Holland America Opens 2028 Grand Voyages Around the Globe

Holland America Line Opens Bookings for 2028 Grand Voyages

Holland America Line has officially opened bookings for its 2028 Grand Voyages, unveiling two epic itineraries aboard Volendam and Zaandam that are built for true long-haul explorers. Spanning six continents and some of the world’s most remote waterways, the 129‑day Grand World Voyage and 90‑day Grand Australia & New Zealand Voyage blend marquee ports, scenic cruising and generous time ashore.

For full itinerary details and pricing, you can view the 2028 Grand Voyages directly at Holland America Line’s website: https://www.hollandamerica.com.

Two Grand Voyages, One Ambitious Season

In 2028, Holland America Line offers guests a choice between a true world‑circling odyssey and a deep dive into the South Pacific, Australia and New Zealand. Both Grand Voyages are crafted around a measured pace at sea, extended port calls and scenic passages that are as integral to the experience as the destinations themselves.

• The 129‑day 2028 Grand World Voyage sails roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale aboard Volendam, departing 4 January 2028.
• The 90‑day 2028 Grand Australia & New Zealand Voyage sails roundtrip from San Diego aboard Zaandam, departing 30 January 2028.

Guests can learn more or book via a travel advisor or at Holland America’s Grand Voyages search page: https://www.hollandamerica.com/en/us/find-a-cruise.

2028 Grand World Voyage: Six Continents and Antarctica

The 129‑day Grand World Voyage on Volendam circles the globe, visiting 45 ports in 26 countries and territories across six continents. The route weaves through the Caribbean and South America, delivers a full Antarctic Experience, then continues through the South Pacific, New Zealand, Australia, Asia, the Indian Ocean and Africa before returning across the Atlantic.

Highlights include scenic cruising through Chile’s most dramatic waterways—Glacier Alley, the Chilean Fjords and the Beagle Channel—plus a rare sail past Null Island at 0°N, 0°E. Guests also enjoy a call at Easter Island and access to up to 31 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Valparaíso, Komodo National Park and the Taj Mahal.

Full Grand World Voyage details and current fares are available on Holland America’s site: https://www.hollandamerica.com/en/au/find-a-cruise/w7w129/v710 (region‑specific variations may apply).

2028 Grand Australia & New Zealand Voyage: South Pacific Focus

Sailing roundtrip from San Diego, the 90‑day Grand Australia & New Zealand Voyage on Zaandam calls at 41 ports in 12 countries and territories across two continents. The journey heads west via Hawaii and the South Pacific, crossing the International Date Line en route to an extended exploration of New Zealand and Australia.

On the return, guests transit through Melanesia, Fiji, Samoa and French Polynesia, including an extended stay in Bora Bora that keeps them ashore into the evening. Along the way, the voyage offers access to 13 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, such as the Great Barrier Reef and Tongariro National Park, plus overnights in Hobart, Sydney, Cairns, Fremantle, Auckland and Papeete.

You can view the 90‑day Grand Australia & New Zealand Voyage itinerary at: https://www.hollandamerica.com/en/au/find-a-cruise/w8a90a/x815.

Immersive Overland Experiences

Both 2028 Grand Voyages are enriched with optional multi‑day overland programs that turn select port calls into deeper land‑based journeys. On the Grand World Voyage, guests can disembark in Durban for a safari‑focused overland that includes Johannesburg, Hoedspruit and a stay at Thornybush Game Lodge near Kruger National Park, featuring dawn and dusk game drives and guided bush walks.

On the Grand Australia & New Zealand Voyage, an overland from Fremantle explores Western Australia’s Margaret River region, pairing Busselton Jetty and its Underwater Observatory with Cape Naturaliste’s rugged coastline, vineyards and the subterranean Lake Cave. These curated detours are designed to deliver “bucket‑list within a bucket‑list” experiences without sacrificing the continuity of the cruise.

Shared Call at Bora Bora

A key connective thread between the two itineraries is Bora Bora, which appears on both 2028 Grand Voyages—marking the first time Holland America has included the “Pearl of the Pacific” on each of its concurrent Grand programs. Guests sail through Teavanui Pass into Bora Bora’s lagoon, framed by white‑sand motus and the jagged silhouette of Mount Otemanu.

On Zaandam’s 90‑day voyage, an extended call in Bora Bora allows guests to linger late into the evening, with time for lagoon excursions, snorkeling or simply soaking up the island’s famed sunset glow from shore. This shared highlight reinforces the South Pacific as a central thread in Holland America’s 2028 Grand deployment.

Life Onboard: Grand Voyage Atmosphere

Both Grand Voyages feature an onboard program tailored to long‑duration cruising, blending Holland America’s classic service with enrichment and entertainment that follow the itinerary. Guests can expect destination‑focused lectures, guest entertainers, regional culinary themes and special events such as gala evenings, dressy nights and the Captain’s Grand Voyage Dinner.

Menus are designed to evolve throughout the journey, highlighting local flavors and fresh ingredients with minimal repetition across the months at sea. Combined with mid‑sized ships that can access smaller ports while still feeling like home, the onboard experience is crafted for guests who want to settle in, unpack once and watch the world unfold over weeks rather than days.

Early Booking Bonuses and How to Reserve

Holland America Line is incentivising early planners with significant booking benefits on both 2028 Grand Voyages. Guests who book the 129‑day Grand World Voyage by 14 June 2027 may receive up to US$10,700 in value per stateroom, including onboard credit, air credits when booked through Flight Ease, complimentary Wi‑Fi and additional savings.

For the 90‑day Grand Australia & New Zealand Voyage, early bookers can receive benefits valued at up to US$8,500 per stateroom, with similar inclusions. To secure a place, travellers can contact their preferred travel advisor, or visit Holland America Line online at https://www.hollandamerica.com .

If you were choosing between the 129‑day Grand World Voyage and the 90‑day Grand Australia & New Zealand Voyage, which style of “grand” journey would be a better fit for how you like to travel?