‘Explore With More:’ Amidst High Demand, HAL Incentivizes Early Bookings

Image: Your clients can save on Holland America Line cruises to Alaska with the 'Explore With More' offer. (Photo Credit: Holland America Line)
Image: Your clients can save on Holland America Line cruises to Alaska with the 'Explore With More' offer. (Photo Credit: Holland America Line)
Bruce Parkinson
by Bruce Parkinson
Last updated: 6:30 AM ET, Mon October 16, 2023

With the demand for summer cruise travel expected to be high again in 2024, Holland America Line is encouraging cruisers to start planning now with an "Explore with More" offer that includes an air credit, shore excursion credit and ‘kids cruise free’ offer.’

Running from Oct. 13 to Nov. 15, 2023, the promotion is available on Have it All cruise package fares for select departures from April through October 2024. Destinations include Alaska, Europe and Canada/New England.

‘Explore with More’ offers guests a $500 air credit on European cruises, a $100 bonus shore excursion credit and kids cruising for free on select sailings.. The perks are in addition to the amenities of shore excursions, beverages, specialty dining and Wi-Fi that come with the ‘Have It All’ premium package. 

"With travel continuing to gain momentum, we're seeing more people planning their vacations farther out and looking to take advantage of offers like 'Explore with More' that add value," said Beth Bodensteiner, Holland America Line's chief commercial officer. "With 'Kids Sail Free' and an air credit for Europe, this is a great time to book a multigenerational family cruise." 

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Holland America Line has been cruising for over 150 years. (Photo Credit: Susan Young)

'Explore with More' Details

Air Credit: The first and second guests in a stateroom receive a $500 per person air credit on select 2024 Europe cruises. The offer is available on select flights when booked through Holland America Line's Flight Ease program.

Bonus Shore Excursion Credit: An additional $100 per person shore excursion credit is combinable with the Have It All package, for a total of up to a $400 Shore Excursion credit.

Kids Cruise Free: When sailing as the third and fourth guests in the same stateroom, kids ages five to 18 years are eligible to travel free on select cruises (taxes, fees and port expenses are additional).

Shore Excursions (part of Have it All fares): Based on the length of the cruise, guests receive up to three tours valued at $100 each. Choose from among thousands of tours all over the world — from active adventures and immersive culinary experiences to historical explorations and cultural discoveries.

Signature Beverage Package (part of Have it All fares): Guests enjoy a large selection of wine, beer, spirits, cocktails, soda, water, coffee and more. Up to 15 drinks per day are allowed, and bar service charges are included.

Specialty Dining (part of Have it All fares): Depending on the ship and duration of the cruise, guests can indulge in Holland America Line's award-winning specialty dining up to three nights.

Wi-Fi Surf Package (part of Have it All fares): With Holland America Line's most popular Wi-Fi package, guests can visit their favourite sites, including email, news, sports and more.

"Explore with More" benefits apply to the first and second guest in a stateroom. Taxes, fees and port expenses are additional. "Explore with More" is not valid on Grand Voyages or cruises of three days or less.

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