Senior Sailor Says…
Cruising is all about discovering natural, ancient, and modern wonders like the Panama Canal, Mayan ruins, and Hawaii’s volcanoes.
From personal experience, I know Holland America Line understands what its passengers want while on the ship and on excursions.
You can now book for 2026-2027 Panama Canal and Hawaii Cruises. The voyages, ranging from 14 to 28 days, will sail aboard six ships starting or ending from North American ports, including Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; Seattle, Washington; San Diego, California; or Miami and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
The Panama Canal
There are 12 voyages, ranging from 14 to 21 days sailing aboard Eurodam, Nieuw Amsterdam or Zuiderdam.
The Panama Canal—one of the modern world’s engineering wonders—is on many bucket lists. Each cruise transits the historic canal, giving guests a front-row seat to the fascinating operation of locomotives that guide the ships through the locks. Cruises also include ports of call in both North and Latin America.
For example, guests can choose a 21-day Panama Canal sailing from Vancouver to Fort Lauderdale aboard Nieuw Amsterdam. Guests will experience 11 ports in eight countries and visit multiple UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the Joya de Ceren Archaeological site in El Salvador, for a glimpse of Mayan life.
On select Panama Canal itineraries, guests can visit Acapulco, Mexico, the first time in nearly 15 years. The port — nearly 500 years old — is the gateway to stunning beaches, ancient ruins, and culinary delights.
Hawaiian Cruise Vacation
Holland America Line offers six itineraries ranging from 17 to 28 days. The cruises sail aboard Koningsdam, Noordam, and Zaandam.
Every cruise to Hawaii features onboard programming to help guests further immerse themselves in the destination. This includes talks and performances from cultural ambassadors, as well as the chance to participate in hands-on activities like hula dancing and ukelele lessons.
On Nov. 19, for example, the ship will embark on an 18-day Circle Hawaii Holiday cruise, taking guests to five ports in Hawaii and a stop in Ensenada, Mexico.
Alaska and Hawaii
Wait, there’s more!
Anyone hoping to visit Alaska and Hawaii while only unpacking once, Holland America Line will offer a 27- or 28-Day Legendary Glaciers & Volcanoes: Alaska to Hawaii voyage aboard Noordam departing in September 2026 and calling at six ports in Alaska and British Columbia, including Kodiak and Dutch Harbor, before heading south to four ports in Hawaii, including an overnight call in Honolulu. Guests will be able to see breaching whales, calving glaciers, cascading waterfalls, and smoldering volcanoes for a truly unique experience.
For more information about Holland America Line and their many offerings, consult a travel advisor, call 1-877-724-5425 or click here.
