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129-night Grand Voyage from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida aboard Volendam.
Calling at Barbados, Devils Island, Icoaraci, Recife, Rio De Janeiro, Montevideo, Buenos Aires, Falkland Islands, Antarctic Experience, Drake Passage and Cape Horn, Ushuaia, Beagle Channel, Daylight cruising Glacier Alley, Punta Arenas, Strait of Magellan, Puerto Montt, San Antonio, Easter Island, Bahia d Opunoha, Tahiti, Bora Bora, Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington, Christchurch, Picton, New Plymouth, Sydney, Brisbane, Townsville, Cairns, Darwin, Slawi Bay, Benoa, Singapore, Phuket, Colombo, Male, Port Louis, La Possession, Port Elizabeth, Cape Town, Luderitz, Walvis Bay, Takoradi, Abidjan, Praia, Mindelo and San Juan, with 65 days at sea. 50 ports of call across Florida, French Guiana, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Chile, French Polynesia, New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Mauritius, Reunion, South Africa, Namibia, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Cape Verde, Cape Verde Islands and Puerto Rico.
Volendam is a Holland America Line ship that entered service in 1999, carrying around 1,430 guests. One of the smaller ships in the fleet, she is prized for longer and more unusual itineraries, with a flower-themed art collection and the line's classic teak promenade deck.
Stateroom categories range from Interior to Neptune Suite.
Your transports Volendam
Volendam is a Holland America Line ship that entered service in 1999, carrying around 1,430 guests. One of the smaller ships in the fleet, she is prized for longer and more unusual itineraries, with a flower-themed art collection and the line's classic teak promenade deck.
- Guests
- 1,837
- Crew
- 647
- Gross tonnage
- 61,214
- Speed
- 26 knots
- Length
- 237.7 m
- Launched
- 1998
- Deck plans
- 10
Deck 10 — Sky Deck
Source: Holland America Line, captured 5 August 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.
Itinerary
- 1
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Tue 4 JanYour voyage begins in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. According to the popular 1960 beach movie, Fort Lauderdale is "where the boys are." The city's reputation as America's Spring Break capital, however, has been replaced with the more favorable image of a prime family tourist destination, attracting more than 10 million visitors annually. The most popular beach resort in Florida is even more rightly famed as the "Yachting Capital of the World," with more than 40,000 registered crafts calling its waters home. The city also prides itself on being the "Venice of America" with more than 300 miles of navigable waterways. Fort Lauderdale boasts world-class theaters, museums, sightseeing, and shopping. The city sits 24 miles north of Miami and is named after a series of forts built by the United States during the second Seminole War. The forts took their name from Major William Lauderdale, who was the commander of the detachment of soldiers who built the first fort. Look hard and you might find remnants of three of them today. More people seem to be interested in taking a water tour aboard the "Carrie B." - 2
At sea
Wed 5 JanA full day at sea - time to enjoy Volendam's restaurants, pools and entertainment. - 3
At sea
Thu 6 JanContinue your voyage aboard Volendam with a leisurely day at sea. - 4
At sea
Fri 7 JanAnother day at sea to explore the ship at your own pace. - 5
Barbados
Sat 8 JanBarbados is one of the few Caribbean islands solely colonized by one nation. It's no wonder Bajans describe their country as being "more English than England sheself," surnames like Worthing and Hastings abound. But look around and you know you're not in England: rich and fertile tropical fields meet a glistening, azure sea. The soft pastels of old chattel houses blend with the vibrant reds, oranges, and greens of roadside fruit stands. In short, Barbados exudes a charm all its own. Perhaps it is due to Bajan culture, that celebrated blend of English tradition and the African heritage brought to the island by slaves imported to work the sugar plantations. The potent brew which results flavors every aspect of island life, from music, dance and art, to religion, language and food. - 6
At sea
Sun 9 JanA full day at sea - time to enjoy Volendam's restaurants, pools and entertainment. - 7
Devils Island, French Guiana
Mon 10 JanYour ship calls at Devils Island, French Guiana.Tender required - 8
Crossing the Equator
Tue 11 JanYour ship calls at Crossing the Equator.Cruising only - 9
