Holland America and The History Channel have teamed up for a collaboration that will allow guests to not only learn about a destination’s history, but also experience it. Through the partnership, the line is introducing a series of itineraries and shore excursions curated by The History Channel.

“With us, history isn’t just told, it is experienced,” said Kacy Cole, chief marketing officer for Holland America Line. “As two iconic brands rooted in storytelling, we are uniquely positioned to bring history to life through custom itineraries and shore excursions. This partnership further differentiates our brand and allows us to deliver to our guests experiences that are too good to hurry through.”

Cruise Itineraries

Several cruises will be curated in partnership with The History Channel. The worldwide itineraries are rich in destinations that have played a part in historical moments or have a deep-rooted history.

Examples include:

• 14-day Arctic Journey & Northern Lights
• 7-day Mediterranean Marvels of Pompeii
• 7-day Norwegian Fjords with Hardangerfjord

Additional themed departures will include the eastern Mediterranean with a focus on ancient empires, northern Europe and its Viking heritage, Arctic encounters and the region’s history of polar exploration, and more. These cruises will be announced at a later date, and will be labeled as History Channel sailings on Holland America’s website.

Shore Excursions

Through Holland America and The History Channel’s collaboration, guests will be able to enjoy dozens of shore excursions centered around a piece of history in that region.

These include:

• Gold Panning & Underground Mine Exploration
• Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & the Pyramid of Sakkara
• Stavanger Old & New

Guests on these tours will take a deep dive into the location’s historical significance, visiting important sites that played a role in the background of the locale.

“We are thrilled to join with Holland America Line on this groundbreaking, long-term partnership, to have the opportunity to bring the power of The History Channel brand as a whole new dimension to the cruising experience,” said David DeSocio, executive vice president, ad sales partnerships, A+E/The HISTORY Channel. “Through our unique storytelling and new curated itineraries, The HISTORY Channel is excited to help enable Holland America Line customers to further explore and understand the past, present and future significance of these beautiful and historic destinations.”

Booking

Itineraries and shore excursions created in partnership with The History Channel are available for booking today through Holland America’s Start Your Journey sale. Additional itineraries and shore excursions for 2025, 2026, and 2027 will continue to be released. More details about the partnership will be released in the coming months.