Over 100 UK travel agents boarded Nieuw Statendam this week for Holland America Line's largest ever travel trade ship visit. Agents from across the UK joined up in Liverpool to explore the Pinnacle Class ship. The event, hosted by HAL's dedicated UK trade team, gave travel agent guests a guided tour, a three-course restaurant lunch and a brand presentation. The 2,666-passenger Nieuw Statendam sails from Dover in 2025, with a full season of 10 sailings throughout the summer. The ship will sail to the Canary Islands, around the British Isles, Norway, Iceland, Greenland, Iberia and the Eastern Mediterranean. Karen Farndell, director sales & marketing for Holland America Line, said: "We're thrilled to have so many agents joining us onboard. First-hand product experience is simply the best training tool we can offer." HAL is offering eight travel agent ship visits this year, with a total of 430 places available. This is an increase of 23% on the 350 it welcomed in 2023. Following the high demand for the Liverpool event, a second visit has been planned for the port, taking place August 12, onboard the 2,668-guest Rotterdam. Visits are also taking place in Dover, South Queensferry, Belfast, Newcastle and Cork. 

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  Holland America Line is offering guests £600 flight credit, a pre-cruise hotel stay and transfers when purchasing a Caribbean cruise.   The offer, available to book now, runs until July 31, 2024, and is applicable on 105 sailings departing between October 2024 and April 2025.   Holland America Line has six ships sailing in the Caribbean - Eurodam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Nieuw Statendam, Rotterdam, Volendam and Zuiderdam - offering itineraries ranging from four to 21 days.   Prices start from £899pp for a four-day Private Islands and Bahamas Escape, or £1564pp for a seven-day Eastern Caribbean cruise.   Karen Farndell, director sales & marketing for Holland America Line, said: “This fantastic offer gives our guests every reason to book a winter sun Caribbean getaway. With a huge discount on flights, transfers and a hotel stay included, along with a choice of six beautiful ships, it’s now easier than ever to enjoy the delights of this magical destination.”

 

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 begun long-term biofuel testing on flagship, Rotterdam. It is testing 100% low carbon intensity sustainable marine fuel while sailing within the Norwegian World Heritage Fjords. The ship bunkered the biofuel before leaving Rotterdam last week and will operate one of its four engines using the low carbon intensity oil. This sustainable marine fuel is derived from organic waste or residues and certified according to the EU Renewable Energy Directive while in the Fjords. The GoodFuels MR1-100 sustainable biofuel is supplied by FincoEnergies. It says it will yield an estimated 86% reduction in life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions. "We are excited to demonstrate a next-generation fuel source that can help us toward our pursuit of net zero emissions," said Gus Antorcha, HAL president. The initial tests will occur on one engine during cruises this month, with the potential to expand to multiple engines during the summer while sailing in the Norwegian World Heritage Fjords. HAL is one of the first Carnival Corp brands to run a long-term 100% biofuel shipboard operation, having completed a successful first test in August 2022. Carnival Corporation's 2023 Sustainability Report released in April 2024 notes significant achievements toward its 2030 goals. 

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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.

Holland America Line has opened bookings for 2025-2026 Panama Canal and Hawaii cruises. The cruise line will offer departures from five North American homeports, sailing on five ships. It includes Nieuw Amsterdam's Hawaii cruise debut. There will be six different Panama Canal cruises and a host of new firsts: for the cruise line. HAL has added the port of Acajutla, El Salvador on most Panama Canal sailings. Also, Pinnacle-Class ship Koningsdam will transit through the canal for the first time. In Hawaii, Nieuw Amsterdam makes its debut, cruising roundtrip itineraries from San Diego. The ship will be joined by Koningsdam and Zaandam on island-hopping Hawaii cruises that nearly all include an overnight at Honolulu. Panama Canal and Hawaii cruises are offered from October 2025 through April 2026 and range from 15 to 22 days. Cruise-only fares for 2025-2026 Hawaii cruises start from $1,579 with Panama Canal fares from $1,779, per person, double occupancy 

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  Holland America Line is offering guests the chance to book a cruise for a low deposit of just £25 per person.   The low deposit offer is part of the line’s wider ‘Time of Your Life’ campaign, valid from February 21-29, 2024.   The campaign applies to select sailings departing from summer 2024 to spring 2025, including itineraries in Alaska, the Caribbean, Mexico, Europe, Panama Canal, Hawaii, South Pacific, South America and Antarctica, Asia, Australia and New Zealand.   Alaska Cruisetours, which combine an Alaska cruise with an overland exploration to Denali and the Yukon, are also included.   Guests who book before February 29, 2024, will receive a free stateroom upgrade, savings of up to 30%, and reduced prices for children, as well as up to $250pp onboard credit, subject to availability.   Each booking will additionally feature the ‘Have It All’ package, which comprises shore excursion credit, a signature beverage package, speciality dining, crew appreciation and Wi-Fi.   Prices start from £949pp for a seven-day Alaska cruise, with a seven-day Mediterranean sailing starting from £1169pp.   Karen Farndell, Director Sales & Marketing for Holland America Line, said: “This limited-time offer provides yet more reasons for guests to book a Holland America Line cruise. With itineraries to so many fascinating destinations, there’s never been a better time to explore the world and make lifelong memories at sea.”   For more information on Holland America Line, consult a travel agent, visit hollandamerica.com or call 0344 338 8607.

