46 nightsFrom Singapore16 ports of call
46-Day Grand World Voyage
Holland America Line · Volendam
Overview
A 46-night voyage aboard Volendam, departing Singapore on 28 Mar 2028 and arriving in Fort Lauderdale, calling at 16 destinations along the way.
SingaporePhuketColombo, Sri LankaMalePort LouisLa PossesionPort Elizabeth (Now Gqeberha), South Africa)Cape TownLuderitzWalvis BayTakoradiAbidjanPraia, Cape VerdeMindelo, Cape VerdeSan Juan, Puerto RicoFort Lauderdale
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Itinerary
46 nights · 47 ports of call- 1
Day 1 ·Singapore Embark
28 Mar 2028City-states are rare in the present day—and none are quite like Singapore. In the 20th century, the Southeast Asian nation hurtled itself into the modern world, and it continues to expand its state-of-the-art transportation system and build its edgy skyline. Yet Singapore's urban plan wisely maintained its intimate neighborhoods, many with streets lined with colorful shophouses (a type of building unique to parts of Asia, with businesses located on their ground floors and residences above). Add the city’s mix of ethnic groups—mainly Malays, Chinese and Indians—and you get a vibrant cultural scene that attracts a cosmopolitan, international community.
Singapore's food scene—which is arguably the world's most dynamic and runs the gamut from beloved street hawkers to Michelin-starred venues—would merit a trip alone, as would its never-ending shopping options. But the city is also packed with world-class museums, many designed by celebrated architects, and it hosts many major international events, such as the Formula One Grand Prix. Yet only about half of the 720-square-kilometer (278-square-mile) island is developed, which leaves plenty of room for parks and open spaces such as the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, where an old-growth forest still thrives. - 2
Day 2 ·Singapore
29 Mar 2028Depart 18:00City-states are rare in the present day—and none are quite like Singapore. In the 20th century, the Southeast Asian nation hurtled itself into the modern world, and it continues to expand its state-of-the-art transportation system and build its edgy skyline. Yet Singapore's urban plan wisely maintained its intimate neighborhoods, many with streets lined with colorful shophouses (a type of building unique to parts of Asia, with businesses located on their ground floors and residences above). Add the city’s mix of ethnic groups—mainly Malays, Chinese and Indians—and you get a vibrant cultural scene that attracts a cosmopolitan, international community.
Singapore's food scene—which is arguably the world's most dynamic and runs the gamut from beloved street hawkers to Michelin-starred venues—would merit a trip alone, as would its never-ending shopping options. But the city is also packed with world-class museums, many designed by celebrated architects, and it hosts many major international events, such as the Formula One Grand Prix. Yet only about half of the 720-square-kilometer (278-square-mile) island is developed, which leaves plenty of room for parks and open spaces such as the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, where an old-growth forest still thrives. - 3
Day 3 ·At Sea
30 Mar 2028 - 4
Day 4 ·Phuket
31 Mar 2028Arrive 07:00Depart 16:00Situated off the west coast of Thailand in the Andaman Sea, Phuket is Thailand’s largest island. Gain an understanding of Phuket history at the Talang National Museum; marvel at the elaborate ornamental design of Wat Chalong, Phuket's most important Buddhist temple; and of course spend time on one of the islands many incredible world-class beaches. Sample shore excursions: Sea Canoe Adventure; Phang Nga Bay. - 5
Day 5 ·At Sea
1 Apr 2028 - 6
Day 6 ·At Sea
2 Apr 2028 - 7
Day 7 ·Colombo
3 Apr 2028Arrive 08:00Depart 23:00Scarred by decades of civil war, Sri Lanka and its commercial capital, Colombo, are relatively new to modern-day tourism. But Colombo has been a crucial trading post for more than 2,000 years. The city rose to prominence as Sri Lanka's most important port town in the 16th century with the arrival of Portuguese fleets. After a period under Dutch rule, Ceylon—as Sri Lanka was then called—became part of the British Empire in 1802. Sri Lanka gained independence in 1948, but the country experienced intense unrest from 1983 until 2009, when Sri Lanka's civil war finally came to an end.