Icoaraci (Belem), Brazil
Wed 12 JanYour ship calls at Icoaraci (Belem), Brazil.Tender required - 10
At sea
Thu 13 JanContinue your voyage aboard Volendam with a leisurely day at sea. - 11
At sea
Fri 14 JanAnother day at sea to explore the ship at your own pace. - 12
Recife, Brazil
Sat 15 JanYour ship calls at Recife, Brazil.Visa req for some - 13
At sea
Sun 16 JanA full day at sea - time to enjoy Volendam's restaurants, pools and entertainment. - 14
At sea
Mon 17 JanContinue your voyage aboard Volendam with a leisurely day at sea. - 15
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Tue 18 Jan"Passionate" best captures the wild beauty and heady sensuality that is Rio de Janeiro. For Rio is the Cidade Maravilhosa - the "Marvelous City" that throbs to a samba beat and revels in the hedonism of Carnival. There is no place on Earth like Rio - as the city natives, the famed Cariocas, delight in telling you. The geographical facts read like dry dust: over five million souls live in the city, another four million live in the surrounding suburbs, the metropolis is the cultural center of Brazil. The reality is Rio: the white sand beaches of Copacabana, the swaying palm trees, the immense statue of Christ the Redeemer and always the never-ending rhythm of life lived with passionate intensity.Founded in the early 16th century, Rio was once the capital of Brazil. The city remains the nation's cultural and spiritual center, an amalgam of Latin and African cultures.Overnight - 16
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Wed 19 JanA second day in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil - time to explore at your own pace.Visa req for some - 17
At sea
Thu 20 JanAnother day at sea to explore the ship at your own pace. - 18
At sea
Fri 21 JanA full day at sea - time to enjoy Volendam's restaurants, pools and entertainment. - 19
Montevideo, Uruguay
Sat 22 JanNestled between the continent's two giants, Brazil and Argentina, Uruguay is the second smallest country in South America. More than half of the nation's population of three million reside in the capital of Montevideo, located at Uruguay's southernmost point on the Rio de la Plata. Although small in size, Uruguay has proven to be big-hearted - the country is one of the most literate nations in the world while Montevideo is one of South America's most interesting and cosmopolitan capitals.Montevideo is a charming city made up of 19th-century Beaux Arts buildings, parks, and historical monuments.Time subject to transit window - 20
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Sun 23 JanFounded in the early 16th century, Buenos Aires was transformed from a colonial port into a cosmopolitan metropolis - the "Paris of the South" - by the cattle boom of the 1880s. As in the American West, boom was followed by bust. But that did not stop Buenos Aires from becoming the city it is today. With its air of haunted grandeur, Buenos Aires is a place of icy intellect and smoldering passion. It is a city where the elegant Colon Theater, one of the world's great opera houses, stands in counterpoint to the working class barrios that gave birth to the tango. Perhaps the city's enigmas and contradictions are best embodied by its two most famous citizens - the reclusive librarian and literary genius Jorge Luis Borges and the showgirl turned First Lady, Evita Peron.The "Paris of the South" flaunts its European heritage. One of the pleasures of Buenos Aires is simply absorbing its charm and flavor, from Parisian-style confiterias - cafés - to the city's popular tango clubs.Time subject to transit window - 21
At sea
Mon 24 JanContinue your voyage aboard Volendam with a leisurely day at sea. - 22
At sea
Tue 25 JanAnother day at sea to explore the ship at your own pace. - 23
At sea
Wed 26 JanA full day at sea - time to enjoy Volendam's restaurants, pools and entertainment. - 24
Falkland Islands (stanley)
Thu 27 JanCapital of the Falklands since 1845, tiny Stanley lies on the windswept tip of East Falkland Island. The Falklands long served as a way station for ships, particularly whalers, bound to and from Cape Horn. The islands' rigorous environment is immediately apparent: Stanley Harbor is dotted with the hulks of vessels that succumbed to the fierce winds and waves of the South Atlantic. While their strategic location led to important roles in both World Wars, the islands are best remembered as the cause of the 1982 war between Argentina and the United Kingdom. Today, travelers increasingly journey to the islands to view their rich assortment of bird and marine life.Colorful houses occupy the low rolling moorland bordering Stanley Harbor. Stanley's climate resembles London's - cool and rainy though summer visitors are often blessed with clear, sunny skies.Note: Stanley is an anchorage port. Guests transfer to shore via ship's tender.Tender required - 25
