Why a Cruise Vacation Is the Best Value in 2025

According to CLIA’s 2023 Global Passenger Report, cruise capacity is expected to grow 10% between 2024–2028, One reason: Cruise vacations offer fantastic value. Learn about the value of cruising in 2025, as well as Holland America’s included experiences that could take you from “considering a cruise” to “ready to book.”

Explore multiple destinations without the headache of long drives, connecting flights, and schlepping luggage from hotel to hotel. Relax and enjoy yourself as our perfectly sized ships carry you from island to island in the Caribbean or unpack once and explore multiple countries on a Europe cruise.

Holland America offers convenient departures from U.S. homeports, including Seattle, San Diego, Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, and Boston.

Spend less time planning travel logistics, packing, and unpacking and more time relaxing and enjoying the journey — often without the need for airfare or multi-day hotel stays.

The Holland America FlightEase® program offers flexible, competitive airfare with late-arrival protection and 24-hour support. It ensures seamless integration between your flight and cruise experience, taking even more stress away from travel planning. Once you’ve booked your cruise, peruse our airfare options — often less than what you’d find on third-party sites.

You can eat well every day of your cruise without stretching your budget or even leaving your stateroom. From multi-course meals in the main Dining Room, to the Lido Market’s variety, to complimentary 24-hour room service, your every craving is sure to be satisfied. If you’d like to splurge, among our Specialty Dining venues and onboard experiences is Morimoto by Sea — a dedicated restaurant on Nieuw Amsterdam and a pop-up experience on board the rest of the fleet.

We’ve taken our cuisine beyond the plate with artisanal breads and handcrafted pastas made fresh daily on board as well as our first-of-its-kind Global Fresh Fish Program, featuring 80+ varieties of fresh fish sourced locally from across our worldwide network.

Learn more about our dining.

When you’re on board a Holland America ship, every day offers memorable activities that are easy to reach.

During the day, you’ll find plenty of things to do, including cultural enrichment, workshops, fitness classes, and poolside lounging. At night, enjoy everything from live music at Rolling Stone Lounge and B.B. King’s Blues Club to high-tech productions on the World Stage. Try your luck in the Casino or enjoy a night cap at one of our sumptuous bars and lounges.

Our Have It All package features major savings on Shore Excursions, Specialty Dining, our Signature Beverage Package, and Wi-Fi. At only $60 per person, per day, it’s a simple way to enjoy your favorite extras at one discounted price.

The views on a cruise are ever-changing and always spectacular. Glide past glaciers in Alaska, volcanic peaks in Hawaii, or turquoise waters in the Caribbean. During scenic cruising, the bow is open (weather-dependent) and the panoramas are breathtaking — an experience included with your fare.

With a 150+ year legacy of ocean travel, Holland America is known for blending timeless elegance with modern comfort. Refreshingly free of amusement parks, our perfectly sized ships are ideal for travelers who value relaxation and refinement. Culinary experiences are curated by our renowned Culinary Ambassadors, including chefs and wine experts who help shape our globally inspired menus. And our service offers a 1:2 crew-to-guest ratio, ensuring care and connection with every moment.