Holland America Line 2023 Grand Africa Voyage
73 Days: Crimson Sunsets, Untamed Wildlife
Explore extraordinary locales, such as Zanzibar, Morocco and Mozambique during your incredible 73-day voyage beginning October 2023 roundtrip from Ft. Lauderdale. Sip espresso at an outdoor café in Morocco and spot free-roaming elephants and zebras on safari on this once-in-a-lifetime expedition. Back on board, enjoy unrivaled dining and entertainment and watch Africa’s striking coastlines roll by from your luxurious verandah stateroom or suite. Circle Africa from the picture-perfect beaches of the Seychelles to the surreal sand dunes of Namibia on our incredible 2023 Grand Africa Voyage roundtrip from Ft. Lauderdale.
Receive up to US$4,110 per person in early booking benefits when you book your voyage by June 1, 2023. See amazing benefits below.
When you book this cruise with Cruise & Travel Experts, you will receive many extra exclusive amenities such as:
– Host for entire cruise
– Pre-cruise hotel stay in Ft. Lauderdale
– Generous Shipboard Credit per person (to be announced soon!)
– Cocktail Party during cruise
– Memorable client gifts and more!
Book by Feb. 24, 2023, to receive early booking amenities valued up to $4,110 per person. When you book with Cruise & Travel Experts, enjoy exclusive amenities such as Host, Generous Shipboard Credit, Pre-Cruise Hotel Stay, Private Cocktail Parties, Gifts and more!
- Ship: ms Zuiderdam
- Cruise Line: Holland America Line
- Sail Date: October 10, 2023
- From/To: Roundtrip Ft. Lauderdale
- Length: 73 Days
Interior Stateroom
Cat. N From
$12,599
per person
Oceanview Stateroom
Cat. HH From
$13,699
per person
Balcony Stateroom
Cat. VH From
$19,999
per person
Signature Suite
Cat. SZ From
$26,799
per person
Book early and be rewarded! Book your 73-Day 2023 Grand Africa voyage by February 24, 2023, and receive amenities valued up to $4,110 per person.
PINNACLE SUITES, NEPTUNE SUITES &
SIGNATURE SUITES (CATEGORIES PS–SZ ONLY)
• Onboard Spending Money
– us$1,000 per person, Category PS
– us$750 per person, Categories SA–SC
– us$500 per person, Categories SS–SZ
• Prepaid Signature Internet Package
(4,000 minutes per person)
• Prepaid Crew Appreciation
• One Complimentary Shore Excursion from the
Collections of Holland America Line list
• Unlimited Luggage Delivery Service
(to/from Ft. Lauderdale only)✤
• Initial In-suite Liquor Set-up (four bottles)
• “Welcome on Board” Bottle of Sparkling Wine
VERANDAH STATEROOMS & SELECT OCEAN-VIEW
STATEROOMS (CATEGORIES VA–VH & C–E ONLY)
• Onboard Spending Money
– us$400 per person, Categories VA–VH
– us$300 per person, Categories C–E
• Prepaid Crew Appreciation
• One Complimentary Shore Excursion from the
Collections of Holland America Line list (Categories VA–VH only)
• Luggage Delivery Service (two pieces per person
to/from Ft. Lauderdale only)✤
• Initial In-suite Liquor Set-up (four bottles, Categories VA–VH only)
• “Welcome on Board” Bottle of Sparkling Wine
GENERAL AMENITIES (NO EXPIRATION, REGARDLESS
OF WHEN BOOKED, CATEGORIES PS–SC ONLY)
• Complimentary laundry, dry cleaning and pressing
• Complimentary unlimited in-suite bottled water and soft drinks
Full 73 Day Itinerary Below. Segments Available.
