Ready to relax and reconnect with loved ones this holiday season? Ready to celebrate in a new way? A holiday season cruise may be just the answer to your family’s Christmas wishes. A Christmas cruise with Holland America is so filled to the brim with festive fare, you won’t miss the holiday season at home for a minute.
Holland America Line’s elegant fleet of ships boast spacious staterooms, expansive views, fine dining and enriching onboard activities to make your vacation nothing short of extraordinary.
No need to make that grocery list and fight the crowds at the stores, relax and leave the meal prep to to the onboard chefs. Over the holiday season on Holland America Line sailings you’ll find international cuisine along with traditional festive favourites like turkey, goose, stuffing, and Christmas treats.
You won’t miss your favourite holiday traditions because you’ll be busy making new ones onboard. When you board a Holland America line ship over the holiday season, you’ll find the ships are decked out in their festive finest. And, there are lots of traditional activities to get you in the holiday spirit including tree lighting ceremonies, holiday movies and an international choir.
If you’re lucky enough to be cruising on New Year’s Eve, you’ll experience the countdown of a lifetime at sea. Itineraries over New Year’s Eve include a celebration on the ship’s Lido Deck, complete with favours and a toast when the clock strikes midnight. What better way to ring in a new year than under a canopy of stars with the ones you love?
Ring in the New Year with this spectacular 12-night Panama Canal adventure aboard the HAL Rotterdam. This holiday cruise combines the engineering wonder of the Panama Canal with Caribbean paradise. Sail from Fort Lauderdale to Holland America’s exclusive Half Moon Cay, where pristine beaches await. Explore the colourful colonial charm of Willemstad, Curacao and historic Cartagena, Colombia before the main event: transiting the legendary Panama Canal through Colon and scenic Gatun Lake. Discover Costa Rica’s lush Puerto Limon and Jamaica’s vibrant Ocho Rios before heading home. This bucket-list voyage offers the perfect blend of engineering marvel, tropical relaxation, and New Year’s celebration at sea.