At sea
Fri 28 JanContinue your voyage aboard Volendam with a leisurely day at sea. - 26
Antarctic Experience
Sat 29 JanYour ship calls at Antarctic Experience.Route subject to weather/ice - 27
Antarctic Experience
Sun 30 JanYour ship calls at Antarctic Experience.Route subject to weather/ice - 28
Antarctic Experience
Mon 31 JanYour ship calls at Antarctic Experience.Route subject to weather/ice - 29
Antarctic Experience
Tue 1 FebYour ship calls at Antarctic Experience.Route subject to weather/ice - 30
At sea
Wed 2 FebAnother day at sea to explore the ship at your own pace. - 31
Drake Passage and Cape Horn
Thu 3 FebYour ship calls at Drake Passage and Cape Horn.Cruising only - 32
Ushuaia (tierra Del Fuego), Argentina
Fri 4 FebMagellan called it Tierra del Fuego, "the Land of Fire," having seen flames rising from the darkened islands. For over three centuries, the name struck fear in the hearts of mariners. Howling headwinds, mountainous seas and rocky coastlines spelled a sudden end to many voyages. Today, Ushuaia, a former Argentine penal colony, serves as your gateway to this wilderness where snow-capped mountains plummet to the icy waters of the Beagle Channel.In the late 19th century, Reverend Thomas Bridges spent years working with local tribes, compiling a dictionary of their Yaghan tongue. The work outlived the Yaghan: by the beginning of the 20th century, they had succumbed to disease. - 33
Beagle Channel
Fri 4 FebYour ship calls at Beagle Channel.Cruising only - 34
Daylight cruising Glacier Alley
Fri 4 FebYour ship calls at Daylight cruising Glacier Alley.Cruising only - 35
Punta Arenas, Chile
Sat 5 FebPunta Arenas lies atop rolling hills, looking out over the Strait of Magellan. In the days before the Panama Canal, this was a major port as ships plied the waters of Cape Horn. Punta Arenas remains a prosperous town today, thanks to its rich natural resources. The city is also the gateway to Chilean Patagonia, a maze of fjords, rivers, steppes, and mountains to the north. To the south lies the great frozen mass of Antarctica. Adventure awaits in any direction at this port located near the end of the earth.Across the Strait of Magellan lies Tierra del Fuego, the lonely, windswept island discovered by Magellan in 1520. The region was settled by Yugoslavian and English sheep ranchers in the 19th century. - 36
Strait of Magellan
Sat 5 FebYour ship calls at Strait of Magellan.Cruising only - 37
Scenic cruising Amalia or Brujo Glacier
Sun 6 FebYour ship calls at Scenic cruising Amalia or Brujo Glacier.Cruising only - 38
Scenic cruising Sarmiento Channel
Sun 6 FebYour ship calls at Scenic cruising Sarmiento Channel.Cruising only - 39
Cruising Chilean Fjords
Mon 7 FebYour ship calls at Cruising Chilean Fjords.Cruising only - 40
Puerto Montt, Chile
Tue 8 FebPuerto Montt is your gateway to Chile's magnificent Lake District. Here, snow-capped volcanoes gaze down on alpine valleys nestled among low hills. Glaciers carved out this terrain, leaving the jewel-like lakes in their wake. The Lake District was a magnet for German immigrants, and their legacy can be seen today in the manicured rose gardens of Puerto Varas, in Chile's "German Villages" like Frutillar and in Puerto Montt's gabled homes with elaborate balconies.Despite a population of more than 130,000, Puerto Montt retains the feel of a small town. For a simple introduction to the city, walk along its waterfront road lined with tempting artisan's stalls and small cafés.Note: Puerto Montt is an anchorage port. Transportation from the ship to shore will be via the ship's tender service.Tender required - 41
At sea
Wed 9 FebA full day at sea - time to enjoy Volendam's restaurants, pools and entertainment. - 42
San Antonio (for Santiago), Chile
Thu 10 FebNestled between rolling hills topped with colorful houses and meandering coastal dunes, the bustling city of San Antonio enjoys its reputation as the gateway to Chile's central valley and the capital of Santiago. With a population of over five million people, Santiago sprawls at the feet of the snow-capped Andes. Inland lies the sun-kissed wine regions of Casablanca and Maipo Maipo Valley, Chile's internationally renowned wine district. - 43
At sea
Fri 11 FebContinue your voyage aboard Volendam with a leisurely day at sea. - 44
At sea
Sat 12 FebAnother day at sea to explore the ship at your own pace. - 45
