The Grand Voyages of Holland America Line 2024 & 2025
Holland America Line has the best itineraries (in my opinion) of any premium mainstream cruise line. Their itineraries range from just a few nights all the way up to a 133 Night Pole to Pole Grand Voyage and 128 night Grand World Voyage and have nearly everything in between. Among the highlights of their incredible itineraries are Holland America Line’s Grand Voyages. These Grand Voyages will take you around the world or will take you all the way around a continent. They’ll bring you to Antarctica, Norway, Europe, South America for Carnivale, Australit to snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef, China to climb the Great Wall and everywhere in between. Offering great itineraries roundtrip from US ports these Grand Voyages can be a great way to see far flung parts of the world.
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What Makes a Holland America Line Grand Voyage, Grand?
A Grand Voyage is a designation that Holland America Line gives certain voyages. The voyages given this designation are always comprehensive itineraries spanning for several months. These itineraries will include multiple overnight stays, late sails, and are truly a grand adventure. The ships will have guest lecturers come onboard as well as cultural ambassadors. There are also often “grand” events such as elegant balls, and events ashore. Holland America Line also offers a type of voyage they call Legendary Voyages which are usually still quite itinerary intensive but aren’t quite as long – lasting usually between a month and two months.
How Much Does a Grand Voyage Cost?
Grand Voyages range in price depending on which itinerary you choose, when you book it, as well as which stateroom category you select. There are often early booking benefits (such as prepaid crew gratuities, luggage transfers, onboard spending credit, and internet packages just to name a few).
The voyages currently on sale range from a little over $13,000 all the way up to $110,000 for the Pinnacle Suite on the 2024 Grand World Voyage. (That one might be a bit out of my price range!)
Can I Sail Just Part of a Grand Voyage?
These itineraries are often offered in “segments”. A segment just means it is only part of the itinerary. Often for 30-40 days. A segment of an itinerary is great for someone that wants to try out a Grand Voyage or simply really enjoys a particular itinerary but for whatever reason can’t or doesn’t want to do the full voyage.
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What Grand Voyages Does Holland America Line Currently Have On Sale?
Grand Voyages – and World Cruises in particular – often sell out quickly. Many cruise lines will nearly sell out their World Cruise just from past guest bookings. It’s wild how quick they can sell out. They currently have voyages published through 2025 with 2026 set to be released shortly.
Holland America Line Grand World Voyages
Each year Holland America sails a World Cruise. The Holland America World Cruise is offered roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale, Florida on their Vista class ship, the Zuiderdam. The Zuiderdam was built in the panamax style – long and sleek to fit through the old panama canal. This design style boasts extensive verandah and ocean view staterooms.
In 2026 Holland America will be shifting their World Cruise to the Volendam, one of their remaining R-Class ships. This ship is smaller at only about 1,500 passengers (1,300 and change double occupancy up to over 1,600 with third and forth berths). The big change for guests with the move to this ship is that there is considerably fewer cabins with balconies and the most basic stateroom with a balcony onboard is a Vista suite.
The itinerary for the World Cruise change every year which always leads to exciting new ports even for repeat Holland America World Cruises guests.
Holland America Line 2024 Grand World Voyage
Highlights of the 2024 itinerary include sailing the Amazon River and has extensive exploration of Asia and the Middle East. Prices starting around $23,000.
This voyage Grand World Voyage 2024
Holland America Line 2025 Grand World Voyage
Highlights of the 2025 itinerary include a stop in Easter Island, Australia, Africa, both a Panama Canal and Suez Canal transit, stops in Egypt and the Mediterannean. Prices starting around $30,900.
Holland America Grand Australia & New Zealand 2024
There is a lot more to Australia than Sydney and the Great Barrier Reef (although those are great, too). Let this itinerary circumnavigate you around Australia, visit the South Pacific extensively and visit both the North Island and South Island of New Zealand. Prices start around $18,000.
Holland America Grand Voyage: Pole to Pole
Do you dream about glaciers, ice bergs, and fjords? This cruise might be for you. This voyage will sail to both the Arctic and the Antarctic, going as far south as Antarctica and as far north as the North Cape in Norway. This voyage will include a full South American continent circumnavigation, cruising on the Amazon River, stops in Africa, a bit in Europe including several stops in Iceland. Prices start around $33,519.26.
Which of Holland America Line’s Grand Voyages Has Made It Onto Your Bucket List?
Near the tip-top of my bucket list is sailing to Antarctica so I must say that I think that is at the top of my list. However, an African Safari sounds pretty darn cool, too.
Might have to keep saving up my pennies though before I can go sail on one of those! Happy cruising!
