Holland America Line's Alaska cruise tours is being disrupted by wildfires. HAL’s McKinley Chalet Resort has been experiencing outages from the Riley fire which has closed the Denali National Park entrance. The cruise line there could be some revisions to guests’ Alaska cruise tours over the coming days. “There is no threat to the safety of our guests, team members or the property itself, and we are working to keep guests as comfortable as possible,' the cruise line posted on X. “As local authorities work to restore power to the area, we are notifying guests who are currently on cruise-tours.” Guests will be informed of any changes. The National Park Service said the fire is still active near the park entrance. Nearby public facilities and park trails are closed. The transit bus service is also canceled until at least Wednesday. 

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Volendam and Zaandam to sail 132- and 93-day itineraries, respectively, exploring a combined 80 ports across the globe in roundtrip voyages from U.S. homeports

  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.   Volendam and Zaandam to explore a combined 80 ports across the globe in roundtrip voyages from U.S. homeports   The newly unveiled Grand Australia and New Zealand Voyage offers guests an immersive journey Down Under while also exploring Hawaii, Fiji, French Polynesia, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu across the South Pacific. With 10 extended port visits, guests have more time to explore the culture and nightlife in destinations like Papeete, Tahiti, and Raiatea, French Polynesia.   "Our Grand Voyages are renowned for connecting guests with the world's most fascinating places while sailing roundtrip from the United States," said Beth Bodensteiner, chief commercial officer for Holland America Line. "Our team crafted this itinerary to show guests the parts of Australia and New Zealand they expect to visit, but also included frequently asked for, but rarely visited, ports throughout Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands."   With the Grand World Voyage sailing roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and the Grand Australia and New Zealand Voyage cruising roundtrip from San Diego, California, travelers can explore a variety of global destinations in ease without the need for international or long-haul air.   The Grand Australia and New Zealand Voyage will visit 44 ports across 10 countries over the 93-day voyage. Guests sailing on this cruise will be privy to an intimate experience on one of Holland America Line's perfectly sized ships, offering access to smaller ports.   The 2026 Grand World Voyage, which was announced in February but is now available for booking, will sail to 48 ports across 25 countries on an east-to-west route — traveling as far south as Antarctica and as far north as Oslo, Norway. Guests will experience all seven continents during the journey.   On March 7, 2026, Volendam and Zaandam will be at Sydney together. Zaandam arrives March 6 for an overnight, and Volendam arrives March 7 for an overnight.   2026 Grand Australia and New Zealand Highlights — Zaandam  

• 93-day voyage. Departs Jan. 4, 2026, roundtrip from San Diego.
• The ship heads southwest and around the Hawaiian Islands with an overnight in Honolulu before continuing south, island hopping around Fiji and the South Pacific. Zaandam explores the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea before nearly circling the Australia and visiting New Zealand before heading northeast through Tonga and French Polynesia, returning to San Diego.
• 44 total ports in 10 countries across two continents.
• Two-day Great Barrier Reef scenic cruising experience in the Ribbon Reef Region and Far North Region.
• Six overnight calls: Honolulu, Hawaii; Fremantle (Perth), Sydney and Hobart, Australia; Auckland, New Zealand; and Papeete.
• Four late-night departures: Adelaide, Australia; and Moorea, Raiatea and Huahine, French Polynesia.

  2026 Grand World Voyage Highlights — Volendam  

• 132-day voyage. Departs Jan. 4, 2026, roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale.
• Volendam heads south along the east coast of South America, crossing the equator and sailing down to Antarctica for a four-day scenic cruising experience. The ship then makes its way up the west coast of South America and over to Easter Island before traversing the islands of the South Pacific en route to Australia. Volendam explores Singapore and the Maldives, then calls at Alexandria, Egypt, for an overnight stay before meandering through the Mediterranean and northern Europe, ending with an Atlantic Ocean crossing.
• 48 total ports in 25 countries across seven continents.
• Nine overnight calls: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Papeete; Sydney; Bali, Indonesia; Singapore; Malé, Maldives; Safaga (Luxor) and Alexandria (Cairo), Egypt; and Lisbon, Portugal.
• Five late-night departures: Moorea, French Polynesia; Colombo, Sri Lanka; Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy; Oslo, Norway; and San Juan, Puerto Rico.
• NEW: A rare Grand cruise through the Gironde Estuary to Bordeaux, France.

