Holland America Line has revealed 5 new Legendary Voyages ranging from 27 to 45 days all sailing roundtrip from the United States in 2026. Each itinerary will allow guests to explore Bora Bora, Alaska, Hawaii, the Mediterranean and more in 2026.
“Interest in longer cruises continues to grow and these newest Legendary Voyages deliver with unique itineraries that delve deep into popular and harder-to-reach parts of the world,” said Paul Grigsby, Holland America Line’s vice president of revenue planning and deployment. “These five voyages, all sailing from North American homeports, build on our commitment to offer cruises that let our guests linger longer and connect with the destination in a more intimate way.”
Departing June 7, 2026, Noordam will sail roundtrip from Seattle on a 28-day Legendary Arctic Circle Solstice. The sailing will include two days of scenic cruising through the Inside Passage which includes the Seymour Narrows, Johnstone Strait, Bella Bella, the Greenville Channel and the Great Bear Rainforest. She will then continue north crossing above the Arctic Circle. The voyage showcased 13 ports of call throughout British Columbia and Alaska and includes late-night stays in Valdez and Juneau as well as an overnight stay in Anchorage.
Returning, onboard the Volendam, is the Ultimate Mediterranean & Atlantic Passage. The 45-day round trip voyage from New York will visit 12 countries and make 21 ports of call. Guests will be able to enjoy a late-night call in Gibraltar, and overnight call in Alexandria , Egypt. The cruise will also feature an overnight with a late departure from Istanbul, the “Queen of Cities.”
“Since recreating this voyage of the 1920s, it has become one of our most popular and fastest selling,” Grigsby added. “There is simply no better way to explore this deeply the charm, delicious cuisine, and rich history of the Mediterranean while only unpacking your suitcase once.”
Those who enjoy the South Pacific will want to get on one of two 35-day Hawaii, Tahiti and Marquesas Legendary Voyages. The voyages will sail roundtrip from San Diego.
Zaandam will embark on October 15, 2026, call on four Hawaiian islands with an overnight in Honolulu, before sailing across the International Dateline. She will then call on Fanning Island, Kiribati, and eight destinations in French Polynesia which includes a late-night call in Bora Bora.
Koningsdam will embark on February 13, 2027, and offer more overnight calls. She will follow the same route as Zaandam to Fanning Island. She will then sail to French Polynesia and offer overnights in Moorea and Raiatea as well as an overnight and late-night departure in Papeete. This voyage features over 120 hours in French Polynesia.
Bucket list cruisers will be pleased to know they can check Alaska and Hawaii off in one 27- or 28-day Legendary Glaciers & Volcanoes: Alaska to Hawaii Legendary Voyage aboard Noordam. In September 2026, cruisers can choose to sail either roundtrip from Seattle or Vancouver to Seattle as they call at six ports in Alaska and British Columbia. Noorsdam will make her way to Hawaii where she will call on four ports which includes an overnight in Honolulu.
Not only do these lengthier Legendary Voyages visit some of the most interesting ports within a region, but onboard programming features the history and culture of the area. Bookings are open now with limited time bonuses for cruises who book early.