At sea
Sun 13 FebA full day at sea - time to enjoy Volendam's restaurants, pools and entertainment. - 46
At sea
Mon 14 FebContinue your voyage aboard Volendam with a leisurely day at sea. - 47
Easter Island, Chile
Tue 15 FebThe monoliths of Easter Island have fascinated and puzzled Westerners since the Dutch seaman Roggeven made landfall there on Easter Sunday, 1722. The mystery of Easter Island's first settlers remains just that - a mystery. Today, most anthropologists believe the island was settled as part of the great wave of Polynesian emigration. (The oldest of the Moai, as the great monoliths are called, date to 700 A.D.) The society that produced the Moai flourished during the 16th and 17th centuries, but population growth, deforestation and food shortages led to its collapse. Today some 3,400 souls inhabit this 64-square-mile island, which lies some 2,200 miles equidistant from Tahiti and South America.The society of Rapa Nui possessed stone-working skills on a par with those found in the Inca Empire. Islanders also possessed a script called Rongorongo, the only written language in all of Oceania.Please note: The current fee for entry into the National Park is $80 per person, this fee is included in all organized shore tours. Independent passengers are required to pay this fee on arrival at the park.Easter Island is an anchorage port. Transportation from the ship to shore will be via the ship's tender service.Tender required - 48
At sea
Wed 16 FebAnother day at sea to explore the ship at your own pace. - 49
At sea
Thu 17 FebA full day at sea - time to enjoy Volendam's restaurants, pools and entertainment. - 50
Cruising Pitcairn Island
Fri 18 FebYour ship calls at Cruising Pitcairn Island. - 51
At sea
Sat 19 FebContinue your voyage aboard Volendam with a leisurely day at sea. - 52
At sea
Sun 20 FebAnother day at sea to explore the ship at your own pace. - 53
Bahia d Opunoha, Moorea, French Polynesia
Mon 21 FebYour ship calls at Bahia d Opunoha, Moorea, French Polynesia.Tender required - 54
Tahiti (Papeete), French Polynesia
Mon 21 FebPapeete, the beating heart of French Polynesia, dances to the rhythm of island life while embracing modernity. Set against the backdrop of Tahiti's emerald mountains and azure waters, this bustling capital city captivates with its fusion of French flair and Polynesian culture.Stroll through its vibrant markets, where the scent of exotic fruits mingles with the melodies of local musicians. Explore the historic sites, like the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral and the regal Presidential Palace, which reflect the city's colonial past.Papeete's waterfront promenade beckons with its bustling marina, offering glimpses of luxurious yachts and traditional outrigger canoes bobbing in the harbor. Indulge in delectable French-Polynesian cuisine at waterfront cafes and fine dining establishments, where fresh seafood delights the palate.Yet amid the urban buzz, Papeete maintains its connection to nature, with lush parks and gardens providing tranquil retreats. Whether you're soaking up the sun on black sand beaches or immersing yourself in the vibrant local arts scene, Papeete invites you to experience the enchantment of the South Pacific with a touch of French sophistication.Overnight - 55
Tahiti (Papeete), French Polynesia
Tue 22 FebA second day in Tahiti (Papeete), French Polynesia - time to explore at your own pace. - 56
Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Wed 23 FebYour ship calls at Bora Bora, French Polynesia.Tender required - 57
At sea
Thu 24 FebA full day at sea - time to enjoy Volendam's restaurants, pools and entertainment. - 58
At sea
Fri 25 FebContinue your voyage aboard Volendam with a leisurely day at sea. - 59
Cross International Date Line
Sat 26 FebThe International Date Line is an imaginary line extending from the North Pole to the South Pole through the Pacific Ocean. It serves as the 180th meridian of longitude, and is used to designate the beginning of each calendar day.As you know, each adjacent time zone on the map has an hour time difference. However, at the International Date Line, +12 hours and -12 hours meet, bringing about a 24-hour time change. When your ship crosses to the west it's one day later; if your ship crosses to the east, you've gone back a day.Crossing the International Date Line has long been a rite of passage for sailors, who often must participate in a line-crossing ceremony to become part of the sacred "Order of the Golden Dragon", an honorary naval fraternity.Cruising only - 60
At sea
Mon 28 FebAnother day at sea to explore the ship at your own pace. - 61
