Singapore to Cape Town Volendam 2027-02-28

HomeSearchSingapore to Cape Town Volendam 2027-02-28

Your itinerary

Singapore
Port Klang (Kuala Lumpur), Malaysia
Penang
Phuket
At Sea
At Sea
Hambantota, Sri Lanka
Colombo
At Sea
Male
At Sea
At Sea
At Sea
At Sea
Port Louis
La Possesion
At Sea
At Sea
At Sea
East London
At Sea
Cape Town
Cape Town

Day 1

28th Feb '27

Singapore

City-states are rare in the present day—and none are quite like Singapore. In the 20th century, the Southeast Asian nation hurtled itself into the modern world, and it continues to expand its state-of-the-art transportation system and build its edgy skyline. Yet Singapore’s urban plan wisely maintained its intimate neighborhoods, many with streets lined with colorful shophouses (a type of building unique to parts of Asia, with businesses located on their ground floors and residences above). Add the city’s mix of ethnic groups—mainly Malays, Chinese and Indians—and you get a vibrant cultural scene that attracts a cosmopolitan, international community. Singapore’s food scene—which is arguably the world’s most dynamic and runs the gamut from beloved street hawkers to Michelin-starred venues—would merit a trip alone, as would its never-ending shopping options. But the city is also packed with world-class museums, many designed by celebrated architects, and it hosts many major international events, such as the Formula One Grand Prix. Yet only about half of the 720-square-kilometer (278-square-mile) island is developed, which leaves plenty of room for parks and open spaces such as the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, where an old-growth forest still thrives. More

Less

Arrive

0:00

Depart

18:00

Day 2

1st Mar '27

Port Klang (Kuala Lumpur), Malaysia

Less

Arrive

8:00

Depart

18:00

Day 3

2nd Mar '27

Penang

Malaysia is the very definition of multiethnic and multicultural: Its population is a mix of Chinese, Indians and ethnic Malays, and its art, food, culture and language are influenced by former Portuguese, Dutch and British colonizers. Nowhere is this more evident than in Penang, which was the British Empire’s first settlement in Southeast Asia—the beginning of more than 150 years of British rule, which ended in 1948. Penang is divided by the Strait of Malacca into Penang Island and, on the Malay Peninsula, Seberang Perai. It’s easy to while away a day in George Town, the island’s capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, visiting ornate historic houses, snapping pictures of its charming streets and breaking for spicy laksa (coconut-curry soup) and kopi peng (iced coffee with condensed milk). Beyond George Town, Penang has a number of natural gems, including the idyllic Monkey Beach—with its white sand, clear waters and the occasional macaque—and Tropical Spice Garden, a must for anyone with an interest in South Asian cooking. No matter where you go in Penang, you’ll find something delicious to eat, from the chicken wings at humble hawker centers to upmarket takes on Malaysian home cooking. More

Less

Arrive

8:00

Depart

17:00

Day 4

3rd Mar '27

Phuket

Hambantota, Sri Lanka

Off the beaten track and tranquil—those adjectives describe just part of the allure of Sri Lanka’s southeastern corner. This is a quiet, laid-back, rural region of sleepy villages, farms and seemingly endless golden-sand beaches fringed by coconut palms and fronting the Indian Ocean’s cerulean waters. Beyond Hambantota’s new world-class port, colorful fishing boats cluster in its small harbor; their bounty can be seen in the daily fish market. Much of this part of Sri Lanka was off-limits during the country’s civil war; then, it was hit hard by the 2004 tsunami. Fortunately the region has mostly recovered and is now open to tourists, who are discovering its natural beauty and a Sri Lankan way of life that is fast disappearing. More

