Holland America Sets Sail to Hawaiʻi in 2026
The cruise line has opened bookings for its 2026-27 Hawaiʻi cruises, with departures from five North American ports.
The Seattle-based Holland America Line has opened bookings for its 2026-27 Hawaiʻi cruises, with a choice of six itineraries ranging from 17 to 28 days. The cruises sail aboard Koningsdam, Noordam and Zaandam ships, and start or end in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; Seattle, Washington; or San Diego, California.
Each cruise to the Islands will feature onboard programming to help guests get to know Hawaiʻi a bit better. Programs will include talks, cultural performances and hands-on activities like hula dancing and ʻukulele lessons.
The cruise line is offering a few unique experiences, too.
In November 2026, Zaandam will sail roundtrip from San Diego on an 18-day “Circle Hawaiʻi Holiday” itinerary taking guests to five Hawaiʻi ports—Honolulu, Hilo and Kona on Hawaiʻi Island, Nāwailiwili on Kauaʻi and Kahului on Maui—as well as a stop in Ensenada, Mexico. Guests arrive in Honolulu on the morning of Thanksgiving Day. Cost (right now) start at $2,099 per person.
For those who want to hit both Alaska and Hawaiʻi on a single trip can opt for the 28-day “Glaciers & Volcanoes: Alaska to Hawaiʻi” voyage aboard the Noordam. This itinerary departs in September 2026 from either Seattle, traveling first to Alaska, then to the Islands. Guests will experience cruising along the Inside Passage before arriving in Ketchikan, then head to four ports in Hawaiʻi, including an overnight stay in Honolulu and a scenic cruise along the Hawaiʻi Island coastline to see the current Kīlauea eruption from sea. Cost (right now) start at $3,239 per person.
A bedroom aboard Koningsdam.
Photo: Courtesy of Holland America Line
According to The Points Guy, Holland America’s ships on the Hawaiʻi leg are about 60% smaller than the biggest ships operated by Royal Caribbean and 40% smaller than the biggest ships operated by Norwegian Cruise Line. That means these boats offer a more intimate experience than rival cruise lines.
The Koningsdam is in the Pinnacle class of ships for Holland America. These ships are the newest and biggest and boast more amenities—dining venues, state-of-the-art theater, pool, spa, casino—than the other, smaller ships.
The Noordam is in the Vista class, slightly smaller and with slightly fewer amenities. (And fewer people, too!) The Zaandam is in the R class, which are about 25% to 38% smaller than the rest of the ships in the fleet and feel more intimate.
For more information about Holland America Line, call (877) SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com.
