{"id":72315,"date":"2023-11-28T22:28:24","date_gmt":"2023-11-29T06:28:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/?p=72315"},"modified":"2026-02-06T16:51:52","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T00:51:52","slug":"top-3-reasons-to-sail-through-the-season-on-a-holiday-cruise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/travel-inspiration\/top-3-reasons-to-sail-through-the-season-on-a-holiday-cruise\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 3 Reasons to Sail Through the Season on a Holiday Cruise"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>Looking for a new way to celebrate the holidays? Dreaming of destinations where you can soak up warm sunshine? Consider cruising through the season with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/en\/us\">Holland America Line<\/a>. Here are the best reasons to take a holiday cruise:<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);border-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><h3><strong>1. Keep Calm &amp; Cruise On<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Leave the party planning to us while you relax, rejuvenate, and reconnect with family and friends. Savor the sights of festive d\u00e9cor, the flavors of classic holiday dishes and the sounds of holiday entertainment. From lovely lighting ceremonies to amazing gingerbread villages, you can delight in all the festivities without having to plan a thing. No fuss, no stress \u2013 just pure holiday joy at your fingertips. Enjoy our award-winning, personalized service as you cruise to each destination, soaking up the holiday cheer.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. Start New Holiday Traditions at Sea<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Christmas trees. Holiday movies. New Year\u2019s Eve Ball. Oh my! Relish the splendor of the holiday season with those nearest and dearest to you, creating new holiday traditions of your own. Sip on hot chocolate during our tree- or menorah-lighting ceremonies. Enjoy a visit from St. Nicholas. Get ready to party at sea on New Year\u2019s Eve. Trade in snowflakes and build a sandman instead. Dip your toe in warm waters this holiday season while you soak up breathtaking views on and off our perfectly sized ships. After a day in the sun, set aside some time to relax and recharge at the spa. Ahhh, doesn\u2019t that sound nice?<\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Oh, the Places You Could Go<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Got seven days or more to spare? How about a cruise to the Caribbean, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/en\/us\/cruise-destinations\/pacific-coast-cruises?xid=EXTHBG20260206U05PD8RBD8\">Pacific Coast<\/a>, South America or Hawaii? Treasure soft twinkling lights onboard and dreamy destinations on shore. With flexible itineraries of seven or more days, you could be sailing to destinations that will make your cup overflow with joy and unforgettable memories.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);border-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p>Ready for a holly jolly holiday at sea? Put it on your list \u2013 no need to check it twice. Explore our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/en\/us\/cruise-deals\">cruise deals<\/a> \u2013 those are always nice! Then contact one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/recent-articles\/cruise-planning\/why-book-cruise-with-a-personal-cruise-consultant\/\">Personal Cruise Consultants<\/a> to help you plan your great holiday getaway.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1984,"featured_media":72317,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[30,32],"tags":[4196],"class_list":["post-72315","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel-inspiration","category-when-to-travel","tag-experiences"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/72315","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1984"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=72315"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/72315\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":83810,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/72315\/revisions\/83810"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/72317"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=72315"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=72315"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=72315"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}