Holland America Line will host eight travel agent ship visits this year. The cruise line is offering a total of 430 places, up by 23% on last year. The visits will take place in Dover, South Queensferry, Liverpool, Belfast, Newcastle and Cork. The latter two are new for 2024. There are four ship visits on Nieuw Statendam, ahead of its programme of ex-UK sailings from Dover in 2025, as well as travel agent tours of Rotterdam and Zuiderdam. The visits will feature a welcome by the Holland America Line trade team, a guided tour and lunch. Full details on how travel agents can register their interest will be released soon. Ship visit dates and locations: Nieuw Statendam, 20 April, Dover Rotterdam, 26 April, Dover Nieuw Statendam, 19 June, South Queensferry Rotterdam, 21 June, South Queensferry Nieuw Statendam, 26 June, Liverpool Nieuw Statendam, 18 July, Newcastle Zuiderdam, 8 August, Cork Zuiderdam, 10 August, Belfast   Karen Farndell, Director Sales & Marketing, said: "Following feedback we received regarding our 2023 ship visit programme, we have decided to go one better and provide even more opportunities for agents.” "These visits are crucial in helping the trade broaden their knowledge and understand what makes Holland America Line unique in the market.” "As we prepare to offer ex-UK sailings from Dover in 2025, it's even more vital we give agents the information they need.” 

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  Bookings are now open for Holland America Line’s 2025-2026 Australia and New Zealand season.   The 1,924-guest Noordam will operate 14-night voyages from November 2025 to March 2026, sailing roundtrip from Sydney, or between Sydney and Auckland. The programme will showcase a range of iconic cities and sights, as well as scenic cruising in the Milford Sound.   Itineraries comprise:   * ‘Australia and New Zealand’, from Sydney to Auckland, with departures in November, February and March. Calling at Melbourne, Hobart and/or Burnie, Tauranga, Napier and Port Chalmers (Dunedin). Additional New Zealand ports include a combination of Picton, Wellington, Timaru, Lyttelton (Christchurch) and Waitangi. Prices start from £2769pp * ‘New Zealand Discovery’, sailing roundtrip from Sydney, departing December 7, 2025. Calling at Auckland, Waitangi, Tauranga, Gisborne, Napier, Wellington, Lyttelton (Christchurch) and Port Chalmers (Dunedin). Prices start from £2699pp * ‘South Australia Discovery Holiday’, sailing roundtrip from Sydney, departing December 21, 2025. Calling at Melbourne, Phillip Island, Eden, Adelaide, Penneshaw, Burnie, Port Arthur and Hobart (late departure). Prices start from £2969pp   All New Zealand itineraries include scenic cruising in the Milford Sound, located within the Fiordland National Park.   Holland America Line is also offering five Collectors’ Voyages, which combine back-to-back, non-repeating itineraries, on Noordam. These range from 28 to 50 days and merge two 14-day Australia and New Zealand cruises, or one 14-day Australia and New Zealand cruise with a ‘Legendary Voyage’ to the South Pacific.   The Collectors’ Voyages comprise:   * 41-day ‘South Pacific Crossing & New Zealand’, from Seattle to Auckland, departing October 12, 2025. Prices start from £7179pp * 28-day ‘New Zealand & South Australia Discovery’, sailing roundtrip from Sydney, departing December 7, 2025. Prices start from £5529pp * 42-day ‘South Australia & South Pacific Islands’, from Sydney to Auckland, departing December 21, 2025. Prices start from £7939pp * 42-day ‘South Pacific Islands & New Zealand’ voyage, sailing roundtrip from Sydney, departing January 4, 2026. Prices start from £7819pp * 50-day ‘New Zealand & South Pacific Crossing’, from Auckland to Seattle, departing March 1, 2026. Prices start from £8609pp   For a limited time, when guests book select 2025-2026 Australia and New Zealand cruises they will benefit from the ‘Have It All Early Booking Bonus’ package, which includes free upgrades to the Elite Beverage Package and premium Wi-Fi. The package also includes shore excursions (two for 10-20 day cruises, three for 21 days or longer), speciality dining (two for 10-20 days, three for 21 days or longer) and prepaid crew appreciation.   Karen Farndell, Director Sales & Marketing for Holland America Line, said: “Australia and New Zealand are ideal options for travellers looking for global destinations, iconic cities and wild wonders.   “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 including penguins and kangaroos while exploring South Australia.”

 

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 has completed its fleetwide roll out of Starlink cruise ship Wi-Fi connectivity. The final ship, Nieuw Amsterdam, was outfitted with the tech this month during drydock work. The cruise line notes a surge in guest satisfaction with internet connectivity this year. Starlink tech offers Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite technology for stable connections in remote areas. Holland America Line first installed Starlink cruise ship Wi-Fi on Koningsdam in April 2023. Connectivity has significantly improved across the fleet with each Starlink installation, the line says. “The successful integration of Starlink represents a strategic move to embrace innovation and elevate connectivity,” said Gus Antorcha, HAL president. HAL has also noted stronger bandwidth in key regions. “We’ve heard from guests the new Starlink high-speed internet is better than they expected while cruising,” said Kathleen Erickson, VP of technology for HAL. “For guests who are working remotely from our ships, it has been a game-changer.” HAL says ships have seen improvement in connectivity in ocean crossings and sailings in the Amazon, Antarctica and Chile.