Name: 30 Night South America Cruise
Brand: Holland America Line
SKU: 91327
Price: 3684 USD
Availability: InStock

Explore and book Holland America Line 30 Night South America Cruise on the Volendam departing from New York, New York on Nov 22, 2026 and ending in Willemstad, Curacao on Dec 22, 2026 Sail to Santarem, Brazil, Manaus, Brazil, Devils Island, French Guiana, Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida, Alter do Chao, Brazil, Parintins, Brazil, Philipsburg, St. Maarten, Boca da Valeria, Brazil, Macapa, Brazil, New York, New York, Bridgetown, Barbados, Fort-de-France, Martinique, Belem, Brazil, Willemstad, Curacao

New York, New York

The iconic "Big Apple", New York City is a world unto itself. From the towering skyscrapers of Manhattan to the artsy neighborhoods of Brooklyn, it offers a never-ending whirl of culture, history, and urban adventures.

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

Known as the "Venice of America" due to its expansive canal system, Fort Lauderdale is a major U.S. cruise port. With its golden beaches, artsy districts, and proximity to the Everglades, it's both a starting point for many Caribbean journeys and a destination in its own right.

Philipsburg, St. Maarten

Discover St. Maarten’s Two Sides
Savor St. Maarten’s Culinary Scene
Stroll through Old Street Philipsburg
Zipline Through the Rainforest
Visit St. Bart’s Gorgeous Beaches
Zoom Around the Island in a Jeep
Travel Back in Time at Fort Amsterdam
Rockland Estate Eco-Park
Beach, Snorkle and Kayak
Horseback Riding on the Beach

Fort-de-France, Martinique

Martinique's capital dazzles with its French-Caribbean flair. Explore colorful markets, historic forts, and botanical gardens in this vibrant port, surrounded by lush hills and turquoise waters.

Bridgetown, Barbados

Go Swimming with Turtles
Marvel at Protected Animals at Barbados Wildlife Reserve
Enjoy Barbados’ Many Beaches
Take a Drive Along the Island’s East Coast

Macapa, Brazil

Perched on the northern edge of the Amazon in Brazil, Macapa is a mix of Amazonian landscapes and urban vibes. With its equatorial monument and rich folklore, it's a unique Brazilian destination.

Santarem, Brazil

Located at the confluence of the Amazon and Tapajós rivers in Brazil, Santarem offers beautiful beaches and rich biodiversity. Dive into the Meeting of the Waters, explore the Amazon rainforest, and experience local culture.

Boca da Valeria, Brazil

A hidden gem in the Amazon, Boca De Valeira presents a slice of life on the mighty river. Flanked by dense rainforests and dotted with stilted houses, it's a glimpse into the traditional Amazonian way of life.

Manaus, Brazil

Deep within the heart of the Amazon Rainforest, Manaus stands as a testament to Brazil's diversity. Known for its iconic opera house and rich culture, it's a launching point for river cruises into the vast Amazon basin.

Parintins, Brazil

Located in the Brazilian Amazon, Parintins is famed for its vibrant Boi Bumba festival. A mix of myth, music, and dance, the city offers cruisers a unique cultural immersion in the heart of the rainforest.

Alter do Chao, Brazil

Belem, Brazil

Situated at the mouth of the Amazon River in Brazil, Belem offers tropical flavors, bustling markets, and unique colonial architecture. It's a starting point for Amazonian adventures and a taste of northern Brazil's culture.

Devils Island, French Guiana

Willemstad, Curacao

Characterized by colorful Dutch architecture and a lively port scene, Willemstad provides a unique blend of Caribbean warmth and European flair. Its coral reefs and historic districts make it a standout in the Caribbean.

30 Night South America Cruise

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Enjoy a wide variety of duty-free shopping in such signature shops as The Vault, Diamonds and Gemstones by Merabella, which offers the best diamonds at sea, brought to you by Effy.

