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.

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
Guests who book the 132-day Grand World Voyage by June 16, 2025 receive up to $2,000 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.

Shorter Segments:

IF YOU CAN’T SAIL THE FULL VOYAGE, the following segments are also available:
• 37-DAY GRAND WORLD VOYAGE SEGMENT
January 4–February 10, 2026 | Ft. Lauderdale to San Antonio (Santiago)
• 61-DAY GRAND WORLD VOYAGE SEGMENT
January 4–March 7, 2026 | Ft. Lauderdale to Sydney
• 41-DAY GRAND WORLD VOYAGE SEGMENT
February 10–March 24, 2026 | San Antonio (Santiago) to Singapore
• 71-DAY GRAND WORLD VOYAGE SEGMENT
March 7–May 17, 2026 | Sydney to Ft. Lauderdale
• 29-DAY GRAND WORLD VOYAGE SEGMENT
March 24–April 22, 2026 | Singapore to Lisbon
• 25-DAY GRAND WORLD VOYAGE SEGMENT
April 22–May 17, 2026 | Lisbon to Ft. Lauderdale

What Makes a Grand Voyage Grand?
More ports. Longer stays. Luxurious overnights ashore. Experience more of everything on a Holland America Line Grand Voyage. Call on favored and far-flung destinations, visiting UNESCO World Heritage sites and delving deeply into the culture and heritage of each extraordinary locale. On board your ship, enjoy special events, expert-led activities and authentic regional cuisine. Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of ocean travel as you embark on the journey of a lifetime.

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.

2026 Itinerary:

January 4 FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA (late night)
January 5–7 Days at Sea
January 8 Bridgetown, Barbados
January 9 Day at Sea
January 10 Devil’s Island, French Guiana
January 11 Cross the Equator
January 12 Icoaraci (Belém), Brazil
January 13–14 Days at Sea
January 15 Recife, Brazil
January 16–17 Days at Sea
January 18 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (overnight)
January 19 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
January 20–21 Days at Sea
January 22 Punta del Este, Uruguay
January 23 Buenos Aires, Argentina
January 24 Montevideo, Uruguay
January 25–26 Days at Sea
January 27 Port Stanley, Falkland Islands
January 28 Day at Sea
January 29–February 1 Holland America Antarctica Experience
February 2 Day at Sea
February 3 Drake Passage (scenic cruising)
Cape Horn (scenic cruising)
February 4
Ushuaia, Argentina
Beagle Channel (scenic cruising)
Glacier Alley (scenic cruising)
February 5 Punta Arenas, Chile
Strait of Magellan (scenic cruising)
February 6 Amalia or Brujo Glacier (scenic cruising)
Sarmiento Channel (scenic cruising)
February 7 Chilean Fjords (scenic cruising)
February 8 Puerto Montt, Chile
February 9 Day at Sea
February 10 SAN ANTONIO (SANTIAGO), CHILE
February 11–14 Days at Sea
February 15 Easter Island, Chile
February 16–17 Days at Sea
February 18 Adamstown, Pitcairn, Pitcairn Islands
February 19–20 Days at Sea
February 21 Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia (overnight)
February 22
Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia
Bahia d’Opunoha, Moorea, French Polynesia
(late night)
February 23 Uturoa, Raiatea, French Polynesia
February 24–25 Days at Sea
February 27 Cross the International Date Line
February 28 Nuku‘alofa, Tongatapu, Tonga
March 1–2 Days at Sea
March 3 Auckland, New Zealand
March 4 Waitangi (Bay of Islands), New Zealand
March 5–6 Days at Sea
March 7 SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA
(overnight)
March 8 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
March 9–10 Days at Sea
March 11 Townsville, Queensland, Australia
March 12 Cairns, Queensland, Australia
March 13 Day at Sea
March 14 Torres Strait (scenic cruising)
March 15 Day at Sea
March 16 Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
March 17–18 Days at Sea
March 19 Komodo Island, Indonesia
March 20 Benoa (Denpasar), Bali, Indonesia (overnight)
March 21 Benoa (Denpasar), Bali, Indonesia
March 22 Cross the Equator
March 23 Day at Sea
March 24 SINGAPORE, REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE (overnight)
March 25 Singapore, Republic of Singapore
March 26 Day at Sea
March 27 Phuket, Thailand
March 28–29 Days at Sea
March 30 Colombo, Sri Lanka (late night)
March 31 Day at Sea
April 1 Malé, Maldives (overnight)
April 2 Malé, Maldives
April 3–8 Days at Sea
April 9 Safaga (Luxor), Egypt (overnight)
April 10 Safaga (Luxor), Egypt
April 11
Enter Suez Canal (Suez)
Transit Suez Canal
Exit Suez Canal (Port Said)
April 12 Alexandria (Cairo), Egypt (overnight)
April 13 Alexandria (Cairo), Egypt
April 14 Day at Sea
April 15 Piraeus (Athens), Greece
April 16 Day at Sea
April 17 Naples (Pompeii/Amalfi), Italy
April 18 Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy (late night)
April 19 Day at Sea
April 20 Alicante, Spain
April 21 Strait of Gibraltar (scenic cruising)
April 22 LISBON, PORTUGAL (overnight)
April 23 Lisbon, Portugal
April 24 Day at Sea
April 25 Bilbao, Spain
April 26 Bordeaux, France
Gironde Estuary (scenic cruising)
April 27 Day at Sea
April 28 Cherbourg (Normandy), France
April 29 Zeebrugge (Brugge/Brussels), Belgium
April 30 Rotterdam, The Netherlands
May 1 Day at Sea
May 2 Copenhagen, Denmark
May 3 Oslo, Norway (late night)
May 4–5 Days at Sea
May 6 Falmouth (Cornwall), England
May 7–13 Days at Sea
May 14 San Juan, Puerto Rico (late night)
May 15–16 Days at Sea
May 17 FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA

