Holland America Line's 2026 Grand World Voyage Refreshed to Include Further Exploration of Asia, Central America
Holland America Line has announced changes to its 2026 Grand World Voyage aboard Volendam, avoiding the Red Sea region and adding new destinations in Asia and Central America. The updated 133-day voyage will now visit 51 ports across 23 countries, featuring extended exploration in East and Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Japan, followed by stops in Alaska, the U.S. West Coast, and Central America before transiting the Panama Canal.
The cruise departs January 4, 2026, from Fort Lauderdale, with fares starting at $30,354 per person. The journey includes 11 overnight stays and offers early booking benefits such as up to $2,000 onboard credit per guest, Wi-Fi package, and air credits if booked before June 16, 2025.
Holland America Line ha annunciato delle modifiche al suo Grand World Voyage del 2026 a bordo della Volendam, evitando la regione del Mar Rosso e aggiungendo nuove destinazioni in Asia e Centro America. Il viaggio di 133 giorni aggiornato visiterà ora 51 porti in 23 paesi, con un'esplorazione prolungata dell'Asia orientale e sudorientale, tra cui Vietnam, Hong Kong, Taiwan e Giappone, seguita da fermate in Alaska, sulla Costa Ovest degli Stati Uniti e in Centro America prima di transitare attraverso il Canale di Panama.
La crociera partirà il 4 gennaio 2026, da Fort Lauderdale, con tariffe a partire da 30.354 dollari per persona. Il viaggio prevede 11 soste notturne e offre vantaggi per le prenotazioni anticipati, come fino a 2.000 dollari di credito a bordo per ospite, pacchetto Wi-Fi e crediti aerei se prenotato entro il 16 giugno 2025.
Holland America Line ha anunciado cambios en su Grand World Voyage de 2026 a bordo del Volendam, evitando la región del Mar Rojo y añadiendo nuevos destinos en Asia y América Central. El viaje de 133 días actualizado visitará ahora 51 puertos en 23 países, presentando una exploración ampliada en Asia Oriental y Sudeste Asiático, incluyendo Vietnam, Hong Kong, Taiwán y Japón, seguido de paradas en Alaska, la Costa Oeste de EE. UU. y América Central antes de transitar por el Canal de Panamá.
El crucero zarpa el 4 de enero de 2026 desde Fort Lauderdale, con tarifas a partir de 30.354 dólares por persona. El viaje incluye 11 noches de estadía y ofrece beneficios por reserva anticipada, como hasta 2.000 dólares de crédito a bordo por huésped, paquete de Wi-Fi y créditos de avión si se reserva antes del 16 de junio de 2025.
홀랜드 아메리카 라인은 2026년 그랜드 월드 항해에서 볼렌담 호를 타고 홍해 지역을 피하고 아시아 및 중앙 아메리카에 새로운 목적지를 추가하는 변화를 발표했습니다. 업데이트된 133일 여정은 이제 23개국의 51개 항구를 방문하며, 베트남, 홍콩, 대만, 일본을 포함한 동아시아 및 동남아시아의 탐험이 연장됩니다. 그 후 알래스카, 미국 서부 해안 및 중앙 아메리카에 정차한 후 파나마 운하를 통과합니다.
크루즈는 2026년 1월 4일 포트 로더데일에서 출발하며, 요금은 1인당 30,354달러부터 시작합니다. 여정에는 11회의 하룻밤 숙박이 포함되어 있으며, 2025년 6월 16일 이전에 예약할 경우 최대 2,000달러의 선주문 혜택, Wi-Fi 패키지 및 항공 크레딧이 제공됩니다.
Holland America Line a annoncé des changements pour son Grand World Voyage de 2026 à bord du Volendam, en évitant la région de la mer Rouge et en ajoutant de nouvelles destinations en Asie et en Amérique centrale. Le voyage de 133 jours mis à jour visitera désormais 51 ports dans 23 pays, avec une exploration prolongée en Asie de l'Est et du Sud-Est, notamment au Vietnam, à Hong Kong, à Taïwan et au Japon, suivie d'arrêts en Alaska, sur la côte ouest des États-Unis et en Amérique centrale avant de transiter par le canal de Panama.
La croisière partira le 4 janvier 2026 de Fort Lauderdale, avec des tarifs à partir de 30 354 dollars par personne. Le voyage comprend 11 nuits à l'hôtel et offre des avantages pour les réservations anticipées, tels que jusqu'à 2 000 dollars de crédit à bord par invité, un forfait Wi-Fi et des crédits aériens si réservé avant le 16 juin 2025.
