Refund schedule for guests with bookings made in US$, CA$, or AU$: Bookings Opened November 5, 2025, or Later, for Voyages Summer 2026 or Later (Including Europe March 2026 or Later, Alaska and Canada / New England April 2026 or Later): Cruise Length Days…

Daily Crew Appreciation Charges Non-suite staterooms: US $18. 00* per guest, per day Suites: US $20.

Women cannot have begun their 24th week of pregnancy at any time before or during the cruise. If you are pregnant or sailing with a guest who is pregnant they must provide a physician’s letter stating the expected due date, medical fitness to travel and the pregnancy is not high risk.

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Holland America Line's youth activities program, Club HAL, offers an array of entertaining events for kids and teens ages 3-17, supervised by a full-time, professionally trained staff.

Smoking is not permitted in staterooms and most other indoor areas. For those who smoke, there are selected areas where smoking is permitted and this information will be communicated to you onboard .

Volendam

35-Night 35-Day Grand World Voyage Cruise from Cape Town

Rotterdam Class · Volendam

Cape Town, South Africa, Luderitz, Namibia, and Walvis Bay, Namibia

Sails Mon, Mar 22, 202735 nightsCruiseOnly

One-wayCape Town, South AfricaRotterdam, The Netherlands · 18 ports

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Your 35-night itinerary

21 ports and 15 sea days on this sailing.

Itinerary map — Cape Town, South Africa → Luderitz, Namibia → Walvis Bay, Namibia → Jamestown, Saint Helena → Banjul, Gambia → Dakar, Senegal → Praia, Ilha de Santiago, Cape Verde → Mindelo, Cape Verde → Santa Cruz (Tenerife), Canary Islands, Spain → Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain

Day 11
Cape Town, South AfricaEmbark
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Day 22
Cape Town, South Africa
Departs 11:59 PM
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Day 33
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Day 44
Luderitz, Namibia
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM
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Day 55
Walvis Bay, Namibia
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM
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Jamestown, Saint Helena
Arrives 8:00 AM
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Jamestown, Saint Helena
Departs 5:00 PM
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Banjul, Gambia
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM
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Day 1616
Dakar, Senegal
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM
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Day 1818
Praia, Ilha de Santiago, Cape Verde
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM
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Mindelo, Cape Verde
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM
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Santa Cruz (Tenerife), Canary Islands, Spain
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 11:00 PM
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Day 2323
Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 9:00 PM
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Day 2424
Arrecife, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM
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Day 2626
Casablanca, Morocco
Arrives 7:00 AM · Departs 9:00 PM
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Lisbon, Portugal
Arrives 7:00 AM · Departs 6:00 PM
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Leixoes (Porto), Portugal
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM
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Bilbao, Spain
Arrives 7:00 AM · Departs 3:00 PM
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Bordeaux, France
Arrives 10:00 AM
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Bordeaux, France
Departs 8:30 PM
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Cherbourg (Normandy), France
Arrives 7:00 AM · Departs 4:00 PM
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Rotterdam, The NetherlandsDisembark
Arrives 11:00 AM
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About this ship

Elegant and spacious, Volendam takes her décor cues from the garden. Her grand public spaces are graced with floral fabrics and tapestries, as well as huge vases of fresh floral arrangements. While on board, explore the wonders of nature in BBC Earth Experiences. Enjoy regional cooking demonstrations and food and wine tastings with EXC Port to Table programming. Relax with a spa treatment at the Greenhouse Salon & Spa. Or dine in one of the selection of fine restaurants.

Ports of call

Where you stop and how long you stay

Cape Town, South Africa
Days 1, 2
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Cape Town, South Africa
Luderitz, Namibia
Day 4
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Luderitz, Namibia
Walvis Bay, Namibia
Day 5
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Walvis Bay, Namibia
Jamestown, Saint Helena
Days 9, 10
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Jamestown, Saint Helena
Banjul, Gambia
Day 15
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Banjul, Gambia
Dakar, Senegal
Day 16
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Dakar, Senegal
Praia, Ilha de Santiago, Cape Verde
Day 18
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Praia, Ilha de Santiago, Cape Verde
Mindelo, Cape Verde
Day 19
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Mindelo, Cape Verde
Santa Cruz (Tenerife), Canary Islands, Spain
Day 22
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Santa Cruz (Tenerife), Canary Islands, Spain
Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain
Day 23
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Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain
Arrecife, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain
Day 24
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Arrecife, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain
Casablanca, Morocco
Day 26
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Casablanca, Morocco
Lisbon, Portugal
Day 28
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Lisbon, Portugal
Leixoes (Porto), Portugal
Day 29
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Leixoes (Porto), Portugal
Bilbao, Spain
Day 31
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Bilbao, Spain
Bordeaux, France
Days 32, 33
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Bordeaux, France
Cherbourg (Normandy), France
Day 35
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Cherbourg (Normandy), France
Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Day 36
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Rotterdam, The Netherlands

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Included

Main dining rooms — Traditional complimentary dining
Pools & fitness — Ship amenities vary by vessel
Entertainment & Nightlife
Onboard Activities

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Dining — Explore a range of delicious onboard dining options, Everything from a burger and fries by the Lido Pool to the Pan-Asia
Morimoto by Sea — Morimoto by Sea, a pop-up dining experience that will take over Tamarind or Pinnacle Grill at least
Pinnacle Grill — Reserve a table in the intimate Pinnacle Grill for lunch or dinner and celebrate the day’s adventure
Canaletto Restaurant — In Italy, there's nothing more important than coming together to celebrate the joy of great food. Th
Bars & Lounges — Enjoy live music in this popular bar perfect for pre-dinner cocktails. Cost: Additional Fee
Mix — Holland America Line offers you a wide selection of lounges and gathering places onboard. Explore Mi
Crow’s Nest — Holland America Line offers you a wide selection of lounges onboard. The panoramic view takes center
Explorer's Lounge — The Explorer’s Lounge is an elegant and refined space to enjoy a glass of wine, a cocktail, or your

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Ship specifications

Bars / Lounges: 5
Beam: 106 ft (32.2 m)
Crew Nationality: International
Dining / Restaurants: 6
Elevator / Lift: 12
Fitness Center: Yes
Gross Tonnage: 61,214
Kids Friendly: Yes
Last Refurbished: September, 2022
Maiden Voyage: November, 1999
Maximum Speed: 23 knots
Non Smoking Dining: Yes
Non Smoking Ship: No
Number of Crew: 647
Number of Decks: 10
Number of Staterooms: 716
Number of Suites: 197
Officer's Nationality: Dutch
Passenger Capacity: 1,432
Registry: Netherlands
Ship Class: Rotterdam Class
Ship Length: 781 ft (238 m)
Spa: Yes
Swimming Pools: 2
Teen Club: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Prices shown are per person, based on double occupancy, and include taxes and port fees where available. Gratuities and optional extras are not included. All fares are subject to availability and may change. Final pricing will be confirmed at time of booking.