Holland America Line has announced itineraries for its two 2028 Grand Voyages. Travelers can choose between a 129-day circumnavigation of the globe aboard the 2028 Grand World Voyage or a 90-day deep dive into Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific on the Grand Australia & New Zealand Voyage. Holland America Line President Beth Bodensteiner shared the news with guests aboard the 2026 Grand World Voyage.
Both 2028 Grand Voyages are anchored by bucket-list experiences. On the Grand World Voyage, that means a full Antarctic Experience and an immersive sweep through South America, including cruising through the Chilean Fjords, Glacier Alley and the Beagle Channel. The voyage also contains a call at Easter Island and a sail-past of Null Island, where the Prime Meridian and the Equator intersect at 0°N, 0°E. On the Grand Australia & New Zealand Voyage, it means access to the remote, seldom-visited shores of Western Australia that appear on few cruise itineraries—all without stepping on an international flight. Both voyages include a call at Bora Bora, making 2028 the first time Holland America Line has sent both Grand Voyages to the crown jewel of the South Pacific in a season.
"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 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, ships renowned for their ability to reach ports that larger vessels cannot.
The 2028 Grand World Voyage departs Jan. 4 roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The 2028 Grand Australia & New Zealand Voyage departs Jan. 30 roundtrip from San Diego, California. Travelers interested in either voyage can call Holland America Line's World Cruise Reservations Desk or contact their travel advisor to place a deposited Future Cruise Request and receive priority booking confirmation before either voyage opens to the general public.
2028 Grand World Voyage Highlights — Volendam
- 129-day voyage; sails roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale, departing Jan. 4, 2028.
- Departs south through the Caribbean and along the eastern coast of South America en route to Antarctica. The ship then sails north through Beagle Channel, Glacier Alley and the Chilean Fjords before crossing the equator and calling at Easter Island.
- Continues through the South Pacific and French Polynesia—including Bora Bora—before spending eight days across six ports in New Zealand.
- Sails north through Australia, Indonesia, Singapore and Sri Lanka before rounding the Cape of Good Hope and crossing the equator a second time.
- Passes through the Gulf of Guinea, sailing past Null Island before calling at ports along the West African coast.
- Crosses the Atlantic, calling San Juan, Puerto Rico before returning to Fort Lauderdale.
- 45 ports in 26 countries and territories across six continents.
- 16 Mariners' Collection ports--available only on Grand Voyages—including Easter Island, Walvis Bay (Namibia), Reunion Island and Cape Verde.
- 31 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Historic Quarter of the Seaport City of Valparaíso in Chile, Komodo National Park on Komodo Island and India's Taj Mahal.
- Memorable Moments: Eight days and six ports across New Zealand; four-day Antarctic Experience; 65 hours in Cape Town; two equator crossings; and a sail-past of Null Island.
2028 Grand Australia & New Zealand Voyage Highlights — Zaandam
- 90-day voyage; sails roundtrip from San Diego, departing Jan. 30, 2028.
- Heads west through Hawaii and the South Pacific, crossing the International Date Line en route to New Zealand before continuing to Australia—including remote northwestern and western ports—then returns via Melanesia, Fiji, Samoa and French Polynesia, with an extended stay in Bora Bora before ending in San Diego.
- 41 ports in 12 countries and territories across two continents.
- 13 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Great Barrier Reef and New Zealand's Tongariro National Park.
- Overnight calls at Hobart, Sydney, Cairns, Fremantle (Perth), Auckland and Papeete.
- Memorable Moments: Ports across New Zealand, including Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington, Milford Sound, Port Chalmers (Dunedin) and Timaru; an extended evening stay in Bora Bora with time take in the view of Mount Otemanu long after sunset; and a roundtrip departure from San Diego.
Early Booking Bonus Benefits
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.
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