  Early Booking Bonus Benefits   Guests who book the full 132-day Grand World Voyage or 93-day Grand Australia and New Zealand Voyage by June 16, 2025, receive onboard spending credits and amenities valued at up to $9,350 or $7,900 respectively, per person. Perks for all guests who book early feature a $500 air credit per person if booked through Flight Ease, complimentary roundtrip airport transfers, a $500 Grand Mariner Discount for past guests and a 3% pay-in-full discount.   Additional extras can include onboard credits up to $2,000 per guest, complimentary luggage delivery service to and from the airport, prepaid crew appreciation, a free shore excursion and laundry and dry-cleaning service when booking certain stateroom categories. Terms and conditions apply. Visit hollandamerica.com for full details.   A Grand Onboard Experience   On each Grand Voyage, Holland America Line ships provide gracious service, superior amenities and unexpected experiences. Guests can relax during leisurely days at sea, taking advantage of the extra time to participate in shipboard activities. Shipboard entertainment shines in the evening with local cultural performers and special guest headliners. Festive gala balls and dressy nights create memorable moments, along with a Captain's Grand Voyage Dinner. Dining is elevated to a new level on each Grand Voyage with menus that change daily and are seldom repeated, featuring local ingredients and regional cuisine.

Holland America Line has launched a new Glacier Guarantee - ensuring that guests will see at least one glacier on every Alaska cruise itinerary. Their new guarantee, offered on departures until September 2025, gifts a future cruise credit equal to 15% of their cruise fare if HAL cannot deliver on the promise. Holland America Line has been exploring Alaska for more than 75 years, longer than any other cruise line. Every Alaska departure includes a visit to the state's iconic glaciers, providing a rotating 360-degree view. As well as Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve it offers visits to College Fjord, Dawes Glacier, Hubbard Glacier and the Tracy Arm Fjord's Twin Sawyer Glaciers. Holland America Line has also introduced 'Glacier Day' on its Alaska cruises as part of its 'We Love Alaska' onboard experience. 'Glacier Day' includes sighting times, scenic commentary, presentations, viewing stations, and photo opportunities. Themed programming includes Dutch pea soup on deck, glacial ice cocktails and talks by Glacier Bay National Park service rangers. Kacy Cole, CMO at Holland America Line, said: "Our new Glacier Guarantee underlines our confidence in providing sightings on our Alaska cruises and Cruisetours. In 2024 and 2025, Alaska cruises and cruisetours are operated on HAL ships Eurodam, Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam, Westerdam and Zaandam. In addition to seven-day itineraries, guests can take longer 14-day voyages and a 28-Day Alaska Arctic Circle Solstice cruise. The Glacier guarantee is valid on all Alaska cruises and cruisetours - except select Yukon cruisetours - that feature a three-day cruise experience. 

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Holland America Line has launched a fleet-wide ‘Dutch Day’ experience to celebrate its 150+ year history.   The cruise line will offer a Dutch themed dinner once per cruise in the main dining room, with many of the dishes also offered in the casual Lido Market. The menu features classic and contemporary dishes including Dutch Pea Soup, Hodge Podge Klapstuk and a Bosche Bol, a chocolate covered cream puff. Holland America Line has also partnered with Daelmans Stroopwafels, a family-owned bakery founded in the Netherlands in 1904, to offer Stroopwafel Cheesecake and a Stroopwafel Napoleon. Select bars will serve a Stroopwafel Liqueur on ships sailing in Europe. Additionally, in place of the traditional stateroom turn-down chocolate, guests will find a Daelmans Stroopwafel on their pillow. On all 11 ships, the Crow’s Nest Café will offer daily fresh poffertjes - a traditional Dutch treat resembling small, fluffy pancakes - for an additional charge. Michael Stendebach, vice president of food, beverage and rooms, said: “Holland America Line remains deeply connected to our roots in the Netherlands and ‘Dutch Day’ is the perfect way to honor our history.” Holland America Line’s Orange Party will now be held on ‘Dutch Day’. The party takes place once per cruise and pays homage to the line’s heritage with live music, cocktails and other themed activities. 

