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Tour · Holland America Line · 37 nights

37-day Grand world Voyage

  • Dining in the main Dining Room and casual venues
  • Live music venues and nightly entertainment on board
  • Enrichment programme and port talks throughout the voyage
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$14,049 pp twin share
37 nights
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Departs Tue 4 Jan 2028 Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Returns Thu 10 Feb 2028 SA
Duration 37 nights
Ship Volendam
From pp twin share $15,449
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Departs Tue 4 Jan 2028 Returns Thu 10 Feb 2028
Duration37 nights
OperatorHolland America Line
StyleTour
HighlightA 37-night grand voyage aboard Volendam, calling at 18 ports across Florida, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina and Chile
Calls at Barbados, Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires along the route. Includes a daylight cruise through Glacier Alley. Crosses the Drake Passage and Cape Horn with 16 days at sea

37-night Grand Voyage 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 and San Antonio, with 16 days at sea. 18 ports of call across Florida, French Guiana, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina and Chile.

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.

Life in transit

Volendam

Volendam
Details · Holland America Line
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
Volendam · Deck plans

Deck 10 — Sky Deck

Volendam — Deck 10 — Sky Deck deck plan

Source: Holland America Line, captured 5 August 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.

Day by day

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

    Tue 4 Jan
    Your 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. 2

    At sea

    Wed 5 Jan
    A full day at sea - time to enjoy Volendam's restaurants, pools and entertainment.
  3. 3

    At sea

    Thu 6 Jan
    Continue your voyage aboard Volendam with a leisurely day at sea.
  4. 4

    At sea

    Fri 7 Jan
    Another day at sea to explore the ship at your own pace.
  5. 5

    Barbados

    Sat 8 Jan
    Barbados 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. 6

    At sea

    Sun 9 Jan
    A full day at sea - time to enjoy Volendam's restaurants, pools and entertainment.
  7. 7

    Devils Island, French Guiana

    Mon 10 Jan
    Your ship calls at Devils Island, French Guiana.
    Tender required
  8. 8

    Crossing the Equator

    Tue 11 Jan
    Your ship calls at Crossing the Equator.
    Cruising only
  9. 9

    Icoaraci (Belem), Brazil

    Wed 12 Jan
    Your ship calls at Icoaraci (Belem), Brazil.
    Tender required
  10. 10

    At sea

    Thu 13 Jan
    Continue your voyage aboard Volendam with a leisurely day at sea.
  11. 11

    At sea

    Fri 14 Jan
    Another day at sea to explore the ship at your own pace.
  12. 12

    Recife, Brazil

    Sat 15 Jan
    Your ship calls at Recife, Brazil.
    Visa req for some
  13. 13

    At sea

    Sun 16 Jan
    A full day at sea - time to enjoy Volendam's restaurants, pools and entertainment.
  14. 14

    At sea

    Mon 17 Jan
    Continue your voyage aboard Volendam with a leisurely day at sea.
  15. 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. 16

    Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

    Wed 19 Jan
    A second day in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil - time to explore at your own pace.
    Visa req for some
  17. 17

    At sea

    Thu 20 Jan
    Another day at sea to explore the ship at your own pace.
  18. 18

    At sea

    Fri 21 Jan
    A full day at sea - time to enjoy Volendam's restaurants, pools and entertainment.
  19. 19

    Montevideo, Uruguay

    Sat 22 Jan
    Nestled 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. 20

    Buenos Aires, Argentina

    Sun 23 Jan
    Founded 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. 21

    At sea

    Mon 24 Jan
    Continue your voyage aboard Volendam with a leisurely day at sea.
  22. 22

    At sea

    Tue 25 Jan
    Another day at sea to explore the ship at your own pace.
  23. 23

    At sea

    Wed 26 Jan
    A full day at sea - time to enjoy Volendam's restaurants, pools and entertainment.
  24. 24

    Falkland Islands (stanley)

    Thu 27 Jan
    Capital 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. 25

    At sea

    Fri 28 Jan
    Continue your voyage aboard Volendam with a leisurely day at sea.
  26. 26

    Antarctic Experience

    Sat 29 Jan
    Your ship calls at Antarctic Experience.
    Route subject to weather/ice
  27. 27

    Antarctic Experience

    Sun 30 Jan
    Your ship calls at Antarctic Experience.
    Route subject to weather/ice
  28. 28

    Antarctic Experience

    Mon 31 Jan
    Your ship calls at Antarctic Experience.
    Route subject to weather/ice
  29. 29

    Antarctic Experience

    Tue 1 Feb
    Your ship calls at Antarctic Experience.
    Route subject to weather/ice
  30. 30

    At sea

    Wed 2 Feb
    Another day at sea to explore the ship at your own pace.
  31. 31

    Drake Passage and Cape Horn

    Thu 3 Feb
    Your ship calls at Drake Passage and Cape Horn.
    Cruising only
  32. 32

    Ushuaia (tierra Del Fuego), Argentina

    Fri 4 Feb
    Magellan 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. 33

    Beagle Channel

    Fri 4 Feb
    Your ship calls at Beagle Channel.
    Cruising only
  34. 34

    Daylight cruising Glacier Alley

    Fri 4 Feb
    Your ship calls at Daylight cruising Glacier Alley.
    Cruising only
  35. 35

    Punta Arenas, Chile

    Sat 5 Feb
    Punta 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. 36

    Strait of Magellan

    Sat 5 Feb
    Your ship calls at Strait of Magellan.
    Cruising only
  37. 37

    Scenic cruising Amalia or Brujo Glacier

    Sun 6 Feb
    Your ship calls at Scenic cruising Amalia or Brujo Glacier.
    Cruising only
  38. 38

    Scenic cruising Sarmiento Channel

    Sun 6 Feb
    Your ship calls at Scenic cruising Sarmiento Channel.
    Cruising only
  39. 39

    Cruising Chilean Fjords

    Mon 7 Feb
    Your ship calls at Cruising Chilean Fjords.
    Cruising only
  40. 40

    Puerto Montt, Chile

    Tue 8 Feb
    Puerto 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. 41

    At sea

    Wed 9 Feb
    A full day at sea - time to enjoy Volendam's restaurants, pools and entertainment.
  42. 42

    San Antonio (for Santiago), Chile

    Thu 10 Feb
    Nestled 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.
What you get for the price

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
Where you’ll stay

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.

From the operator

Common questions about this voyage

How long is this journey?
This itinerary runs for 38 days and 37 nights.
When can I travel?
Departures are currently scheduled between 04 Jan 2028 and 10 Feb 2028, subject to live availability.
What is generally included?
Inclusions typically cover guided touring and selected experiences, with exact details listed in the itinerary.
What style of accommodation is used?
Accommodation is pre-arranged as part of the journey, with specific properties shown in the trip details.
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