Holland America Line Unveils 2027-2028 Legendary Voyages Showcasing Extraordinary Global Exploration

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Holland America Line (NYSE: CCL) unveiled its 2027–2028 Legendary Voyages season featuring 25–59 day culturally focused itineraries across Alaska, Europe, the South Pacific, the Caribbean, South America and the Amazon. Highlights include a Caribbean‑based Legendary Voyage, the 28‑Day Pan Am 100th Anniversary sailing (Oct 30, 2027), and a 28‑Day Solar Eclipse voyage (departs July 10, 2027). Other notable trips: 47‑Day Ultimate Mediterranean & Atlantic Passage (roundtrip New York) and a refreshed 28‑Day Legendary Amazon Explorer (roundtrip Fort Lauderdale, departs Jan 6, 2028).

Key Figures

Voyage duration range: 25 to 59 days Pan Am anniversary voyage: 28 days Solar eclipse voyage: 28 days +5 more

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Voyage duration range 25 to 59 days Legendary Voyages season overview

Pan Am anniversary voyage 28 days Pan Am 100th Anniversary Legendary Voyage

Solar eclipse voyage 28 days Legendary Solar Eclipse & Cosmic Port Explorer

Ultimate Med & Atlantic 47 days Ultimate Mediterranean & Atlantic Passage

Ports visited 21 ports 47-Day Ultimate Mediterranean & Atlantic Passage

Countries visited 12 countries 47-Day Ultimate Mediterranean & Atlantic Passage

Pan Am voyage destinations 18 destinations 28-Day Pan Am 100th Anniversary Legendary Voyage

Solar eclipse ports 13 ports 28-Day Legendary Solar Eclipse & Cosmic Port Explorer

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Cruise peers show mixed signals: momentum scanner flags RCL up 8.33% and NCLH up 4.14%, while broader peers in the watchlist are modestly down or flat. Current CCL move (0.10%) looks stock-specific relative to this product-focused Holland America announcement.

Common Catalyst Peer headlines for RCL center on earnings, 2026 guidance, and capacity/portfolio expansion in cruises.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jan 26 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Jan 26	Panama Canal transit	Positive	+0.4%	Queen Mary 2 completes first Panama Canal transit with future transits announced.
Jan 26	Onboard dining upgrade	Positive	+0.4%	Diamond Princess adds premium specialty dining and outlines record 2027 Japan season.
Jan 26	Alaska excursion launch	Positive	+0.4%	New exclusive Alaska moose shore excursion plus <b>$150,000</b> conservation donation.
Jan 15	New cultural tours	Positive	-2.5%	Launch of 150+ cultural tours and promotional deposit/upgrade offers worldwide.
Jan 8	Booking strength Europe	Positive	-1.3%	Report of strong 2026 Europe bookings and World Cup broadcast plans with promos.

Pattern Detected

Recent brand and product news for CCL has generally produced small price moves, with occasional negative reactions to promotional or booking-focused updates.

Recent Company History

Over the past month, CCL brands have highlighted route innovations, onboard enhancements and demand strength. On Jan 8, strong 2026 Europe bookings and promotional offers saw the stock fall 1.31%, and on Jan 15, new cultural tours and promotions coincided with a 2.45% drop. By contrast, operational and experiential updates on Jan 26 tied to Panama Canal milestones, specialty dining, and an Alaska wildlife partnership each saw modest 0.42% gains. Today’s extended-voyage announcement fits this pattern of experiential, itinerary-focused news.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement highlights Holland America Line’s focus on longer, experience-rich itineraries, wi...

Analysis

This announcement highlights Holland America Line’s focus on longer, experience-rich itineraries, with voyages from 25 to 59 days and themed routes such as a solar eclipse sailing and a Pan Am anniversary journey. Recent history shows CCL frequently releasing product and route updates across its brands. Investors may watch how these longer voyages translate into booking patterns, pricing, and onboard spend, alongside ongoing corporate reorganization efforts and broader travel-sector dynamics.

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"offers the rare opportunity to witness a solar eclipse at sea while exploring the region's archeoastronomy."

Archeoastronomy is the study of how past societies observed and used the sky, looking at alignments of monuments, artifacts and written records to understand ancient calendars, rituals and navigation. For investors, it matters because findings can affect the value and use of land and cultural assets—boosting tourism and museum revenue or triggering preservation rules and permit delays—so it’s like a historical land-use survey that can change a project’s risks and opportunities.

