Holland America Line is kicking off ‘Wave Season’ with its biggest deal of the year. The “Start Your Journey” promotion, available on over 500 cruises to Alaska, Europe and beyond, includes up to 30% off cruise fares, free balcony upgrades, onboard and shore excursion credits, free kids fares and more.
‘Start Your Journey’ Offer Benefits
Book select summer 2026 through spring 2027 cruises and get Have It All benefits where applicable:
- Reduced Deposits and Cruise Fare Discounts: Book your future cruise or Alaska Cruisetour for 50% reduced deposits for the first and second guests in the stateroom. Cruise fares up to 30% off start as low as USD $162 per person, per day.
- Free Balcony Upgrades: Guests can book a verandah stateroom for the price of an ocean-view (or ocean-view for the price of an interior).
- Free Fares for Kids: Guests ages 18 and under traveling as the third and fourth guests in a cabin can sail on select 2026 and 2027 cruises for free (taxes, fees and port expenses are additional), making a family vacation more affordable.
- Onboard Credit: Guests who book by Jan. 31 receive $100 per person onboard credit for cruises six to nine days, $150 per person for Alaska Cruisetours and cruises 10 to 20 days, $200 per person on cruises 21 days or longer, and $250 per person for Legendary Voyages. The credit can be used for a variety of amenities, including specialty dining, spa services, shore excursions, gift shop purchases and more.
Exclusive Alaska Bonus: Guests booking 2026 Alaska Cruises or Cruisetours by Jan. 31 will receive up to $200 in shore excursion credits per stateroom. ADVISORS use promo code #1ALASKA26.
‘Have It All’ Amenities Included with the Premium Fare
- shore excursions (based on cruise duration),
- a Signature Beverage Package,
- specialty dining (based on cruise duration) and
- a Wi-Fi Surf Package.
With the “Start Your Journey” wave offer, these perks are in addition to the stateroom upgrade, reduced deposits, free fares for kids and onboard credit.
Sample Cruises Eligible Under ‘Start Your Journey’
Wave season, known as the booking period in the cruise industry with the best deals of the year, allows travelers to take their dream cruise while receiving the best pricing and perks. With “Start Your Journey,” travelers can explore Alaska, Europe, the Caribbean, Canada/New England, Australia/New Zealand, South America and Antarctica, Mexico, Panama Canal, Hawaii, South Pacific, Asia and the U.S. Pacific Coast. Alaska Cruisetours, which combine an Alaska cruise with an overland exploration to Denali and the Yukon, are also included.
Example “Start Your Journey” cruises include:
- 7-Day Alaska Explorer, aboard Noordam, July 5, 2026, starting at USD $224 per person, per day.
- 7-Day Canada & New England: UNESCO Sites & Québécois Nights, aboard Zuiderdam, May 2, 2026, starting at $167 per person, per day.
- 10-Day Alaska Denali Cruisetour, aboard Nieuw Amsterdam, June 28, 2026, starting at $227 per person, per day.
- 12-Day Panama Canal Discovery: Costa Rica & Greater Antilles, aboard Nieuw Amsterdam, Oct. 18, 2026, starting at $189 per person, per day.
- 7-Day Norwegian Fjords, aboard Nieuw Statendam, Oct 31, 2026, starting at $228 per person, per day.
- 7-Day Caribbean: Greater Antilles & Mexico, aboard Zuiderdam, Nov. 21, 2026, starting at $184 per person, per day.
Experience Alaska Like Never Before
With “Start Your Journey,” guests booking Alaska cruises or Cruisetours can enjoy a free balcony upgrade—perfect for taking in the awe-inspiring views of glaciers, fjords and wildlife from the comfort of their stateroom. Holland America Line has been sharing the wonders of Alaska for nearly 80 years, longer than any other cruise line, and offers over 200 Alaska wildlife and wilderness tours that immerse travelers in the state’s natural wonders. From spotting bears, whales and eagles to exploring pristine wilderness on guided tours, the Alaska bonus shore excursion credit makes it easier than ever to experience Alaska’s untamed beauty up close.
More About Holland America Line
Holland America Line has been exploring the world for more than 150 years with expertly crafted itineraries, extraordinary service and genuine connections to the destinations. Offering a perfectly-sized ship experience, its fleet of 11 vessels visits nearly 400 ports in 114 countries around the world and has shared the thrill of Alaska for more than 75 years — longer than any other cruise line. Savour the Journey isn’t just a tagline; it’s a reinforcement that the cruise line provides experiences too good to hurry through, connecting travelers to the world and each other. Award-winning enrichment programming, entertainment and cuisine that brings each locale on board, including a revolutionary Global Fresh Fish Program, put Holland America Line at the forefront of premium cruising.
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