Volendam – 1,432 Guests

Volendam takes its décor cues from the garden, boasting regal spaces adorned with floral fabrics, botanical tapestries, and eye-catching flower arrangements. This refined and spacious “R” Class ship is perfectly sized for creating an intimate atmosphere while bringing you closer to the wondrous land-, sea-, and cityscapes that await.

Unpack once with ease amid our generous storage space and ensure peace of mind with our secure in-room safe. Bring as much or as little as you wish with our flexible laundry packages and leave the daily housekeeping to us while you unwind with massage shower heads, pamper yourself with Elemis Aromapure toiletries, and drift off to sleep in your Mariner’s Dream™ bed.

COMFORTABLE STATEROOMS
In addition to Inside and Ocean View staterooms, Volendam alone offers unique Lanai staterooms featuring mirrored, floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors that open directly onto the Promenade Deck.

ELEGANT SUITES
Volendam’s Vista Suites feature comfortable sitting areas, whirlpool baths, and other tasteful appointments. Neptune and Pinnacle Suites offer a host of perks ranging from fresh flowers to personal concierge service.

2 PICKLEBALL COURTS
The first and only cruise line partner of the Professional Pickleball Association! Purchase branded starter kits, watch tutorial videos on your stateroom TV, and enjoy complimentary lessons.

5 POOLS & HOT TUBS
Swim in any weather with the Lido Pool’s retractable overhead roof! Cool off in the outdoor Sea View Pool, unwind in the Hydropool or escape the chill in one of Volendam’s two hot tubs.

4 ENTERTAINMENT VENUES
Take in a performance on the World Stage, savor cocktails and piano music at MIX, watch a cooking demonstration at the Wajang Theater, or lose yourself in the strains of our String Duo in the Ocean Bar.

7 WORLD-CLASS DINING OPTIONS
From grab-and-go choices and poolside fries to upscale restaurants and 24-hour room service, Volendam’s host of elegant eateries is sure to satisfy your every craving.