This 27-night Holland America itinerary loops out and back from Fort Lauderdale, threading 12 ports of call through 7 countries with 14 days at sea to unwind aboard Holland America Volendam.
Why sail this route
You unpack once and let the ship do the travelling: 7 countries over 27 nights, beginning and ending in Fort Lauderdale, with a new port waiting most mornings instead of airports and hotel check-ins.
The pacing runs to 12 port days and 14 days at sea — time to enjoy the ship between stops.
Good to know
- Best for
- Grand-voyage & long-cruise travellers
- Season
- Autumn sailing
- Fly into
- Fort Lauderdale — round-trip
- Pace
- 12 port days · 14 sea days
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The Ship
Your home for all 27 nights aboard Holland America Volendam — so you unpack once and wake up somewhere new each morning.
About This Cruise
The 27 Night Legendary Amazon Explorer is a 27-night round-trip itinerary aboard Holland America Volendam. You board and return in Fort Lauderdale, calling at 12 ports across 7 countries along the way.
In sequence the voyage takes in Florida (Fort Lauderdale), St. Maarten (Philipsburg), Martinique (Fort de France), Barbados (Bridgetown), Brazil (Macapa, Santarem, Boca da Valeria and 4 more), French Guiana (Iles Du Salut) and 2 more.
Because it's round-trip from Fort Lauderdale, you fly into and out of a single city and unpack just once. Longer hops are crossed on the 14 days at sea, keeping daylight hours for the ports. Sailing dates, cabin availability and fares vary by season — use Check Dates & Prices for live pricing, or call our team to talk through the options.