Holland America Line has launched its wave sale with cabin upgrades, reduced deposits and other savings.
The annual sale, called Start Your Journey, started on December 19 and runs until February 28, 2025, for new bookings on select spring 2025 through to spring 2026 cruises.
The promotion offers a free balcony upgrades so passengers can get a veranda stateroom for the price of an ocean-view, or ocean-view for the price of an interior cabin.
New bookings in the sale period will also have Have It All premium package which includes shore excursions based on cruise duration, a Signature Beverage Package, specialty dining (based on cruise duration) and a Wi-Fi Surf Package.
HAL also offers 50% reduced deposits for the first and second guests in the cabin on a cruise or Alaska cruisetour, with fares starting at $129 per person per day.
There will be free fares for children travelling as the third and fourth guests in a cabin on select 2025 and 2026 cruises, although taxes, fees and port expenses are additional.
There is also an early bonus for agents booking for clients by January 31, 2025, where passengers will receive up to £400 per stateroom onboard credit depending on cruise length.
Beth Bodensteiner, Holland America Line’s new president, said: “The ‘Start Your Journey’ wave offer is one of our biggest promotions of the year packed with our most valuable amenities and perks.
“With eligible cruises to nearly all our global destinations, it’s the perfect time for new guests to experience the best service at sea while giving loyal guests their favourite extras and great savings.
“Whether it’s taking advantage of the free or reduced kids cruise fares or getting a balcony upgrade on a dream Alaska cruise, now is the time to book a future Holland America Line vacation and experience the art of leisurely travel.”