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Exclusive cruise savings available only at AAA

AAA Travel Agents have the knowledge and expertise to make your vacation truly special. Plus, they ensure you take advantage of combinable limited time offers and exclusive AAA Member Benefits and Amenities* only available through AAA. Nobody brings you more value!

Total benefits and amenities value of up to $300 per stateroom.

(Based on an Alaska Land + Sea Journey in a Verandah or above stateroom with two guests on a AAA Vacations® departure. Some exclusions may apply).

AAA Vacations Amenities

  • $50 Onboard Spending Credit (max 2 per stateroom/select departures)
  • $50 Denali Dollars for Alaska Land + Sea Journeys (Verandah staterooms and above for first two guests in stateroom)
  • 24/7 Member Care & Best Price Guarantee

AAA Member Benefit

  • $50 Onboard Spending Credit (max 2 per stateroom)
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Alaska Cruisetours

Set sail for adventure on an Alaska cruisetour with additional, combinable savings exclusively for AAA Members.

Cruisetour Experiences**
  • Save 50% off Denali Suite upgrades at McKinley Chalet Resort
  • Enjoy free lunch on the McKinley Explorer domed railcar from Anchorage to Denali 
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Areas of Distinction

Energized with new ideas, Holland America Line offers a growing list of new experiences and entertainment that enhances their timeless elegance.

Culinary Delight

Holland America Line offers the most complete and immersive culinary experience at sea. Dedicated to the food lover who wants unrivaled experiences in food, wine and spirits—on ship and on shore. It’s the only cruise line with a dedicated culinary council® of world-renowned chefs — plus experts in wine and spirits — who design our onboard dining experiences.

  • A variety of dining options, including specialty restaurants, pop-up dining and the exceptional Dining Room
  • Live onboard cooking demonstrations with Port to Table™, with a focus on regional cuisine
  • Culinary shore excursions in partnership with FOOD & WINE® magazine
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Ships, Service & Style

Aboard perfectly sized ships, every Holland America Line cruise features service that they are especially known for, from a crew whose goal is to always be available, but never in the way.  Their genuine warmth and personalized attention earns rave reviews that turn first-time guests into loyalists.

  • A style that is sincere, authentic and timeless without gimmicks or fads.
  • Sleek nautical lines; distinctive blue hulls; wraparound decks
  • Thoughtfully designed suites and staterooms
  • Museum quality art; fresh flowers
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Entertainment & Enrichment

New partnerships with highly acclaimed brands in entertainment and personal enrichment can make your days and nights filled with delight and inspiration. Enjoy fun and enriching activities and workshops developed in partnership with BBC Earth Experiences: America’s Test Kitchen, Microsoft Windows; The Rijksmuseum and more. Appreciate music that moves you – whether classical, pop, or rhythm and blues, the stages onboard provide a variety of world-class entertainment that varies by ship.

Explorations Central™ (EXC®), Holland America Line’s exclusive destination programming, is designed to deepen your understanding of the places you visit. Its indispensable travel resources and opportunities to engage with experts and local insiders, make exploring each port of call more vivid and meaningful. Visit the Explorations Central discovery center on board select ships.

  • America’s Test Kitchen
  • BBC Earth Experiences
  • Club HAL Youth Activities - programming for ages 3-17
  • Digital workshops
  • Greenhouse Spa & Salon
  • Main stage shows & movies
  • Music walk
  • Casinos
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Explorations Central

Explorations Central™ (EXC®), Holland America Line’s exclusive destination programming, is designed to deepen your understanding of the places you visit.  Its indispensable travel resources and opportunities to engage with experts and local insiders, make exploring each port of call more vivid and meaningful.

EXC Talks

Get an insider’s perspective at these informative onboard talks. In select regions, EXC Talks feature multimedia presentations that bring each destination to life with captivating storytelling and expert commentary.

EXC Culture

Start your immersion in a destination’s culture and history before you even step on shore, with help from local experts, artists and performers.

EXC Nature

Study the natural world in all its beauty and complexity—from landscapes carved over millennia to animals that have made amazing adaptations to their environments. Available in select regions.

EXC Port To Table

Food is the gateway to understanding a culture. Delve into each region’s culinary traditions through onboard cooking demonstrations, and food and wine tastings.

EXC Photography

Learn to capture your most memorable travel moments with expert photography instruction and unique opportunities to use your newfound skills in port. Available in select regions.

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Destinations

With 500+ carefully crafted itineraries, Holland America Line offers an unrivaled selection of journeys, sailing to more than 425 ports around the globe, more than any other premium cruise line.

the last frontier

Alaska & the Yukon

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Alaska

First in Alaska, Holland America Line takes you to more places and ports in the Great Land.  Their mid-sized ships are perfect for cruising the fjords and getting closer to glaciers and wonders onshore.

