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18-night Grand Voyage from Sydney, Australia to Singapore aboard Volendam.
Calling at Airlie Beach, Townsville, Darwin, Benoa, Surabaya, Semarang and Singapore, with 8 days at sea. 8 ports of call across Australia and Indonesia.
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 Vista 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
Sydney, Australia
Wed 10 FebYour voyage begins in Sydney, Australia. As 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 - 2
Sydney, Australia
Thu 11 FebA second day in Sydney, Australia - time to explore at your own pace.Times subject to tidal cond - 3
At sea
Fri 12 FebA full day at sea - time to enjoy Volendam's restaurants, pools and entertainment. - 4
At sea
Sat 13 FebContinue your voyage aboard Volendam with a leisurely day at sea. - 5
Airlie Beach, Australia
Sun 14 FebAirlie Beach is your gateway to the Whitsunday Archipelago. These 74 islands feature pristine fringing reefs, calm, lagoon-like waters, and superb beaches. The archipelago is one of Australia's premier playgrounds. The Whitsundays were once mountains. Rising seas at the end of the Ice Age formed the Whitsunday Passage between the islands and the mainland.Tender required - 6
Townsville, Australia
Mon 15 FebOften 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 - 7
At sea
Tue 16 FebAnother day at sea to explore the ship at your own pace. - 8
At sea
Wed 17 FebA full day at sea - time to enjoy Volendam's restaurants, pools and entertainment. - 9
At sea
Thu 18 FebContinue your voyage aboard Volendam with a leisurely day at sea. - 10
Darwin, Australia
Fri 19 FebCloser 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 - 11
At sea
Sat 20 FebAnother day at sea to explore the ship at your own pace. - 12
At sea
Sun 21 FebA full day at sea - time to enjoy Volendam's restaurants, pools and entertainment. - 13
Benoa (Denpasar), Bali, Indonesia
Mon 22 FebYour ship calls at Benoa (Denpasar), Bali, Indonesia.Overnight - 14
Benoa (Denpasar), Bali, Indonesia
Tue 23 FebA second day in Benoa (Denpasar), Bali, Indonesia - time to explore at your own pace.Times subject to tidal cond - 15
Surabaya, Indonesia
Wed 24 FebYour ship calls at Surabaya, Indonesia.Visa required - 16
Semarang, Java, Indonesia
Thu 25 FebYour ship calls at Semarang, Java, Indonesia.Visa required - 17
At sea
Fri 26 FebContinue your voyage aboard Volendam with a leisurely day at sea. - 18
Crossing the Equator
Sat 27 FebYour ship calls at Crossing the Equator.Cruising only - 19
Singapore
Sun 28 FebSingapore - 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.
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: Vista Suite, Ocean View and Interior.
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