Onboard Shopping

Your Holland America Line ship’s Casino offers a wide array of gaming options. Whether you prefer slot machines or want to try your hand at blackjack or poker, our dealers and staff are available to provide complimentary instruction — and we offer many engaging tournament options. The Casino is only open at sea.

Casino Action

Each voyage brings a guest chef on board to guide you through the culinary traditions of your destinations. Try local flavors at a food & wine tasting, add a new recipe to your repertoire at a live cooking demonstration or indulge your senses at a fine dining event.For those looking to continue their epicurean immersion on shore, guest chefs lead select shore excursions*, exploring local cuisines while sharing their gastronomic expertise in the field.

Port to Table

Unleash your competitive spirit at High Score!, our new family game room — on Oosterdam. By day, it’s a secret hideaway for kids and teens, where they can engage in a fast-paced flurry of four-person air hockey or contend for bragging rights in the video arcade. At night, the entire family is welcome to bond over board games, skee-ball, a tilting labyrinth and family activities.

High Score!

Explorations Central™ (EXC®), Holland America Line’s exclusive destination programming, is designed to deepen your understanding of the places you visit. Its indispensable travel resources and opportunities to engage with experts and local insiders, make exploring each port of call more vivid and meaningful. Enjoy the programs listed below and visit our Explorations Central discovery center on board. *

Explorations Central

Enjoy a game of pickleball on top-deck courts with stunning ocean views. Play casually anytime or join a tournament, with beginner lessons available for newcomers. Complimentary equipment provided, weather permitting.



Pickleball At Sea

The Explorer’s Lounge is an elegant and refined space to enjoy a glass of wine, a cocktail, or your favorite liqueur.

Explorer's Lounge

Holland America Line offers you a wide selection of lounges onboard. The panoramic view takes center stage in The Crow's Nest at the top of the ship, where you can relax just about any time of day and enjoy your favorite drink.

Crow's Nest

This sophisticated venue is adorned with an eclectic and whimsical mix of artwork including portraits, landscapes, still life and abstract pieces. Order your favorite cocktail or try one from our signature cocktail menu created in partnership with our Master Mixologist Dale DeGroff, a James Beard “Who’s Who” inductee.

Gallery Bar

Enjoy live music in this popular bar perfect for pre-dinner cocktails.

Ocean Bar

Holland America Line offers you a wide selection of lounges and gathering places onboard. Explore Mix for Champagne, Martinis, and Spirits and Ales.

For aficionados, this is truly your whisk(e)y wonderland. At NOTES, a dedicated whisk(e)y bar guests can gaze in awe at the more than 120 labels on display — and sample some of the rarest whisk(e)y selections in the world. An interactive menu board and multiple tasting options are designed to identify uniquely personalized flavor profiles for every guest.

Notes

Which is more delightful: the apple-pear saketini in your chilled glass or views of the sun going down in a crimson blaze? Enjoy both in this stylish hideaway – your destination for panoramic views and exotic cocktails, and just one of the wide selection of lounges and gathering places on board.

Tamarind Bar

Holland America Line offers you a wide selection of lounges on board. In the Piano Bar, gather around and sing along as our pianist plays your favorites.

Piano Bar

Sip on a cool cocktail while basking in the sun and savoring stunning ocean views from the deck lounge chairs. A laid-back vibe with unbeatable scenery.



Sea View Bar

At Explorations Café, relax in a comfortable, coffee house environment where you can browse through one of the most extensive libraries at sea, view a wide array of audio and video programming, or simply read the morning paper. Guests can also enjoy fresh pastries and their favorite espresso drink.

Explorations Café

Dive-In offers a variety of casual culinary classics, using the highest quality ingredients. Enjoy a burger, grilled to perfection and served on a toasted brioche with our own trade-marked secret sauce. Savor a succulent Nathan’s Famous gourmet hot dog with golden French fries. Or choose a grilled chicken breast sandwich or juicy portabella mushroom stack. Dive-In is the perfect spot to dine poolside on the best burgers at sea.

