Carnival (US:CCL) Prnewswire·2024-04-03 17:50Core Insights - Holland America Line has updated the itinerary for its 2025 Grand World Voyage to avoid the Red Sea, prioritizing safety and providing guests with certainty ahead of the voyage [1][3] - The revised itinerary includes new ports in Africa and Europe, increasing the total number of ports visited to 49 across 34 countries and territories [1][5] Itinerary Changes - The updated voyage will now include a call to Walvis Bay, Namibia, and Praia, Ilha de Santiago, Cape Verde, marking the first visit to Cape Verde in over three years [3][5] - The itinerary maintains originally scheduled ports in the Mediterranean, including Gibraltar, Alexandria, Athens, Rome, Naples, Lisbon, and Barcelona, while adding new ports such as Valletta, Tangier, and several locations in Spain and Italy [3][5] Voyage Details - The Grand World Voyage will last 124 days, departing from Fort Lauderdale on January 4, 2025, and concluding on May 9, 2025 [5][6] - The voyage includes six overnight calls and six late-night departures, allowing guests to explore destinations like Machu Picchu and the Great Barrier Reef [6][5] Booking Information - Starting cruise-only fares for the 2025 Grand World Voyage begin at $24,999 per person, based on double occupancy, with additional taxes, fees, and port expenses [4][9] - Guests booking by June 3, 2024, can receive onboard spending credits and amenities valued up to $8,500 per person, along with other early booking perks [9] Special Events - A special "Grand Meetup" will occur in Barcelona on April 24, 2025, when Zuiderdam will rendezvous with Volendam, allowing guests and crew to participate in a unique celebration [8]