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Holland America Line is bolstering its cruise ship entertainment offering with the introduction of four new mainstage shows in 2024. The line has also unveiled several new productions, tailored to the regions where guests are sailing. The new shows, which first appeared on Eurodam in February this year, comprise: Song & Dance - A concert of musical numbers from Broadway, Hollywood and more. Class Act - Las Vegas goes to sea celebrating iconic female performers of the concert and nightclub stage. All That – A fresh take on classic TV variety shows of the 1960s, 70s and 80s. Headliners share the spotlight, combining singing, dancing and comedy. Hey, Mr. DJ - Iconic radio DJs introduce songs from the 1960s through to today in a concert of pop hits. These shows will be available on Rotterdam, Zuiderdam and Nieuw Statendam by the end of June, with more ships to follow. Meanwhile, the new region-specific productions will allow guests to experience a different lineup, based on their itinerary. They comprise: Caribbean cruises on Rotterdam, Nieuw Statendam and Eurodam will feature the orchestral steel drum concerts of Island Magic, playing traditional island sounds and new versions of classical and pop songs. Canada and New England cruises on Volendam and Zuiderdam will showcase Breton Thunder, an authentic Nova Scotia music experience highlighting the area's European roots. Europe on Nieuw Statendam, Rotterdam and Zuiderdam will feature classical string music with the Chordial Chamber Trio and Pantheon, a group of European tenors. Alaska cruises will now include a new program called Destination: Alaska, which will highlight shore excursions that guests can book. Alaska itineraries will also feature the Step One Dance Company, which blends choreography with video projection, and the group Major Fourth, delivering harmonies that cover all genres and decades. Holland America Line also added the Rolling Stone Lounge to Eurodam and Nieuw Amsterdam in December 2023 and is enhancing its Billboard Onboard music experience with an updated piano bar concept. Bill Prince, VP of entertainment and enrichment at HAL, said: "Over several years we've built one of the strongest entertainment experiences at sea. Adding these new theater experiences continues to build on our momentum." 

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Holland America Line has become the first global cruise line to receive both Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certifications. The organizations serve as the most credible standards for certified seafood. The certifications cement the cruise line’s commitment to high-quality seafood sourced sustainably. "Our guests care about the quality and sustainability of the fresh fish we serve, and so do we," said Gus Antorcha, HAL president. The Marine Stewardship Council's focus is on sustainable wild-caught seafood, while Aquaculture Stewardship Council works with responsibly farmed seafood. Both organizations seek to minimize environmental impacts. All 11 ships in the fleet are certified to serve Marine Stewardship Council and Aquaculture Stewardship Council labeled seafood. The full rollout is starting across five Holland America Line ships in May 2024 at the beginning of Europe and Canada/New England season. They include Volendam in the Canada/New England region, and Rotterdam, Nieuw Statendam, Zuiderdam and Oosterdam in Europe. Holland America Line's six ships in Alaska serve 100% sustainable seafood under its Responsible Fisheries Management (RFM) certification. Examples of seafood that fall under the certification umbrella on include Asian Barramundi, Tasmania Atlantic Salmon, Canadian and New England Haddock, and Hawaiian Swordfish. 

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• Caribbean season to operate from October 2025 through to April 2026
• All itineraries to call at Half Moon Cay, Holland America Line’s private island in the Bahamas
• Collectors’ Voyages, ranging from 14 to 21 days, available to book