Dive-In

Explore a world of intriguing culinary possibilities in the Lido Market. Steps from the Lido pool, this modern marketplace includes a curated selection of delicious options that you can grab on the go or have made to order: Breadboard, with freshly baked breads and pastries; Wild Harvest, offering a bountiful selection of hearty salads; Homestead, serving up comfort classics; Distant Lands, featuring global cuisine; Sweet Spot, for ice cream creations and desserts; Roasting Pan, hand-carved meats, fish and other hearty entrees; Perk, freshly brewed beverages and chilled juices; Quench, premium coffee, beer, wine, and soda available for purchase; Rise, savory quiches, croissants and sandwiches, and more.

Lido Market

Pinnacle Grill is the ultimate steakhouse at sea, where an exceptional menu and impeccable service make for one of finest meals you’ll ever have. The refined menu features a selection of 28-day wet-aged USDA Prime steaks — meticulously chosen to guarantee the finest quality — as well as classic steakhouse dishes and innovative recipes from James Beard Award-winning chef and Culinary Council® member, David Burke. Every dish is exquisitely prepared, beautifully plated and complemented by a vast collection of award-winning wines. Here, your meal is an event unto itself, a celebration of fine dining and a triumph of flavor.

Pinnacle Grill

For an elegant breakfast, leisurely lunch or unforgettable multi-course dinner, The Dining Room is your destination. Behind the scenes, our Culinary Council,® an elite team of seven world-renowned chefs,  and our talented onboard executive chefs have worked to bring each dish to perfection. For dinner, choose from classics such as Boneless Lamb Loin en Croute, Rosemary Roasted Chicken, as well as regionally inspired cuisine and artfully prepared vegetarian dishes. Enrich your journey with an extensive selection of wines, carefully selected by our Wine Curator, world-renowned wine critic James Suckling.

The Dining Room

In Italy, there’s nothing more important than coming together to celebrate the joy of great food. This is the inspiration for our onboard Italian restaurant, Canaletto. Enjoy amazing Italian classics like braised chicken cacciatore al forno, branzino ai ferri or garlic shrimp ravioli. And for dessert: tiramisù, cannoli alla Siciliana, gelato, and more. Including pasta made fresh daily. Buon Appetito!

Canaletto

We have partnered with BBC Earth to bring you unforgettable new ways to experience the world's natural wonders. Through the innovative and breathtaking programming, guests will be taken closer to the ocean and the natural world through groundbreaking concerts and films.

BBC Earth in Concert

Screening nightly in the movie theatre (on select ships) are recent-release films and perennially popular classics. You can also watch movies any time in your stateroom or suite. And aboard Koningsdam, Nieuw Statendam and Rotterdam, watch your favorite stars light up the night on a giant outdoor LED movie screen by the Lido Pool.

Movies On Board

Experience world-class entertainment at World Stage, featuring captivating lectures by local experts and thrilling performances from top acts like Step One Dance Company and Cantaré. On select ships, a two-story LED screen enhances the immersive experience.

World Stage

2 pianos - 60 Years of Chart Toppers - 100s Of Songs.  Sing along, test your music trivia skills or just sit back and enjoy as the hits fill the room each night.

Billboard on Board

Highlights for kids ages 3 to 6 include “Painting Picassos,” and “Sing-Along Storytime,” as well as theme parties, such as “Dino-Mite Night” and “Ships Ahoy Pirate Treasure Hunt Adventure.”

Kids Programs (Ages 3-6)

Holland America Line's youth activities program, Club HAL, offers an array of entertaining events for kids and teens ages 3-17, supervised by a full-time, professionally trained staff. They'll have an opportunity to join other kids their age for arts and crafts, sports, video game competitions, scavenger hunts, challenging team games and themed parties.

Club Hal

From ice-cream eating contests to gaming tournaments and theme parties, tweens will have plenty to enjoy.

Tweens Programs (Ages 7-12)

Club HAL activities are available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on port days. Lunch is available for participants between the hours of 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Children must be registered and signed into and out of programming by a parent or guardian.

