Holland America Line

Daily Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Cape Town

   South Africa

   

   Cape Town's port is a vibrant blend of history, culture, and natural beauty, making it a premier destination for travelers. Must-do experiences include savoring local dishes like bobotie and exploring the bustling V&A Waterfront. The best season to visit is during the Southern Hemisphere summer, from December to February, when the weather is warm and perfect for outdoor adventures.

2. Day 2

   Cape Town

   South Africa

   

   Cape Town's port is a vibrant blend of history, culture, and natural beauty, making it a premier destination for travelers. Must-do experiences include savoring local dishes like bobotie and exploring the bustling V&A Waterfront. The best season to visit is during the Southern Hemisphere summer, from December to February, when the weather is warm and perfect for outdoor adventures.

3. Day 3

   At Sea

   

4. Day 4

   Luderitz

   Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00

   Namibia

   

   Luderitz is a surreal German colonial town on Namibia's desert coast, where Art Nouveau architecture, Lutheran churches, and half-timbered houses face the cold Atlantic amid some of Earth's most desolate terrain. Must-dos include visiting the sand-swallowed ghost town of Kolmanskop, feasting on West Coast crayfish, and admiring the Jugendstil Goerke Haus. September through April offers the warmest weather for this extraordinary desert-meets-ocean destination.

5. Day 5

   Walvis Bay

   Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00

   Namibia

   

   Walvis Bay is Namibia's principal deep-water port, set between the ancient dunes of the Namib Desert and the wildlife-rich Atlantic lagoon famed for its vast flamingo colonies. Visitors should not miss a catamaran cruise through the lagoon for close encounters with dolphins and Cape fur seals, nor the otherworldly dune landscapes of Sossusvlei in the Namib-Naukluft National Park. The optimal season for cruising is October through April, when southern-hemisphere spring and summer bring warm, clear days and peak flamingo populations to the bay.

6. Day 6

   At Sea

   

7. Day 7

   At Sea

   

8. Day 8

   At Sea

   

9. Day 9

   Saint Helena, UK

   Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00

   Saint Helena

   

   Saint Helena is a breathtakingly remote volcanic island in the South Atlantic, famed as Napoleon's place of exile and home to endemic cloud forests and Georgian-era Jamestown. Visitors should climb Jacob's Ladder, tour Longwood House, and swim with whale sharks (December-March). The mild climate is pleasant year-round, with the Southern Hemisphere summer offering the warmest conditions and best marine wildlife encounters.

10. Day 10

    Saint Helena, UK

    Depart 17:00

    Saint Helena

    

    Saint Helena is a breathtakingly remote volcanic island in the South Atlantic, famed as Napoleon's place of exile and home to endemic cloud forests and Georgian-era Jamestown. Visitors should climb Jacob's Ladder, tour Longwood House, and swim with whale sharks (December-March). The mild climate is pleasant year-round, with the Southern Hemisphere summer offering the warmest conditions and best marine wildlife encounters.

11. Day 11

    Georgetown, Ascension Island

    Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

    

12. Day 12

    At Sea

    

13. Day 13

    At Sea

    

14. Day 14

    At Sea

    

15. Day 15

    Banjul

    Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00

    Gambia

    

    Banjul, the sun-drenched capital of The Gambia, is a West African port city where colonial heritage, vibrant market culture, and the mighty Gambia River converge to create an experience of rare authenticity. Visitors should not miss the sensory theatre of Albert Market and a river excursion upstream toward Tendaba Camp's legendary birdwatching grounds. The dry season from November through May offers the most rewarding conditions, with cooler temperatures, abundant migratory birdlife, and calm waters ideal for estuary exploration.

16. Day 16

    Dakar

    Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00

    Senegal

    

    Dakar, at Africa's westernmost point, is Senegal's pulsating capital where West African creativity, powerful history, and vibrant Wolof culture collide. Must-dos include the deeply moving Gorée Island slave house, the African Renaissance Monument, and feasting on thiéboudienne and yassa at local restaurants. November through May offers the most comfortable dry-season conditions.

17. Day 17

    At Sea

    

18. Day 18

    Praia, Cape Verde Islands

    Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00

    Cape Verde

    

    Praia is Cape Verde's Creole capital, where UNESCO-listed Cidade Velha witnessed the first European tropical colonization and transatlantic slave trade, and Cesária Évora's melancholic morna music tradition permeates the volcanic Atlantic archipelago's unique cultural identity. Visit November through June via Ponant or Azamara for cachupa feasts, colonial Plateau walks, and the extraordinary emotional depth of a culture that is neither Portuguese nor African but something entirely its own.

