Holland America Line Announces 2026 Grand World Voyage

Holland America Line has announced the itinerary for its 2026 Grand World Voyage. The 132-day cruise will span all seven continents, including a special four-day Antarctic Experience. Today’s announcement was made by Holland America Line President Gus Antorcha to 2024 Grand World Voyage guests aboard the Zuiderdam, which is currently sailing in Japan. 

The Grand World Voyage will be aboard Volendam in 2026. In total, the voyage will visit 47 ports across 39 countries. It will depart on January 4, 2026, sailing an east-to-west route roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. 

"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," said Antorcha. "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."

Following is a selection of highlights from the 2026 Grand World Voyage itinerary: 

• 9 overnight port 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.
• Bucket list experiences include a four-day Antarctic Experience, scenic cruising of Chilean fjords, a visit to Easter Island, scenic cruising of Pitcairn Island, and a call at Bordeaux paired with scenic cruising of the Gironde Estuary.

Guests wishing to sign up for the 2026 Grand World Voyage can make a Future Cruise Request deposit by calling their travel advisor or Holland America Line's World Cruise Reservations Desk. Guests with a deposited Future Cruise Request will get priority booking confirmation before the voyage officially opens on sale to the public (date yet to be announced). 

For a limited time, guests who book the 132-day Grand World Voyage will receive up to $2,000 in onboard credit per guest, a 3% pay-in-full discount, and a free Wi-Fi Surf package. Additional perks for all guests who book early include a $500 air credit per person if booked through Flight Ease and complimentary roundtrip airport transfers. Additional extras can include complimentary luggage delivery service to/from FLL airport, prepaid crew appreciation, and laundry/dry cleaning service when booking certain stateroom categories. 

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