Port Day Activities

Children with special needs are invited to attend Club HAL activities based on their chronological age; our staff is trained to work with special needs children. Please let us know when booking your reservation.

Special Needs

Teen cruisers enjoy mocktail parties, karaoke and trivia contests, jewelry making, video games, staff vs. teens volleyball tournaments, themed events and more.

Teens Programs (Ages 13-17)

Relaxing treatment rooms offer breathtaking views where guests can enjoy exotic skin, body, and hair treatments ranging from hot stone massages and pedicures to hair styling and facials.

Treatment Rooms

During a leisurely day at sea, few places help you refresh, relax and rejuvenate like the Greenhouse Spa & Salon®. This heavenly retreat nurtures every aspect of your well-being with renowned spa rituals and healing touches. In the spa, pamper your skin with facial treatments featuring premium, naturally sourced ingredients. Nurture your body, too, with massage treatments employing time-honored, hands-on massage techniques gleaned from around the world.

Greenhouse Spa & Salon

Stop by the professionally staffed Fitness Center equipped with the latest cardio and weight machines. Try one of our classes on indoor cycling, Pilates and more or work out at your own pace. You can also head out for fresh air and exercise on deck, where you'll find basketball and volleyball courts, and two refreshing pools (available on select ships). Some classes may have a nominal fee.

Fitness

Open your mind to the creativity of our international stylists and leave the salon today with a hairstyle that will put a bounce in your step and your locks!

Hair & Nail Services

Prepare for wonderful pampering as you enjoy a select combination of rejuvenating spa treatments from the Greenhouse Spa & Salon®, along with other healthy amenities,

Signature Service

Elegant and spacious, Volendam takes her décor cues from the garden. Her grand public spaces are graced with floral fabrics and tapestries, as well as huge vases of fresh floral arrangements. While on board, explore the wonders of nature in BBC Earth Experiences. Enjoy regional cooking demonstrations and food and wine tastings with EXC Port to Table programming. Relax with a spa treatment at the Greenhouse Salon & Spa. Or dine in one of our selection of fine restaurants.

Port To Table

Explorations Central™ (EXC®), Holland America Line’s exclusive destination programming, is designed to deepen your understanding of the places you visit.  Its indispensable travel resources and opportunities to engage with experts and local insiders, make exploring each port of call more vivid and meaningful.

Each day on board offers delicious dining options, world-class entertainment and enriching activities.

BBC Earth In Concert

Watch music shows and other entertainment like you never have before at World Stage. Koningsdam, Nieuw Statendam and Rotterdam bring the World Stage experience to the next level with a two-story, 270-degree wraparound LED screen. A perfect panorama of sight and sound.

Billboard Onboard

Club HAL

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Volendam

Following your approximately 40-minute island exploration, arrive at the famous Maho Beach. Enjoy an hour here to bask in the sun on the powdery white-sand beach, enjoy a non-alcoholic welcome drink and capture the iconic airplane shot as the fly just overhead.

An outstanding Caribbean experience, the St Maarten America's Cup 12-Metre Regatta offers you the only opportunity in the Caribbean to race an exotic multi-million-dollar America's Cup racing boat.

Travel by air-conditioned transportation to an authentic, laid-back beach on the Dutch side of St Maarten. All beaches are public here, so feel free to roam and enjoy the magnificent sand stretching far away. This is not a resort -- it is just a local, down-to-earth Caribbean beach. Let the worries of everyday life wash away. The sea is warm and could be addictive.

Board comfortable transportation for a short, scenic drive along the coast to board the Explorer custom party boat. This double-decker vessel features both open-air and protected decks, a live calypso singer and amenities, including rum punch and ice-cold beers or soft drinks.

This 3½-hour tour combines the best of St Martin, on land and beneath the ocean's surface. The accent is very much on cosmopolitan French St Martin, a picturesque section of this two-nation island. Adding to its allure is its reputation as the gastronomic capital of the Caribbean.

