Holland America Line on May 20, 2026 opened bookings for its 2028 Grand Voyages, revealing extended itineraries aboard Volendam and Zaandam that span six continents and focus on marquee destinations, scenic cruising and longer stays. The 2028 Grand World Voyage and the 2028 Grand Australia & New Zealand Voyage feature carefully planned routing that supports in-depth exploration across Antarctica, the South Pacific, New Zealand, Australia and beyond.
“When we plan a Grand Voyage, we are looking closely at how each part of the itinerary connects and how much time guests will have in each region,” said Paul Grigsby, vice president of deployment and revenue planning for Holland America Line. “For 2028, the focus was on building routes that make sense from start to finish, with meaningful time in destinations like Antarctica, New Zealand and the South Pacific, paired with scenic passages that are integral to the journey.”
The 129-day 2028 Grand World Voyage circles the globe with a full Antarctic Experience and cruising through South America’s waterways, including the Chilean Fjords, Glacier Alley and Beagle Channel. Guests cross the equator twice and experience a sail past Null Island, where the prime meridian and equator intersect at 0°N, 0°E. The itinerary also includes a call at Easter Island and ports across six continents.
The 90-day 2028 Grand Australia & New Zealand Voyage offers a focused exploration of the South Pacific, New Zealand and Australia, combining overnight calls and multi-day stays. Both Grand Voyages include a call at Bora Bora, making 2028 the first season in which Holland America Line’s two Grand Voyages visit the “Pearl of the Pacific.”
The 2028 Grand World Voyage departs Jan. 4, 2028, sailing roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The 2028 Grand Australia & New Zealand Voyage departs Jan. 30, 2028, sailing roundtrip from San Diego, California.
2028 Grand World Voyage Highlights — Volendam
- 129‑day voyage sailing roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale, departing Jan. 4, 2028.
- Visits 45 ports in 26 countries and territories across six continents.
- Travels through the Caribbean and South America en route to Antarctica, followed by cruising in the Beagle Channel, Glacier Alley and the Chilean Fjords.
- Crosses the equator on the way to Easter Island, then continues through the South Pacific and French Polynesia, including Bora Bora.
- Spends eight days exploring six ports across New Zealand before continuing through Australia, Southeast Asia and Sri Lanka.
- Rounds the Cape of Good Hope and sails along Africa’s west coast before crossing the Atlantic Ocean back to Fort Lauderdale.
- Access to 31 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Valparaíso, Chile; Komodo National Park in Komodo Island; and the Taj Mahal in India.
2028 Grand Australia & New Zealand Voyage Highlights — Zaandam
- 90‑day voyage sailing roundtrip from San Diego, departing Jan. 30, 2028.
- Calls at 41 ports in 12 countries and territories across two continents.
- Sails west through Hawaii and the South Pacific, crossing the International Date Line en route to New Zealand.
- Continues through Australia before returning via Melanesia, Fiji, Samoa and French Polynesia, with an extended stay in Bora Bora.
- Access to 13 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Australia’s Great Barrier Reef and New Zealand’s Tongariro National Park.
- Overnight calls in Hobart, Tasmania; Sydney, Cairns and Fremantle (Perth), Australia; Auckland, New Zealand; and Papeete, French Polynesia.
Immersive Overlands in Iconic Regions
For guests looking to check off even more bucket-list moments, select multi-day overland tours turn a port day into a true once-in-a-lifetime detour. On Volendam’s Grand World Voyage, guests can trade the ship for safari country, flying from Durban to Johannesburg, South Africa, for an overnight before continuing to Hoedspruit and on to Thornybush Game Lodge, a 5-star retreat in Big Five country adjacent to Kruger National Park, with dawn and dusk game drives in open vehicles plus time on foot with a qualified ranger. After wildlife viewing and lodge life, guests fly on to Cape Town to rejoin the cruise.
On Zaandam’s Grand Australia & New Zealand Voyage, an overland from Fremantle dives into Western Australia’s Margaret River region, pairing the Busselton Jetty and its Underwater Observatory with Cape Naturaliste’s rugged coastline, vineyard tastings and an underground Lake Cave experience before returning to the ship.
A Shared Call in Bora Bora
Both 2028 Grand Voyages include a call at Bora Bora, where guests sail through the Teavanui Pass into the island’s lagoon, framed by white‑sand islets and Mount Otemanu. Zaandam’s extended stay allows guests time ashore into the evening for snorkeling.
A Grand Onboard Experience
MS Zaandam
(Holland America Line)
Each Grand Voyage features onboard programming designed to complement extended travel. Guests enjoy gracious service, enrichment presentations and destination‑inspired entertainment, along with special guest performers throughout the journey. Signature events include gala evenings, dressy nights and the Captain’s Grand Voyage Dinner. Dining evolves throughout the voyage with menus that change regularly and are rarely repeated, highlighting regional flavors and fresh ingredients.
Early Booking Bonus Benefits
Guests who book the 2028 Grand World Voyage by June 14, 2027, may receive up to $10,700 in early booking benefits per stateroom, including onboard credit, air credits when booked through Flight Ease, complimentary Wi‑Fi and additional savings. Guests booking the 2028 Grand Australia & New Zealand Voyage may receive early booking benefits valued up to $8,500.
For more information, call 1‑877‑SAIL HAL (877‑724‑5425) or visit www.hollandamerica.com.
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