Holland America Line presents its two Grand Voyages for 2027 and officially opens bookings. Both the Grand World Voyage and the Grand South America & Antarctica Voyage, departing in January of that year, will offer passengers the opportunity to visit rarely visited ports and enjoy extended stays and overnight stays in iconic destinations, all accompanied by Holland America's renowned onboard service.
The Volendam will be in charge of the Grand World Voyage, while the Zaandam will carry out the tour of South America and Antarctica.
“We know that Grand Voyages guests are looking for unique experiences, and the strong interest shown during the pre-sale confirms that our guests are excited about what we have planned for 2027,” said Paul Grigsby, Vice President of Deployment Planning and Revenue Management. “We’re including overnight stays in destinations like Bordeaux—whose city center is only accessible to smaller ships like the Volendam—as well as multiple nights in vibrant cities like Cape Town and Buenos Aires.”
Highlights of Grand World Voyage – Volendam
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Duration: 129 days. Departure and return from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on January 5, 2027.
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Itinerary: Pacific coasts of South America, Easter Island, South Pacific islands, Australia, Southeast Asia, Sri Lanka, southern Africa and Europe before crossing the Atlantic.
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Ports: 53 in total, in 28 countries and six continents.
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Overnight stays: Copenhagen, Bordeaux, Cape Town, Bali, Sydney, Papeete and Lima (Callao).
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UNESCO Sites: Access to 81, including the Taj Mahal, Westminster Abbey, Mont-Saint-Michel and the Great Barrier Reef.
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Memorable moments: Visits to Jamestown (Saint Helena) and Georgetown (Ascension Island), a stop in Bora Bora, and scenic sailing through the Gironde estuary.
Highlights of the Grand South America & Antarctica Voyage – Zaandam
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Duration: 70 days. Departure and return from Fort Lauderdale, on January 3, 2027.
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Itinerary: Panama Canal, west coast of South America, scenic sailing through the Chilean fjords, crossing the Drake Passage, and a four-day Antarctic experience. Return along the east coast with stops in the Falkland Islands, Uruguay, Brazil, and French Guiana.
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Ports: 31 in total, in 13 countries and two continents.
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Overnight stays: Panama (Fuerte Amador), Lima (Callao), Montevideo, Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro.
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UNESCO Sites: Access to 28, including Machu Picchu and the Galapagos Islands.
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Memorable moments: Phone calls on Robinson Crusoe Island, sailing through the Beagle Channel and the Pio XI Glacier.
Both itineraries include the option of multi-day land excursions. Highlights include a trip from Phuket to India to visit the Taj Mahal, and a four-day expedition to the Galapagos Islands to see giant tortoises, blue-footed boobies, and more.
Guests who book in advance can receive one onboard credit per person, a full-payment discount, a complimentary Surf Wi-Fi package, and complimentary transfers to and from Fort Lauderdale Airport. Some stateroom categories also include complimentary luggage delivery, laundry service, and prepaid gratuities.
On every Grand Voyage, Holland America offers exceptional service, cultural entertainment, gala dining, and changing menus featuring local ingredients. From live shows to dinners with the captain, these voyages are designed to provide an enriching, comfortable, and unique experience at sea.
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