19. Day 19

    Mindelo, Sao Vicente

    Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00

    Cape Verde

    

    Mindelo, on the island of São Vicente, is Cape Verde's cultural capital — a harbour city of pastel colonial facades, vibrant street art, and the soulful musical heritage of Cesária Évora. Visitors should savour *cachupa rica* at a waterfront restaurant and take the ferry to Santo Antão for world-class hiking through terraced volcanic valleys. The best time to call is between November and June, when the trade winds temper the tropical heat and transatlantic cruise itineraries converge on Porto Grande's magnificent natural bay.

20. Day 20

    At Sea

    

21. Day 21

    At Sea

    

22. Day 22

    Tenerife

    Arrive 08:00Depart 23:00

    Spain

    

    Tenerife, the crown of the Canary Islands, rises from the Atlantic around the mighty UNESCO-listed Mount Teide — Spain's highest peak and one of earth's great stratovolcanoes — its lunar caldera and forested flanks offering scenery of extraordinary drama just minutes from the coast. The island's northern towns of La Orotava and La Laguna preserve magnificent Canarian colonial architecture, while the dramatic cliffs of Los Gigantes and black-sand beaches of the south add to an almost implausible diversity of landscapes. The Canaries' celebrated year-round sunshine makes Tenerife a superb destination in any season, though spring brings blooming tajinaste wildflowers to the Teide slopes.

23. Day 23

    Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

    Arrive 08:00Depart 21:00

    Spain

    

    Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, a historic port city founded in 1478, offers a rich tapestry of culture, architecture, and culinary delights. Must-do experiences include sampling **papas arrugadas** at the Mercado de Vegueta and exploring the charming streets of Vegueta. The best time to visit is during the mild spring months when the weather is ideal for outdoor exploration.

24. Day 24

    Arrecife

    Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00

    Spain

    

    Arrecife, the unpretentious capital of Lanzarote in Spain's Canary Islands, serves as the gateway to one of the volcanic world's most surreal and spellbinding landscapes — shaped by César Manrique, the visionary artist who ensured there are no high-rises, no billboards, and no compromise between tourism and the island's extraordinary terrain. The Timanfaya National Park's lava fields, the underground lake of the Jameos del Agua, and Manrique's own clifftop home-turned-museum are among the most singular attractions in all of Spain. The Canary Islands enjoy a year-round temperate climate, making any month suitable for a visit. Gran Canaria lies forty minutes by ferry.

25. Day 25

    At Sea

    

26. Day 26

    Casablanca

    Arrive 07:00Depart 20:00

    Morocco

    

    Casablanca is Morocco's largest city, a striking fusion of Berber heritage, French colonial art deco architecture, and contemporary ambition anchored by the towering Hassan II Mosque on the Atlantic shore. Visitors should not miss the Central Market's freshly grilled seafood and a half-day excursion to the imperial capital Rabat or the UNESCO-listed fortress of Aït Ben Haddou. The optimal season for cruising into Casablanca is April through June or September through November, when temperatures hover between twenty and twenty-seven degrees and the Atlantic light renders the white city at its most luminous.

27. Day 27

    At Sea

    

28. Day 28

    Lisbon

    Arrive 07:00Depart 18:00

    Portugal

    

    Lisbon, Portugal's enchanting capital, stands out for its rich history, stunning architecture, and vibrant culture. Must-try experiences include savoring local dishes like bacalhau à brás and pastéis de nata at Mercado da Ribeira. The best time to visit is during the spring or fall, when the weather is mild and the city is alive with festivals and events.

29. Day 29

    Porto

    Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00

    Portugal

    

    Porto, set dramatically on the granite bluffs above the Douro River, is among Europe's most romantically dishevelled cities — a place where baroque church towers rise above terracotta rooftops and century-old azulejo tilework lines every alley. Cross the iron Dom Luís I Bridge for sweeping views and descend into Vila Nova de Gaia's atmospheric wine lodges for a tasting of aged tawny port direct from the barrel. Seafood is magnificent: salt cod prepared a hundred ways, barnacles glistening with lemon, and custard tarts still warm from the oven. Spring and early autumn offer the finest conditions.