Sail aboard the Golden Eagle catamaran to a beautiful sandy beach on the calm side of St Maarten. The vessel you will travel on is a 63-foot custom-designed catamaran built to SOLAS worldwide safety standards.

Founded in 1707, Otrobanda is the newer section of the city and its name translates to ‘other side’. You’ll see a lovely array of historic mansions as you drive past the Queen Emma Bridge -- the famous floating bridge that connects both sides of Willemstad. Traveling over another famous bridge, the Queen Juliana Bridge, is an exhilarating experience. This is the tallest bridge in the Caribbean, you’ll find yourself 185 feet above sea level with expansive views of the city and harbor below.

This tour gives you a chance to experience two highlights of Curaçao -- the Hato Caves and the famous city center, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Beach Express takes you to the ‘other side’ of the island where nature reigns and the beaches are unspoiled.

Drive through Willemstad, heading westward through the city and out into the countryside. Along the way, you’ll see several plantation homes and old slave houses.

An exciting interactive dolphin program for all ages, this is an adventure you will never forget.

This excursion includes relaxing on a tropical beach, appreciating history and culture, and taking in some beautiful natural landmarks.

After Manaus and Belém, Santarém is the Amazon's most vital port, boasting a history that dates back to 1661. The town's role has been primarily as a local trading center rather than a tourist spot, making today's excursion a chance to get a glimpse of day-to-day life in the Amazon.

Your destination is the Tapajós National Forest -- a section of the Brazilian Amazon that is a major resource of tropical hardwoods. The Tapajós National Forest covers an area of 1,482,660 acres and is protected by federal law.

Transfer to the world-famous pink-and-white Teatro Amazonas Opera House for an evening performance that is quite unique and fascinating. Its dazzling auditorium boasts perfect acoustics, and today, you will attend a public performance at the Teatro Amazonas.

Cross the Rio Negro by riverboat into Lake January, where you will board a covered canoe with an outboard motor, and cruise through the dark and exciting jungle. Nighttime is when the jungle really comes to life. Watch the shadows and listen to the mysterious sounds.

Take a panoramic drive through Manaus before a 40-minute boat transfer to the Amazon Ecopark Jungle Lodge. This facility began life as a scientific and educational property, created by private initiative in 1991. It opened its doors to the public as an ecotourism lodge in 1995. Although no longer a scientific property, this riverside resort provides a platform from which you can experience the beauty of the rain forest and learn about jungle life. Several streams of clear water run through the area and more than six miles of jungle trails, some with uncatalogued species, natural savannahs and creeks, enable you to explore the jungle and observe orchids and giant trees.

As you travel, you will pass the Customs House—prefabricated in Liverpool and shipped to Manaus a hundred years ago. Watch for the Palacio Rio Negro -- it started out as the private residence of a German rubber baron and eventually became the Governor’s office.

Take a closer look at the Meeting of the Waters from a water-level perspective on board a local boat. This is where the Rio Negro and Solimoes run side by side for many miles clearly delineated by their respective colors.

Meet the inhabitants of the Amazon region with a visit to Bosque da Ciencia. This open-air museum is an Amazonian Research Station whose most famous project is the species revival of the Amazon river manatee. Observe these strange creatures that are in danger of extinction as they swim in a glass tank. Part of the museum is open-air, with access via trails.

Visit the Municipal Market, where the local guide teaches you how to discern the best local fish, fruits and medicinal herbs. Drive by the Customs House, prefabricated in Liverpool and shipped to Manaus a hundred years ago, and watch for the cathedral. The Palacio Rio Negro was the private residence of a German rubber baron and, later, the Governor’s office.

Cruise along the colorful streets of Parintins by triciclo. This compact form of transportation translates as 'tricycle', but it's not a trike. Each triciclo takes one or two guests, and it's like riding in a tuk-tuk in Asia. The South American version is every bit as zippy, and it's a point of pride in Parintins for each triciclo to be decorated by its owner.

