Epic 133-Day Cruise from South Pole to North Pole with Stops Across 5 Continents

Holland America Line just announced the 2025 Grand Voyage: Pole-to-Pole itinerary, which will sail to five continents over four months.

What are your plans in 2025? If you have about 100 days of PTO, then this new world cruise might be for you. Holland America Line has just announced a new 133-day Grand Voyage embarking on January 25, 2025, on the Volendam, which will sail to destinations from Antarctica to the Arctic.

The Grand Voyage: Pole-to-Pole embarks and disembarks in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, calling at 68 ports in 28 countries on five continents. The adventure begins in a southerly direction, traveling through the Panama Canal, followed by a journey down the west coast of South America. Subsequently, the ship will spend four days sailing around Antarctica (there won’t be any land excursions; however, scenic sailing will be a highlight).

Next is a transatlantic crossing to Africa, followed by a northward journey to Europe, eventually crossing the Arctic Circle off the coast of Norway. Then, there’s a return transatlantic crossing via Iceland and Greenland, followed by a trip down the East Coast and back to Fort Lauderdale.

The itinerary also includes overnights in select ports for a deeper cultural immersion, including Fuerte Amador, Panama; Callao, Peru; Buenos Aires; Rio de Janeiro; Barcelona; Lisbon; and Reykjavik.

“Detailed planning went into this voyage to ensure we’re visiting destinations when the weather is favorable. Moreover, we’ve included sought-after locations such as the Amazon River, Greenland, and Iceland, in addition to Antarctica and the Arctic,” said Paul Grigsby, vice president for deployment and itinerary planning for Holland America Line, in a statement.

In tandem with this north-south cruise, Holland America will also be offering an east-west Grand Voyage. “We’ve crafted two voyages that linger in ports for memorable moments, incorporating several overnight stays. Consequently, we even timed it so that the two voyages will meet to share an overnight experience in Barcelona,” Grigsby added.

Holland America has not yet disclosed pricing for the two Grand Voyages; however, early inquiries are encouraged for possible perks like complimentary Wi-Fi and a $500 air credit. Interested individuals can check with the cruise line’s reservation department for more information.