Holland America Line is now offering bookings for cruises to the Panama Canal and Hawaii for the 2025-2026 season. These cruises will depart from five different ports in North America and will sail on five of the line’s ships. There are several new features for this season, including the addition of the port of Acajutla, El Salvador, to most Panama Canal cruises. Additionally, the Koningsdam ship will be making its first transit through the canal, and the Zuiderdam will now be offering departures from Miami. The cruises range from 15 to 22 days in length, so there is an option for everyone.

Holland America 2025-2026 Panama Canal and Hawaii cruises, departing from five North American ports on five ships offers new features:

• New port: Acajutla, El Salvador, added to most Panama Canal sailings
• New ship for the canal: Koningsdam makes its first Panama Canal transit
• New departure port: Zuiderdam now departs from Miami
• Cruise lengths: 15 to 22 days

Highlights of the 2025-2026 Panama Canal Cruise Season:

• Panama Canal cruises are aboard Eurodam, Koningsdam and Zuiderdam.
• Cruises start or end in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; Seattle, Washington; San Diego, California; or Miami or Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
• Guests enjoy a daylight transit of the Panama Canal, with commentary on the open decks detailing the amazing feat of the man-made marvel.
• Itineraries range from 15 to 22 days and include a combination of calls in Aruba, California, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Panama and Turks and Caicos.
• Several cruises offer multiple embarkation or disembarkation options. For example, Fort Lauderdale to San Diego, Seattle or Vancouver.
• Select Panama Canal sailings include a call at Acajutla, a new port for Holland America Line, offering excursions to remarkably preserved Mayan ruins, volcanoes, and cacao plantations, while also providing a gateway to see more of El Salvador, including San Salvador and Nahuizalco.
• Many Panama Canal cruises include a call at Half Moon Cay, Holland America Line’s award-winning private island in the Bahamas.

Highlights of the 2025-2026 Hawaii Cruise Season:

• Cruises to Hawaii are aboard Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam and Zaandam. This will be Nieuw Amsterdam’s first season in Hawaii.
  • Guests sailing aboard Nieuw Amsterdam will be able to experience the culinary delights of the ship’s newest restaurant, Morimoto by Sea. Guests sailing on Koningsdam or Zaandam will also be able to experience the restaurant menu during special pop-up dinners.

• Itineraries are roundtrip from San Diego, roundtrip from Vancouver, or from Vancouver to San Diego.
• 17-day “Circle Hawaii” from Vancouver to San Diego visits Nawiliwili, Kahului, Hilo, Honolulu (overnight) and Kona. The 17-day roundtrip from San Diego features either an overnight or late departure from Honolulu, a call to Ensenada, Mexico, and more Hawaiian ports like Kona and Kahului.
• 18-day “Circle Hawaii” is roundtrip from San Diego or Vancouver and calls at Kahului, Hilo, Honolulu (overnight), Nawiliwili and Kona. Roundtrip San Diego adds a call at Ensenada and roundtrip Vancouver includes Victoria, Canada.

Have It All Booking Bonus

For a limited time, when guests book select 2025-2026 Panama Canal and Hawaii 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 cruise-only fares for 2025-2026 Hawaii cruises start from $1,579 and Panama Canal fares begin at $1,779, per person, double occupancy. Taxes, fees and port expenses are additional. Visit hollandamerica.com for full details.

For more information about Holland America Line, consult a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com.

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