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Volendam

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Volendam

Volendam is a Holland America Line ship that entered service in 1999, carrying around 1,430 guests. One of the smaller ships in the fleet, she is prized for longer and more unusual itineraries, with a flower-themed art collection and the line's classic teak promenade deck.

Guests

1,837

Crew

647

Gross tonnage

61,214

Speed

26 knots

Length

237.7 m

Launched

1998

Deck plans

10

Volendam · Deck plans

Deck 10 — Sky Deck

− + Fit

Source: Holland America Line, captured 5 August 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.

Itinerary

1. 1

   Sydney, Australia

   As your ship passes Harbour Heads, you are presented with the shimmering skyline of Sydney - hailed by many seafarers as "the most beautiful harbor in the world." Two prominent landmarks, Harbour Bridge and the sail-like curves of the Sydney Opera House, grace the backdrop of this picturesque harbor. There is a wealth of adventure waiting in Sydney - from its cosmopolitan city center to miles of beautiful beaches and the Blue Mountains.Australia's oldest and largest city was born in 1788 with the arrival of the "First Fleet" transporting 760 British convicts. Today, Sydney is the largest port in the South Pacific and is often voted the most popular destination in the South Pacific.

2. 2

   Sydney, Australia

   Departs 07:00 pm.

   As your ship passes Harbour Heads, you are presented with the shimmering skyline of Sydney - hailed by many seafarers as "the most beautiful harbor in the world." Two prominent landmarks, Harbour Bridge and the sail-like curves of the Sydney Opera House, grace the backdrop of this picturesque harbor. There is a wealth of adventure waiting in Sydney - from its cosmopolitan city center to miles of beautiful beaches and the Blue Mountains.Australia's oldest and largest city was born in 1788 with the arrival of the "First Fleet" transporting 760 British convicts. Today, Sydney is the largest port in the South Pacific and is often voted the most popular destination in the South Pacific.

3. 3

   At Sea

4. 4

   At Sea

5. 5

   Airlie Beach, Australia

   Arrives 08:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

   Airlie Beach is your gateway to the Whitsunday Archipelago. These 74 islands feature pristine fringing reefs, calm, lagoon-like waters, and superb beaches. The archipelago is one of Australia's premier playgrounds. The Whitsundays were once mountains. Rising seas at the end of the Ice Age formed the Whitsunday Passage between the islands and the mainland.

6. 6

   Townsville, Australia

   Arrives 08:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

   Often described as the "unofficial capital of North Queensland," Townsville was founded in 1856 when an enterprising sea captain built a wharf on Cleveland Bay. The city lies at the very north of the Dry Tropics, where the outback bush meets the waters of the Coral Sea. Today's travelers are drawn to Townsville's superb location. Queensland's fabled Wet Tropics World Heritage Area lies just to the north of the city. Towering over Townsville is Castle Rock, a 1,300-foot monolith of pink granite that provides sweeping views of Townsville, Cleveland Bay and Magnetic Island. The Strand is Townsville's lively entertainment district, home to shop, cafes, restaurants and a 24-hour water park.

7. 7

   At Sea

8. 8

   At Sea

9. 9

   At Sea

10. 10

    Darwin, Australia

    Arrives 08:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

    Closer to Indonesia than to any other Australian city, Darwin is the capital of the "Top End" - the remote, vast Northern Territory. Home to more than half of the territory's population, the city reflects the rugged endurance and individualism required to survive the Outback. Darwin also boasts a colorful history to add to that heritage. During World War II the Japanese bombed the city and threatened invasion. In 1974, Cyclone Tracy cut a destructive swath through the region. In addition, man-eating crocodiles, tropical monsoons, searing heat and bush fires that burn for weeks are all part of everyday life.Locals in the Top End consume over 60 gallons of beer a year. All those empties don't go to waste: Each year Darwin residents compete in the Beer Can Regatta, a race with boats, rafts and other vessels manufactured out of beer cans.

