• Festive Fleet Celebrations: Holland America Line’s 2026 holiday cruises feature seasonal décor, tree-lighting ceremonies, carol singing, and New Year’s Eve parties.
• Traditional Holiday Dining: Guests can savor traditional Thanksgiving meals, Brunch with Santa, the Feast of the Seven Fishes, and a new Magnolia Gingerbread Cake.
• Intricate Gingerbread Displays: Shipboard culinary teams craft elaborate gingerbread villages across the fleet as part of a beloved annual holiday tradition.
• Special Booking Incentives: The Save on Sunshine promotion provides fare discounts of up to fifty percent and bonus onboard credits for select holiday sailings

Holland America Line is preparing for an unforgettable holiday season by introducing festive cruises filled with cherished traditions, seasonal flavors, and memorable celebrations at sea. Guests sailing across Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, and New Year’s voyages can enjoy beautifully decorated ships, ceremonial tree lightings, carol singing, and family-friendly entertainment. The onboard experience combines the comfort of familiar holiday customs with the wonder of global travel, offering a relaxing way to celebrate while leaving the planning to the shipboard team.

Culinary offerings take center stage with traditional Thanksgiving dinners, Brunch with Santa, the Feast of the Seven Fishes on Christmas Eve, and Nutcracker Tea. New for the 2026 season, the line introduces a seasonal Magnolia Gingerbread Cake created through an exclusive partnership with Magnolia Bakery, alongside festive coffee creations and themed cocktails. Furthermore, shipboard culinary teams continue the signature tradition of crafting elaborate, intricate gingerbread villages across the fleet. Travelers can also take advantage of the Save on Sunshine promotion, which features up to fifty percent off cruise fares and complimentary onboard credits on select holiday departures.