Holland America has opened bookings for its 2026 Grand World Voyage aboard Volendam. The road has additionally opened bookings for its 2026 Grand Australia and New Zealand Voyage on Zaandam. The 2 prolonged cruises sail roundtrip from the U.S. in January 2026 and can rendezvous in Sydney, Australia throughout their journeys.
The Grand Australia and New Zealand Voyage is not going to solely discover Down Below, however may also discover Hawaii, Fiji, French Polynesia, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu throughout the South Pacific. With 10 prolonged port calls, visitors may have extra time to discover the tradition and nightlife in locations like Papeete, Tahiti, and Raiatea, French Polynesia.
The Holland America Grand World Voyage will depart from Fort Lauderdale, whereas the Grand Australia and New Zealand Voyage will sail from San Diego, California. Each might be roundtrip.
The Grand Australia and New Zealand crusing will go to 44 ports throughout 10 international locations over a 93-day interval. The 2026 Grand World Voyage will sail to 48 ports throughout 25 international locations on an east-to-west route.
Zaandam and Volendam might be in Sydney collectively on March 7, 2026. Zaandam arrives March sixth for an in a single day, and Volendam arrives March seventh for an in a single day.
2026 Grand Australia and New Zealand Highlights
- 93-day voyage. Departs Jan. 4, 2026, roundtrip from San Diego.
- The ship heads southwest and across the Hawaiian Islands with an in a single day in Honolulu earlier than persevering with south, island hopping round Fiji and the South Pacific. Zaandam explores the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea earlier than practically circling the Australia and visiting New Zealand earlier than heading northeast by way of Tonga and French Polynesia, returning to San Diego.
- 44 complete ports in 10 international locations throughout two continents.
- Two-day Nice Barrier Reef scenic cruising expertise within the Ribbon Reef Area and Far North Area.
- Six in a single day calls: Honolulu, Hawaii; Fremantle (Perth), Sydney and Hobart, Australia; Auckland, New Zealand; and Papeete.
- 4 late-night departures: Adelaide, Australia; and Moorea, Raiatea and Huahine, French Polynesia.
2026 Grand World Voyage Highlights
- 132-day voyage. Departs Jan. 4, 2026, roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale.
- Volendam heads south alongside the east coast of South America, crossing the equator and crusing all the way down to Antarctica for a four-day scenic cruising expertise. The ship then makes its means up the west coast of South America and over to Easter Island earlier than traversing the islands of the South Pacific en path to Australia. Volendam explores Singapore and the Maldives, then calls at Alexandria, Egypt, for an in a single day keep earlier than meandering by way of the Mediterranean and northern Europe, ending with an Atlantic Ocean crossing.
- 48 complete ports in 25 international locations throughout seven continents.
- 9 in a single day calls: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Papeete; Sydney; Bali, Indonesia; Singapore; Malé, Maldives; Safaga (Luxor) and Alexandria (Cairo), Egypt; and Lisbon, Portugal.
- 5 late-night departures: Moorea, French Polynesia; Colombo, Sri Lanka; Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy; Oslo, Norway; and San Juan, Puerto Rico.
- A uncommon grand cruise by way of the Gironde Estuary to Bordeaux, France.
Early Reserving Bonus
Passengers who ebook the complete 132-day Grand World Voyage or 93-day Grand Australia and New Zealand Voyage by June 16, 2025 will obtain onboard spending credit and facilities valued at as much as $9,350 or $7,900 respectively, per particular person. Perks for all visitors who ebook early characteristic a $500 air credit score per particular person if booked by way of Flight Ease. Additionally they obtain roundtrip airport transfers, a $500 Grand Mariner Low cost for previous visitors, and a 3 p.c pay-in-full low cost.
Further extras can embrace onboard credit of as much as $2,000 per visitor. Complimentary baggage supply service to and from the airport, pay as you go gratuities, a free shore tour, and laundry when reserving sure staterooms are additionally attainable extras.
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