Extended cruises up to 127 days explore six continents;
guests who book a full voyage receive an Early Booking Bonus valued
at up to $6,730 per person
SEATTLE, Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland
America Line's Grand Voyages are
made for dreamers, adventurers and explorers seeking to discover
new cultures and illuminating experiences. The quest for
destination immersion continues with Holland America Line's 2022
Grand Africa Voyage, 2023 Grand World Voyage and 2023 Grand South
America & Antarctica Voyage, which are now open for sale.
A Holland America Line Grand Voyage is the pinnacle of cruising.
Ranging from 71 to 127 days, these longer journeys take travelers
to the far corners of the world across six continents, all
roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale,
Florida, without the need for international air travel.
Memorable experiences highlight each cruise — from a visit to
Antarctica's otherworldly
landscapes to spying Africa's "Big
Five" on safari.
Each Grand Voyage offers an Early Booking Bonus valued at up to
$6,730 per person for guests who book
the full Grand Africa Voyage itinerary by Feb. 25, 2022, or the full Grand World Voyage or
Grand South America & Antarctica Voyage by June 1, 2022.
2022 Grand Africa Voyage Highlights
Africa is a continent of riches, from the
rolling grasslands of the savanna to the pristine beaches of the
Seychelles. Travelers on the Grand
Africa Voyage are in for an experience unlike any other, and with
Holland America Line at the helm it will be a memorable journey —
guaranteed.
- 71 days. Departs Oct. 10, 2022,
sailing roundtrip from Fort
Lauderdale aboard Zaandam on a clockwise navigation
around the continent.
- 4 overnight calls: Aqaba, Jordan; Cape Town,
South Africa (two nights); Zanzibar, Tanzania; and Victoria, Seychelles.
- 25 ports in 21 countries and territories, in the order of
calls: Portugal, Spain, Morocco, Tunisia, Greece, Egypt, Jordan, Seychelles, Tanzania, Mayotte, Madagascar, Mozambique, South
Africa, Namibia,
Angola, Ghana, Ivory
Coast, Gambia, Senegal, Cape
Verde, Puerto Rico.
- A memorable daylight transit of the Suez Canal en route to
Aqaba, Jordan, for the opportunity
to travel to the Lost City of Petra.
- Safari and wildlife opportunities include Serengeti National
Park, Maasi Mara Reserve, Ngorongoro Crater, Tsavo National Park,
Jozani Forest Reserve, Lokobe National Park, the Black Lemur
Sanctuary, Kruger National Park, Phinda
Mountain Lodge and Thanda Private Game Reserve.
- Two days at Cape Town, South
Africa, to explore Table Mountain, Nelson Mandela's prison cell, Chapman's Peak
Drive, Kulala Desert Lodge and more.
2023 Grand World Voyage Highlights
There's no better
way to see the world than on a Holland America Line Grand World
Voyage, recognized as the 2020 Travel Weekly Readers' Choice
for Best World Cruise Itinerary and 2020 TravelAge West
Editor's Pick for Best World Cruise. More ports, longer stays,
immersive overnights ashore.
- 127 days. Departing Jan. 3, 2023,
aboard Zaandam roundtrip from Fort
Lauderdale on an itinerary that circles the globe on a
westwardly route.
- Zaandam crosses the South Pacific to New Zealand and Australia before sailing up the west coast of
Africa and charting a path through
Northern Europe.
- 61 ports in 30 countries and island nations: Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Panama, French
Polynesia, Cook Islands,
Tonga, New Zealand, Australia, Mauritius, Réunion, Madagascar, Mozambique, South
Africa, Namibia,
Angola, Ghana, Ivory
Coast, Gambia, Senegal, Spain, Morocco, Portugal, France, England, Belgium, Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, Scotland and Ireland.
- 8 overnight calls: Fuerte Amador
(Panama City), Panama; Papeete, Tahiti; Sydney, Hobart, Adelaide and Fremantle (Perth), Australia; Cape
Town, South Africa; and Amsterdam,
The Netherlands.