At sea
Tue 29 FebA full day at sea - time to enjoy Volendam's restaurants, pools and entertainment. - 62
Auckland, New Zealand
Wed 1 MarStraddling a narrow isthmus created by 60 different volcanoes, New Zealand's former capital boasts scenic beauty, historical interest and a cosmopolitan collection of shops, restaurants, museums, galleries and gardens. Rangitoto, Auckland's largest and youngest volcano, sits in majestic splendor just offshore. Mt. Eden and One Tree Hill, once home to Maori earthworks, overlook the city. One of New Zealand's fine wine districts lies to the north of Auckland. Auckland served as New Zealand's capital from 1841 until 1865, when the seat of government moved to Wellington.Overnight - 63
Auckland, New Zealand
Thu 2 MarA second day in Auckland, New Zealand - time to explore at your own pace.Visa req for some - 64
Tauranga, New Zealand
Fri 3 MarNew Zealand's natural bounty is always on display at the Bay of Plenty. It was Captain James Cook who in 1769 aptly named this bay, thanks to the prosperous Maori villages of the region. Tauranga, the chief city, is a bustling port, an agricultural and timber center and a popular seaside resort. Tauranga is also the gateway to Rotorua - a geothermal wonderland that is the heart of Maori culture. A 90-minute drive from Tauranga, Rotorua is New Zealand's primary tourist attraction.Your ship docks near the foot of Mt. Maunganui, which rises 761 feet above the bay. Across the harbor, Tauranga offers scenic tidal beaches at Omokoroa and Pahoia. The region boasts fine beaches, big-game fishing, thermal springs and seaside resorts.Times subject to tidal cond - 65
At sea
Sat 4 MarContinue your voyage aboard Volendam with a leisurely day at sea. - 66
Wellington, New Zealand
Sun 5 MarNew Zealand's capital offers stunning views of forested peninsulas, dramatic cliff-side homes and fine Victorian buildings. Settled in 1840 by the London-based New Zealand Company, "wonderful, windy Wellington" is frequently buffeted by bracing winds funneling through Cook Strait. The sophisticated metropolis boasts museums, winding streets and even a cable car. No wonder many travelers compare it to San Francisco. Despite its steep hills, the city can be easily explored on foot. Kelburn Cable Car, stairways and footpaths climb the slopes from the city center.Visa req for some - 67
Christchurch (Lyttelton), New Zealand
Mon 6 MarTravel down the tree-lined Avon Rive, tour English-style gardens and drive past a Gothic cathedral. No, it's not England - it's Christchurch, New Zealand's most English city. The colonists who settled Christchurch transformed the treeless landscape by planting European trees and setting aside vast tracts as parkland. Today, parks dot the city, giving Christchurch an old-world ambience that belies its sophisticated style. Settled under the auspices of the Church of England in the mid-1800s, Christchurch is a planned city that flourished with New Zealand's agriculture and sheep industry. At the heart of the city lies Christchurch Cathedral, a Gothic cathedral built of local stone. The port of Lyttelton serves as your gateway to Christchurch.Visa req for some - 68
Picton, New Zealand
Tue 7 MarYour ship calls at Picton, New Zealand.Visa req for some - 69
New Plymouth, New Zealand
Wed 8 MarNew Plymouth is a city on the west coast of New Zealand's North Island. It's known for its coastal walkway stretching from Bell Block to Port Taranaki. Te Rewa Rewa Bridge has views of towering Mount Taranaki. The Govett-Brewster Art Gallery shows contemporary exhibitions. Close by, Pukekura Park has botanical gardens and birdlife. Subalpine forests and waterfalls characterise Egmont National Park to the south.Visa req for some - 70
At sea
Thu 9 MarAnother day at sea to explore the ship at your own pace. - 71
At sea
Fri 10 MarA full day at sea - time to enjoy Volendam's restaurants, pools and entertainment. - 72
Sydney, Australia
Sat 11 MarAs your ship passes Harbour Heads, you are presented with the shimmering skyline of Sydney - hailed by many seafarers as "the most beautiful harbor in the world." Two prominent landmarks, Harbour Bridge and the sail-like curves of the Sydney Opera House, grace the backdrop of this picturesque harbor. There is a wealth of adventure waiting in Sydney - from its cosmopolitan city center to miles of beautiful beaches and the Blue Mountains.Australia's oldest and largest city was born in 1788 with the arrival of the "First Fleet" transporting 760 British convicts. Today, Sydney is the largest port in the South Pacific and is often voted the most popular destination in the South Pacific.Overnight - 73
