Holland America Line News
Holland America Line’s 2026 Europe Season Allows Guests to Choose Their Own Mediterranean Adventure
Holland America Line opened its 2026 Europe season for booking with four ships taking guests on Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Canary Island and transatlantic cruises ranging from seven to 42 days. The carefully crafted itineraries grant travelers a wide array of options and new ports to choose from when booking their European holiday.
Three Solar Eclipse Sailings Highlight Holland America Line’s New Celestial Cruises in 2026
Holland America Line is announcing a new slate of cruises that will take guests to prime locations throughout Europe to witness extraordinary celestial events. Those seeking to cross off bucket-list items like viewing the Northern Lights, a total solar eclipse or a summer solstice above the Arctic Circle will be able to book one of these special Celestial Cruises beginning July 31.
Holland America Line’s ‘Save on Sunshine’ Offer Lets Cruisers Plan Their Warm-Weather Winter holiday
Holland America Line is enticing travelers to plan now and book a warm-weather vacation for this winter with a new “Save on Sunshine” offer that kicks off Friday, July 19, 2024. The special promotion features up to 40% off fares, free prepaid crew appreciation and 50% reduced deposits.
Holland America Line Introduces New ‘Grand Voyage’ Entertainment with 15 Production Shows
Holland America Line is introducing a new slate of shows that will anchor the entertainment on Grand Voyages, starting with the 2025 Grand World Voyage and Grand Voyage: Pole to Pole. When the two cruises depart in January 2025 on simultaneous sailings, 15 new shows will make their debut on both ships throughout the monthslong, globetrotting journeys.
Holland America Line Opens Bookings for 2026 Grand World Voyage
Holland America Line has officially opened bookings for its 2026 Grand World Voyage aboard Volendam. The premium cruise line also unveiled and opened bookings for its 2026 Grand Australia and New Zealand Voyage on Zaandam. The two extended cruises sail roundtrip from the United States in January 2026 and will rendezvous in Sydney, Australia, during their journeys.
Holland America Line Set to Debut New ‘Glacier Day’ and Enhanced Alaska-Focused Experiences
Holland America Line is debuting “Glacier Day” on its Alaska cruises as it rolls out new programming within its “We Love Alaska” on board experience. The new offerings include Alaska Up Close presentations as well as culinary and beverage experiences to help foster a deeper connection to the people, history and culture of the state. The 2024 season kicks off April 27 from Vancouver and May 4 from Seattle.
Holland America Line Becomes First Global Cruise Line to Receive International Seafood Certification
Holland America Line is elevating its award-winning dining experience by becoming the first global cruise line to receive both Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certifications. The two organizations serve as the most credible standards worldwide for certified seafood.
Holland America Line Teams Up with Audible to Offer a Virtual Book Club
Holland America Line is working with Audible, a leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, as the first cruise line to offer a co-branded book club with celebrated authors across different genres.
Holland America Line’s 2025-2026 Mexico and Pacific Coast Seasons Offer Rare Cruises
Holland America Line opened its 2025-2026 Mexico and Pacific Coast seasons, including longer calls at unique ports like Mexico’s Loreto and Topolobampo, and a new seven-day Great Bear Rainforest itinerary — a rarely cruised route that reveals the beauty of British Columbia, Canada. Cruises run from August 2025 to May 2026 and range from one day up to a 29-day Collectors’ Voyage.
Holland America Line Visits All Seven Continents and Includes an Antarctic Experience
Holland America Line is set to sail one of its most ambitious Grand World Voyages in 2026. The meticulously planned 132-day cruise will span all seven continents, including a special four-day Antarctic Experience. Details were announced today by President Gus Antorcha to 2024 Grand World Voyage guests aboard Zuiderdam, which is currently sailing in between Okinawa and Tokyo.
Award-Winning Distillery Buffalo Trace Selects Premium Barrel for Holland America Line
Master blenders Drew Mayville and Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame inductee Freddie Johnson curate an exclusive barrel for the fleet
Holland America Line Enhances Alaska Cruisetours with McKinley Chalet Resort Room Upgrades
Holland America Line is elevating its award-winning Alaska Cruisetours in time for the 2024 season with room upgrades at McKinley Chalet Resort and a new, included tour in Dawson City, Yukon. Alaska Cruisetours combine an Alaska cruise with an overland tour to Denali, and Holland America Line is the only cruise line that extends those tours into the Yukon.