Volendam

Sydney to Singapore, and the long way across the Pacific

In February, during the Australian summer, Volendam sails one-way from Sydney to Singapore on 18- and 21-night voyages. Stops change between departures, but you might see Airlie Beach, Townsville, Darwin and Benoa in Bali along the way.

In January she makes a far grander passage, sailing one-way from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida, to Sydney on 35- and 66-night Transpacific voyages. Typical calls include Callao for Lima, Easter Island, Papeete in Tahiti and Bora Bora before the voyage ends in Sydney.

In December she runs 12- and 14-night Caribbean round-trips from Fort Lauderdale. Ports vary, and Half Moon Cay in the Bahamas, Bridgetown in Barbados, Castries in Saint Lucia and Key West are among them.

Live in Sydney and the voyage to Singapore begins with no flight at all; from another state, for the Fort Lauderdale departures, and for the international flight home from Singapore, we book the flights, the hotel either side and the transfers on one booking with the cruise. Zaandam is also an R Class ship, and the rest of the fleet is on our Holland America Line page.

Sea days in the Crow’s Nest, the spa and the World Stage

On voyages this long, Volendam’s quieter spaces matter most: the Library for a novel, and the Art Studio, where daily expert-led sessions cover painting, drawing, crafts, embroidery and writing at no charge for the session itself.

The World Stage is her largest theatre, with daytime talks from local experts and evening performances by Step One Dance Company and Cantaré beneath two-storey LED screens, all included in the fare. Later, the Piano Bar turns into a sing-along, and the Casino offers table games, slot machines and bingo.

At the Spa & Salon you can use the thermal suite and hydrotherapy pool freely, while Elemis treatments, salon services and wellness classes carry a charge; the Fitness Center is included. Drinks in her bars are charged unless you have a drinks package, and the Have It All Package bundles the Signature Beverage Package with an internet package, prepaid gratuities, shore excursion credit and specialty restaurant access.

Lido Market, Canaletto and room service at any hour

Most meals on Volendam are included: the Lido Market serves comfort food and international dishes with no fixed mealtimes, and 24-hour room service brings breakfast, all-day meals or late-night bites to your door.

For an evening out, Canaletto serves hearty Italian classics in a relaxed, elegant room, with à la carte prices. By day, the Dive-In grills burgers and hot dogs beside the pool at no extra cost, and the Library Café pairs specialty coffee and fresh pastries, charged separately, with comfortable seats and work desks.

Volendam cabins and deck plans

Volendam carries a range of suites alongside her inside and outside cabins. Before committing to a Pacific crossing or a voyage to Singapore, open her cabins and deck plans to see where the suites sit across her ten decks.

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