Holland America opens bookings for 2027 grand voyages with extended Cape Town calls

Holland America Line has opened bookings for its two Grand Voyages departing in January 2027, one of which features an extended port call in Cape Town, South Africa, following strong interest during the pre-sale period. 

The 2027 Grand World Voyage aboard Volendam and the 2027 Grand South America & Antarctica Voyage aboard Zaandam will feature extended and overnight calls in key destinations, overland tour options, and routes designed to provide in-depth regional exploration.

“We know cruisers who book Grand Voyages are looking for unique experiences — and the strong interest we’ve seen in the pre-sale period shows us our guests are excited about what we’ve designed for them in 2027,” said Paul Grigsby, Vice President of Deployment and Revenue Planning for Holland America Line. 

“For example, we built in overnight stays in destinations like Bordeaux — with the city centre only accessible via smaller ships like Volendam — as well as multi-night stays in vibrant cities like Cape Town and Buenos Aires,” he added.

Volendam’s 129-day Grand World Voyage, departing Fort Lauderdale on January 5th, 2027, includes seven overnight or multi-night calls. The itinerary features extended time in Copenhagen, Bordeaux, Cape Town, Bali, Sydney, Papeete, and Callao (Lima). 

The ship sails from South America across the South Pacific to Australia and Southeast Asia, rounds the Cape of Good Hope, then sails north along the west coast of Africa before continuing into Europe and back across the Atlantic.

Zaandam’s 70-day Grand South America & Antarctica Voyage, departing Fort Lauderdale on January 3rd, 2027, also includes five overnight or multi-night stays. Ports include Callao (Lima), Montevideo, Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, and Fuerte Amador (Panama City). 

The voyage features a full transit of the Panama Canal, scenic cruising through the Chilean fjords and glaciers, a four-day Antarctic experience, and visits to remote locations such as Isla Robinson Crusoe and the Falkland Islands.

Both voyages offer optional multi-day overland tours for passengers seeking more immersive exploration. On the Grand World Voyage, one highlight is a seven-day tour from Phuket to India, culminating in a visit to the Taj Mahal before rejoining the ship in Malé, Maldives.

A four-day Galapagos Islands overland tour is available to guests on both itineraries, offering opportunities to view local wildlife such as giant tortoises, blue-footed boobies, marine iguanas, and frigatebirds, along with exploration of the region’s protected marine environment.

2027 Grand World Voyage – Volendam

129 days roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale

Departs January 5th, 2027

Visits 53 ports in 28 countries across six continents

Overnight or multi-night stays: Copenhagen, Bordeaux, Cape Town, Bali, Sydney, Papeete, Callao (Lima)

Late-night departures include Malé, Maldives

Access to 81 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Mont-Saint-Michel, Taj Mahal, and Great Barrier Reef

Scenic cruising highlights: Gironde estuary, Ascension Island, and Jamestown, St. Helena

2027 Grand South America & Antarctica Voyage – Zaandam

70 days roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale

Departs January 3rd, 2027

Visits 31 ports in 13 countries across two continents

Overnight or multi-night stays: Fuerte Amador, Callao (Lima), Montevideo, Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro

Includes four days of Antarctic scenic cruising and transits the Panama Canal

Access to 28 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Machu Picchu and the Galapagos Islands

Scenic cruising highlights: Pio XI Glacier, Beagle Channel, Isla Robinson Crusoe

Guests booking either Grand Voyage early can receive up to US$2,000 in onboard credit per person, a 3% discount for full upfront payment, and complimentary Wi-Fi Surf packages. 

Additional perks include a US$500 air credit per person when booking through Flight Ease, roundtrip airport transfers in Fort Lauderdale, luggage delivery service, prepaid crew appreciation, and complimentary laundry and dry-cleaning services for select stateroom categories.

Grand Voyage guests will have access to a full programme of cultural entertainment, formal evenings, and regionally inspired dining. Menus change daily with minimal repetition, incorporating local ingredients sourced during the voyage. The onboard experience also includes the Captain’s Grand Voyage Dinner and gala events throughout the sailing.