46-Day Segment Ft. Lauderdale to Cape Town
27-Segment Cape Town to Ft. Lauderdale
| 0 10/10 TUE FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, USA 16:00 D |
| 1 10/11 Wed At Sea (Atlantic Ocean) |
| 2 10/12 Thu At Sea |
| 3 10/13 Fri At Sea |
| 4 10/14 Sat At Sea |
| 5 10/15 Sun At Sea |
| 6 10/16 Mon At Sea |
| 7 10/17 Tue At Sea |
| 8 10/18 Wed Funchal, Madeira, Portugal 08:00 17:00 D |
| 9 10/19 Thu Arrecife, Lanzarote, Canarias, Spain 11:00 18:00 D |
| 10 10/20 Fri Agadir, Morocco 07:00 13:00 A/D |
| 11 10/21 Sat Casablanca, Morocco 07:00 19:00 D |
| 12 10/22 Sun At Sea (Mediterranean Sea) |
| 13 10/23 Mon At Sea |
| 14 10/24 Tue La Goulette (Tunis), Tunisia 07:00 17:00 D |
| 15 10/25 Wed At Sea (Mediterranean Sea) |
| 16 10/26 Thu Soúda, Crete (Chania), Greece 11:00 22:00 D |
| 17 10/27 Fri At Sea (Mediterranean Sea) |
| 18 10/28 Sat Limassol, Cyprus 07:00 17:00 D |
| 19 10/29 Sun At Sea (Mediterranean Sea) |
| 20 10/30 Mon Enter Suez Canal at Port Said 06:00 06:00 E |
| Transit the Suez Canal |
| Exit Suez Canal at Suez 18:00 18:00 E |
| 21 10/31 Tue Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt 07:00 17:00 D |
| 22 11/01 Wed Al ‘Aqabah (Petra), Jordan 07:00 overnight D |
| 23 11/02 Thu Al ‘Aqabah (Petra), Jordan overnight 17:00 D |
| 24 11/03 Fri Safaga (Luxor), Egypt 08:00 midnight D |
| 25 11/04 Sat At Sea (Red Sea) |
| 26 11/05 Sun At Sea |
| 27 11/06 Mon At Sea (Gulf of Aden) |
| 28 11/07 Tue At Sea (Indian Ocean) |
| 29 11/08 Wed At Sea |
| 30 11/09 Thu Cross the Equator |
| 31 11/10 Fri Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles 16:00 overnight D |
| 32 11/11 Sat Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles overnight 17:00 D |
| 33 11/12 Sun At Sea (Indian Ocean) |
| 34 11/13 Mon At Sea |
| 35 11/14 Tue Zanzibar, Tanzania 08:00 overnight A |
| 36 11/15 Wed Zanzibar, Tanzania overnight 17:00 A |
| 37 11/16 Thu At Sea (Indian Ocean) |
| 38 11/17 Fri Mamoudzou, Mayotte 08:00 17:00 A |
| 39 11/18 Sat Andoany (Hell-Ville), Nosy-Be, Madagascar 07:00 15:00 A |
| 40 11/19 Sun At Sea (Mozambique Channel) |
| 41 11/20 Mon At Sea |
| 42 11/21 Tue Maputo, Mozambique 08:00 17:00 D |
| 43 11/22 Wed Richards Bay, South Africa 08:00 23:00 D |
| 44 11/23 Thu At Sea (Indian Ocean) |
| 45 11/24 Fri At Sea |
| 46 11/25 Sat Cape Town, South Africa 08:00 overnight D |
| 47 11/26 Sun Cape Town, South Africa overnight 23:00 D |
| 48 11/27 Mon At Sea (Atlantic Ocean) |
| 49 11/28 Tue Luderitz, Namibia 08:00 17:00 A |
| 50 11/29 Wed Walvis Bay, Namibia 10:00 23:00 D |
| 51 11/30 Thu At Sea (Atlantic Ocean) |
| 52 12/01 Fri At Sea |
| 53 12/02 Sat Luanda, Angola 07:00 17:00 D |
| 54 12/03 Sun At Sea (Atlantic Ocean) |
| 55 12/04 Mon Cross the Equator |
| 56 12/05 Tue At Sea (Atlantic Ocean) |
| 57 12/06 Wed Takoradi, Ghana 08:00 17:00 |
| 58 12/07 Thu Abidjan, Ivory Coast 08:00 17:00 |
| 59 12/08 Fri At Sea (Atlantic Ocean) |
| 60 12/09 Sat At Sea |
| 61 12/10 Sun Banjul, Gambia 08:00 17:00 D |
| 62 12/11 Mon Dakar, Senegal 08:00 17:00 D |
| 63 12/12 Tue At Sea (Atlantic Ocean) |
| 64 12/13 Wed Mindelo, Ilha de São Vicente, Cape Verde 08:00 17:00 D |
| 65 12/14 Thu At Sea (Atlantic Ocean) |
| 66 12/15 Fri At Sea |
| 67 12/16 Sat At Sea |
| 68 12/17 Sun At Sea |
| 69 12/18 Mon At Sea |
| 70 12/19 Tue San Juan, Puerto Rico, USA 08:00 23:00 D |
| 71 12/20 Wed At Sea (Atlantic Ocean) |
| 72 12/21 Thu At Sea |
| 73 12/22 FRI FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, US |
What Makes a Grand Voyage Grand?
