To meet travelers’ growing interest in longer cruises, Holland America Line has unveiled new “Legendary Voyages” for 2026-27, sailing round-trip from the United States. The five new cruises range from 27 to 45 days, and destinations include the Mediterranean, South Pacific, Pacific Northwest, Alaska and Hawaii.
The five new Legendary Voyages include the following:
Departing on June 7, 2026, Noordam will sail round-trip from Seattle on a 28-day “Legendary Arctic Circle Solstice.” Though a similar voyage has sailed in past seasons, this "reimagined" cruise has two days of scenic cruising through the Inside Passage, including the Seymour Narrows, Johnstone Strait, Bella Bella and the Grenville Channel and the Great Bear Rainforest. Noordam will then continue north, crossing above the Arctic Circle for the summer solstice before returning to Seattle. The extended voyage allows for calls to 13 ports throughout British Columbia and Alaska, including late-night calls in Valdez and Juneau, an overnight in Anchorage, and stops in more remote ports like Nome and Dutch Harbor.
Returning for 2026 is one of the line’s most popular Legendary Voyages, the “Ultimate Mediterranean & Atlantic Passage.” Volendam will sail the 45-day voyage round-trip from New York, visiting 21 ports in 12 countries, including a late-night call in Gibraltar, an overnight call in Alexandria, Egypt, and an overnight and late departure from Istanbul. The cruise also makes stops in Portugal, Spain, France, Italy and Malta.
For those seeking South Pacific getaway, cruisers can choose between two 35-day “Hawaii, Tahiti and Marquesas Legendary Voyages,” round-trip from San Diego. Zaandam will set sail on October 15, 2026, and visits 14 ports across three countries, first calling at four Hawaiian islands—including an overnight in Honolulu—before sailing south across the International Dateline and a call at Fanning Island, Kiribati. The ship will then continue to call at eight destinations in French Polynesia, including Papeete and Bora Bora. Guests can sail aboard Koningsdam on February 13, 2027, calling at 11 ports across three countries. After following the same route to Fanning Island, the ship will sail to French Polynesia, where travelers will enjoy overnights in Moorea, Raiatea, Papeete, Fakarava and Nuku Hiva.
Travelers looking to visit Alaska and Hawaii in a single trip can sail on a 27- or 28-day “Legendary Glaciers & Volcanoes: Alaska to Hawaii” itinerary. The cruise, sailing round-trip from Seattle or Vancouver to Seattle, departs in September 2026. The voyage will include six ports in Alaska and British Columbia, including Kodiak and Dutch Harbor, before heading south to four ports in Hawaii.
Deal: For a limited time, when guests book these newly opened Legendary Voyages with the “Have It All” premium package, the standard package amenities of shore excursions, specialty dining, a Signature Beverage Package and 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.
For more information, visit www.hollandamerica.com.
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