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When the two cruises depart in January 2025 on
simultaneous sailings, 15 new shows will make their debut on both ships
throughout the monthslong, globetrotting journeys.
Developed by acclaimed producer Blackburn International, each Grand Voyage will feature a
cast of eight accomplished singers and dancers who will perform in the 15 new
productions. Each show will feature a distinct theme, including tributes to pop
and rock greats like Carole King, the Carpenters, Eagles, Fleetwood
Mac and more. With titles such as "The Sounds of Summer,"
"Solid Gold" and "Crossroads," Holland America Line will
offer a variety of performances over the duration of each cruise.
"Holland America Line has never introduced
this many shows at one time," said Bill Prince, vice president of
entertainment for Holland America Line. "The Grand Voyages are the longest
itineraries we offer and it's important to keep the entertainment fresh for our
returning guests. The new shows are a diverse collection of music genres to
appeal to a wide variety of tastes."
A Grand Onboard Experience
The 15 new shows will join an already robust
entertainment and enrichment program on the Grand Voyages. Comedians, headline
entertainers, and performers sourced locally are mixed in with Holland America
Line's production shows and resident musicians, including a classical trio and
dance band on both ships.
Guest chefs who specialize in the cuisine of the
region where the ship is sailing will join select segments of each Grand Voyage
to share their culinary expertise. The chefs will offer a live cooking
demonstration for guests, participate in an informative "coffee chat"
and their cuisine will be featured at an exclusive, reservation-only dinner at
Pinnacle Grill. Signature appetizers and main dishes from the guest chefs also
will be highlighted on the Dining Room menu while they are on board.
Guests can expand their horizons with enriching
activities on a Grand Voyage, including dance classes like ballroom or
beginners' ballet; arts and crafts classes that include watercolor painting,
origami and creative writing; pickleball lessons from the ship's sports
director; tai chi on deck and more.
Dining is elevated on each Grand Voyage with menus
that change daily and are seldom repeated, featuring local ingredients and
regional cuisine. Select theme parties, such as the Masquerade, have a matching
dinner menu in the Dining Room to elevate the festivities. Brunch on sea days
in the Dining Room is a grand affair, with an extensive roster of rotating
menus featuring regionally focused dishes, as well as tasting menus so guests
can sample a variety of brunch favorites. Festive gala balls and dressy nights
create memorable moments, along with a Captain's Grand Voyage Dinner.
Grand Voyage Ships to Meet in Barcelona
In 2025, Zuiderdam will sail the 124-day Grand World Voyage, roundtrip from Fort
Lauderdale, Florida. The ship departs Jan. 4, 2025, and will circle the
globe on a westwardly route, visiting 49 total ports in 30 countries across six
continents. Volendam sails the 133-day Grand Voyage: Pole to Pole, also roundtrip
from Fort Lauderdale. The ship departs Jan. 25 and follows a
south-north-south route, down the coast of South America to Antarctica and
then up to the Arctic, visiting 69 total ports across five continents and 26
countries.
During the Grand Voyages, Zuiderdam and Volendam
will rendezvous April 24 in Barcelona, Spain. The historic
meetup will be commemorated with a Catalan-themed dinner on each ship and
parties on deck, and guest reunion opportunities will be available as the ships
overnight in port.
Shorter Grand Voyage Segments Available for Booking
Segments on each Grand Voyage make taking a smaller
portion of each itinerary possible. The Grand World Voyage has six segment
options:
37 days, Fort Lauderdale to Sydney, Australia, Jan.
4 – Feb. 11, 2025.
55 days, Fort Lauderdale to Singapore, Jan. 4 – March
1, 2025.
42 days, Sydney to Cape Town, South Africa, Feb.
11 – March 25, 2025.
49 days, Singapore to Athens, Greece, March 1 – April
19, 2025.
45 days, Cape Town to Fort Lauderdale, March 25 – May
9, 2025.
20 days, Athens to Fort Lauderdale, April 19 – May
9, 2025.
The Grand Voyage: Pole to Pole has seven segments
for guests to choose from:
47 days, Fort Lauderdale to Buenos Aires, Argentina, Jan.
25 – March 13, 2025.
100 days, Fort Lauderdale to Ijmuiden (Amsterdam), the
Netherlands, Jan. 25 – May 5, 2025.
42 days, Buenos Aires to Barcelona, March 13 – April
24, 2025.
53 days, Buenos Aires to Ijmuiden (Amsterdam), March 13 – May
5, 2025.
86 days, Buenos Aires to Fort Lauderdale, March 13 – June
7, 2025.
44 days, Barcelona to Fort Lauderdale, April 24 – June
7, 2025.
33 days, Ijmuiden (Amsterdam) to Fort Lauderdale, May 5 – June
7, 2025.
Cruise fares for the full 124-day Grand World
Voyage begin at $27,354; segment fares begin at $4,529. Cruise fares
for the full 133-day Grand Voyage: Pole to Pole begin at $31,199; segment
fares begin at $8,029. All fares are based on double occupancy rates and
include port fees and taxes.
Grand Voyage Early Booking Bonus
Guests who book the full 133-day Grand Voyage:
Pole-to-Pole or 124-day Grand World Voyage by Aug. 19, 2024, receive
onboard spending credits and amenities valued at up to $8,800 or $8,500 respectively,
per person. New perks for all guests who book early feature a free Surf Wi-Fi
package, a $500 air credit per person if booked through Flight Ease
and free roundtrip airport transfers. Additional extras can include free
luggage delivery service to and from the Fort Lauderdale airport,
prepaid crew appreciation and laundry/drycleaning service when booking certain
stateroom categories.
Guests who book segments of either the Grand World
Voyage or Grand Voyage: Pole to Pole by Aug. 19, 2024, also receive perks
with the Early Booking Bonus: an onboard credit up to $1,000 per
stateroom, free Surf Wi-Fi package and free laundry/dry cleaning (when booking
certain stateroom categories), as well as an additional discount for Mariners
who have sailed on previous Grand Voyages.
Grand World Voyage Wins Wave Award
Solidifying Holland America Line's position as a
leader in world cruising, the cruise line recently won "Best World
Cruise" at the 2024 TravelAge West Wave Awards. Selected by the
publication's editorial team and then voted on by travel advisors
throughout the United States, the Wave Award win affirms Holland America
Line's commitment to crafting an immersive world cruise itinerary and
delivering a memorable experience.
For more information about Holland America Line,
consult a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com.
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Credit: © Holland America Line
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