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Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Yahoo
Holland America Line Reveals 2027 Grand Voyages
Volendam to take guests on a global circumnavigation with rare ports of call while Zaandam deeply explores South America and Antarctica SEATTLE, April 23, 2025 /CNW/ -- Holland America Line announced itineraries for its two Grand Voyages sailing in 2027, offering guests the choice to embark on an ambitious 129-day circumnavigation of the globe on the 2027 Grand World Voyage or a 70-day, region-specific in-depth exploration on the Grand South America & Antarctica Voyage. As revealed today by the cruise line's president Beth Bodensteiner to guests on board the 2025 Grand World Voyage, the meticulously designed cruises contain bucket-list locations and rarely-called-at ports, as well as ample overnight and extended calls in sought-after destinations. The Grand World Voyage will sail on Volendam and the Grand South America & Antarctica will sail on Zaandam, perfectly sized ships that are spacious, yet small enough to access unique ports and provide a peaceful retreat and intimate community. Each voyage will call at ports that are exclusive to Grand Voyages, giving guests experiences not found on any other Holland America Line cruises. "When you sail on one of our Grand Voyages, we know you're looking for experiences you can't have anywhere else, and part of that is the carefully crafted itineraries featuring unique ports of call," Bodensteiner said to world cruise guests. "I'm very excited to announce the Mariners' Collection — a special series of ports that are only featured on our Grand Voyages. These are bucket-list and often hard-to-reach destinations you might not visit otherwise." The 2027 Grand World Voyage will sail roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and visit 53 ports in 28 countries, with overnight calls at seven destinations. 19 ports are exclusive to Grand Voyages, including Georgetown, Ascension Island; and Jamestown, St. Helena. St. Helena is best known for hosting Napolean during his second and final exile; and the settlement in Georgetown formed when the British began to garrison the island as a precaution against Napoleon's presence. These two islands in the South Atlantic Ocean are nearly inaccessible, and to visit both in one journey is rare. The 2027 Grand South America & Antarctica is one of the most in-depth cruises offered in the region, visiting 31 ports in 13 countries — as well as the four-day Holland America Line Antarctica Experience — sailing roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale. The cruise also features seven ports exclusive to Grand Voyages, including Robinson Crusoe Island off the coast of Chile, home to a marooned Scottish sailor for nearly five years and thought to be the inspiration for Daniel Defoe's classic novel of the same name. Starting today, travelers interested in the 2027 Grand World Voyage and Grand South America & Antarctica can call Holland America Line's World Cruise Reservations Desk or their travel advisor to make a deposited Future Cruise Request. Guests with a deposited Future Cruise Request will get priority booking confirmation before the voyages officially open to the public. 2027 Grand World Voyage Highlights — Volendam 129-day voyage; sails roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale, departing Jan. 5, 2027. Heads south along the west coast of South America, crossing the equator and sailing to Easter Island before traversing the islands of the South Pacific en route to Australia. Explores Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Sri Lanka before sailing south around Cape Agulhas and north to St. Helena and Ascension Island, as well as up the west coast of Africa. Meanders through Europe, including overnight calls at Bordeaux, France, and Copenhagen, Denmark, before an Atlantic Ocean crossing. 53 ports in 28 countries across six continents. Seven overnight stays: Copenhagen; Bordeaux; Cape Town, South Africa; Bali, Indonesia; Sydney, Australia; Papeete, French Polynesia; and Callao (Lima), Peru. Access to 81 UNESCO sites including the Taj Majal, Westminster Abbey, Mont-Saint-Michel and the Great Barrier Reef. Memorable Moments: Chances to explore historic and remote Jamestown, St. Helena, and Georgetown, Ascension Island; a stop in Bora Bora — often called the "Pearl of the South Pacific"; and an overnight at Bordeaux paired with scenic cruising of the Gironde estuary. 2027 Grand South America & Antarctica Highlights — Zaandam 70-day voyage; sails roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale, departing Jan. 3, 2027. Heads south to transit the Panama Canal before crossing the equator, then sails along South America's west coast. Calls at 11 ports and includes several days of scenic cruising through Chile's majestic fjords and glaciers. Crosses the Drake Passage before a four-day Holland America Line Antarctic Experience, then sails north, calling at 13 ports in the Falklands and along South America's east coast before a Caribbean sojourn en route back to Fort Lauderdale. 