Adjusted route will avoid the Red Sea in order to prioritize safety while providing guests increased certainty well ahead of the voyage 

Holland America has updated the itinerary for their 2025 Grand World Voyage on Zuiderdam to prioritize safety and allow more planning time. The last 43 days will now include new ports in Africa, Europe, and San Juan, Puerto Rico, replacing the Red Sea portion. Passengers will still visit 49 unique ports across 6 continents before ending the 124-day voyage in Fort Lauderdale on May 9, 2025.

• Updated itinerary replaces Red Sea portion with new ports in Africa, Europe, and San Juan, Puerto Rico.
• Maintains the original 124-day length and concludes in Fort Lauderdale on May 9, 2025.
• Visits one more port than originally planned, for a total of 49 unique ports across 34 countries and territories on 6 continents.

For travelers seeking to make new bookings on the 2025 Grand World Voyage, starting cruise-only fares begin at $24,999 per person, based on double occupancy. Taxes, fees and port expenses are additional. Visit hollandamerica.com for full details. 

2025 Grand World Voyage Highlights — Zuiderdam  

Holland America’s 2025 Grand World Voyage offers a diverse itinerary spanning four months. Highlights include the Panama Canal transit, Easter Island, the Great Barrier Reef, and two full days in Cape Town. The voyage starts in Fort Lauderdale, circles the Mediterranean, and crosses the Atlantic before returning to Fort Lauderdale in May.

The following ports are scheduled for the altered portion of the itinerary: 

Tuesday, March 25-March 26	Cape Town, South Africa	Overnight	10:00 PM
Friday, March 28	Walvis Bay, Namibia	Noon	7:00 PM
Friday, April 4	Praia, Ilha de Santiago, Cape Verde	8:00 AM	5:00 PM
Monday, April 7	Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canarias, Spain	8:00 AM	5:00 PM
Tuesday, April 8	Funchal, Madeira, Portugal	8:00 AM	5:00 PM
Thursday, April 10	Gibraltar, Gibraltar	8:00 AM	4:00 PM
Friday, April 11	Cartagena (Murcia), Spain	9:00 AM	5:00 PM
Sunday, April 13	Valletta, Malta	Noon	11:00 PM
Wednesday, April 16	Alexandria (Cairo), Egypt	6:00 AM	Midnight
Friday, April 18	Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey	7:00 AM	6:00 PM
Saturday, April 19	Piraeus (Athens), Greece	7:00 AM	5:00 PM
Monday, April 21	Naples (Pompeii), Italy	8:00 AM	5:00 PM
Tuesday, April 22	Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy	7:00 AM	9:00 PM
Wednesday, April 23	Olbia, Sardinia, Italy	7:00 AM	2:00 PM
Thursday, April 24	Barcelona, Spain	10:00 AM	Overnight
Friday, April 25	Barcelona, Spain	Overnight	5:00 PM
Saturday, April 26	Alicante, Spain	8:00 AM	5:00 PM
Monday, April 28	Lisbon, Portugal	7:00 AM	4:00 PM
Tuesday, April 29	Tangier (Tétouan), Morocco	9:00 AM	4:00 PM
Tuesday, May 6	San Juan, Puerto Rico, USA	Noon	8:00 PM
Friday, May 9	FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, USA	7:00 AM

Grand Rendezvous in Barcelona 

When Zuiderdam calls at Barcelona for an overnight visit on April 24, 2025, she will rendezvous with Volendam, sailing the 133-Day Grand Voyage: Pole to Pole for a once-in-a-lifetime “Grand Meetup.” While in Barcelona, guests and crew aboard both ships will share in a special celebration.  

Booking Bonus Offers 
Guests who book the full 124-day Grand World Voyage by June 3, 2024, receive onboard spending credits and amenities valued at up to $8,500 per person. New perks for all guests who book early feature complimentary Surf Wi-Fi package, a $500 air credit per person if booked through Flight Ease, and complimentary roundtrip airport transfers. 

Additional extras can include complimentary luggage delivery service to and from the Fort Lauderdale airport, prepaid crew appreciation and laundry and drycleaning service when booking certain stateroom categories. Terms and conditions apply. Visit hollandamerica.com for full details. 

For more information about Holland America Line, consult a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com.