Crusing 73 days roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale, Holland America Line’s Grand Africa Voyage brings vacationers to Africa’s “Huge 5”, a various assortment of cultures throughout the huge continent with out worldwide air journey from america or with a handy flight from Canada. Among the many latest additions to Holland America’s assortment of longer cruises, Grand Africa is giving vacationers one other option to see the world from their doorstep.
“Our friends wish to discover the world within the consolation of a Holland America Line cruise, and our Grand Voyages permit them to journey internationally, whereas departing from home ports,” -Beth Bodensteiner, chief industrial officer of Holland America Line.
In 2023, the Grand Africa Voyage returns for a 73-day sojourn on board Zuiderdam roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Departing Oct. 10, 2023, friends will discover 26 ports in 22 nations and territories with 4 in a single day calls, together with two nights at Cape City, South Africa. Quite a few safari and wilderness alternatives spotlight the journey.
2023 Grand Africa Voyage Highlights
Africa is a continent of numerous splendors and awe-inspiring expertise. Vacationers on the Grand Africa Voyage are in for an journey filled with golden vistas, rolling grasslands and pristine magnificence. Surprise on the unbelievable wildlife on safari, savor the best wines in South Africa, marvel on the imperial cities within the north and take within the unbelievable wildlife.
- 73 days. Departs Oct. 10, 2023, crusing roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale aboard Zuiderdam on a clockwise navigation across the continent.
- 4 in a single day calls: Aqaba, Jordan; Cape City, South Africa (two nights); Zanzibar, Tanzania; and Victoria, Seychelles.
- 6 night departures: San Juan, Puerto Rico; Souda, Crete; Safaga, Egypt; Richards Bay, South Africa; Walvis Bay, Namibia; and Cape City.
- 26 ports in 22 nations and territories, within the order of calls: Portugal, Spain, Morocco, Tunisia, Greece, Egypt, Jordan, Seychelles, Tanzania, Mayotte, Madagascar, Mozambique, South Africa, Namibia, Angola, Ghana, Ivory Coast, The Gambia, Senegal, Cape Verde, Puerto Rico.
- A memorable daylight transit of the Suez Canal en path to Aqaba for the chance to journey to the Misplaced Metropolis of Petra.
- Safari and wildlife alternatives embody Victoria Falls Nationwide Park, Namib Rand Nature Reserve, Etosha Recreation Reserve, Abuko Nature Reserve, Jozani Forest Reserve, Bandia Wildlife Reserve, Lokobe Nationwide Park, the Black Lemur Sanctuary, Kruger Nationwide Park, and Zulu Nyala Personal Recreation Reserve.
- Two full days at Cape City, South Africa, to discover Desk Mountain, Nelson Mandela’s jail cell, Chapman’s Peak Drive, Cape Winelands and extra.
- Two shorter segments can be found: 46 days from Fort Lauderdale to Cape City and 27 days from Cape City to Fort Lauderdale.
A Grand Onboard Expertise
On a Grand Voyage, night shipboard actions shine with native cultural leisure and particular visitor headliners. Festive gala evenings and balls create memorable moments, together with an unique Captain’s Grand Voyage Dinner for full-cruise friends. Eating is elevated to a brand new degree on every Grand Voyage with menus that change each day and are seldom repeated, that includes native elements and regional delicacies.
Grand Voyage Early Reserving Advantages
Visitors who guide the complete 73-day Grand Africa Voyage by Feb. 24, 2023, obtain 3% financial savings off the cruise-only fare, together with facilities valued at as much as $4,110 per individual. Perks for verandah and choose ocean-view staterooms embody onboard spending cash as much as $400 per individual, pay as you go crew recognition (gratuities), baggage supply service to and from Fort Lauderdale for 2 items, preliminary in-suite liquor setup, a complimentary shore tour and a welcome bottle of glowing wine. Suites additionally obtain onboard spending cash as much as $1,000 per individual, limitless baggage supply service to and from Fort Lauderdale and a Signature Web Bundle.
Extra upcoming Grand Voyages embody the 2022 Grand Africa Voyage, 2023 and 2024 Grand World Voyages, 2023 Grand South America and Antarctica Voyage and 2024 Grand Australia and New Zealand Voyage.
For extra details about Holland America Line, seek the advice of a journey advisor, name 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or go to hollandamerica.com.
