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SEATTLE , May 14, 2025 /CNW/ -- Today, following a successful pre-sale period, Holland America Line officially opened bookings for its two 2027 Grand Voyages. Both the 2027 Grand World Voyage and the 2027 Grand South America & Antarctica Voyage, departing in January 2027 , will provide guests access to rare ports of call and the opportunity to connect with sought-after destinations through ample overnight and extended calls, all while enjoying the elevated onboard experience for which Grand Voyages are known.
"We know cruisers who book Grand Voyages are looking for unique experiences — and the strong interest we've seen in the pre-sale period shows us our guests are excited about what we've designed for them in 2027," said Paul Grigsby , vice president of deployment and revenue planning for Holland America Line. "For example, we built in overnight stays in destinations like Bordeaux — with the city center only accessible via smaller ships like Volendam — as well as multi-night stays in vibrant cities like Cape Town and Buenos Aires ."
Guests sailing on the 2027 Grand World Voyage aboard Volendam will enjoy overnight or multi-night calls in seven destinations, including European gems Bordeaux, France , and Copenhagen, Denmark . The cruise also features several late-night calls, including a visit to Malé, the capital of the Maldives .
Those sailing on the 2027 Grand South America & Antarctica Voyage aboard Zaandam can look forward to overnight or multi-night calls in five destinations, including Callao ( Lima ), Peru — the gateway to Machu Picchu — as well as cities like Montevideo, Uruguay , and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil .
Overland Adventures Offer Memorable Experiences
For travelers looking to check off even more bucket-list items, guests on 2027 Grand Voyages can select from a wide range of multi-day overland tours to more authentically connect with a destination. One option on the 2027 Grand World Voyage is a seven-day tour departing from Phuket, Thailand , that heads to India , taking travelers up close to one of the New Seven Wonders of the World — the Taj Mahal — before rejoining the ship in Malé.
Guests on both the 2027 Grand World Voyage and Grand South America & Antarctica Voyage can opt to immerse themselves in nature and venture onto a four-day Galapagos Islands overland tour, taking in pristine scenery and unparalleled wildlife, like iconic giant tortoises, as well as blue-footed boobies, Sally Lightfoot crabs, marine iguanas, frigatebirds and more.
2027 Grand World Voyage Highlights — Volendam
129-day voyage; sails roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale, Florida , 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 the Cape of Good Hope 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 and Copenhagen before an Atlantic Ocean crossing.
53 total 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 ).
Access to 81 UNESCO sites including the Taj Mahal, 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 Voyage 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 ports in the Cayman Islands , Ecuador , Peru , Chile and Argentina and includes several days of scenic cruising through Chile's majestic fjords and glaciers. Crosses the Drake Passage before a four-day scenic cruising Antarctic Experience, then sails north, calling at ports in the Falklands, Argentina , Uruguay , Brazil and French Guinea along South America's east coast before a Caribbean sojourn en route back to Fort Lauderdale .
31 total ports in 13 countries across two continents.
Five overnight stays: Fuerte Amador ( Panama City ), Panama ; Callao ( Lima ); Montevideo ; Buenos Aires, Argentina ; and Rio de Janeiro .
Access to 28 UNESCO sites including Machu Picchu and the Galapagos Islands.
Memorable Moments: Enjoy an overnight call at 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 Benefits
For a limited time, guests who book the 129-day Grand World Voyage and 70-day Grand South America & Antarctica Voyage 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.
A Grand Onboard Experience
On 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.
For more information about other Holland America Line voyages, consult a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com
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 hollandamerica.com.
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.
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