30. Day 30

    At Sea

    

31. Day 31

    Bilbao

    Arrive 07:00Depart 15:00

    Spain

    

    Bilbao is the Basque Country's cultural capital, where Frank Gehry's iconic Guggenheim Museum anchors a city transformed from industrial port to world-class destination. Visitors should not miss the pintxo bars of the Casco Viejo and the extraordinary Michelin-starred dining scene, alongside the museum's titanium splendor. The ideal months to visit are May through October, when mild Atlantic weather bathes the city in soft light perfect for exploring its riverside promenades and nearby Rioja wine country.

32. Day 32

    Bordeaux

    Arrive 10:00

    France

    

    Bordeaux, France's premier port city, is renowned for its historical significance, stunning architecture, and world-class wine. Must-do experiences include savoring local delicacies at Marché des Quais and exploring the breathtaking art installations at Place de la Bourse. The best season to visit is during the late spring and early autumn, when the weather is pleasant and the vineyards are in full bloom.

33. Day 33

    Bordeaux

    Depart 20:30

    France

    

    Bordeaux, France's premier port city, is renowned for its historical significance, stunning architecture, and world-class wine. Must-do experiences include savoring local delicacies at Marché des Quais and exploring the breathtaking art installations at Place de la Bourse. The best season to visit is during the late spring and early autumn, when the weather is pleasant and the vineyards are in full bloom.

34. Day 34

    At Sea

    

35. Day 35

    Cherbourg

    Arrive 07:00Depart 16:00

    France

    

    Cherbourg, a historic port city in Normandy, is renowned for its vibrant maritime heritage and rich culinary offerings. Must-do experiences include exploring the Place de Gaulle Market and savoring local dishes such as "moules marinières" and "calvados." The best season to visit is during the spring or early fall when the weather is mild and the local festivities are in full swing.

36. Day 36

    Rotterdam

    Arrive 11:00Depart 22:00

    Netherlands

    

    Rotterdam, Europe's largest port, is a city that rebuilt itself from wartime ruin into one of the continent's most exhilarating architectural laboratories — a skyline of Cube Houses, the pencil-thin Westerkade skyscrapers, and the breathtaking Markthal arching over an indoor food market of extraordinary abundance. The Boijmans Van Beuningen collection ranks among Europe's finest, while the art district of Witte de With pulses with galleries and design studios. Day-trip to Kinderdijk's nineteen iconic windmills, a UNESCO World Heritage site rising from the polders just south of the city. Spring and early summer offer the finest conditions.

Cabin Categories

Large Interior Stateroom

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151–233 sq ftMax 2MM

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Large Interior Stateroom

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151–233 sq ftMax 2N

Approximately 151–233 sq. ft. Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities are featured in these comfortable staterooms. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

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Large Interior Stateroom

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151–233 sq ftMax 2M

Approximately 151–233 sq. ft. Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities are featured in these comfortable staterooms. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

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Large Interior Stateroom

Inside

151–233 sq ftMax 2J

Approximately 151–233 sq. ft. Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities are featured in these comfortable staterooms. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

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Large Interior Stateroom

Inside

151–233 sq ftMax 2K

Approximately 151–233 sq. ft. Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities are featured in these comfortable staterooms. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

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Large Interior Stateroom

Inside

151–233 sq ftMax 2I

Approximately 151–233 sq. ft. Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities are featured in these comfortable staterooms. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

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Large Interior Stateroom

Inside

151–233 sq ftMax 2L

Approximately 151–233 sq. ft. Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities are featured in these comfortable staterooms. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

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Lanai Stateroom

Balcony

196–240 sq ftMax 2CA

Approximately 196-240 sq. ft. Sliding glass doors (mirrored for privacy) open onto our Promenade deck from this comfortable stateroom, which includes two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and other amenities. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

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Large Ocean view Stateroom

Outside

140–319 sq ftMax 2EE

Approximately 140-319 sq. ft. These expansive staterooms include include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, a host of amenities and an ocean view. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

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Large Ocean view Stateroom

Outside

140–319 sq ftMax 2FF

Approximately 140-319 sq. ft. These expansive staterooms include include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, a host of amenities and an ocean view. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

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Large Ocean view Stateroom

Outside

140–319 sq ftMax 2C

Approximately 140-319 sq. ft. These expansive staterooms include include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, a host of amenities and an ocean view. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

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Large Ocean view Stateroom

Outside

140–319 sq ftMax 2DA

Approximately 140-319 sq. ft. These expansive staterooms include include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, a host of amenities and an ocean view. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

