Holland America outlines 2026 holiday programme and promotion
Fleetwide celebrations will feature seasonal dining and entertainment, with savings and added benefits available for eligible bookings.
Holland America Line has outlined an onboard programme for Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year’s voyages during the 2026 holiday season. The company said ships across its fleet will be decorated and host ceremonial tree-lighting events, carol singing, holiday films and crew performances.
Planned dining experiences include Thanksgiving dinners, Breakfast with Santa, the Feast of the Seven Fishes on Christmas Eve and Nutcracker Tea. The line will also introduce Magnolia Gingerbread Cake in its main Dining Room, extending its partnership with Magnolia Bakery.
The Save on Sunshine promotion includes cruise fare discounts of up to 50% and free fares for children sailing as third or fourth guests in the same stateroom on eligible voyages. Guests booking between October 13th and 21st, 2026, can also receive up to US$200 in onboard credit per stateroom and one complimentary specialty-restaurant evening on selected holiday cruises.
Koningsdam is scheduled to operate a 7-day Baja Peninsula roundtrip cruise from San Diego, departing November 21st, followed by a 7-day Baja Peninsula holiday sailing roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale on December 19th. Zaandam will undertake a 15-day Panama Canal Holiday voyage from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale, also departing December 19th.