  Holland America Line has unveiled its 2025-2026 Caribbean season.   The programme features 74 itineraries, ranging from seven to 14 days, departing from Fort Lauderdale and Miami from October 2025 through to April 2026. Voyages will explore the eastern, western and southern regions of the Caribbean, as well as the Panama Canal.   It includes cruises on the line’s three Pinnacle-class ships - Nieuw Statendam, Rotterdam and Koningsdam – as well as Eurodam, Volendam and Zuiderdam.   All itineraries will call at Half Moon Cay, Holland America Line’s private island in the Bahamas, while select cruises will feature late-evening departures from Puerto Rico, Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire. Also new to the season is the addition of Miami, Florida, as a homeport.   The full programme comprises:   Eastern Caribbean   * Seven-day cruises feature a combination of ports: Grand Turk, St. Thomas, San Juan (Puerto Rico), Amber Cove (Dominican Republic), Key West (Florida) and Nassau, Bimini and Half Moon Cay (Bahamas) Departing December 6, 2025. Prices from £929pp   * Eight-day cruise calling at Amber Cove, San Juan, St. Thomas, St. Maarten and Half Moon Cay. Departing March 7, 2026. Prices from £1,319pp   * 11-day cruises calling at St. Maarten, St. Lucia, Antigua, St. Kitts, St. Thomas and Half Moon Cay, plus Martinique or Dominica. Departing December 9, 2025. Prices from £1,639pp   * 14-day cruise calling at Half Moon Cay, Grand Turk, St. John, Dominica, St. Lucia, Antigua, Barbados, Grenada and Trinidad. Departing December 21, 2025.Prices from £2,639pp   Western Caribbean   * Seven-day cruises calling at Cozumel (Mexico), Ocho Rios (Jamaica), Grand Cayman and Half Moon Cay. Departing November 29, 2025. Prices from £979pp   Southern Caribbean   * Nine-day cruise calling at Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao and Half Moon Cay. Departing November 28, 2025. Prices from £1,259pp   * 10-day itinerary calling at Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao Half Moon Cay, and Grand Turk and Amber Cove. Departing December 13, 2025. Prices from £1,449pp   Panama Canal   * 12-day ‘Panama Canal Discovery’ voyage, visiting the Panama Canal without and calling at Cartagena (Colombia), Colon (Panama), Puerto Limon (Costa Rica), Grand Cayman, Curaçao and Half Moon Cay. Departing October 26, 2025. Prices from £1,979pp   Holland America Line is also offering Collectors' Voyages that combine the above into back-to-back, non-repeating itineraries, exploring the Caribbean. These range from 14 to 21 days.   For a limited time, when guests book select 2025-2026 Caribbean cruises, they will benefit from the ‘Have It All’ package, which includes free upgrades to an Elite Beverage Package and premium Wi-Fi.   Beth Bodensteiner, chief commercial officer at Holland America Line, said: “This will be the first time all three of our Pinnacle-class ships are in the Caribbean together, allowing for even more opportunities for guests to experience all we have to offer. With demand for Caribbean cruises remaining strong, we’ve planned a full season allowing guests to choose the islands they want to visit and the ideal length for their holiday.”

 

Noordam to take guests through British Columbia's historic Inside Passage on unique itinerary, rich with wildlife and nature

  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.   Noordam sails historic Inside Passage on unique itinerary, rich with wildlife and nature   Holland America Line has long been known as a leader in cruising in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest, and a seven-day "Great Bear Rainforest" itinerary that hasn't been offered in decades showcases a distinct take on cruising in this region. Departing Oct. 5, 2025, and April 19, 2026, aboard Noordam, travelers seeking a more intimate experience can become immersed in the culture, nature and rare wildlife of Ketchikan, Alaska, and Prince Rupert, Nanaimo and Victoria, British Columbia.   "This in-depth exploration of the PNW takes guests through the historic Inside Passage, sailing through some of the most confined waters our ships have ever sailed, said Paul Grigsby, vice president of deployment and revenue planning for Holland America Line.  "This is the true Inside Passage, the storied route between Seattle and Alaska that ships have been sailing since as far back as the gold rush era.  It is a first for our company to plan a sailing focused on this fjord-like waterway that maximizes a daylight transit to allow best opportunities for wildlife sightings," added Grigsby.   The roundtrip from Seattle, Washington, "Great Bear Rainforest" itinerary calls at Ketchikan before heading south to thoroughly explore ports in British Columbia. The ship overnights in Prince Rupert before scenic cruising in Greenville Channel, past the first nation's village of Bella Bella, Johnstone Strait and Seymour Narrows. While cruising, guests can view wildlife like whales, eagles and the rare Kermode bear — also known as the spirit bear. A maiden call at Nanaimo and visit to popular Victoria give guests the opportunity to deeply explore many different communities in British Columbia.   Ten additional itineraries along the Pacific Coast highlight the region's stunning scenery and sail from San Diego, California, to Seattle or Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Cruises call at popular ports like Astoria, Oregon; Santa Barbara, California; and Ensenada, Mexico; and select itineraries feature an overnight in San Francisco, California.   For those seeking some fun under the sun, Holland America Line's Mexico season provides the perfect escape. Cruises are roundtrip from San Diego or between San Diego and Vancouver, taking travelers to Mexico's iconic ports like Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta, while also granting access to even more of the Sea of Cortez with calls at Guaymas and Santa Rosalia, Mexico. Late-night calls on select itineraries allow guests to discover historic sites in Loreto and take in Topolobampo's dramatic scenery.   "Our Mexico cruises are favorites among many guests due to the incredible weather and beautiful landscapes, with ports boasting on average 300 days of sunshine a year," said Beth Bodensteiner, chief commercial officer for Holland America Line. "And there's so much more to experience beyond the scenery. Guests can delve deep into the culinary delights of the region through shore excursions, while also enjoying local fresh fish like yellowfin tuna on board."   Highlights of the 2025-2026 Pacific Coast Season:  