31 ports in 13 countries across two continents. Five overnight stays: Fuerte Amador (Panama City); Panama; Callao (Lima), Peru; Montevideo, Uruguay; Buenos Aires, Argentina; and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Access to 28 UNESCO sites including Machu Pichu and the Galapagos Islands. Memorable Moments: Enjoy an overnight call in Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay; spend time at fabled Isla Robinson Crusoe; enjoy other-worldly scenic cruising in 10 destinations, including the Pio XI Glacier and the Beagle Channel. Early Booking Bonus BenefitsFor a limited time, guests who book the 129-day Grand World Voyage and 70-day Grand South America & Antarctica 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. Additional extras can include complimentary luggage delivery service to and from the Fort Lauderdale airport, prepaid crew appreciation and laundry and drycleaning service when booking certain stateroom categories. Terms and conditions apply. Once the voyage is live for purchase, full details will be available at A Grand Onboard ExperienceOn each Grand Voyage, Holland America Line provides 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. Guests who want to make a Future Cruise Request for a stateroom on the 2027 Grand World Voyage or 2027 Grand South America & Antarctica Voyage can contact their travel advisor or call World Cruise Reservations: 1-800-522-3399. For more information about other Holland America Line voyages, consult a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit Find Holland America Line on Facebook, Instagram and the Holland America Blog. You can also access all social media outlets via the home page at About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCL and CUK)] Holland America Line has been exploring the world for more than 150 years with expertly crafted itineraries, extraordinary service and genuine connections to the destinations. Offering a perfectly-sized ship experience, its fleet of 11 vessels visits nearly 400 ports in 114 countries around the world and has shared the thrill of Alaska for more than 75 years — longer than any other cruise line. Savour the Journey isn't just a tagline, it's a reinforcement that the cruise line provides experiences too good to hurry through, connecting travelers to the world and each other. Award-winning enrichment programming, entertainment and cuisine that brings each locale on board, including a revolutionary Global Fresh Fish Program, put Holland America Line at the forefront of premium cruising. CONTACT: Bill Zucker PHONE: 800-637-5029, 206-626-9890 EMAIL: pr@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Holland America Line View original content to download multimedia:
USA Today
23-04-2025
- USA Today
Ready to leave the country for 129 days? These Holland America world cruises are calling.
Ready to leave the country for 129 days? These Holland America world cruises are calling. Show Caption Hide Caption How to find the best price, perks when booking a cruise Find the cruise that works for your budget with these tips. Problem Solved Holland America Line announced two new Grand Voyages for 2027, one to South America and Antarctica, and a world cruise. The Grand South America & Antarctica Voyage is a 70-day journey aboard the Zaandam, departing January 3, 2027. The 129-day Grand World Voyage will sail on the Volendam, starting January 5, 2027, visiting 28 countries across six continents. Two new Holland America Line cruises will take on months-long voyages to hard-to-reach places – and then back home to the U.S. The company revealed its 2027 Grand Voyages on Wednesday, including a 70-day Grand South America & Antarctica Voyage, and its 129-day Grand World Voyage to 28 countries in six continents. Both will sail round-trip from Fort Lauderdale. 'When you sail on one of our Grand Voyages we know you're looking for experiences you can't get anywhere else, and because of that we have carefully curated itineraries with unique ports of call,' the cruise line's president Beth Bodensteiner told guests aboard its 2025 Grand World Voyage on Zuiderdam on Wednesday. Here's what to know. When are Holland America's 2027 Grand Voyages? The Grand South America & Antarctica cruise will depart on Jan. 3, 2027, aboard the line's 1,432-guest Zaandam ship. The Grand World Voyage will follow two days later, on Jan. 5, 2027, aboard Volendam. The vessel has the same guest capacity. Where will the cruises go? ▶ Guests aboard Zaandam will transit the Panama Canal before traveling along the west coast of South America. 'This is something we're really excited about,' said Bodensteiner. 'It's one of the most in depth cruises to the region.'Passengers will enjoy scenic cruising in the Chilean fjords before crossing the infamous Drake Passage, a notoriously treacherous waterway between Argentina and Antarctica. Once they reach the White Continent, a four-day Antarctic Experience will follow. Guests can take in the sights, from icebergs to sea birds (though they will not disembark due to the ship's size; only ships carrying fewer than 500 passengers can take them on land). The ship will explore South America's east coast and the Caribbean on the way back. The 31-port itinerary includes five overnight stops, including in Montevideo, Uruguay; Buenos Aires; and Rio de Janeiro. ▶ The Grand World Voyage will also sail along South America's west coast and visit Easter Island, followed by the South Pacific and Australia. The cruise's 53-port itinerary also includes Singapore, Thailand and Sri Lanka, along with lesser-visited destinations like Georgetown on Ascension Island and Jamestown, St. Helena. 'St. Helena is best known for hosting Napoleon during his second and final exile; and the settlement in Georgetown formed when the British began to garrison the island as a precaution against Napoleon's presence,' the cruise line said in a news release. 'These two islands in the South Atlantic Ocean are nearly inaccessible, and to visit both in one journey is rare.' Africa, Europe and a transatlantic crossing round out the itinerary. Many ports on both cruises are exclusive to Grand Voyages. What are world cruises?: It's not a 'shoot-from-the-hip decision' How much do the cruises cost? Pricing information was not available before publication, but travelers can make Future Cruise Requests by calling the Holland America World Cruise Reservations line at 1-800-522-3399 or contacting their travel advisor. Contributing: Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY Nathan Diller is a consumer travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Nashville. You can reach him at ndiller@