More ports. Longer stays. Luxurious overnights ashore. You will experience more of everything on a Grand Voyage – from world capitals to iconic landmarks to hidden gems.
- Delight in a different culinary journey each day, with exquisite food and fine wine from around the world
- Fresh, local ingredients and regional cruisine reflect the ports of call
- Savor an extensive wine list with specially procured local wines
- Revel in the Captain’s Grand Voyage dinner, an elegant event featuring a special menu, a gift from the Captain and complimentary wine for guests joining for the full length of the cruise
- Enjoy genuine, personalized service, with nearly one crew member for every two guests
- Many crew members are Grand Voyage veterans offering personal insights into the destinations we visit
- Stretch out in spacious staterooms and suites on board the perfectly sized ships with plush Mariner’s Dream Euro-Top beds and generous storage space
- Explore the world more fully with extensive activities and enrichment programs that are enhanced even further on a Grand Voyage
- Enjoy the Captain’s Welcome Champagne reception, festive gala nights and special port welcomes
- Local cultural entertainers and experts, ACBL bridge instructors, tai chi masters, artists-in-residence and more join you on board
- EXC Talks provide an insider’s perspective on destination highlights, and Port to Table programming showcases regional cuisine
- Entertainment includes captivating headliners and a traditional dance band with dance partners and professional instructors
First of the Vista-class ships, Zuiderdam boasts classic nautical lines and finishes, modern amenities and a spectacular art and antique collection. While on board, explore the world’s wonders through BBC Earth Experiences. Enjoy regional cooking demonstrations and food and wine tastings with EXC Port to Table. Relax with a rejuvenating treatment at the Greenhouse Spa & Salon. Enjoy the wide array of delectable cuisines in our restaurants.
Enjoy classical cruise ship music and onboard entertainment. In an exclusive partnership with the world’s leading center for the performing arts, music virtuosos perform familiar classics and twists on contemporary favorites.
Direct from Beale Street, B.B. King’s All Stars bring the best of Memphis music to sea. From funky and fast to soulful and smooth, enjoy dancing and try specialty cocktails like the Lucille and Rock Me Baby.
Billboard Onboard, 2 pianos – 60 Years of Chart Toppers – 100s Of Songs. Sing along, test your music trivia skills or just sit back and enjoy as the hits fill the room each night.
Explorations Central™ (EXC®), Holland America Line’s exclusive destination programming, is designed to deepen your understanding of the places you visit. Its indispensable travel resources and opportunities to engage with experts and local insiders, make exploring each port of call more vivid and meaningful.
Pinnacle Grill is the ultimate steakhouse at sea, where an exceptional menu and impeccable service make for one of finest meals you’ll ever have. The refined menu features a selection of 28-day wet-aged USDA Prime steaks — meticulously chosen to guarantee the finest quality — as well as classic steakhouse dishes and innovative recipes from James Beard Award-winning chef and Culinary Council® member, David Burke. Every dish is exquisitely prepared, beautifully plated and complemented by a vast collection of award-winning wines. Here, your meal is an event unto itself, a celebration of fine dining and a triumph of flavor.