Sydney, Australia
Sun 12 MarA second day in Sydney, Australia - time to explore at your own pace.Times subject to tidal cond - 74
At sea
Mon 13 MarContinue your voyage aboard Volendam with a leisurely day at sea. - 75
Brisbane, Australia
Tue 14 MarOnce considered the "country cousin" among Australian cities, Brisbane is today the nation's third-largest metropolis - and one of the most desirable places to live in the country. Lying on the banks of the meandering Brisbane River, this cosmopolitan city boasts elegant 19th-century sandstone buildings, a lively cultural scene and superb parklands. Brisbane is also your gateway to uniquely Australian adventures, be it the theme parks of the Gold Coast or Queensland's dazzling beaches.The beaches south of Brisbane form Queensland's Gold Coast. Travel tip: Brisbane is pronounced "Bris-bin."Visa req for some - 76
At sea
Wed 15 MarAnother day at sea to explore the ship at your own pace. - 77
Townsville, Australia
Thu 16 MarOften described as the "unofficial capital of North Queensland," Townsville was founded in 1856 when an enterprising sea captain built a wharf on Cleveland Bay. The city lies at the very north of the Dry Tropics, where the outback bush meets the waters of the Coral Sea. Today's travelers are drawn to Townsville's superb location. Queensland's fabled Wet Tropics World Heritage Area lies just to the north of the city. Towering over Townsville is Castle Rock, a 1,300-foot monolith of pink granite that provides sweeping views of Townsville, Cleveland Bay and Magnetic Island. The Strand is Townsville's lively entertainment district, home to shop, cafes, restaurants and a 24-hour water park.Visa req for some - 78
Cairns, Australia
Fri 17 MarCairns is one of Australia's hottest vacation destinations. Cairns boasts three of Australia's great natural wonders. Just offshore, immense bastions of living coral form the Great Barrier Reef. Sixteen miles of superb beaches stretch to the north of the city - the famed Marlin Coast. And inland lays the immense Daintree National Park. Cairns itself basks in tropical sunshine, balmy breezes waft in from Trinity Bay. The city's graceful, tree-lined esplanade was once the gateway to the gold fields of North Queensland. Cairns graceful, tree-lined esplanade was once the gateway to the gold fields of North Queensland. A travel tip - Cairns is pronounced "cans."Times subject to tidal cond - 79
At sea
Sat 18 MarA full day at sea - time to enjoy Volendam's restaurants, pools and entertainment. - 80
Scenic Cruising Torres Strait
Sun 19 MarYour ship calls at Scenic Cruising Torres Strait.Cruising only - 81
At sea
Mon 20 MarContinue your voyage aboard Volendam with a leisurely day at sea. - 82
Darwin, Australia
Tue 21 MarCloser to Indonesia than to any other Australian city, Darwin is the capital of the "Top End" - the remote, vast Northern Territory. Home to more than half of the territory's population, the city reflects the rugged endurance and individualism required to survive the Outback. Darwin also boasts a colorful history to add to that heritage. During World War II the Japanese bombed the city and threatened invasion. In 1974, Cyclone Tracy cut a destructive swath through the region. In addition, man-eating crocodiles, tropical monsoons, searing heat and bush fires that burn for weeks are all part of everyday life.Locals in the Top End consume over 60 gallons of beer a year. All those empties don't go to waste: Each year Darwin residents compete in the Beer Can Regatta, a race with boats, rafts and other vessels manufactured out of beer cans.Visa req for some - 83
At sea
Wed 22 MarAnother day at sea to explore the ship at your own pace. - 84
At sea
Thu 23 MarA full day at sea - time to enjoy Volendam's restaurants, pools and entertainment. - 85
Slawi Bay, Komodo Island, Indonesia
Fri 24 MarYour ship calls at Slawi Bay, Komodo Island, Indonesia.Tender required - 86
Benoa (Denpasar), Bali, Indonesia
Sat 25 MarYour ship calls at Benoa (Denpasar), Bali, Indonesia.Times subject to tidal cond - 87
Crossing the Equator
Sun 26 MarYour ship returns to Crossing the Equator.Cruising only - 88
At sea
Mon 27 MarContinue your voyage aboard Volendam with a leisurely day at sea. - 89
Singapore
