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A New Seven-Continent World Cruise Will Depart In 2026
26.02.2024 - 23:28 / forbes.com / Gus Antorcha
Envious voyeurs of world cruise TikTok can soon become the stars themselves on a new seven continent world cruise.
Holland America Line just announced a new ambitious and luxurious itinerary set to launch in 2025. Grand World Voyages is a 132-day cruise that will span all seven continents, including a special four-day Antarctic Experience. The voyage will visit 47 ports across 39 countries on an east-to-west route, sailing roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, traveling as far south as Antarctica and all the way up north to Oslo, Norway.
The 2026 Grand World Voyage will depart on January 4, 2026 about the Volendam, which has a capacity of 1432 guests across 781 feet. The smaller ship was selected for its ability to cruise France’s Gironde Estuary, visit Bordeaux and offer more intimate experience.
“We asked thousands of past guests and travel advisors for their opinions about the perfect Grand World Voyage, so this may be one of our most thoroughly researched routes ever for a world cruise,” said Gus Antorcha, President of Holland America Line. “This itinerary includes destinations we know guests love, packed with memorable moments and overnight stays. We are purposefully visiting fewer ports to allow more time to explore the destinations we visit and to create a voyage that does not feel rushed.”
The full four and a half month route ventures south along the East Coast of South America, crossing the equator and sails down to Antarctica. The ship then makes way to Easter Island before traversing the islands of the South Pacific en route to Australia. From there, the cruise explores the Great Barrier Reef, Singapore and the Maldives, then calls at Alexandria, Egypt, for an overnight stay before meandering through the Mediterranean and northern Europe before an Atlantic Ocean crossing.
During the cruise, there will be overnight calls in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Papeete, Tahiti; Sydney, Australia; Bali, Indonesia; Singapore; Malé, Maldives; Safaga (Luxor) and Alexandria (Cairo), Egypt; and Lisbon, Portugal. There will also be five late-night departures from Bahia d' Opunoha, French Polynesia; Colombo, Sri Lanka; Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy; Oslo, Norway; and San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Starting today, travelers interested in the 2026 Grand World Voyage can call Holland America Line’s World Cruise Reservations Desk or their travel advisor to make a deposited Future Cruise Request. For a limited time, guests who book the 132-day Grand World Voyage receive up to $2000 USD in onboard credit per guest, a 3% pay in full discount, a free Wi-Fi Surf package and more. Additional perks for all guests who book early include a $500 USD air credit per person if booked through Flight Ease and complimentary roundtrip
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