For the safety of their guests and crew, Holland America Line has changed their 2026 World Voyage to bypass the Red Sea and add further exploration of Asia and Central America.
Holland America Line also added one day to the 132-day cruise and the voyage will now visit ports in eight more countries than originally scheduled.
The last 54 days of the cruise have changed and the updated itinerary now includes the following:
- Departs January 4, 2026 from Port Everglades
- 133-days long
- 51 unique port visits
- 23 countries and territories
- Five continents
- Ends in Port Everglades on May 17, 2026
The cruise ship will head south along the east coast of South America, cross the equator and sail down to Antarctica. Volendam then make its way to Easter Island before traversing the islands of the South Pacific en route to Australia.
After exploring the Great Barrier Reef and Singapore, the ship will sail to Vietnam, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Japan.
The vessel will then cross the Pacific and sail south from Alaska to Seattle and San Diego prior to calling at ports in Central America, a Panama Canal transit, and a call in Cartagena, Colombia, before returning to Fort Lauderdale.
Guests on the cruise will enjoy 11 overnight and late-night calls in the following ports:
- 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
- Fuerte Amador (Panama City), Panama
Beth Bodensteiner, chief commercial officer for Holland America Line, gave the following statement about this schedule change:
“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 Asia will bring that part of the world to life for our guests.
“From exploring the emerald waters of Halong Bay or snorkeling in Nha Trang to overnight stays in Hong Kong, Nagasaki and Tokyo, the deep exploration of the region provides guests the opportunity to take in the culture and natural beauty of Asia as part of their world cruise.”
Until June 16, 2025, guests who book the 133-day Grand World Voyage receive up to $2,000 USD in onboard credit per guest, a 3% pay-in-full discount, a free Wi-Fi Surf package and more.
Additional perks for all guests who book early include a $500 USD air credit per person if booked through Flight Ease and complimentary roundtrip airport transfers to and from the Fort Lauderdale airport.
Guests who previously booked this cruise will receive communication from the cruise line or their travel agent about these changes.