Associated Press
03-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Holland America Line Celebrates 152 Years of Cruising with Exclusive ‘Anniversary Sale' Offering Up to 30% Off
Travelers can take advantage of savings, onboard credits, reduced deposits and free third and fourth guests on select cruises when booked by April 30, 2025 SEATTLE, April 3, 2025 /CNW/ -- To mark Holland America Line's 152 years of offering memorable cruise vacations, the brand celebrates its Dutch heritage and beloved guests with an " Anniversary Sale" that runs from April 3 - 30, 2025. The promotion features up to 30% off cruise fares, onboard credits up to $300 per stateroom, 50% reduced deposits and free third and fourth guests when traveling in the same stateroom — making it the perfect time to book a cruise and connect to the world and each other. The Anniversary Sale includes sailings from April 2025 through April 2026, with cruises ranging from four to 56 days. All of Holland America Line's global destinations are part of the offer: Alaska cruises and Cruisetours, Caribbean, Canada/New England, northern Europe, Mediterranean, Australia/New Zealand, South America/Antarctica, the Pacific Coast, Hawaii, Tahiti, Panama Canal, Mexico and Asia. Collectors' Voyages, which combine two back-to-back, non-repeating itineraries, are also included in the sale. Book today and discover why experiences with Holland America Line are too good to hurry through. 'Holland America Line's 152-year history is worth celebrating in a big way, and our Anniversary Sale does that by rewarding loyal guests and new guests who want to experience our award-winning personalized service,' said Beth Bodensteiner, president of Holland America Line. 'Cruising is an exceptional value compared to land-only travel, and offers like our Anniversary Sale make the art of leisurely travel even more attainable — whether it's a weeklong Alaska vacation or a dream exploration around the South Pacific.' Anniversary Sale Combines with 'Have It All' Premium Fare The Anniversary Sale is combinable with Holland America Line's popular " Have it All" premium fare. When booking with Have It All, in addition to the Anniversary Sale fare discounts, onboard credit, free third and fourth guests, and reduced deposits, guests also receive four high-value amenities: shore excursions, a Signature Beverage Package, specialty dining and a Wi-Fi Surf Package. Onboard Credit Good for Dining, Shore Excursions and More Guests who book an Anniversary Sale cruise receive up to a $300 per stateroom onboard credit (depending on stateroom category and length of cruise). The credit can be used for a variety of amenities, including specialty dining, spa services, shore excursions, gift shop purchases, beverages, photography and more. Free Third or Fourth Guests on Select Cruises Whether it's heading to Alaska on a multigenerational family cruise or getting up close to the fjords of Norway with friends, third and fourth guests cruise for free on select departures when traveling in the same stateroom. This makes a family getaway or friends' vacation even more affordable. Hundreds of cruises and Alaska Cruisetours on all 11 ships are included in the Anniversary Sale. Example departures and per person, per day starting fares: 7-day Alaska Explorer on Westerdam, April 27, 2025, starting at $105. 15-day Atlantic Seaboard & Colonial New England: Quebec City on Zuiderdam, May 9, 2025, starting at $65. 14-day Baltic & Scandinavian Capitals with The HISTORY Channel on Rotterdam, Sept. 20, 2025, starting at $136. 14-day Eastern Caribbean: San Juan and Antilles on Zuiderdam, Oct. 18, 2025, start at $75 per day. 9-day Southern Caribbean and ABC Islands with The HISTORY Channel on Rotterdam, Jan. 9, 2026, starting at $111. Taxes and fees are included in the fare. The Anniversary Sale is not valid on cruises three days or less or Grand Voyages. Visit for full terms and conditions. For more information about Holland America Line, consult a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit Find Holland America Line on Facebook, Instagram and the Holland America Blog. You can also access all social media outlets via the home page at About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCL and CUK)] Holland America Line has been exploring the world for more than 150 years with expertly crafted itineraries, extraordinary service and genuine connections to the destinations. Offering a perfectly-sized ship experience, its fleet of 11 vessels visits nearly 400 ports in 114 countries around the world and has shared the thrill of Alaska for more than 75 years — longer than any other cruise line. Savour the Journey isn't just a tagline, it's a reinforcement that the cruise line provides experiences too good to hurry through, connecting travelers to the world and each other. Award-winning enrichment programming, entertainment and cuisine that brings each locale on board, including a revolutionary Global Fresh Fish Program, put Holland America Line at the forefront of premium cruising.