The must-see Boi Bumba is one of the greatest folk festivals in Brazil. It is a world full of magic, bright colors, music, dance and folklore -- a feast for the senses. The luxurious costumes and floats, comparable to those seen at Rio’s Carnival, are a spectacle.

Board a regional boat for a cruise to the Meeting of the Waters, where the Amazon and Tapajós Rivers come together and flow side by side for many miles before their distinctive colors meld.

Depart the pier for a drive to Mercado 2000, where you will visit a fish and fruit market to see a wide variety of fish species and tropical fruits consumed by the inhabitants of the Amazon area.

This tour provides a glimpse into the life and times of Santarém -- one of the Amazon’s most vital ports after Manaus and Belém -- with a history that dates back to 1661. While Santarém’s most important function is that of a local trading center rather than a tourist hotspot, it offers visitors some interesting sights and locales.

Your adventure begins with a safari in a customized 4x4 vehicle with comfortable seating. As you explore the real Barbados, your driver/guide will navigate on- and off-road, entertaining you with his/her knowledge of this beautiful island.

Transfer to the sub on board the Ocean Quest ferry as the professional crew welcomes you and provides an informative safety briefing. The white sandy beaches of the Barbados coastline are always in view as you cruise out to the dive site. Make the easy transition from the Ocean Quest to the submarine, the Atlantis XV.

A guide will meet you and brief you on the various amenities the facility has to offer, as you enjoy a refreshing beverage. Select your beach chair and either relax on the beach or swim in the aqua-colored ocean

Enjoy a wonderful introduction to Barbados on a scenic drive, with minimal walking involved. Sit back and relax in style as you soak up the highlights of this gorgeous island. You’ll call into one of Barbados’ oldest churches, St John’s, which sits on a cliff 800 feet above sea level, offering magnificent coastal views.

You don't have to be an expert to join this photography expedition -- it is for both experienced photographers and novices with an interest in capturing magical shots. This truly Barbadian experience takes you through some of the island's most picturesque areas. It is informative and presents photo opportunities while promoting fun and a team spirit among the participants. The outing is coordinated by photographer/filmmaker Ronnie Carrington, known for his stunning, thought-provoking black and white images and his work chronicling the folk life and landscape of Barbados over the last quarter-century.

Enjoy a fabulous scenic cruise to a shipwreck site in historic Carlisle Bay. The captain and crew will issue you with snorkel gear and give safety instructions before you plunge into to the warm, crystal-clear water. You'll have 40 minutes to snorkel over a World War II shipwreck, surrounded by fish so tame you could feed them by hand.

Relax on the deck of a fabulous catamaran as sunlight sparkles on the surface of the azure waters of the Caribbean Sea. Smiling faces offer cool, refreshing drinks as you glide past the beautiful palm-fringed beaches of Barbados. This five-hour cruise leaves the Bridgetown Shallow Draught and, after a pleasant sail along the coast, anchors in a quiet bay.

Chef Jean-Pierre Brehier is a Fort Lauderdale legend and a frequent guest on the Today show. He hosted Fearless Entertaining with Jean-Pierre and Sunshine Cuisine on PBS and is the author of two best-selling cookbooks.

The Florida Everglades is an expanse of swampland known for natural beauty and abundant wildlife. Your tour includes a half-hour airboat ride into this vast wilderness. Birds, fish and other animals inhabit this curious corner of the country.

Experience the highlights of Fort Lauderdale, including the Arts & Sciences District, the Riverwalk, and Las Olas Boulevard, with its boutiques, cafés, and galleries.

Non-alcoholic beverage package	$8 - $17.95
Alcoholic beverage package	$54.95 - $59.95
Gratuities	$15.50 - $17
Wi-fi internet access	$10 - $20
Specialty dining	Varies
Spa packages & shore excursions	Varies

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30 Night South America Cruise

30 Night South America Cruise

Cruise highlights

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30 Night South America Cruise

30 Night South America Cruise

Cruise highlights

Itinerary

Shore excursions

Amenities

About the ship

Volendam

Included in your fare

Add-ons

Flights & hotels

Flights

Hotels

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