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25- to 59‑day journeys carve deep paths into the world's most storied regions, offering
destination-focused cruises with rich cultural immersion

SEATTLE, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line has unveiled its complete 2027–2028 Legendary Voyages season, led by a slate of immersive cruises that include the cruise line's first Caribbean‑based Legendary Voyage, the 28‑Day Pan Am 100 Years Legendary Voyage, and the 28‑Day Solar Eclipse & Cosmic Port Explorer, which offers the rare opportunity to witness a solar eclipse at sea while exploring the region's archeoastronomy.

They join the return of guest‑favorite journeys such as the 47‑Day Ultimate Mediterranean & Atlantic Passage and the refreshed 28‑Day Legendary Amazon Explorer, now sailing roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in January 2028. These history‑rich itineraries anchor a global lineup of long‑duration cruises created for travelers who want to fully engage with the places they visit through extended time ashore and thoughtfully designed routes that showcase each region's culture and character.

"Our guests are always looking for adventures that feel personal and unforgettable, whether that's following the paths of ancient explorers, watching a solar eclipse at sea or spending unhurried time in some of the world's most storied cities," said Paul Grigsby, Holland America Line's vice president of revenue planning and deployment. "These new Legendary Voyages tap deeply into those desires, blending historic routes, rare access and extraordinary port time with the premium onboard experience our long‑time cruisers return for again and again."

Anchored in an elevated approach to exploration, the 2027–2028 Legendary Voyages season features extended stays in culturally rich ports, along with thematic journeys that range from astronomy‑focused sailings to heritage‑inspired routes and remote‑island arcs. The collection spans Alaska, Europe, the South Pacific, the Caribbean, South America and the Amazon, offering itineraries from 28 to 47 days that draw on more than 150 years of seafaring tradition to deliver a deeper understanding of each region.

Voyage Highlights

• Twelve Mediterranean Countries, Roundtrip from New York
  • Returning for 2027 is one of Holland America Line's most celebrated extended journeys, the 47‑Day Ultimate Mediterranean & Atlantic Passage, sailing roundtrip from New York and visiting 21 ports across 12 countries. Inspired by one of the company's earliest pleasure cruises from the 1920s, this itinerary gives guests meaningful time ashore, including a late‑night call in Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy, an overnight in Alexandria, Egypt, and an overnight call in Istanbul, Turkey, that offers ample time to experience the "Queen of Cities." Weaving through Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, Malta and more, the voyage offers a rare opportunity to explore the Mediterranean with exceptional depth and ease.
• A Legendary Foray into the Golden Age of Travel
  • Holland America Line and Pan Am World Airways have partnered on the 28-Day Pan Am 100th Anniversary Legendary Voyage, a special sailing that retraces historic Clipper routes across the Caribbean, Mexico and Latin America. Departing Miami, Florida, Oct. 30, 2027, aboard Zuiderdam, the itinerary visits 18 destinations and closely follows Pan Am's pioneering Great Circle Route, with nearly half the ports featured on the airline's original schedules. The voyage includes both well-known and hard-to-reach locations, along with themed programming, period-inspired touches and historical content that pay tribute to the golden age of travel.
• Chasing the Shadow of the Sun 
  • Travelers can also sail the 28‑Day Legendary Solar Eclipse & Cosmic Port Explorer, departing July 10, 2027, aboard Nieuw Statendam roundtrip from Rotterdam, the Netherlands, or Dover, England, and visiting 13 ports across Denmark, the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Portugal, Gibraltar and Morocco, including overnight calls in Tilbury, England, and Barcelona, Spain. The voyage features a rare solar eclipse that can be viewed at sea off the coast of Morocco and offers opportunities to delve into the region's archeoastronomy through excursions to sites such as the Alhambra Palace in Malaga, Spain, and Montjuic Hill and Observatory in Barcelona.

Onboard Programming — Hallmarks of Legendary Voyages

Across the collection, Legendary Voyages feature an elevated onboard experience that mirrors the scale of the itineraries themselves. Guests can enjoy:

• Themed dinners and parties, including Holland America Line's signature Orange Party.
• Local cultural performances that bring the destinations' music and dance on board.
• A resident classical ensemble that recalls the golden age of cruising.
• Art & Craft classes, watercolor instruction, and creative writing workshops that encourage creative expression at sea.
• Religious services with resident Catholic, Protestant and Jewish clergy for guests who wish to worship at sea.
• Premium touches such as commemorative cruise logs, commemorative gifts, premium turndown service and a Captain's Gala Dinner

What Is a Legendary Voyage?