• Cruises on Eurodam, Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam and Zaandam.
• Itineraries are roundtrip Vancouver, Seattle or San Diego; and between Seattle or San Diego and Vancouver.
• Several one-day "Pacific Northwest" getaways between Vancouver and Seattle offer a quick taste of Holland America Line.
• "Pacific Coastal" itineraries are four, five and six days and sail between San Diego and Vancouver. The four-day features a call at Avalon or Santa Barbara and the five-day visits San Francisco; the six-day overnights in San Francisco.
• "Great Bear Rainforest" is seven days roundtrip from Seattle and calls at Ketchikan, Prince Rupert, Nanaimo (maiden call), and Victoria.
• A four-day "California Retreat" sails roundtrip San Diego departing Oct. 21, 2025, and calls at Ensenada, Avalon and Santa Barbara.
• A four-day itinerary roundtrip from Vancouver departing April 29, 2026, calls at Astoria and Victoria.
• "Wine Country and Pacific Northwest" is from San Diego to Vancouver. The six-day cruise includes Victoria and San Francisco (overnight); the seven-day adds Avalon and Astoria, and extends the call in Victoria to a late-night departure.
• "Classic California Coast" is seven days roundtrip from San Diego and calls at Avalon, San Francisco (overnight) and Ensenada.

  Highlights of the 2025-2026 Mexico Season:  

• Two ships offer Mexico itineraries: Nieuw Amsterdam and Zaandam.
• Cruises are roundtrip from San Diego or between San Diego and Vancouver.
• Seven-day "Mexican Riviera" cruises feature Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlán and Cabo San Lucas.
• The seven-day "Baja Peninsula" itinerary visits La Paz, Loreto and Cabo San Lucas.
• The 10-day "Mexican Riviera and Sea of Cortez" itinerary includes all five of the ports on the seven-day itineraries and features a late-night call in Loreto; the 11-day adds Manzanillo, Mexico; the 12-day adds scenic cruising Bahia Magdalena.
• The 11-day "Mexican Riviera and Pacific Coast" cruise departs San Diego, calling at Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlan before heading north, calling at Avalon and ending at Vancouver.
• The 12-day "Historic Baja Peninsula" includes eight ports: Santa Rosalia, Guaymas, Loreto (late-night call), Topolobampo (late-night call), La Paz, Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta and Cabo San Lucas.

  Book Back-to-Back Cruises with a Collectors' Voyage   Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam and Zaandam will sail a total of 15 Collectors' Voyages that combine back-to-back, nonrepeating itineraries that allow guests to explore the Pacific Coast, Mexico and even Hawaii in one seamless voyage. These Collectors' Voyages range between 14 and 29 days.   Have It All Booking Bonus   For a limited time, when guests book select 2025-2026 Pacific Coast and Mexico cruises with the Have It All premium package, the standard package amenities of shore excursions, specialty dining, a Signature Beverage Package and Surf Wi-Fi are included — plus the added perk of free prepaid Crew Appreciation, along with free upgrades to the Elite Beverage Package and Premium Wi-Fi. Terms and conditions apply.   Restricted cruise-only fares for seven day cruises for 2025-2026 Pacific Coast and Mexico begin at $679, per person, double occupancy. Taxes, fees and port expenses are additional. Visit hollandamerica.com for full details.

