Holland America Line Unveils 2027-2028 Voyages Across Hawaii, Mexico, Panama Canal and Pacific Coast

New itineraries offer extended stays, cultural immersion and wildlife encounters across iconic West Coast destinations.

Published on Feb. 5, 2026

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Holland America Line is opening nearly three dozen new voyages for the 2027-2028 season, spanning Hawaii, Mexico, the Panama Canal and the Pacific Coast. The new itineraries will feature longer stays in Honolulu, Hawaii, and extended exploration of Mexico's Sea of Cortez, with sailings operating from five North American homeports aboard Koningsdam, Eurodam, Nieuw Amsterdam or Zaandam.

Why it matters

The new voyages showcase Holland America Line's expertise in West Coast cruising, offering guests immersive cultural experiences, destination-rich shore excursions and opportunities to encounter wildlife and natural landscapes across some of the most sought-after vacation regions.

The details

The new 2027-2028 season includes 17- or 18-day Circle Hawaii sailings with extended Honolulu stays, as well as Panama Canal voyages ranging from 14 to 22 days that provide a front-row look at the engineering marvel's locks and surrounding wildlife-rich rainforests. Mexico itineraries offer a wide range of options, from short warm-weather escapes to in-depth Baja and Sea of Cortez exploration, while the Pacific Coast season highlights coastal charm, wildlife viewing and West Coast flavors.

  • The new voyages will operate from October 2027 through April 2028.
  • The 17- or 18-day Circle Hawaii sailings will have multiple departures.
  • The 14-Day Panama Canal voyage departs on January 16, 2028.
  • The 15-Day Panama Canal Holiday voyage departs on December 18, 2027.
  • The 21-Day Panama Canal voyage departs on October 2, 2027, with options to depart from Vancouver or San Diego.

The players

Holland America Line

An American cruise line and a subsidiary of Carnival Corporation, known for its expertise in West Coast cruising.

Paul Grigsby

The vice president of itinerary planning and deployment for Holland America Line.

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What they’re saying

“Whether guests are chasing the sun in Hawaii or seeking the rugged, untouched beauty of the Great Bear Rainforest, this season truly has something for every type of cruiser.”

— Paul Grigsby, Vice President of Itinerary Planning and Deployment (thestkittsnevisobserver.com)

What’s next

Guests can book the new 2027-2028 voyages through a travel advisor, by calling Holland America Line, or by visiting the company's website.

The takeaway

Holland America Line's new West Coast itineraries for 2027-2028 offer travelers a diverse range of immersive cultural experiences, wildlife encounters, and opportunities to explore iconic destinations across Hawaii, Mexico, the Panama Canal, and the Pacific Coast.