Holland America Line hat Änderungen an seiner Grand World Voyage 2026 an Bord der Volendam angekündigt, indem die Region Rotes Meer umfahren und neue Ziele in Asien und Mittelamerika hinzugefügt wurden. Die aktualisierte 133-tägige Reise wird nun 51 Häfen in 23 Ländern ansteuern und bietet eine erweiterte Erkundung in Ost- und Südostasien, einschließlich Vietnam, Hongkong, Taiwan und Japan, gefolgt von Stopps in Alaska, an der Westküste der USA und in Mittelamerika, bevor der Panamakanal durchquert wird.
Die Kreuzfahrt startet am 4. Januar 2026 von Fort Lauderdale, wobei die Preise bei 30.354 Dollar pro Person beginnen. Die Reise umfasst 11 Übernachtungen und bietet Frühbuchervorteile wie bis zu 2.000 Dollar Bordguthaben pro Gast, ein WLAN-Paket und Flugguthaben, wenn vor dem 16. Juni 2025 gebucht wird.
- Addition of 12 new ports in Asia enhances destination offerings
- 11 overnight stays in major ports included
- Early booking incentives worth up to $2,000 in onboard credits per guest
- Significant itinerary change affecting 54 days of the original voyage
- Security concerns forcing route modification away from Red Sea region
Adjusted route avoids Red Sea; added ports in eight countries and Panama Canal transit highlight changes to now 133-day voyage.
The new itinerary replaces a prior route through the Red Sea. Given the evolving situation in the region and in consultation with global security experts, Holland America has made the decision to reroute the planned voyage.
The changes will affect the last 54 days of the voyage — which, due to a crossing of the International Dateline, will increase from 132 to 133 days. The updated cruise will now visit 51 unique ports in 23 countries and territories, spanning five continents, concluding as planned on May 17, 2026, in
"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
Newly Added Highlights
- 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 . - Guests will enjoy six ports in
Japan , including overnights inNagasaki andTokyo , before completing a transpacific crossing. - Volendam will call at
Kodiak ,Sitka andKetchikan, Alaska , before sailing south along the Pacific Coast of theU.S. toSeattle, Washington , andSan Diego, California . - The voyage continues southeast to Manzanillo and Puerto Chiapas, Mexico,
Acajutla, El Salvador , and finally overnights in Fuerte Amador (Panama City ),Panama , before transiting the Panama Canal. - The ship calls at Cartagena,
Colombia , before sailing north to the journey's conclusion inFort Lauderdale .
For travelers seeking to make new bookings on the 2026 Grand World Voyage, starting cruise-only fares begin at
Beginning on Nov. 13, guests will be able to book 21- to 55-day segments featuring the new portion of the itinerary. Highlighted segments include:
- 55-day
Singapore toFort Lauderdale , departing March 24, 2026 - 21-day
Singapore toTokyo , departing March 24, 2026 - 34-day
Tokyo toFort Lauderdale , departing April 14, 2026
2026 Grand World Voyage Highlights — Volendam
- 133-day voyage. Departs Jan. 4, 2026, roundtrip from
Fort Lauderdale . - Heads south along the east coast of
South America , crosses the equator and sails down toAntarctica . The ship then makes its way to Easter Island before traversing the islands of the South Pacific en route toAustralia . Explores the Great Barrier Reef andSingapore before sailing toVietnam ,Hong Kong ,Taiwan andJapan . Crosses the Pacific, then sails south fromAlaska toSeattle andSan Diego prior to calling at ports inCentral America , a Panama Canal transit, and a call in Cartagena,Colombia , before returning toFort Lauderdale . - 51 total ports in 23 countries across five continents.
- 11 overnight and late-night calls: Bahia d' Opunoha,
French Polynesia ;Rio de Janeiro, Brazil ; Papeete, Tahiti;Sydney, Australia ;Bali, Indonesia ;Singapore ;Hong Kong ,China ; Keelung (Taipei ),Taiwan ;Nagasaki, Japan ;Tokyo, Japan ; and Fuerte Amador (Panama City ),Panama .
A Grand Onboard Experience
Guests sailing on any of the full or segmented Grand Voyages will have access to all the onboard offerings that Holland America Line is known for, including a robust entertainment and enrichment program that is exclusive to Grand Voyages. This includes production shows, comedians, headline entertainers and performers brought on locally, and resident musicians, including a classical trio and dance band.
Cruisers can delve deep into the cuisine of the region of the itinerary, as guest chefs will join select segments to share their culinary talents, including live cooking demonstrations, informative "coffee chats" and signature dishes in both the main Dining Room and Pinnacle Grill.
Early Booking Bonus Benefits
Until June 16, 2025, guests who book the 133-day Grand World Voyage receive up to
Additional extras can include complimentary luggage delivery service to and from the
Booked Guests
Guests already booked on the full Grand World Voyage or segments impacted by this change will receive direct communication from their travel advisor or Holland America Line with further details and options.
For more information about Holland America Line, consult a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com.
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