 

Longer Collectors' Voyages combine a 14-day cruise Down Under with a South Pacific Legendary Voyage to create an extended vacation up to 50 days

  For guests dreaming of a cruise vacation to the Land Down Under, Holland America Line's Australia and New Zealand season sailing from November 2025 to March 2026 is now open for booking. From vibrant capital cities to captivating scenery, Holland America Line's cruises to Australia and New Zealand are a tapestry of diverse landscapes and unique cultures.   The 14-day itineraries aboard Noordam allow travelers to easily journey between the two countries and visit the best locales in the region — all while experiencing Holland America Line's award-winning service and authentic, localized programming. New Collectors' Voyages combine a two-week cruise with an epic Legendary Voyage to the South Pacific, creating a longer vacation up to 50 days across several cruising regions.For guests dreaming of a cruise vacation to the Land Down Under, Holland America Line's Australia and New Zealand season sailing from November 2025 to March 2026 is now open for booking. From vibrant capital cities to captivating scenery, Holland America Line's cruises to Australia and New Zealand are a tapestry of diverse landscapes and unique cultures.   "Australia and New Zealand are excellent options for cruisers looking for global destinations, iconic cities and wild wonders," said Beth Bodensteiner, Holland America Line's chief commercial officer. "We craft our cruises to showcase the best of each region. With these voyages, guests can immerse themselves in New Zealand in a port-intensive itinerary that also features scenic cruising through Milford Sound, or they can see wildlife like penguins and kangaroos while exploring South Australia."   Holland America Line's Australia and New Zealand cruises sail roundtrip from Sydney, Australia, or between Sydney and Auckland, New Zealand.   Highlights of the 2025-2026 Australia and New Zealand Season  

• All cruises are aboard Noordam.
• "Australia and New Zealand" — 14 days, between Sydney and Auckland:
  • Departures in November, February and March.
  • Combination of ports in Australia, Tasmania and New Zealand:
    • All cruises call at Melbourne, Australia; Hobart and/or Burnie, Tasmania; and Tauranga, Napier and Port Chalmers (Dunedin), New Zealand.
    • Additional New Zealand ports include a combination of Picton, Wellington, Timaru, Lyttelton (Christchurch) and Waitangi.

• "New Zealand Discovery" — 14 days, roundtrip from Sydney:
  • Departs Dec. 7, 2025.
  • All New Zealand Ports: Auckland, Waitangi, Tauranga, Gisborne, Napier, Wellington, Lyttelton (Christchurch) and Port Chalmers (Dunedin).

• "South Australia Discovery Holiday" — 14 days, roundtrip from Sydney:
  • Departs Dec. 21, 2025.
  • Melbourne, Phillip Island, Eden, Adelaide and Penneshaw, Australia; Burnie, Port Arthur and Hobart (late departure), Tasmania.

• All itineraries that visit New Zealand include scenic cruising in the stunning Milford Sound located within Fiordland National Park.
• Holland America Line's Global Fresh Fish Program brings native fresh fish and other local ingredients on board like New Zealand green lipped muscles, Tasmanian Atlantic salmon, Sydney rock oysters and Tasmanian meat pies.

  Book Back-to-Back Cruises with a Collectors' Voyage   Noordam will sail five Collectors' Voyages that combine back-to-back, nonrepeating itineraries that allow guests to explore multiple areas in one seamless voyage. These Collectors' Voyages range between 28 and 50 days and merge two 14-day Australia and New Zealand cruises, or one14-day Australia and New Zealand cruise with a Legendary Voyage to the South Pacific.   41-day "South Pacific Crossing & New Zealand" Collectors' Voyage

• Departs Oct. 12, 2025; from Seattle, Washington, to Auckland.

28-day "New Zealand & South Australia Discovery" Collectors' Voyage

• Departs Dec. 7, 2025; roundtrip from Sydney.

