🌍 Grand Voyages with Holland America Line: The Ultimate World-Spanning Cruise Adventures
For many travelers, cruising isn’t just a vacation — it’s a way to explore the world with elegance, comfort, and deep cultural immersion. Holland America Line’s Grand Voyages epitomize this elevated travel style, offering epic itineraries that span continents, uncover bucket-list destinations, and deliver unforgettable moments at sea and ashore.
✨ What Makes a Grand Voyage Grand?
Grand Voyages are more than extended cruises — they are thoughtfully curated journeys designed for travelers who want to:
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See the world in one trip — crossing oceans, exploring remote islands, historic cities, and iconic landmarks.
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Experience deeper immersion — with overnight stays, extended port calls, and unique on-land excursions.
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Enjoy an elevated onboard experience — from entertainment and enrichment to local cuisine and cultural programming that reflects the places you visit.
These voyages often last 70 to 130+ days and sail roundtrip from convenient North American homeports like Fort Lauderdale. They’re perfect for avid cruisers, lifelong learners, and anyone seeking a truly transformative travel experience.
🌎 Featured 2027 Grand Voyages
🛳️ Grand World Voyage (Volendam)
This 129-day world cruise sails roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale and touches six continents and 28 countries. With 53 ports of call, guests enjoy a sweeping exploration of global cultures and landscapes. Highlights include:
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Overnight stays in Copenhagen, Bordeaux, Cape Town, Sydney, Bali, Papeete, and Callao (Lima).
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Visits to remote gems like Ascension Island and St. Helena — ports rarely reached by cruise ships.
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Access to dozens of UNESCO World Heritage Sites from the Taj Mahal to the Great Barrier Reef.
This is the quintessential choice for clients who want the world on one itinerary — cultures, climates, and continents all in one seamless voyage.
🧭 Grand South America & Antarctica Voyage (Zaandam)
For travelers drawn to nature’s majesty and regional depth, this 70-day adventure delivers both:
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Panama Canal transit and coastal explorations down South America’s Pacific side.
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A four-day Antarctica experience — crossing the Drake Passage for scenic cruising among icebergs and wildlife.
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Visits to Montevideo, Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, and historical ports like Robinson Crusoe Island.
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Access to iconic natural and cultural sites, including Machu Picchu and the Galapagos Islands.
This itinerary appeals to adventurous souls and wildlife lovers alike, blending bucket-list thrills with cultural richness.
🎭 Life Onboard: Beyond Ports of Call
Aboard Grand Voyages, the experience is as remarkable as the destinations:
🎶 Entertainment & Enrichment
Holland America Line has developed a bespoke suite of production shows and cultural programming specifically for Grand Voyages, featuring:
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Themed performances celebrating music from pop and rock legends.
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Guest chefs sharing local cuisine expertise with demonstrations and exclusive dinners.
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Enrichment classes such as dance workshops, arts and crafts, tai chi, and more.
🍽️ Culinary Journeys at Sea
Menus evolve with the itinerary — local ingredients, regional specialties, and celebratory gala dinners like the Captain’s Grand Voyage Dinner enrich each day at sea.
🎉 Community & Connection
Longer sailings foster a unique onboard camaraderie: deck parties, formal evenings, themed celebrations, and shared discoveries turn fellow travelers into lifelong friends.
💡 Flexible Options: Segments & Segmented Sailings
While full world cruises are iconic, Holland America Line also offers segment options so clients can join the voyage at different points or choose portions that fit their schedules and interests — from weeks to months at a time.
Segments allow travelers to experience highlights of the full itinerary without committing to the entire voyage — a great tool for first-timers who may want to “try before they go big.”