Legendary Voyages combine the ceremony and sense of occasion found on Holland America Line's Grand Voyages with a focus on a single region or narrative. These lengthier cruises—ranging from 25 to 59 days—visit some of the world's most intriguing ports and offer extended exploration opportunities. Onboard programming is specially curated to share insights into the history and culture of the destinations visited, with theme parties, memorable sailaways, and classic cruise activities that deepen the connection between ship and shore.

Additional 2027-2028 Legendary Voyages

• 28-Day Legendary Alaska Arctic Circle Solstice
  • Roundtrip Seattle, departs June 6, 2027, aboard Noordam.
• 35-Day Legendary Voyage of the Vikings
  • Roundtrip Boston, Massachusetts, departs July 17, 2027, aboard Volendam.
• 26-Day Australia, Coral Sea & Fiji Legendary Voyage
  • Sydney, Australia, to Auckland, New Zealand, departs Jan 4. 2028, aboard Westerdam.
• 34-Day Legendary South Pacific Crossing: Honolulu & Tahiti
  • Seattle to Sydney, departs Sep. 19, 2027, aboard Westerdam.
• 35-Day Legendary South Pacific Crossing: Tahiti & Honolulu
  • Sydney to Seattle, departs Mar. 26, 2028, aboard Westerdam.
• 35-Day Hawaii, Tahiti & Marquesas Legendary Voyage
  • Multiple departures roundtrip San Diego, aboard Zandaam (Oct. 14, 2027) or Koningsdam (Feb. 13, 2027; Feb. 19, 2028).
• 28-Day Legendary Amazon Explorer
  • Roundtrip Fort Lauderdale, departs Jan. 6, 2028, aboard Zuiderdam.

For more information about Holland America Line's shore excursions or to book a cruise, consult a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com.

Find Holland America Line on Facebook, Instagram and the Holland America Blog. You can also access all social media outlets via the home page at hollandamerica.com.

About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCL and CUK)]
Holland America Line has been exploring the world for more than 150 years with expertly crafted itineraries, extraordinary service and genuine connections to the destinations. Offering a perfectly-sized ship experience, its fleet of 11 vessels visits nearly 400 ports in 114 countries around the world and has shared the thrill of Alaska for more than 75 years — longer than any other cruise line. Savour the Journey isn't just a tagline, it's a reinforcement that the cruise line provides experiences too good to hurry through, connecting travelers to the world and each other. Award-winning enrichment programming, entertainment and cuisine that brings each locale on board, including a revolutionary Global Fresh Fish Program, put Holland America Line at the forefront of premium cruising. 

CONTACT:	Bill Zucker
PHONE:	800-637-5029, 206-626-9890
EMAIL:	pr@hollandamerica.com

 

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FAQ

What are Holland America Line's (CCL) headline 2027–2028 Legendary Voyages?

The headline voyages include the 47‑Day Ultimate Mediterranean, 28‑Day Pan Am 100th Anniversary, and a 28‑Day Solar Eclipse sailing. According to Holland America Line, the season spans 25–59 day itineraries across multiple regions with immersive onboard programming and extended port time.

When does the 28‑Day Pan Am 100th Anniversary Legendary Voyage (CCL) depart and from where?

The 28‑Day Pan Am 100th Anniversary Legendary Voyage departs Oct. 30, 2027, from Miami. According to Holland America Line, it sails aboard Zuiderdam, visiting 18 destinations and retracing historic Clipper routes across the Caribbean, Mexico and Latin America.

Which Holland America Line (CCL) sailing offers a solar eclipse viewing at sea and its departure date?

The 28‑Day Legendary Solar Eclipse & Cosmic Port Explorer offers at‑sea eclipse viewing and departs July 10, 2027. According to Holland America Line, departures are roundtrip from Rotterdam or Dover and include overnight calls in Tilbury and Barcelona.

What are the dates and departure ports for Holland America Line's (CCL) Amazon and Mediterranean Legendary Voyages?

The 28‑Day Legendary Amazon Explorer departs Jan. 6, 2028, roundtrip Fort Lauderdale; the 47‑Day Ultimate Mediterranean & Atlantic Passage sails roundtrip New York in 2027. According to Holland America Line, both voyages emphasize extended time ashore and cultural immersion.

What onboard programming does Holland America Line (CCL) include on Legendary Voyages?

Legendary Voyages include themed dinners, local cultural performances, a resident classical ensemble, art and craft classes, and commemorative touches. According to Holland America Line, programming is curated to deepen connection with destinations and recall the golden age of cruising.