Easter Island before traversing the
islands of the South Pacific en route to Australia. Explores the Great Barrier Reef,
Singapore and the Maldives, then calls at Alexandria, Egypt, for an overnight stay
before meandering through the Mediterranean and northern
Europe before an Atlantic Ocean
crossing.
- 47 total ports in 39 countries across seven continents.
- 9 overnight calls: Rio de Janeiro,
Brazil; Papeete, Tahiti; Sydney,
Australia; Bali, Indonesia;
Singapore; Malé, Maldives; Safaga (Luxor) and Alexandria (Cairo), Egypt; and Lisbon,
Portugal.
- 5 late-night departures: Bahia d' Opunoha, French Polynesia; Colombo, Sri Lanka; Civitavecchia
(Rome), Italy; Oslo,
Norway; San Juan, Puerto
Rico.
- Memorable Moments: Four-day Antarctic Experience, scenic
cruising of Chilean fjords, a visit to Easter Island followed by scenic cruising
Pitcairn Island, a call at
Bordeaux paired with scenic
cruising of Gironde Estuary.
Early Booking Bonus Benefits
For a limited time,
guests who book the 132-day Grand World Voyage receive up to
$2000 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
$500 USD 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 drycleaning 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.
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.
Guests who want to make a Future Cruise Request for a stateroom
on the 2026 Grand World Voyage can contact their travel advisor or
call World Cruise Reservations: 1-800-522-3399.
For more information about other Holland America Line voyages,
consult a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or
visit hollandamerica.com
Find Holland America Line on Twitter, Facebook,
Instagram and the Holland America Blog. You can also access
all social media outlets via the home page at
hollandamerica.com.
About Holland America Line
About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival Corporation and
plc (NYSE: CCL and CUK)]
Holland America Line has been
exploring the world for 150 years with expertly crafted
itineraries, extraordinary service and genuine connections to
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 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.
CONTACT:
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PHONE:
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800-637-5029,
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EMAIL:
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