Many visitors head for the pristine beaches or up to the mist-draped mountains of Sri Lanka's tea country, and find that Colombo merits more than just a quick stop. Development continues at breakneck speed here, with skyscrapers jostling for space alongside the elegant architecture of its colonial past. Bustling markets and newfangled shops rub shoulders with ancient temples and rich layers of history in this fascinating place. - 8
Day 8 ·At Sea
4 Apr 2028 - 9
Day 9 ·Male
5 Apr 2028Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00Densely populated and lively, Malé is the bustling island capital of the Maldives. Trace the country’s unusual history at the National Museum and visit the Old Friday Mosque, dating from 1656. - 10
Day 10 ·At Sea
6 Apr 2028 - 11
Day 11 ·At Sea
7 Apr 2028 - 12
Day 12 ·At Sea
8 Apr 2028 - 13
Day 13 ·At Sea
9 Apr 2028 - 14
Day 14 ·Port Louis
10 Apr 2028Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00Port Louis is the capital city of Mauritius, in the Indian Ocean. It's known for its French colonial architecture and the 19th-century Champ de Mars horse-racing track. The Caudan Waterfront is a lively dining and shopping precinct. Nearby, vendors sell local produce and handicrafts at the huge Central Market. The Blue Penny Museum focuses on the island’s colonial and maritime history, along with its culture. - 15
Day 15 ·La Possession, Reunion
11 Apr 2028Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00La Possession is a commune in the French overseas department of Réunion. It is located on the northwest side of the island of Réunion, between the capital of Saint-Denis and the commune of Le Port. - 16
Day 16 ·At Sea
12 Apr 2028 - 17
Day 17 ·At Sea
13 Apr 2028 - 18
Day 18 ·At Sea
14 Apr 2028 - 19
Day 19 ·At Sea
15 Apr 2028 - 20
Day 20 ·Port Elizabeth, South Africa
16 Apr 2028Arrive 08:00Depart 21:00 - 21
Day 21 ·At Sea
17 Apr 2028 - 22
Day 22 ·Cape Town
18 Apr 2028Arrive 07:00Cape Town's spectacular setting on Table Bay, beneath the 1,082-meter (3,550-foot) Table Mountain and Lion's Head, seldom fails to take one's breath away, whether you are a local or a visitor. If Johannesburg is South Africa's New York, this port city of four million, settled by traders from the Dutch East India Company in 1652, is its San Francisco. With a rich array of restaurants, galleries, vineyards and countless beaches, as well as a Mediterranean climate, life on the Cape Peninsula, which stretches for some 70 kilometers (43 miles) from downtown to the most southerly point, Cape Point, is genteel and all about good, healthy living and staying outdoors as much as possible. The Table Bay side of the city, known for its luxurious seaview properties and bustling nightlife, is countered by equally intriguing False Bay, which lies behind Table Mountain and is home to quaint, cobblestoned fishing villages like Kalk Bay, as well as the city's famous penguin colony. There, too, you'll find the oldest (and some of the best) vineyards in Africa, such as Constantia Uitsig and Buitenverwachting. If you visit, though, be warned: Once might not be enough. - 23
Day 23 ·Cape Town
19 Apr 2028Cape Town's spectacular setting on Table Bay, beneath the 1,082-meter (3,550-foot) Table Mountain and Lion's Head, seldom fails to take one's breath away, whether you are a local or a visitor. If Johannesburg is South Africa's New York, this port city of four million, settled by traders from the Dutch East India Company in 1652, is its San Francisco. With a rich array of restaurants, galleries, vineyards and countless beaches, as well as a Mediterranean climate, life on the Cape Peninsula, which stretches for some 70 kilometers (43 miles) from downtown to the most southerly point, Cape Point, is genteel and all about good, healthy living and staying outdoors as much as possible. The Table Bay side of the city, known for its luxurious seaview properties and bustling nightlife, is countered by equally intriguing False Bay, which lies behind Table Mountain and is home to quaint, cobblestoned fishing villages like Kalk Bay, as well as the city's famous penguin colony. There, too, you'll find the oldest (and some of the best) vineyards in Africa, such as Constantia Uitsig and Buitenverwachting. If you visit, though, be warned: Once might not be enough. - 24
Day 24 ·Cape Town
