HAL’s Wave Season Offer: Balcony Upgrades, Up to 30% Off Fares & More

Holland America Line is kicking off the traditional cruise Wave Season with its biggest deal of the year. The “Start Your Journey” promotion, available on over 500 cruises to Alaska, Europe and beyond, includes up to 30% off cruise fares, free balcony upgrades, onboard and shore excursion credits, free kids fares and more ways to save.

“Whether discovering glaciers and wildlife in Alaska or the culture and history of Europe, Holland America believes the best journeys are those where the destination comes to life on and off the ship,” said president Beth Bodensteiner. “The ‘Start Your Journey’ offer is the perfect opportunity for guests to plan a vacation that combines exploration with relaxation and the best service at sea.”  

Holland America’s “Start Your Journey” Wave offer provides guests who book select summer 2026 through spring 2027 cruises with Have It All the following benefits where applicable: 

Reduced Deposits and Cruise Fare Discounts: Travellers eager to plan a trip for next year and beyond can book their future cruise or Alaska Cruisetour with 50% reduced deposits for the first and second guests in the stateroom. Cruise fares up to 30% off start as low at $162 per person, per day.  

Free Balcony Upgrades: Guests can book a verandah stateroom for the price of an ocean-view (or ocean-view for the price of an interior).  

Free Fares for Kids: Guests ages 18 and under travelling as the third and fourth guests in a cabin can sail on select 2026 and 2027 cruises for free (taxes, fees and port expenses are additional), making a family vacation more affordable.  

Onboard Credit: Guests who book by January 31 receive $100 per person onboard credit for cruises six to nine days, $150 per person for Alaska Cruisetours and cruises 10 to 20 days, $200 per person on cruises 21 days or longer, and $250 per person for Legendary Voyages. 

Exclusive Alaska Bonus: Guests booking 2026 Alaska Cruises or Cruisetours by January 31 will receive up to $200 in shore excursion credits per stateroom when they use promo code #1ALASKA26 at checkout.

‘Have It All’ Amenities Included with the Premium Fare

When guests book with the “Have it All” premium fare, four amenities are included: shore excursions (based on cruise duration), a Signature Beverage Package, specialty dining (based on cruise duration) and a Wi-Fi Surf Package. With the “Start Your Journey” wave offer, these perks are in addition to the stateroom upgrade, reduced deposits, free fares for kids and onboard credit.