Sarah Bretz, ContributorHolland America Line has opened bookings for its 2026-2027 Panama Canal and Hawaii cruises. The sailings will take place aboard six ships departing from five homeports, ranging in length from two to four weeks.
Panama Canal
There will be 12 Panama Canal voyages to choose from, ranging from 14 to 21 days long. Cruises are aboard Eurodam, Nieuw Amsterdam, and Zuiderdam, and start or end in Vancouver, Seattle, San Diego, Miami, or Fort Lauderdale.
The three-week cruises sail from Vancouver to Fort Lauderdale on Nieuw Amsterdam. Guests will be able to experience 11 ports in eight countries, with the opportunity to visit multiple UNESCO World Heritage sites. The cruise also includes calls to Half Moon Cay, Holland America’s private island.
On select Panama Canal itineraries, guests can visit Acapulco, Mexico. It will be the first time Holland America visits the destination in nearly 15 years.
Hawaii
Holland America will offer six itineraries ranging from 17 to 28 days in Hawaii. The voyages will take place aboard Koningsdam, Noordam, and Zaandam, and start or end in Vancouver, Seattle, or San Diego.
Each cruise to Hawaii offers onboard programming to help guests further immerse themselves in the destination, including talks and performances from cultural ambassadors, as well as the chance to participate in hands-on activities like hula dancing and ukulele lessons.
For a more unique onboard experience, guests can take an 18 day Circle Hawaii Holiday Thanksgiving cruise departing November 19th from San Diego. It will include five port calls in Hawaii, as well as a stop in Ensenada, Mexico. Those on board will arrive in Honolulu early in the morning on Thanksgiving Day and enjoy an overnight call there before heading to Hilo.
Those hoping to visit both Alaska and Hawaii on a single cruise can embark on a 27 or 28-day Legendary Glaciers & Volcanoes: Alaska to Hawaii voyage aboard Noordam. The cruise — sailing roundtrip Seattle or Vancouver to Seattle, departs in September 2026. It will include six ports in Alaska and British Columbia as well as four ports in Hawaii — including an overnight in Honolulu.
Have It All Early Booking Bonus
For a limited time, when guests book 2026-2027 Hawaii and Panama Canal cruises with the Have It All premium package, the standard package amenities of shore excursions, specialty dining, a Signature Beverage Package, and Surf wifi are included — plus the added perk of free prepaid crew appreciation, along with free upgrades to the Elite Beverage Package and Premium wifi.
Guests can also take advantage of the Holland America Mariner Society Early Booking Bonus. Mariner Society loyalty members can enjoy up to $400 in onboard credit per cabin when these voyages open for sale. Travelers must book these cruises within 90 days of opening for booking to receive the Mariner Society Early Booking Bonus.
Beginning Have It All fares for 2026-2027 Hawaii cruises start at $3,029 and Panama Canal cruises start at $3,449 per person.
Comments
Would you take a cruise to Hawaii from the mainland U.S.? What would be your top cruise line for a voyage through the Panama Canal? Drop us an anchor below and let us know!
