Holland America Line opens bookings for Grand World Voyage 2026 and reveals Grand Australia and New Zealand itinerary for 2026

Volendam and Zaandam will sail 132- and 93-day itineraries, respectively, exploring a total of 80 ports worldwide on roundtrips from their U.S. home ports.

SEATTLE, May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Netherlands America Line has officially opened bookings for its 2026 Grand World Voyage aboard Volendam. The premium cruise line also revealed and opened bookings for its Grand Australia and New Zealand Voyage 2026 in Zaandam. The two extended cruises depart return the United States in January 2026 and we will meet at Sydney, Australiaduring your travels.

The newly opened Grand Australia and New Zealand Voyage offers guests an immersive journey Down Under while also exploring Hawaii, Fiji, French Polynesian, Papua New GuineaO Solomon Islands It is Vanuatu across the South Pacific. With 10 extended port visits, guests have more time to explore culture and nightlife in destinations like Papeete, Tahiti and Raiatea, French Polynesian.

“Our Grand Voyages are known for connecting guests to the world’s most fascinating places as they sail to and from the United States,” he said Beth Bodensteiner, commercial director of Holland America Line. “Our team put together this itinerary to show guests parts of Australia It is New Zealand hope to visit, but also included frequently requested but rarely visited ports across the country. Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.”

With the Grand World Voyage round trip departing from Fort Lauderdale, Floridaand the Grand Australia and New Zealand Voyage cruise round trip from San Diego, Californiatravelers can explore a variety of global destinations with ease without the need for international or long-haul flights.

The Grand Tour of Australia and New Zealand will visit 44 ports in 10 countries during the 93-day voyage. Guests sailing on this cruise will have access to an intimate experience on one of Holland America Line’s perfectly sized ships, offering access to smaller ports.

Grand World Voyage 2026, announced in February but now available to book, will sail to 48 ports in 25 countries on an east-west route – traveling as far south Antarctica and as far north as Oslo, Norway. Guests will experience all seven continents during their trip.

About March 7, 2026Volendam and Zaandam will be in Sidney together. Zaandam arrives March 6 for one night, and Volendam arrives March 7 for one night.

Highlights of Greater Australia and New Zealand in 2026 – Zaandam

• 93 day trip. Match January 4, 2026round trip San Diego.

• The ship heads southwest and skirts the Hawaiian Islands, spending the night in Honolulu before continuing south, island hopping Fiji and the South Pacific. Zaandam explores the Solomon Islands It is Papua New Guinea before almost circling the Australia and visiting New Zealand before heading northeast through Tonga It is French Polynesiancoming back to San Diego.

• 44 ports in total in 10 countries on two continents.

• Two-day Great Barrier Reef scenic cruise experience in the Ribbon Reef region and the Far North.

• Six night calls: Honolulu, Hawaii; Fremantle (Perth), Sidney and Hobart, Australia; Auckland, New Zealand; and Papete.

• Four night departures: Adelaide, Australia; and Moorea, Raiatea and Huahine, French Polynesian.

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Highlights of the 2026 Grand World Tour — Volendam

• 132 day journey. Match January 4, 2026round trip Fort Lauderdale.

• Volendam heads south along the east coast of South Americacrossing the equator and sailing to Antarctica for a four-day scenic cruise experience. The ship then heads towards the west coast of South America and even Easter Island before crossing the South Pacific islands on the way to Australia. Volendam explores Singapore and the Maldivesthen call Alexandria, Egyptto spend the night before touring the Mediterranean and the north Europeending with a crossing of the Atlantic Ocean.

• 48 ports in total in 25 countries on seven continents.

• Nine night calls: Rio de janeiro Brazil; Paper; Sidney; Bali, Indonesia; Singapore; Male, Maldives; Safaga (Luxor) and Alexandria (Cairo), Egypt; It is Lisbon, Portugal.

• Five night departures: Moorea, French Polynesian; Colombo, Sri Lanka; Civitavecchia (Pomegranate), Italy; Oslo, Norway; It is San Juan, Puerto Rico.

• NEW: A rare Grand cruise along the Gironde estuary to Bordeaux, France.

Early Booking Bonus Benefits
Guests who book the full 132-day Grand World Voyage or the 93-day Grand Australia and New Zealand Voyage per June 16, 2025receive credits for onboard expenses and amenities valued at up to $9,350 or $7,900 respectively, per person. Perks for all guests who book in advance include a $500 air credit per person if booked through Flight Ease, free round-trip airport transfer, one $500 Grand Mariner discount for previous guests and 3% discount on full payment.

Additional extras may include onboard credits of up to $2,000 per passenger, free baggage delivery service to and from the airport, prepaid crew thank you, free shore excursion, and laundry and dry cleaning service when booking certain cabin categories. Terms and conditions apply. Visit hollandamerica.com for complete details.

A Great Experience on Board
On every Grand Voyage, Holland America Line ships offer courteous service, superior amenities and unexpected experiences. Guests can relax during leisurely days at sea, taking advantage of the extra time to participate in onboard activities. Onboard entertainment shines at night with local cultural artists and special guests. Festive galas and elegant evenings create memorable moments, along with a Captain’s Grand Voyage Dinner. Dining is taken to a new level on each Grand Voyage, with menus that change daily and rarely repeat, showcasing local ingredients and regional cuisine.

For more information about Holland America Line, consult a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com.

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About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCL and CUK)]
Netherlands America Line has been exploring the world for over 150 years with expertly crafted itineraries, extraordinary services and genuine destination connections. Offering an ideal, perfectly sized ship experience, its fleet visits nearly 400 ports in 114 countries around the world and shares the excitement of Alaska for over 75 years – longer than any other cruise line. Netherlands America Line 11 ships feature a diverse range of enriching activities and amenities focused on destination immersion and personalized travel. Guests enjoy the best entertainment at sea every night and restaurants featuring signature dishes from world-famous chefs. A new global fresh fish program brings on board more than 80 types of fresh fish, sourced and served locally from regions around the world.

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