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Alaska Denali Land + Sea

Plus, dine, relax, connect, explore and be entertain in the McKinley Chalet Resort, their private resort, located at the gates of Denali National Park.

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Yukon Denali Land + Sea Journey

For more than 70 years, Holland America has been offering you options to see and do it all in Alaska.

closer to home

Caribbean & The Americas

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Caribbean & Cuba

Ashore you can discover each island’s unique charms, hidden beaches, and locally-loved cafes, biking, sailing and snorkeling. Half Moon Cay, HAL’s award-winning private island where you can swim, snorkel, kayak or just relax and dine on delectable barbecue as a live band plays your favorite reggae tunes. Enjoy a hands-on introduction with friendly creatures of the deep in Stingray Cove, or take part in riding horses through the surf with an expert guide. Roam Cuba’s landscape of fertile valleys and sparking blue waters outside of Havana. Paradise awaits and it’s all yours. 

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Canada & New England

Cruise Holland America Line from Canada & New England on 6- to 11-day getaways. Or explore the untamed landscapes of Iceland & Greenland on 24- or 35-day cruises. Discover Canada & New England’s fall foliage and picturesque ports from on board one of our perfectly sized ships. Longer voyages reveal Greenland’s stark beauty and Iceland’s jaw-dropping natural wonders.

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South America & Antarctica

South America has always had a special allure for explorers. Some came for gold, some for glory, but many more came for adventure. Whether it’s Macchu Picchu or Rio de Janeiro, The Andres or Buenos Aires, an Amazon or Antarctica cruise that beckons, the South America vacation of your dreams awaits on a Holland America Line cruise.

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Mexico

Mexico cruises are tailor-made for travelers with nothing but relaxation on their agendas. Whether that means fishing in the abundant waters off Cabo San Lucas, shopping for handcrafted treasures in the open-air markets of Puerto Vallarta or dining on freshly caught grilled shrimp in Mazatlan, the most pleasurable way to experience the delights of the Mexican Riviera is on a Holland American Line Mexico cruise. 

across the pond

Europe

Journey to Russian riches, Renaissance art, and Rotterdam day-tripping with Holland America Line’s European cruise vacations. Soak in Celtic rhythms. Drink up Bordeaux wines. Look down deep into the well of human history in the Mediterranean, Black Sea and Holy Land. From the Arctic Circle to Portugal, from Gibraltar to Turkey, seven spectacular mid-sized ships give you a myriad of cruising choices.

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Mediterranean

Wander the Acropolis, savor fine wines at a French estate or dine on tapas in the shadow of Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia. Take a stroll through the vibrant, colorful city that both Picasso and Gaudi called home. On our Mediterranean cruises, you can experience this sun-kissed region in elegant comfort. 

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Northern Europe + The Baltics

Discover medieval castles, majestic fjords, enchanting villages, soaring cathedrals and bustling capitals in a storied region. On a Holland America Line Northern European cruise, you’ll experience this region from a local’s perspective, from the waters of the Baltic and fjords of Norway to the shores of the British Isles.

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Transatlantic

Embark on adventure that encompasses the Old World, the New World and an unforgettable ocean transit. On a Holland America Line Transatlantic cruise, you’ll encounter fascinating places near the top of the world, such as Greenland, the world’s largest island and Iceland; surprisingly, not all that icy. Additionally, see the Farce Islands, an archipelago part of the kingdom of Denmark, Madeira and the Azores. 

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Other Destinations

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Panama Canal

Two oceans. One cruise. A Panama Canal transit takes you through a total of 12 locks while an onboard expert guides you through the Canal’s tumultuous history and ingenious design. Whether you sip champagne on your suite’s private verandah, savor the views the Dutch-inspired rooflines of Oranjestad from the Panorama deck, a Holland America Line Panama Canal cruise is the most delightful and relaxing way to experience this diverse and beautiful region. 

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Hawaii & Tahiti

Visualize endless expanses of white sand beaches, warm, clear waters, and rugged mountain peaks blanketed in dense tropical vegetation. Scattered with friendly people immensely proud of their rich cultural heritage, the islands of Hawaii, Tahiti and the South Pacific are gracious and welcoming. On a Holland America Line Tahiti or Hawaii cruise, get ready to immerse yourself in the wonders that makes the South Pacific such a pleasure to visit and so impossible to forget. 

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Asia

Asia is a country of contrasts, where yin meets yang, traditional cultures collide with leading-edge technologies and verdant jungles give way to bustling world capitals. This dynamic region, with its rich history and global significance awaits your exploration on a Holland America Line Asia cruise. 

