Name: 17-Day Voyage Of The Vikings
Brand: Holland America Line
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

Holland America Line

Holland America Line, which has been sailing for 150 years, visits 400 ports in 114 countries every year. Dutch heritage shines through in some of the $4million-worth of artwork to be seen onboard, complimenting the luxurious cruise experience.

Live music remains HAL's forte, with venues including the Rolling Stone Rock room and BB King's Blues Club. For foodies, a wide range of restaurants serve the finest of fayre.

Cruise Itinerary

Days 1-2

Sydney, New South Wales

Days 3-4

At sea

Day 5

Airlie Beach

Day 6

Townsville, Queensland

Days 7-9

At sea

Day 10

Darwin, Northern Territory

Days 11-12

At sea

Days 13-14

Benoa, Bali

Benoa Harbor, the gateway to Bali's enchanting allure, was transformed from a small fishing village into one of Indonesia's primary cruise hubs, reflecting its growing popularity among international travelers. Its tropical climate ensures warm, sunny days perfect for exploration and relaxation, drawing cruisegoers consistently throughout the year. Main attractions in Benoa include the serene Benoa Beach, the bustling local markets offering a taste of Balinese culture, and water sports activities that cater to adventure seekers.

Day 15

Surabaya

Surabaya, known as the "City of Heroes" due to its pivotal role in the Indonesian battle for independence, offers a blend of urban charm and historical significance. Its tropical climate makes it a year-round destination, appealing to cruisegoers with its warm weather and cultural depth. Notable sights in Surabaya include the majestic Heroes Monument, the vibrant Chinatown district, and the historic House of Sampoerna, where visitors can delve into the intricacies of Indonesia's tobacco industry.

Day 16

Semarang

Semarang stands as a testament to architectural fusion, where colonial Dutch buildings intermingle with Javanese traditional houses. The city's tropical climate, characterized by warm days and cooler evenings, makes it a year-round destination that consistently attracts cruisegoers. Key attractions include the iconic Lawang Sewu, known for its thousand doors and rich history, and the ancient Sam Poo Kong temple, which celebrates Chinese influence in Java.

Days 17-18

At sea

Day 19

Singapore

Singapore, once a humble fishing village, has transformed into a global hub of commerce and culture. The city-state's equatorial climate supports a lush green landscape amidst urban sophistication, offering a year-round tropical environment that contrasts sharply with its modern architecture. Renowned for its efficiency and cleanliness, Singapore uniquely blends Malay, Chinese, and Indian influences, evident in neighborhoods like Little India and Chinatown. An interesting fact: it is one of the few city-states in the world and has a national tree planting day every November to preserve its title as a Garden City.

Days 1-2

Sydney, New South Wales

Days 3-4

At sea

Day 5

Airlie Beach

Day 6

Townsville, Queensland

Days 7-9

At sea

Day 10

Darwin, Northern Territory

Days 11-12 At sea

At sea

Days 13-14

Benoa, Bali

Day 15

Surabaya

Day 16

Semarang

Days 17-18 At sea

At sea

Day 19

Singapore

1432

Passengers

647

Crew

1999

Launched

2019

Last refit

61214t

Tonnage

238m

Length

32m

Width

23kts

Speed

Decks

USD

Currency

Volendam

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.

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Customer reviews

Reviews

A fabulous cruise

We went on the Koningsdam after our tour of Canada. The ship was beautiful and we saw so much wildlife life. It was absolutely fantastic

Holland America Line Koningsdam

Reviews

False advertisement and no customer service

Booked a cruise with HA, thinking they offer nice excusions. At the time of the booking they all seemed available. Day after booking I have discovered there is literally none left, besides basic walking city tours for over 100 USD! In short, I cannot even spend my onshore excusions credit with them. I have written so many emails and called so many times trying to find a solution, but they dont return any answer.. My phone bill is probably over 500 USD after one month of this now. I simply hate HA at this point of time. On top of it, they website is super buggy - hundreds of error messages, you cannot check out, you see things as available which are not, and and and... And they also advertise wrong prices - e.g. Have it all package for 55 USD a day, and when you try to check out it magically becomes 65 USD a day.

Holland America Line Nieuw Statendam

Reviews

2024-01-14 12:05:45

A wonderful way to see Indonesia and Malaysia from Singapore. This was a special time, especially the tours on the many ports of call. Quite naturally one compares it with the best of my many previous cruises, and that`s when improvements spring to mind. What was missing was the daytime activities and evening entertainments to stimulate the senses. Regular Holland America cruisers, of which there are many, insist that classical music and educational speakers were the norm before covid. If the latter had been in evidence, then a great cruise could have been an amazing one. Our tours were expensive, and although some tour guides were exceptional, sadly some were very poor. Holland America does not ask for feedback, so presumably no opportunity to reward the best whilst eliminating the seriously bad. Thank you Holland America, and in particular the majority of the service staff, who went out of their way to ensure our well being.

Holland America Line Westerdam

Reviews

2023-09-07 05:43:53

We are regular cruisers and this was the worst experience ever. Waste of time and money. Total cheats. We took the cruise from Sydney to New Zealand and back for 15 days. The arrival back to Sydney was delayed and as a result, we missed our flight. We were told to submit all papers to Holland America who would reimburse our change of travel, hotel stay, and food it is going to be 1 year and we have had no response from the cruise line despite several reminders. We received a notification saying it is covid and we will get the response in 4-6 weeks' time. When the whole world is back to normal Holland America is still hiding behind covid. What a shame. Worse cruise line ever and cheats on top of that. No decency to send a reply either agreeing to pay or not. It is because of them that we unnecessarily spent USD 700/-. Please do not use this cruise liner. There are other professional cruise liners who treat their customers well and reply to their queries. There is nothing nice about this cruise line.

Holland America Line Rotterdam

Reviews

2023-06-18 07:11:20

Unfortunately, although the quality of food was good, it always arrived cold. The fitness facilities were woefully inadequate whereas the gambling facilities were the opposite. The entertainment facilities were also inadequate and very loud. The quality of the entertainment was variable. Most of the staff were very courteous yet we found the lady on the restaurant booking desk rude and condescending. There were queues lasting hours to embark but disembarkation was very smooth. There were also large queues for reception and some reception staff were not particularly helpful. The shops were mainly jewellery based so not much in the way of souvenirs aboard. The destinations were very good especially Glacier bay.

Holland America Line Koningsdam

Reviews

2023-06-02 19:14:08

Wonderful crew! Nice ship, great itternary

Holland America Line Oosterdam

Reviews

2023-03-29 11:16:57

Some clear evidence of cost cutting. Standard cabins need bathroom refurbishment. Food was good, but trying to get it hot was a challenge. Staff always great but clearly overstretched in the main dining room, which was also poorly organised when we joined the ship which meant queuing for up to 20 minutes to get into dinner even though we had a reservation. Not acceptable that we couldn’t book excursions as they were all fully booked although we had excursion credit which we couldn’t use. They were charging silly money for short shuttle rides into town - sometimes $50 for two for a 10 minute ride (a taxi would be cheaper!). Main complaint was dining room which they just need to get sorted - poor management. Deterioration sine we were on this ship in 2019.

Holland America Line Westerdam

Reviews

2023-03-29 07:56:57

Fantastic cruise to Alaska with fabulous memories. Visiting glacier bay was amazing and all the trips were brilliant. On board facilities were good, great food great staff, lovely cabin. Cannot fault anything.

Holland America Line Koningsdam