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World and Grand Voyages on Zaandam and Zuiderdam

Maggie Blehert

cruise ship sailing at sea

In recent years the Zaandam and Zuiderdam ships have become some of the top choices for Holland America Line for its longer voyages known as Grand and World Voyages. Cruise Specialists had dozens of guests along with Voyage Hosts Keith and Susie Boyland on the 2022 Grand Africa … [Read more...]

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Holland America’s Zaandam and Zuiderdam: What Are the Differences?

Maggie Blehert

pool on board ship with ocean in background

Zaandam and Zuiderdam. They are both part of Holland America Line’s fleet of classically styled, mid-sized cruise ships. They both carry travelers to hundreds of destinations around the globe — and have done so many times over. And of course, they both start with … [Read more...]

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Cruising Solo: You’re Never Truly Alone

Justin Gibson

solo world cruises

One of the trends Cruise Specialists has noticed growing over the last few years is single or solo cruisers! We have shared our voyage host tips for solo cruisers and talked about how to find the best deals, but wanted to give you some insight from our guests. Cruise … [Read more...]

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What Is A Grand Voyage?

Corey Quinlan Taylor

Santa Marta, Colombia

For travelers seeking to expand their vacations beyond the classic two-week cruises, there are many options to choose from. Collector Voyages combine shorter cruises under one package price. World Cruises may allow you to circumnavigate the globe without the hassle of overseas … [Read more...]

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Holland America Line Announces 128-Day 2021 World Cruise

Maggie Blehert

Tokyo and Mt Fuji

Editor's Note: Holland America Line announced it would postpone its 2021 World Cruise and instead is offering a 2022 World Cruise with a similar itinerary to the below. The 2022 World Cruise will sail on board Holland America Line's Zaandam. You can find more details about … [Read more...]

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Maggie Blehert

Her ideal travel day: venturing to a new place, learning something interesting and sharing a smile.
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Steve and Wendy Bodenheimer
Cruise Specialists Voyage Hosts reporting on their round the world journeys.
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The Avid Cruiser. Well-traveled and insightful. Helping you make informed cruise decisions.
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