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Australian & New Zealand

Calling all explorers to this island-hopping, time-jumping, cross cultural expedition. Navigate deep, timeless fjords. Go on a walkabout in Sydney. From the natural wonders to mega cities, these are lands of striking beauty, amazing animals, spectacular shorelines and wonderful wines. 

hidden gems

Grand World & Other Featured Voyages

Relax and enjoy the journey as you experience more of everything on a Grand Voyage – from world capitals to iconic landmarks to hidden gems. These sailings offer more ports, longer stays, and luxurious overnights ashore.

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Grand World Voyage

Traverse 3 mighty oceans with stops in 6 continents, while experiencing numerous overnights such as Cape Town, South Africa and Mombasa, Kenya — to better immerse yourself in the local cultures. Along the way, your voyage is enriched by shore excursion leaders and visits to 23 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

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Far East Discovery Voyage

Explore fascinating Asia with stops in Hong Kong, one of the world’s most glamorous cities; Halong Bay, with its almost 2,000 islands and a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Phu My, near bustling Ho Chi Minh City. You’ll also visit Sihanoukville in Cambodia and Laem Chabang (Bangkok, before concluding your voyage in Singapore. 

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Northern Isles Voyage

Sail roundtrip from Amsterdam to some of Northern Europe’s most uniquely beautiful and interesting places. Stops include Reykjavik, Iceland, the world’s most northerly capital, plus Isafjordur and Akureyri; Alesund and Bergen, Norway; and historic Edinburgh, Scotland. 

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Voyage Of The Midnight Sun

Spend long days in port and experience one-of-a-kind excursions as you sail roundtrip from Amsterdam to ports-of-call throughout Norway, including Eidfjord, Bergen, Alesund, Trondheim, Honningsvag, Hellesylt and Haugesund. Onboard, explore Holland America Line’s newest Pinnacleclass ship, Nieuw Statendam, a spectacular vessel that combines classic style with contemporary appointments. 

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Get the most out of your vacation

Follow along with our latest articles on our AAA Living blog to learn why Holland America Line has been a recognized leader in cruising, dedicated to explorers, foodies and music lovers, who want to pursue these passions on all seven seas and continents.

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Introducing First-of-its-Kind Fresh Fish Program

A new addition to Holland America's sustainable cruising.

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Alaska Awaits You

Discover all this Great Land has to offer.

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The Legacy of Holland America Line

Discover the standard in premier cruising.

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cruise confidently

Purchase travel insurance to safeguard your trip

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From trip cancellations to missed ports, cruise interruptions, emergency medical transportation and more, travel insurance is designed to give you peace of mind, especially if things go wrong before or during your cruise.

*AAA Vacations® Amenities and AAA Member Benefit: restrictions apply and are subject to change without notice and may be withdrawn at any time. The total benefits and amenities figure is an estimated value (based on an Alaska Land + Sea Journey in a Verandah or above stateroom with two guests on a AAA Vacations® departure) and may not be redeemed for cash. AAA Vacations® amenities are combinable with AAA Member Benefit. AAA Vacations® amenities do not apply to 1-night Pacific Coast cruises, World Cruise, and Grand Voyages. Visit AAA.com/AAAVacations for full details or contact your AAA Travel agent. If you book a qualifying AAA Vacations® cruise package and find a valid better rate for the exact itinerary within 24 hours of your booking, AAA will match the lower rate and send you a $50 AAA Vacations® future travel credit certificate. Not combinable with certain promotions including but not limited to Flash, Casino, Select State and Select Account. Other restrictions may apply and offers may be modified or withdrawn without prior notice. Ships’ Registry: The Netherlands. AP18234

**Fifty percent discount for a Denali Suite upgrade available for 1-, 2-, and 3-night stays at McKinley Chalet Resort. Subject to availability. Applicable to all categories. Not applicable to 3rd/4th guests. Not applicable on Grand World Voyages, Grand World Voyage segments or 1-day Coastal sailings. AAA offer is for exclusive use by AAA/CAA only. Certain restrictions apply. Not applicable on Grand World Voyages, Grand World Voyage segments or 1-night cruises. Onboard Credit and Denali Dollars are applicable to 1st/2nd guests only. Denali Dollars offer is valid only for Verandah stateroom or above on Alaska cruisetours. Denali Dollars can be used for dining, tours and shopping on the land/hotel portion of your journey in Denali National Park. Denali Dollars are non-transferable, non-refundable and have no cash value. Additional restrictions may apply. Contact your AAA Travel agent for complete terms and conditions.