Holland America Reveals 2028 Grand Voyages Details

Holland America Line has revealed the itineraries for its two 2028 Grand Voyages. Clients can choose between a 129-day circumnavigation of the globe with the 2028 Grand World Voyage, including sailing in Antarctica, or a 90-day deep dive into Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific.

“What makes our Grand Voyage itineraries special is the opportunity to experience destinations more fully while visiting rare Mariners’ Collection ports exclusive to these cruises,” said Holland America president Beth Bodensteiner. “In direct response to our guests, the 2028 Grand Voyages are anchored by truly unforgettable moments, from exploring Antarctica and crossing the globe on the Grand World Voyage to sailing past Null Island, where the Prime Meridian and the Equator meet at zero, and calling at legendary destinations like Easter Island and Bora Bora.”

The 2028 Grand Voyages sail aboard Volendam and Zaandam, with the Grand World Voyage departing on Jan. 4, 2028, from Fort Lauderdale and the 2028 Grand Australia & New Zealand Voyage departing Jan. 20, 2028, from San Diego. Both are roundtrip journeys.

2028 Grand World Voyage Highlights

The 129-day Grand World Voyage will visit 45 ports across 26 countries and territories on six continents, offering guests the opportunity to visit 31 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Departing from Fort Lauderdale, Volendam will travel south through the Caribbean and then along the eastern coast of South America en route to Antarctica. The ship then sails north through the Beagle Channel, Glacier Alley, and the Chilean Fjords before crossing the equator and calling at Easter Island.

From Easter Island, the journey continues through the South Pacific and French Polynesia, before spending eight days across six ports in New Zealand. Then its north through Australia, Indonesia, Singapore, and Sri Lanka, before rounding the Cape of Good Hope and passing through the Gulf of Guinea and sailing past Null Island – where the prime meridian and equator converge at 0°N, 0°E –f before calling at ports along the West African coast. Finally, Volendam crosses the Atlantic, calling at San Juan in Puerto Rica before returning to Fort Lauderdale.

2028 Grand Australia & New Zealand Voyage Highlights

The 90-day Australia & New Zealand Voyage will visit 41 ports in 12 countries and territories across two continents, offering guests the opportunity to visit 13 UNECO World Heritage Sites.

Departing from San Diego, Zaandam will visit Hawaii before traveling on to New Zealand and then Australia – including remote northwestern and western ports. The ship will then return to San Diego via Melanesia, Fiji, Samoa, and French Polynesia. Overnight calls will be offered in Hobart, Sydney, Cairns, Fremantle (Perth), Auckland, and Papeete.

Guests who book the 2028 Grand World Voyage by June 14, 2027, are eligible for up to $10,700 in early booking benefits per stateroom, including up to $2,500 in onboard credit, a $500 air credit per person when booked through Flight Ease, complimentary Wi-Fi, and additional savings. Guests booking the 2028 Grand Australia & New Zealand Voyage can receive up to $8,500 in early booking benefits.