Sarah Bretz, ContributorHolland America Line has announced a series of new Legendary Voyages sailing roundtrip from the U.S. The five new voyages range from 27 to 45 days long.
“Interest in longer cruises continues to grow and these newest Legendary Voyages deliver with unique itineraries that delve deep into popular and harder-to-reach parts of the world,” said Paul Grigsby, Holland America Line’s vice president of revenue planning and deployment. “These five voyages, all sailing from North American homeports, build on our commitment to offer cruises that let our guests linger longer and connect with the destination in a more intimate way.”
28-Day Legendary Arctic Circle Solstice
Departing on June 7, 2026, Noordam will sail roundtrip from Seattle on this 28-day adventure. Though a similar cruise has sailed in past seasons, this reimagined voyage includes a full two days of scenic cruising through the historic Inside Passage including the Seymour Narrows, Johnstone Strait, Bella Bella and the Grenville Channel, and the Great Bear Rainforest, allowing guests to take in British Columbia’s rugged coastal fjords while enjoying more chances to see the unique Kermode Bear.
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.
Ultimate Mediterranean & Atlantic Passage
Returning for 2026 is one of Holland America’s most popular Legendary Voyages across the Atlantic and through the Mediterranean. Inspired by some of Holland America Line’s earliest pleasure cruises, Volendam will sail the 45-day voyage roundtrip from New York. It will include visits to 21 ports in 12 countries, including a late-night call in Gibraltar, an overnight call in Alexandria, Egypt, and a special extended call that includes an overnight and a late departure from Istanbul, giving guests plenty of time to enjoy the “Queen of Cities.” The cruise also makes stops in Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, Malta and more as it weaves through the region.
Hawaii, Tahiti and Marquesas Voyages
Those seeking paradise in the South Pacific can choose between two 35-day Hawaii, Tahiti, and Marquesas Legendary Voyages, roundtrip from San Diego.
Zaandam will set sail on October 15, 2026 and visit 14 ports across three countries, first calling at four Hawaiian islands — including an overnight in Honolulu — before sailing south across the International Dateline and stopping at Fanning Island, Kiribati. The ship will then continue to call at eight destinations in French Polynesia, including an overnight call in the country’s capital, Papeete, and a rare late-night call in Bora Bora, often called the Pearl of the South Pacific.
Those looking for an itinerary with more overnight calls can set sail aboard Koningsdam on February 13, 2027. This sailing will include calls 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 and Raiatea — and an extended call in Papeete, including an overnight as well as a late-night departure. With the addition of two more calls at Fakarava and Nuku Hiva, guests will spend over 120 hours in French Polynesia.
Legendary Glaciers & Volcanoes: Alaska to Hawaii
Alaska and Hawaii are both sought-after destinations for many travelers — but rarely combined into one trip. Travelers hoping to tick off these two bucket list destinations can sail on the 27 or 28-Day Legendary Glaciers & Volcanoes: Alaska to Hawaii itinerary on Holland America. The cruise — sailing roundtrip Seattle or Vancouver to Seattle — departs in September 2026 and will take guests up close to some of the states’ contrasting natural wonders, first 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. Passengers will have the opportunity to see breaching whales, calving glaciers, cascading waterfalls and smoldering volcanoes for a truly unique “fire and ice” experience.
Additional 2025-2026 Legendary Voyages
- 28-Day Legendary Canada, New England & Iceland
- Departs June 20, 2026, aboard Volendam
- 35-Day Legendary Voyage of the Vikings: Solar Eclipse
- Departs July 18, 2026, aboard Zuiderdam
- 28-Day Legendary Solar Eclipse with Greenland & Scotland
- Departs July 25, 2026, aboard Nieuw Statendam
- 34-Day Legendary South Pacific Crossing: Seattle to Sydney
- Departs Oct. 11, 2026, aboard Noordam
- 35-Day Legendary Australia Circumnavigation
- Departs Nov. 15, 2026, aboard Noordam
- 27- or 30-Day Legendary Amazon Explorer
- Departs Nov. 22, 2026, or Nov. 25, 2026, aboard Volendam.
- 28-Day Legendary Coral Triangle & Great Barrier Reef
- Departs Jan. 3, 2027, aboard Westerdam
- 29-Day Legendary South Pacific Crossing: Sydney to Seattle
- Departs March 28, 2027, aboard Noordam
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