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It’s not often that a cruise circumnavigates an entire continent visiting some of the top bucket list destinations in the world. And when that journey could also include an exciting adventure across the Pacific Ocean to some of the most gorgeous islands in the world, there’s no other itinerary that should top the list of “must do” cruises than Holland America Line’s epic 58-day South Pacific and Australia Circumnavigation Collectors’ Voyage. Departing Sept. 25, 2015, Volendam sets sail on a journey that includes 14 ports around Australia, three overnight calls, late-night departures and a memorable Great Barrier Reef experience. Not to mention feeling the aloha spirit of Hawaii and cruising through the glistening turquoise waters of the South Pacific. The 58-day South Pacific and Australia Circumnavigation Collectors’ Voyage is a combination of two cruises that can be taken independently if you want to only explore one region or have less time. If you have more time and want to see it all, the Collectors’ Voyage is the ultimate back-to-back package. Journey Across the South Pacific Volendam’s 25-day South Pacific Crossing takes the ship from its summer home in Alaska to its winter home Down Under. After departing Vancouver Sept. 25 and calling at Seattle, the ship makes way to Honolulu where guests enjoy an overnight at the incredible Hawaiian capital. In addition to taking a shore excursion to visit the USS Arizona Memorial or go on a whale-watching exploration, the overnight call affords guests the time to attend an evening luau or a Polyneisan show that showcases the cultures of Hawaii, Samoa, New Zealand, Tahiti, the Marquesas and Tonga. After five relaxing days at sea, the ship arrives at Pago Pago, American Samoa, to begin its island-hopping adventure through the jewels of the South Pacific. Next it’s on to Fiji, one of the most recognizable island chains in the world known for its incredible beauty, powdery beaches and pristine natural environment. Volendam makes two calls here: Suva and Lautoka. Divers will relish in the underwater paradise waiting to be explored. The charm of Vanuatu is discovered at a call at […]
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It’s not often that a cruise circumnavigates an entire continent visiting some of the top bucket list destinations in the world. And when that journey could also include an exciting adventure across the Pacific Ocean to some of the most gorgeous islands in the world, there’s no other itinerary that should top the list of “must do” cruises than Holland America Line’s epic 58-day South Pacific and Australia Circumnavigation Collectors’ Voyage. Departing Sept. 25, 2015, Volendam sets sail on a journey that includes 14 ports around Australia, three overnight calls, late-night departures and a memorable Great Barrier Reef experience. Not to mention feeling the aloha spirit of Hawaii and cruising through the glistening turquoise waters of the South Pacific. The 58-day South Pacific and Australia Circumnavigation Collectors’ Voyage is a combination of two cruises that can be taken independently if you want to only explore one region or have less time. If you have more time and want to see it all, the Collectors’ Voyage is the ultimate back-to-back package. Journey Across the South Pacific Volendam’s 25-day South Pacific Crossing takes the ship from its summer home in Alaska to its winter home Down Under. After departing Vancouver Sept. 25 and calling at Seattle, the ship makes way to Honolulu where guests enjoy an overnight at the incredible Hawaiian capital. In addition to taking a shore excursion to visit the USS Arizona Memorial or go on a whale-watching exploration, the overnight call affords guests the time to attend an evening luau or a Polyneisan show that showcases the cultures of Hawaii, Samoa, New Zealand, Tahiti, the Marquesas and Tonga. After five relaxing days at sea, the ship arrives at Pago Pago, American Samoa, to begin its island-hopping adventure through the jewels of the South Pacific. Next it’s on to Fiji, one of the most recognizable island chains in the world known for its incredible beauty, powdery beaches and pristine natural environment. Volendam makes two calls here: Suva and Lautoka. Divers will relish in the underwater paradise waiting to be explored. The charm of Vanuatu is discovered at a call at […]
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