20 Apr 2028Depart 23:59Cape Town's spectacular setting on Table Bay, beneath the 1,082-meter (3,550-foot) Table Mountain and Lion's Head, seldom fails to take one's breath away, whether you are a local or a visitor. If Johannesburg is South Africa's New York, this port city of four million, settled by traders from the Dutch East India Company in 1652, is its San Francisco. With a rich array of restaurants, galleries, vineyards and countless beaches, as well as a Mediterranean climate, life on the Cape Peninsula, which stretches for some 70 kilometers (43 miles) from downtown to the most southerly point, Cape Point, is genteel and all about good, healthy living and staying outdoors as much as possible. The Table Bay side of the city, known for its luxurious seaview properties and bustling nightlife, is countered by equally intriguing False Bay, which lies behind Table Mountain and is home to quaint, cobblestoned fishing villages like Kalk Bay, as well as the city's famous penguin colony. There, too, you'll find the oldest (and some of the best) vineyards in Africa, such as Constantia Uitsig and Buitenverwachting. If you visit, though, be warned: Once might not be enough. - 25
Day 25 ·At Sea
21 Apr 2028 - 26
Day 26 ·Luderitz
22 Apr 2028Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00Lüderitz is a coastal town in southwestern Namibia. It’s known for its German colonial buildings, including the art nouveau Goerke Haus, built into the rock face on Diamond Hill. Nearby, Felsenkirche is a hilltop church with panoramic bay views stretching around to Robert Harbor. - 27
Day 27 ·Walvis Bay
23 Apr 2028Arrive 08:00Depart 20:00Sitting between the Namib Desert and the Atlantic Ocean, Namibia's Walvis Bay sparkles in colors both vivid and varied, from its golden beaches, blue waters and deep-pink flamingos on the coast to the red-and-tan dunes of the nearby desert and the brightly painted colonial buildings of Swakopmund, just over 40 kilometers, or 24 miles, to the north. Its unique biological diversity includes abundant marine life, particularly seals, sea turtles, dolphins and whales—in fact, the bay's name comes from the Afrikaans word for whale. To take in the scope of this paradise for birders and photographers, the area around Walvis Bay is best explored on the move: on a sightseeing flight above the massive Sossusvlei clay and salt pan, in an off-road vehicle across the shifting desert landscape, or aboard a catamaran or kayak to meet the curious wildlife. As one of the few deepwater ports on the southwest African coast, the bay has been coveted by Britain, Germany and South Africa, and it has changed hands many times. Most visitors, however, come for its timeless and natural sights: the desert sands and tranquil wildlife-filled lagoons. - 28
Day 28 ·At Sea
24 Apr 2028 - 29
Day 29 ·At Sea
25 Apr 2028 - 30
Day 30 ·At Sea
26 Apr 2028 - 31
Day 31 ·Crossing Null Island
27 Apr 2028 - 32
Day 32 ·Takoradi, Ghana
28 Apr 2028Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00Once a modest fishing village, Takoradi is today a major port city. Explore its colonial past with a visit to the ruins of the Dutch Orange Fort. Takoradi has wonderful restaurants, be sure to sample the local cuisine at any of the beachside resorts. - 33
Day 33 ·Abidjan, Ivory Coast
29 Apr 2028Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00Known as “the Manhattan of the tropics,”Abiijian is one of the Côte d’Ivoire’s two capitals. This populous city boasts one of Africa’s liveliest music scenes, picturesque lagoons lined with swaying palm trees, as well as coffee and cocoa plantations. - 34
Day 34 ·At Sea
30 Apr 2028 - 35
Day 35 ·At Sea
1 May 2028 - 36
Day 36 ·At Sea
2 May 2028 - 37
Day 37 ·Praia, Ilha De Santiago, Cape Verde
3 May 2028Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00 - 38
Day 38 ·Mindelo, Sao Vicente
4 May 2028Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00Nearly 400 miles off the coast of Africa, lies a handful of islands known as Cape Verde. The islands of Cape Verde range from steep and rocky, to flat and sandy. Enjoy harbor-side bars and shops of Mindelo. Although traces of the Portuguese culture are woven throughout, Mindelo's unique atmosphere is all its own - 39
Day 39 ·At Sea
5 May 2028 - 40
Day 40 ·At Sea
6 May 2028 - 41
Day 41 ·At Sea
7 May 2028 - 42
Day 42 ·At Sea
8 May 2028 - 43
Day 43 ·At Sea
9 May 2028 - 44
Day 44 ·San Juan
10 May 2028Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00Massive El Morro Fortress guards Old San Juan, while the benevolent Indian spirit Yuquiyu keeps watch over the entire island from the highest peak in the rain forest. By night there are roulette wheels to spin and fiery flamenco shows to catch. Sample shore excursions: Old San Juan Historic Walking Tour; El Yunque Rain Forest Drive; World Heritage Fortress & Art Museum. - 45
Day 45 ·At Sea
11 May 2028 - 46
Day 46 ·At Sea
12 May 2028 - 47
Day 47 ·Fort LauderdaleDisembark
13 May 2028Arrive 07:00There is an abundance of things to see and do in the Ft. Lauderdale area: visit the newly redesigned Ft. Lauderdale Beach and cafes, stroll the historic Riverwalk, shop the luxurious stores on Las Olas Boulevard or adventure to the Everglades for an intriguing air boat excursion.
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