11. 11

    At Sea

12. 12

    At Sea

13. 13

    Benoa (Denpasar), Bali, Indonesia

    Arrives 07:00 am.

14. 14

    Benoa (Denpasar), Bali, Indonesia

    Departs 04:00 pm.

15. 15

    Surabaya, Indonesia

    Arrives 10:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.

16. 16

    Semarang, Java, Indonesia

    Arrives 08:00 am, departs 07:00 pm.

17. 17

    At Sea

18. 18

    Crossing the Equator

19. 19

    Singapore

    Arrives 07:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.

    Singapore - the very name summons visions of the mysterious East. The commercial center of Southeast Asia, this island city-state of five million people is a metropolis of modern high-rise buildings, Chinese shop-houses with red-tiled roofs, sturdy Victorian buildings, Buddhist temples and Arab bazaars. Founded in 1819 by Sir Stamford Raffles of the fabled East India Company, the city is a melting pot of people and cultures. Malay, Chinese, English and Tamil are official languages. Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, Hinduism and Christianity are the major faiths. Singapore is an ever-fascinating island boasting colorful traditions, luxurious hotels and some of the finest duty-free shopping in the world. Lying just 85 miles north of the Equator at the tip of the Malay Peninsula, the island was a haven for Malay pirates and Chinese and Arab traders.

20. 20

    Port Kelang (Kuala Lumpur), Malaysia

    Arrives 08:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.

21. 21

    Penang, Malaysia

    Arrives 08:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

    In 1786 Francis Light persuaded the Sultan of Kedah to cede Pulau Pinang - the "Isle of Betel nut" - to the English crown. Legend has it that Light persuaded his men to clear the overgrown island of Penang by firing a cannon filled with gold coins into the jungle as an incentive. The island was renamed Prince of Wales Island, and its major town was christened Georgetown after King George III. Whether the story is true or not, Penang quickly became a major trading port for tea, spices, china and cloth. Here European, Malaysian, Hindu, Arabic and Chinese cultures met, melded and flourished. Today George Town is a cosmopolitan city that has preserved its unique heritage and its exotic blend of cultures. George Town is perhaps the best-preserved city in Southeast Asia. It boasts a European-style esplanade and a wealth of temples, mosques and Chinese clan houses. Listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in 2008, this virgin paradise has no shortage of cultural sights and natural scenery.

22. 22

    Phuket, Thailand

    Arrives 08:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

    Hailed as the "Pearl of the Andaman Sea," this island off Thailand's long southern coast boasts a colorful history. A crossroads for trade, Phuket has been a melting pot of Thai, Malay, Chinese and Western influences. Its importance over the past 500 years stemmed from the island's natural resources, which include tin, hardwoods and rubber. In the past half-century, Phuket has enjoyed wide popularity as one of the premier travel destinations in Southeast Asia. Travelers are drawn to the island's beaches, crystalline waters, and dramatic, forested hills.

23. 23

    At Sea

24. 24

    At Sea

25. 25

    Hambantota, Sri Lanka

    Arrives 09:00 am, departs 07:00 pm.

26. 26

    Colombo, Sri Lanka

    Arrives 07:00 am, departs 09:00 pm.

27. 27

    At Sea

28. 28

    Male, Maldives

    Arrives 08:00 am, departs 11:00 pm.

29. 29

    At Sea

30. 30

    At Sea

31. 31

    At Sea

32. 32

    At Sea

33. 33

    Port Louis, Mauritius

    Arrives 08:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

34. 34

    La Possession, Reunion

    Arrives 07:00 am, departs 04:00 pm.

35. 35

    At Sea

36. 36

    At Sea

37. 37

    At Sea

38. 38

    Port Elizabeth, South Africa

    Arrives 12:00 pm, departs 09:00 pm.

39. 39

    At Sea

40. 40

    Cape Town, South Africa

    Arrives 08:00 am.

41. 41

    Cape Town, South Africa

    Arrives 06:00 am.

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