Tue 28 MarSingapore - the very name summons visions of the mysterious East. The commercial center of Southeast Asia, this island city-state of five million people is a metropolis of modern high-rise buildings, Chinese shop-houses with red-tiled roofs, sturdy Victorian buildings, Buddhist temples and Arab bazaars. Founded in 1819 by Sir Stamford Raffles of the fabled East India Company, the city is a melting pot of people and cultures. Malay, Chinese, English and Tamil are official languages. Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, Hinduism and Christianity are the major faiths. Singapore is an ever-fascinating island boasting colorful traditions, luxurious hotels and some of the finest duty-free shopping in the world. Lying just 85 miles north of the Equator at the tip of the Malay Peninsula, the island was a haven for Malay pirates and Chinese and Arab traders.Overnight - 90
Singapore
Wed 29 MarA second day in Singapore - time to explore at your own pace. - 91
At sea
Thu 30 MarAnother day at sea to explore the ship at your own pace. - 92
Phuket, Thailand
Fri 31 MarHailed as the "Pearl of the Andaman Sea," this island off Thailand's long southern coast boasts a colorful history. A crossroads for trade, Phuket has been a melting pot of Thai, Malay, Chinese and Western influences. Its importance over the past 500 years stemmed from the island's natural resources, which include tin, hardwoods and rubber. In the past half-century, Phuket has enjoyed wide popularity as one of the premier travel destinations in Southeast Asia. Travelers are drawn to the island's beaches, crystalline waters, and dramatic, forested hills. - 93
At sea
Sat 1 AprA full day at sea - time to enjoy Volendam's restaurants, pools and entertainment. - 94
At sea
Sun 2 AprContinue your voyage aboard Volendam with a leisurely day at sea. - 95
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Mon 3 AprYour ship calls at Colombo, Sri Lanka.Visa req for some - 96
At sea
Tue 4 AprAnother day at sea to explore the ship at your own pace. - 97
Male, Maldives
Wed 5 AprYour ship calls at Male, Maldives.Tender required - 98
At sea
Thu 6 AprA full day at sea - time to enjoy Volendam's restaurants, pools and entertainment. - 99
At sea
Fri 7 AprContinue your voyage aboard Volendam with a leisurely day at sea. - 100
At sea
Sat 8 AprAnother day at sea to explore the ship at your own pace. - 101
At sea
Sun 9 AprA full day at sea - time to enjoy Volendam's restaurants, pools and entertainment. - 102
Port Louis, Mauritius
Mon 10 AprPort Louis is the capital of the island of Mauritius. A volcanic island situated in the Indian Ocean east of Madagascar, Mauritius is lush and beautiful, with lovely mountain ranges, fine beaches, stunning coral reefs and picturesque villages.Mauritius amazingly remained uninhabited until the 16th century. Dutch, British and French traders came to the island, followed by slaves from Africa to work the plantations and then laborers from India. The flavor here remains predominantly French, as does the language, however, the present population is fifty percent Indian. Today, Mauritius is independent and the economy prospers due to exports of sugar and textiles, plus it caters to tourism. - 103
La Possession, Reunion
Tue 11 AprYour ship calls at La Possession, Reunion. - 104
At sea
Wed 12 AprContinue your voyage aboard Volendam with a leisurely day at sea. - 105
At sea
Thu 13 AprAnother day at sea to explore the ship at your own pace. - 106
At sea
Fri 14 AprA full day at sea - time to enjoy Volendam's restaurants, pools and entertainment. - 107
At sea
Sat 15 AprContinue your voyage aboard Volendam with a leisurely day at sea. - 108
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Sun 16 AprYour ship calls at Port Elizabeth, South Africa.Visa req for some - 109
At sea
Mon 17 AprAnother day at sea to explore the ship at your own pace. - 110
Cape Town, South Africa
Tue 18 Apr160 years after its discovery by Portugal's Bartholomew Diaz in 1488, the Cape of Good Hope was still a part of primeval Africa. Sailors on passing ships impatient to reach the East or return home to Europe would leave messages under inscribed "post office" stones for other ships to carry forward. In 1580, Sir Francis Drake sailed around the Cape. The ruggedness and breathtaking beauty of the peninsula caused him to write, "This Cape is a most stately thing, and the fairest Cape in the whole circumference of the earth." The Dutch East India Company, yielding to repeated petitions and recommendations from their ships' officers, decided to establish a post at Table Bay in 1652. A stronghold was established and subsequently was replaced by the existing Castle of Good Hope - Cape Town's first building.Cape Town continued to grow quickly under Simon van der Stel, who arrived as Governor in 1679. He turned vast regions into rich farmland, planted some 8,000 trees and designed and built the stateliest of the Cape's historic mansions, Groot Constantia (named after his wife, Constance). The British seized the Cape from Holland in 1806 and the subsequent discovery of diamonds and gold in the country spurred growth and immigration. Cape Town became a municipality in 1840 and a liberal constitution was granted to the Cape Colony in 1853. Today, the "Mother City" and the Western Cape are home to South Africa's parliament for half of the year (Parliament sits in Pretoria for the other half of the year) and much of its major industry.Overnight - 111