Less

Arrive

9:00

Depart

19:00

Day 8

7th Mar '27

Colombo

Scarred by decades of civil war, Sri Lanka and its commercial capital, Colombo, are relatively new to modern-day tourism. But Colombo has been a crucial trading post for more than 2,000 years. The city rose to prominence as Sri Lanka’s most important port town in the 16th century with the arrival of Portuguese fleets. After a period under Dutch rule, Ceylon—as Sri Lanka was then called—became part of the British Empire in 1802. Sri Lanka gained independence in 1948, but the country experienced intense unrest from 1983 until 2009, when Sri Lanka’s civil war finally came to an end. Many visitors head for the pristine beaches or up to the mist-draped mountains of Sri Lanka’s tea country, and find that Colombo merits more than just a quick stop. Development continues at breakneck speed here, with skyscrapers jostling for space alongside the elegant architecture of its colonial past. Bustling markets and newfangled shops rub shoulders with ancient temples and rich layers of history in this fascinating place. More

Less

Arrive

7:00

Depart

21:00

Day 9

8th Mar '27

At Sea

Less

Arrive

0:00

Depart

0:00

Day 10

9th Mar '27

Male

Port Louis

Port Louis is the capital city of Mauritius, in the Indian Ocean. It’s known for its French colonial architecture and the 19th-century Champ de Mars horse-racing track. The Caudan Waterfront is a lively dining and shopping precinct. Nearby, vendors sell local produce and handicrafts at the huge Central Market. The Blue Penny Museum focuses on the island’s colonial and maritime history, along with its culture. More

Less

Arrive

8:00

Depart

17:00

Day 16

15th Mar '27

La Possesion

Day 20

19th Mar '27

East London

East London is a popularly and informally defined part of London, capital of the United Kingdom. By most definitions, it is east of the ancient City of London and north of the River Thames More

Less

Arrive

10:00

Depart

19:00

Day 21

20th Mar '27

At Sea

Less

Arrive

0:00

Depart

0:00

Day 22

21st Mar '27

Cape Town

Cape Town’s spectacular setting on Table Bay, beneath the 1,082-meter (3,550-foot) Table Mountain and Lion’s Head, seldom fails to take one’s breath away, whether you are a local or a visitor. If Johannesburg is South Africa’s New York, this port city of four million, settled by traders from the Dutch East India Company in 1652, is its San Francisco. With a rich array of restaurants, galleries, vineyards and countless beaches, as well as a Mediterranean climate, life on the Cape Peninsula, which stretches for some 70 kilometers (43 miles) from downtown to the most southerly point, Cape Point, is genteel and all about good, healthy living and staying outdoors as much as possible. The Table Bay side of the city, known for its luxurious seaview properties and bustling nightlife, is countered by equally intriguing False Bay, which lies behind Table Mountain and is home to quaint, cobblestoned fishing villages like Kalk Bay, as well as the city’s famous penguin colony. There, too, you’ll find the oldest (and some of the best) vineyards in Africa, such as Constantia Uitsig and Buitenverwachting. If you visit, though, be warned: Once might not be enough. More

Less

Arrive

8:00

Depart

0:00

Day 23

22nd Mar '27

Cape Town

Less

Arrive

0:00

Depart

0:00

Your ship - The Volendam

Volendam

Description Food and Drink Entertainment Fitness Recreational Technology Other

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. Whi...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. More Less

24-hour room service
More
canaletto
More
dive in
More
lido market
More
morimoto by sea (pop-up)
More
pinnacle grill
More
the dining room
More

casino action
More
world stage
More

fitness center
More

pickleball at sea
More

holland america line navigator
More

kids club
More
onboard shopping
More

Staterooms

suite

Approximately 558-566 sq. ft. including verandah With floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a priva ... te verandah, these spacious suites are flooded with light. They feature a large sitting area with a mini-bar and refrigerator, and two lower beds convertible to one king-size bed—our signature Mariner’s Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses plus a separate dressing room. There’s also a sofa bed, suitable for two people. The bathroom comes with a full-size whirlpool bath and shower. Amenities include use of the exclusive Neptune Lounge, a private concierge and an array of complimentary services. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images.

outside

Approximately 140-319 sq. ft. These large staterooms include two lower beds convertible to one que ... en-size bed—our Signature Mariner’s Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities. The view is fully obstructed. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

inside

Approximately 151–233 sq. ft. Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Marin ... er’s Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities are featured in these comfortable staterooms. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.