Holland America Line adjusts 2026 Grand World Voyage

Thursday, Oct 31, 2024 0

Itinerary on Volendam to increase to 133 days
Cruise to visit 51 ports in 23 countries, including overnight stays
Shorter segments of revised itinerary available

Holland America Line has updated its 2026 Grand World Voyage, departing roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale on January 4, 2026, aboard the 1,432-passenger Volendam.

The new itinerary replaces a prior route through the Red Sea. Given the evolving situation in the region and in consultation with security experts, Holland America has made the decision to reroute the planned voyage.

The now 133-day voyage will take in ports in East and Southeast Asia, Central America, destinations in the US and a transit of the Panama Canal.

The changes will impact the last 54 days of the itinerary, which, due to a crossing of the International Dateline, will increase from 132 to 133 days. The amended cruise will now visit 51 ports in 23 countries across five continents, concluding as planned on May 17, 2026, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Prices start from £24,199pp.

Updates comprise:

* Following the originally planned overnight call in Singapore, Volendam will sail north to Vietnam, calling at Phu My (Ho Chi Minh City), Nha Trang and Halong Bay (Hanoi).

* The ship will overnight in Hong Kong before continuing northeast to Kaohsiung and Keelung (Taipei), Taiwan.

* Six ports of call in Japan, including overnights in Nagasaki and Tokyo, before completing a transpacific crossing.

* A call at Kodiak, Sitka and Ketchikan, Alaska, before sailing south along the Pacific Coast of the US to Seattle, Washington and San Diego, California.

* The voyage continues southeast to Manzanillo and Puerto Chiapas, Mexico; and Acajutla, El Salvador, before overnight stays in Fuerte Amador (Panama City), Panama, and a transit of the Panama Canal.

* A new call at Cartagena, Colombia.

From November 13, 2024, guests will be able to book 21- to 55-day segments featuring the new portion of the itinerary. Highlighted segments include:

* 55-day Singapore to Fort Lauderdale, departing March 24, 2026

* 21-day Singapore to Tokyo, departing March 24, 2026

* 34-day Tokyo to Fort Lauderdale, departing April 14, 2026

Beth Bodensteiner, chief commercial officer for Holland America Line, said: “We know immersive experiences in exciting destinations are always a main draw for those choosing a world cruise. The dozen ports we’ve added in Asia will bring that part of the world to life for our guests. From exploring the emerald waters of Halong Bay or snorkelling in Nha Trang, to overnight stays in Hong Kong, Nagasaki and Tokyo, the deep exploration of the region provides guests the opportunity to take in the culture and natural beauty of Asia as part of their world cruise.”

Until June 16, 2025, guests who book the Grand World Voyage receive up to $2,000pp USD in onboard spending money, a 3% pay-in-full discount, a free Wi-Fi Surf package and a £400pp flight discount, if booked through Holland America Line.

Guests already booked on the full Grand World Voyage or segments impacted by the changes will be contacted by their travel agent or Holland America Line with further details and options.