42-day "South Australia & South Pacific Islands" Collectors' Voyage

• Departs Dec. 21, 2025; from Sydney to Auckland.

42-day "South Pacific Islands & New Zealand" Collectors' Voyage

• Departs Jan. 4, 2026; roundtrip from Sydney.

50-day "New Zealand & South Pacific Crossing" Collectors' Voyage

• Departs March 1, 2026; from Auckland to Seattle.

  Have It All Booking Bonus For a limited time, when guests book select 2025-2026 Australia and New Zealand cruises with the Have It All premium package, the standard package amenities of shore excursions, specialty dining, a Signature Beverage Package and Surf Wi-Fi are included — plus the added perk of free prepaid Crew Appreciation, along with free upgrades to the Elite Beverage Package and Premium Wi-Fi. Terms and conditions apply.   Beginning fares for 2025-2026 Australia and New Zealand 14-day cruises start from $1,759 per person, double occupancy. Taxes, fees and port expenses are additional. Visit hollandamerica.com for full details.

Holland America Line's 2025 Alaska cruisetours are now open for booking, with even more access to Alaska wildlife and glaciers. HAL’s cruisetours continue to be the only way to explore Denali National Park and Canada's Yukon combined with an Alaska cruise. For the 2025 season, Holland America Line added a new 14-day Ultimate Denali tour that includes two nights in Denali, an overnight at Homer, Alaska, along with more Alaska city visits and a seven-day cruise. With the addition of a Denali Natural History Tour to all one-night Denali itineraries, all Alaska cruisetours now include a complimentary tour for guests in Denali National Park. "We continue to enhance our Alaska cruisetours for more access to wildlife and the most overland days on a single tour," said Beth Bodensteiner, HA: chief commercial officer. "For travelers who want to see the Yukon, we remain the only cruise line to offer this experience to one of the newest UNESCO World Heritage Sites." There are 17 different options in the 2025 Alaska cruisetours program. Guests can choose whether to cruise to Alaska or go overland first, and then decide to include one, two or three nights at Denali National Park. Those who want to explore farther into Canada can add a trip to the remote landscapes of the Yukon with stops in Dawson City and Whitehorse. Four ships offer Alaska cruisetours: Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam and Zaandam.

Holland America Line is past the halfway stage in updating cruise ship Wi-Fi to SpaceX's Starlink across its fleet. The first ship to receive the next-generation tech was Koningsdam, and now Oosterdam, Volendam, Westerdam, Zaandam and Zuiderdam all have Starlink-powered internet on board. Starlink is Low Earth Orbit satellite technology providing high-speed internet around the world. Since receiving Starlink internet, the ships have sailed through Alaska, the Mediterranean and Canada with positive guest and team member feedback. "Our goal is to continue keeping all guests connected, and to allow our team members to stay in touch with their loved ones," said Kathleen Erickson, VP of technology. "It's important we stay up to date with evolving technology to ensure the best experience for everyone." Holland America Line is scheduled to have Starlink internet installed on the remaining five ships in the fleet by mid-December 2023.

For the 2025 Canada and New England cruise season, Holland America Line is expanding its choice of longer voyages. It is adding maiden ports and showcasing a 25-day "Legendary Voyage" that also explores Greenland and Iceland. New England cruise departures are from Boston and Montreal or Quebec City. From May through October, Zuiderdam offers a series of seven-day departures. Volendam offers longer 10- and 11-day itineraries. In September, Volendam will also offer three seven-day cruises to take in the fall foliage. "We will slightly increase our capacity in the region from previous years and add more verandah staterooms available for booking," said Beth Bodensteiner, HAL’s chief commercial officer. "Plus, our itineraries present several choices for a truly unique vacation that explores a culturally-rich region and longer voyages up to Greenland and Iceland." The 25-day "Canada, New England, Greenland and Iceland" Legendary Voyage departs July 12 on Volendam and sails roundtrip from Boston. The cruise makes six calls around Iceland, with 11 additional visits in Greenland, Maine and Canada's Nova Scotia, Labrador and Newfoundland. Beginning cruise-only fares for 2025 Canada New England cruises range from $979 to $4,699 per person, double occupancy, depending on length.