It\u2019s rare that our two Grand Voyage ships cross paths, and something we love celebrating! On Saturday, March 7, 2026, Zaandam and Volendam<\/em> met up in Sydney, Australia, and guests from both ships enjoyed a special Chocolate Afternoon Tea to commemorate the occasion.<\/p>\n Hosted aboard Zaandam<\/em>, Culinary Ambassador Jacques Torres<\/a> curated a menu of signature chocolate creations. Guests delighted in a delectable and elegant selection, including scones and finger sandwiches, as well as treats created by Torres for the event \u2014 chocolate madeleines, chocolate canel\u00e9 de Bordeaux, Le Lion chocolate-dipped marshmallows and G\u00e2teau de Voyage, paired with our Royal Dutch Tea Time Blend<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Wondering what it\u2019s like to cruise around the world? Learn more about our Grand Voyages<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> The community of world travelers makes this moment so meaningful. As Darren Lewis, Zaandam<\/em>\u2019s Hotel General Manager, said, \u201cWhen guests sail with us for months at a time, they become a community. Seeing that community from two ships come together in Sydney<\/a> to share stories, celebrate the journey, and enjoy a beautifully crafted afternoon tea was a powerful reminder of what makes Grand Voyages so special.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div> Volendam<\/em> is currently sailing on the 133-day Grand World Voyage, heading to Asia before crossing the Pacific Ocean and transiting the Panama Canal to finish the journey in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Meanwhile, Zaandam<\/em> will continue exploring Australia and New Zealand before sailing to French Polynesia and eventually completing its 93-day Grand Voyage in San Diego, California.<\/p>\n<\/div>What\u2019s Next for the 2026 Grand Voyages<\/h2><\/div>