Cape Town, South Africa
Wed 19 AprA second day in Cape Town, South Africa - time to explore at your own pace.Overnight - 112
Cape Town, South Africa
Thu 20 AprAnother day in Cape Town, South Africa.Visa req for some - 113
At sea
Fri 21 AprA full day at sea - time to enjoy Volendam's restaurants, pools and entertainment. - 114
Luderitz, Namibia
Sat 22 AprYour ship calls at Luderitz, Namibia.Tender required - 115
Walvis Bay, Namibia
Sun 23 AprYour ship calls at Walvis Bay, Namibia.Visa req for some - 116
At sea
Mon 24 AprContinue your voyage aboard Volendam with a leisurely day at sea. - 117
At sea
Tue 25 AprAnother day at sea to explore the ship at your own pace. - 118
At sea
Wed 26 AprA full day at sea - time to enjoy Volendam's restaurants, pools and entertainment. - 119
Crossing Null Island
Thu 27 AprYour ship calls at Crossing Null Island.Cruising only - 120
Takoradi, Ghana
Fri 28 AprYour ship calls at Takoradi, Ghana.Visa req for some - 121
Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Sat 29 AprYour ship calls at Abidjan, Ivory Coast. - 122
At sea
Sun 30 AprContinue your voyage aboard Volendam with a leisurely day at sea. - 123
At sea
Mon 1 MayAnother day at sea to explore the ship at your own pace. - 124
At sea
Tue 2 MayA full day at sea - time to enjoy Volendam's restaurants, pools and entertainment. - 125
Praia, Ilha de Santiago, Cape Verde
Wed 3 MayYour ship calls at Praia, Ilha de Santiago, Cape Verde. - 126
Mindelo, Cape Verde Islands
Thu 4 MayThe Cape Verde Islands lie off North Africa's tropical coast. Their name literally means "green cape," but nature has played a cruel trick on the archipelago. Changing climatic and economic conditions have left the archipelago ravaged by drought. But the islanders are a hardy and courageous lot. With foreign investment and private enterprise, the Cape Verde Islanders are slowly pursuing a new economic dream for their home and working toward a more promising future.Time spent in the Cape Verde Islands teaches a new appreciation of man's endurance and resourcefulness. - 127
At sea
Fri 5 MayContinue your voyage aboard Volendam with a leisurely day at sea. - 128
At sea
Sat 6 MayAnother day at sea to explore the ship at your own pace. - 129
At sea
Sun 7 MayA full day at sea - time to enjoy Volendam's restaurants, pools and entertainment. - 130
At sea
Mon 8 MayContinue your voyage aboard Volendam with a leisurely day at sea. - 131
At sea
Tue 9 MayAnother day at sea to explore the ship at your own pace. - 132
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Wed 10 MayThe oldest city under the American flag, San Juan vibrates to a lively salsa beat. There's an unmistakable zest in the air here. Perhaps it's the stunning natural setting: the verdant peaks, tropical forests, and gleaming white-sand beaches. Or maybe it's Puerto Rico's mix of cultures, the blend and occasional clash of four centuries of Spanish heritage overlaid with a century spent as America's only Commonwealth. Whatever the reason, San Juan is one of the most enticing ports in the Caribbean, and it only gets lovelier with age. - 133
At sea
Thu 11 MayA full day at sea - time to enjoy Volendam's restaurants, pools and entertainment. - 134
At sea
Fri 12 MayContinue your voyage aboard Volendam with a leisurely day at sea. - 135
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Sat 13 MayYour voyage concludes in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
Inclusions & exclusions
What’s included
- Dining in the main Dining Room and casual venues
- Live music venues and nightly entertainment
- Fitness centre and swimming pools
- Enrichment programme and port talks
Accommodation
Volendam is a Holland America Line ship that entered service in 1999, carrying around 1,430 guests. One of the smaller ships in the fleet, she is prized for longer and more unusual itineraries, with a flower-themed art collection and the line's classic teak promenade deck.
Stateroom categories available on this sailing: Neptune Suite, Vista Suite, Ocean View and Interior.
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