- 20 calls around the African continent with numerous
opportunities for overland safari experiences.
2023 Grand South America & Antarctica
Highlights
South America is
a land of contrasts. In the north, lush rain forest canopies reach
as far as the eye can see, while in the south snow-capped mountains
make for a stunning backdrop to the ultimate circumnavigation of
the continent.
- 74 days. Departing Jan. 3, 2023,
aboard Volendam roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale on an itinerary that circles
the continent on a counterclockwise route.
- 34 ports in 16 countries and island nations across two
continents: Cayman Islands,
Costa Rica, Panama, Ecuador, Peru, Chile,
Argentina, Antarctica, Falkland
Islands, Uruguay,
Brazil, French Guiana, Barbados, Dominican
Republic, Puerto Rico,
Bahamas.
- 5 overnight calls: Fuerte Amador
(Panama City), Panama; Manaus and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Buenos Aires, Argentina (two nights); Callao
(Lima), Peru (two nights).
- Daylight transit of the Panama Canal and overland opportunities
to visit Machu Picchu, the Galapagos Islands, Patagonia and Iguazu
Falls.
- Four days of spectacular scenic cruising in the icescapes of
Antarctica.
- Additional scenic cruising includes the Chilean Fjords, Strait
of Magellan, Amalia or Brujo Glacier, Cockburn and Beagle channels,
Glacier Alley and Cape Horn.
- 12 calls in Brazil and a
journey along the Amazon River to Manaus.
A Grand Onboard Experience
On a Grand Voyage, evening
shipboard activities shine with local cultural entertainment and
special guest headliners. Festive gala balls and formal nights
create memorable moments, along with an exclusive Captain's Grand
Voyage Dinner for full-cruise guests. Dining is elevated to a new
level on each Grand Voyage with menus that change daily and are
seldom repeated, featuring local ingredients and regional
cuisine.
Grand World Voyage Early Booking Benefits
Guests who
book a qualifying stateroom category on the full 71-day Grand
Africa Voyage by Feb. 25, 2022,
receive 3% savings off the cruise-only fare, along with amenities
valued at up to $3,970 per person,
including an onboard spending credit, prepaid gratuities, luggage
delivery service and a welcome bottle of sparkling wine. Suites
also receive an initial in-suite liquor setup, free shore
excursion, unlimited luggage delivery service and Signature
Internet Package.
Guests who book the full 74-day Grand South America &
Antarctica Voyage or the full 127-day Grand World Voyage by
June 1, 2022 in a qualifying
stateroom category, also receive 3% savings off the cruise-only
fare, along with the amenities listed above, valued at $4,070 for the Grand South America &
Antarctica Voyage and $6,730 for the
Grand World Voyage, both per person.
For more information about Holland America Line, consult a
travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit
hollandamerica.com.
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About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival
Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCL and CUK)]
Holland
America Line has been exploring the
world since 1873 and was the first cruise line to offer adventures
to Alaska and the Yukon more than 70 years ago. Its fleet of
premium ships visits more than 470 ports in 98 countries around the
world, offering an ideal mid-sized ship experience. A third
Pinnacle-class ship, Rotterdam, is under construction and will
join the fleet in July 2021.
The leader in premium cruising, Holland America Line's ships
feature innovative initiatives and a diverse range of enriching
experiences focused on destination exploration and personalized
travel. The best live music at sea fills each evening at Music
Walk, and dining venues feature exclusive selections from Holland
America Line's esteemed Culinary Council, comprising world-famous
chefs.
In light of COVID-19, Holland America Line is currently
enhancing health and safety protocols and how they may impact
future cruises. Our actual offerings may vary from what is
displayed or described in marketing materials. Review our
current Cruise Updates, Health & Safety
Protocols and CDC Travel Advisories.
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