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Victoria Sets 2026 Cruise Season With 335 Calls, 1M Passengers
New cruise brands are adding Victoria to their itineraries, signaling the port’s rising pull on the West Coast as operators look beyond traditional Alaska loops.
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Holland America Raises Crew Gratuities to $18 a Day in 2026
Another cruise line is nudging onboard fees higher for 2026, underscoring how gratuities and service charges are becoming a bigger part of cruise pricing.
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Holland America Unveils $500M Six-Ship Renovation Plan
As new ships get pricier, Holland America is betting on major refits to keep mid-sized classics competitive, pairing new suites with efficiency upgrades.
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Holland America Adds Tea Week to Volendam’s 2026 World Voyage
World cruises are leaning into destination-driven enrichment, using experts to turn sea days into cultural deep dives and help smaller ships stand out in a crowded luxury market.
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Holland America’s Koningsdam Returns From Drydock With Family Cabins
As Alaska cruising grows more competitive, Holland America is reshaping ship space for multigenerational groups and higher onboard spending, not just scenery.
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Carnival Authorizes $2.5B Buyback After Record Q1 Profit
Carnival’s new targets signal a cruise industry shifting from recovery to disciplined value creation, leaning on efficiency and ship upgrades to weather fuel shocks.
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Holland America to Age Jefferson's Ocean Bourbon at Sea Fleetwide
Cruise lines are turning premium spirits into voyage-linked souvenirs, using exclusives to deepen onboard experiences and capture higher-margin beverage spending.
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Holland America Launches 153rd Anniversary Sale With $400 Credit
Holland America is leaning on anniversary pricing and bundle-style perks to lock in demand far in advance, underscoring how fiercely cruise lines are competing for early bookings.
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Zaandam and Volendam Unite Grand Voyage Guests for Sydney Chocolate Tea
As grand voyages surge in popularity, Holland America is turning months at sea into a shared club experience, using rare cross-ship gatherings to deepen loyalty.
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Hong Kong Investigates Westerdam Norovirus Outbreak After 76 Cases
As Asia cruise itineraries ramp up again, Hong Kong’s response shows how ports are tightening health oversight and sharing alerts to keep tourism moving without disruptions.
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Noordam Turns 20 as Holland America Readies Alaska Return in 2026
As megaships grab headlines, Holland America is betting that refreshed mid-sized vessels still fit Alaska’s scenery-driven cruising. Noordam’s longevity underscores that shift.
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Volendam Welcomes Pitcairn Islanders Aboard During Rare Call
As cruise lines chase deeper, harder-to-reach itineraries, ships are becoming pop-up marketplaces and supply lifelines, turning rare calls into real community support.