Holland
America Line is kicking off Wave Season with what it’s calling its biggest
promotion of the year — one that combines some of the line’s most popular perks
into a single, limited-time offer.
The cruise line’s
new “Start Your Journey” promotion applies to more than 500 sailings from
summer 2026 through spring 2027 and includes a mix of fare discounts, stateroom
upgrades, onboard and shore excursion credits, free kids’ fares and more.
Travelers can save up to 30 percent on cruise fares, score free balcony
upgrades and even book reduced deposits on select voyages to destinations
ranging from Alaska
and the Caribbean
to Europe
and beyond.
“Whether
discovering glaciers and wildlife in Alaska or the culture and history of
Europe, Holland America believes the best journeys are those where the
destination comes to life on and off the ship,” said Beth Bodensteiner,
president of Holland America Line. “The ‘Start Your Journey’ offer is the
perfect opportunity for guests to plan a vacation that combines exploration
with relaxation and the best service at sea.”
What’s
Included in the ‘Start Your Journey’ Offer
Guests who book
select cruises with the promotion can take advantage of several savings and
extras, where applicable, including:
- Up to 30 percent off cruise fares, with pricing starting as low as $162
per person, per day
- Reduced deposits, with 50 percent off the standard deposit
for the first and second guests in a stateroom
- Free balcony upgrades, allowing guests to book a verandah
for the price of an ocean-view, or an ocean-view for the price of an
interior
- Free fares for kids, with guests ages 18 and under
sailing free as the third or fourth passenger in a cabin (taxes, fees and
port expenses apply)
Travelers who
book by January 31 can also receive onboard credit, with amounts based on
cruise length:
- $100 per person for cruises lasting
six to nine days
- $150 per person for Alaska Cruisetours
and cruises of 10 to 20 days
- $200 per person for cruises 21 days or
longer
- $250 per person for Legendary Voyages
Those credits can
be used toward specialty dining, spa services, shore excursions, onboard
shopping and more.
Alaska sailings
come with an additional perk. Guests booking 2026 Alaska cruises or Cruisetours
by January 31 can receive up to $200 in shore excursion credit per stateroom when
booking with a designated promo code (#1ALASKA26). Paired with a complimentary
balcony upgrade, the bonus makes it easier to enjoy glacier views, wildlife
sightings, and wilderness excursions from both onboard and ashore.
For guests booking
with Holland America’s “Have It All” premium fare, the Wave Season bonuses
stack on top of four built-in perks: shore excursions (based on cruise length),
a Signature Beverage Package, specialty dining and a Wi-Fi Surf Package.
The promotion
covers a wide range of itineraries, including Alaska Cruisetours that pair a
cruise with overland adventures to Denali and the Yukon, as well as sailings to
Europe, Canada
and New England, Mexico,
the Caribbean, Panama Canal, Australia
and New
Zealand, Asia and
even Antarctica.
As with most Wave Season
deals, there are a few fine-print details. The offer isn’t valid on Grand
Voyages or cruises of five days or fewer, and cabin upgrades are subject to
availability. Children traveling as third or fourth guests in a stateroom are
eligible for free fares, regardless of whether they book the Have It All package.
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