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Large Ocean view Stateroom

Outside

140–319 sq ftMax 2D

Approximately 140-319 sq. ft. These expansive staterooms include include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, a host of amenities and an ocean view. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

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Large Ocean view Stateroom

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140–319 sq ftMax 2E

Approximately 140-319 sq. ft. These expansive staterooms include include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, a host of amenities and an ocean view. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

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Large Ocean view Stateroom

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140–319 sq ftMax 2F

Approximately 140-319 sq. ft. These expansive staterooms include include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, a host of amenities and an ocean view. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

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Large Ocean view Stateroom

Outside

140–319 sq ftMax 2DD

Approximately 140-319 sq. ft. These expansive staterooms include include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, a host of amenities and an ocean view. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

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Large Ocean view Stateroom (Fully Obstructed View)

Outside

140–319 sq ftMax 2HH

Approximately 140-319 sq. ft. These large staterooms include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities. The view is fully obstructed. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

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Large Ocean view Stateroom (Partial Sea View)

Outside

140–319 sq ftMax 2H

Approximately 140-319 sq. ft. These staterooms feature a partial sea view and include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, plus premium massage shower heads and a variety of amenities. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

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Large Ocean view Stateroom (Porthole View)

Outside

140–319 sq ftMax 2G

Approximately 140-319 sq. ft. These spacious staterooms include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, an array of modern amenities and a porthole. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

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Neptune Suite

Suite

558–566 sq ftMax 4SA

Approximately 558-566 sq. ft. including verandah With floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these spacious suites are flooded with light. They feature a large sitting area with a mini-bar and refrigerator, and two lower beds convertible to one king-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses plus a separate dressing room. There's also a sofa bed, suitable for two people. The bathroom comes with a full-size whirlpool bath and shower. Amenities include use of the exclusive Neptune Lounge, a private concierge and an array of complimentary services. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images.

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Neptune Suite

Suite

558–566 sq ftMax 4SB

Approximately 558-566 sq. ft. including verandah With floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these spacious suites are flooded with light. They feature a large sitting area with a mini-bar and refrigerator, and two lower beds convertible to one king-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses plus a separate dressing room. There's also a sofa bed, suitable for two people. The bathroom comes with a full-size whirlpool bath and shower. Amenities include use of the exclusive Neptune Lounge, a private concierge and an array of complimentary services. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images.

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Pinnacle Suite

Suite

1,296 sq ftMax 4PS

Approximately 1,296 sq. ft. including verandah Generously proportioned and filled with light, these elegant suites include a living room, dining room, pantry with microwave and refrigerator, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah. The bedroom features a king-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, plus a separate dressing room and the bath includes an oversize whirlpool bath and shower as well as an additional shower stall. There's also a sofa bed, suitable for two people, and a guest toilet. Amenities include a private stereo system, use of the exclusive Neptune Lounge, private concierge and an array of complimentary services. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

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Vista Suite

Suite

297–379 sq ftMax 2A

Approximately 297-379 sq. ft. including verandah With a teak-lined verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows and comfortable sitting area, these comfortable suites are filled with light. They include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, plus a whirlpool bath and shower, mini-bar and refrigerator. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

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Vista Suite

Suite

297–379 sq ftMax 2AA

Approximately 297-379 sq. ft. including verandah With a teak-lined verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows and comfortable sitting area, these comfortable suites are filled with light. They include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, plus a whirlpool bath and shower, mini-bar and refrigerator. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

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Vista Suite

Suite

297–379 sq ftMax 2B

Approximately 297-379 sq. ft. including verandah With a teak-lined verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows and comfortable sitting area, these comfortable suites are filled with light. They include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, plus a whirlpool bath and shower, mini-bar and refrigerator. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

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Vista Suite

Suite

297–379 sq ftMax 2BB

Approximately 297-379 sq. ft. including verandah With a teak-lined verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows and comfortable sitting area, these comfortable suites are filled with light. They include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, plus a whirlpool bath and shower, mini-bar and refrigerator. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

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Vista Suite

Suite

297–379 sq ftMax 2BC

Approximately 297-379 sq. ft. including verandah With a teak-lined verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows and comfortable sitting area, these comfortable suites are filled with light. They include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, plus a whirlpool bath and shower, mini-bar and refrigerator. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

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