{"id":81819,"date":"2025-02-05T09:00:04","date_gmt":"2025-02-05T17:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/?p=81819"},"modified":"2025-02-05T09:00:04","modified_gmt":"2025-02-05T17:00:04","slug":"cruises-curated-with-the-history-channel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/travel-inspiration\/cruises-curated-with-the-history-channel\/","title":{"rendered":"Cruises Curated with The HISTORY Channel\u2122: Where History Isn\u2019t Just Told \u2014 It\u2019s Experienced"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Feel like an intrepid archaeologist standing on ancient ruins and analyzing artifacts. Explore the historic sites you\u2019ve only read about or seen on TV. Live these experiences when you embark on an unforgettable journey to the past while enjoying the art of leisurely travel with Holland America Line <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/en\/us\/about\/our-company\/partnerships\/the-history-channel\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">exclusive itineraries and shore excursions<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> curated in partnership with <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> HISTORY<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Channel\u2122<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cruise Through Time<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Voyage to the lands where empires thrived, events changed the tides of history, and legends were born. Designed for curious travelers, our carefully crafted itineraries, expert-led tours, and insightful onboard programming enrich each destination on your journey so you can be a part of the moments that made history.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cruise through time with shore excursions ranging from Neolithic standing stones in Northern Europe to Alaska\u2019s Gold Rush era. With a variety of cruise durations and locations around the world, you can easily find an itinerary curated with <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> HISTORY<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Channel\u2122<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to fit your interests.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/en\/us\/find-a-cruise\/e6m07e\/o642\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">7-Day Mediterranean Marvels of Pompeii<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/en\/us\/find-a-cruise\/e6nc14\/j642b\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">14-Day Wild British Isles<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/en\/us\/find-a-cruise\/h5h17d\/x566\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">17-Day Circle Hawaii<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/en\/us\/find-a-cruise\/t5p22a\/d568\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">22-Day Panama Canal<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-81820\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AdobeStock_65910357-scaled.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AdobeStock_65910357-300x201.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AdobeStock_65910357-768x514.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AdobeStock_65910357-1024x685.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AdobeStock_65910357-1536x1028.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AdobeStock_65910357-scaled.webp 2560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ancient Empires<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cruise around the Mediterranean to visit the lands where the ancient Greek, Roman, and Egyptian civilizations thrived. On the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/en\/us\/cruise-destinations\/grand-voyages\/grand-voyages-world-cruises-ports\/aly\/44807\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Giza Pyramids, Sphinx &amp; the Pyramid of Sakkara<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> with <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> HISTORY<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Channel\u2122<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> shore excursion, gaze up at the Great Pyramids of Giza \u2014 the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World that still stands.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/en\/us\/cruise-destinations\/mediterranean-europe-cruises\/europe-mediterranean-ports\/nap\/28308\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Walk down the Roman streets of Pompeii<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and admire colorful frescos that were beautifully preserved under volcanic ash. Hear the tales of Olympia from your expert guide as you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/en\/us\/cruise-destinations\/mediterranean-europe-cruises\/europe-mediterranean-ports\/ka1\/23509\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">explore the Temple of Zeus<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and the stadium where the Olympic Games began.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-81821\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AdobeStock_286821863.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"2550\" height=\"2194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AdobeStock_286821863-300x258.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AdobeStock_286821863-768x661.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AdobeStock_286821863-1024x881.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AdobeStock_286821863-1536x1322.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AdobeStock_286821863.webp 2550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2550px) 100vw, 2550px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Viking Homelands<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Follow the route of Vikings north and experience breathtaking landscapes, rich traditions, and timeless tales with cruise itineraries curated with <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> HISTORY<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Channel\u2122<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. In Iceland, the past reveals itself <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/en\/us\/cruise-destinations\/northern-europe-cruises\/europe-northern-ports\/sej\/82710\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">in the village of Sey\u00f0isfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, where Vikings once thrived. From a burial site to a Viking longhouse, visit archaeological sites where artifacts reveal the fascinating story of Norse life. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-81823\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cc-AdobeStock_489701454.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cc-AdobeStock_489701454-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cc-AdobeStock_489701454-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cc-AdobeStock_489701454-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cc-AdobeStock_489701454-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cc-AdobeStock_489701454.webp 2400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Arctic Encounters<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Experience the Arctic\u2019s untamed beauty and captivating past. Cross into the Arctic Circle, discover the region\u2019s history of polar exploration, and experience its stunning wilderness. Navigate Norway\u2019s majestic fjords with the expertise of Holland America Line\u2019s 150-year history. With Holland America itineraries curated in partnership with <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> HISTORY<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Channel\u2122<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> you can embark on a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/en\/us\/find-a-cruise\/e6ni14\/y667\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">14-day Arctic journey to see the Northern Lights<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/en\/us\/find-a-cruise\/e5nb14\/j542\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">cross the Arctic Circle while delving into Scottish history<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-81822\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AK-to-CAN-train_AS_85334848_EXT-scaled.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"2092\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AK-to-CAN-train_AS_85334848_EXT-245x300.webp 245w, https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AK-to-CAN-train_AS_85334848_EXT-768x940.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AK-to-CAN-train_AS_85334848_EXT-837x1024.webp 837w, https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AK-to-CAN-train_AS_85334848_EXT-1255x1536.webp 1255w, https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AK-to-CAN-train_AS_85334848_EXT-1673x2048.webp 1673w, https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AK-to-CAN-train_AS_85334848_EXT-scaled.webp 2092w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2092px) 100vw, 2092px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Gold Rush\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Strike for gold in rugged and beautiful Alaska. Feel the excitement that drew thousands during the Gold Rush as you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/en\/us\/cruise-destinations\/alaska-cruises\/alaska-yukon-ports\/jnu\/23013\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">pan for gold and garnets<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> outside what was once the world&#8217;s largest gold-producing mill. From Skagway, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/en\/us\/cruise-destinations\/alaska-cruises\/alaska-yukon-ports\/sgy\/36974\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">follow the original route to the Klondike gold fields<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> aboard the White Pass &amp; Yukon Route Railroad with vintage train cars.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whether you\u2019re a history buff with wanderlust or seek to immerse yourself in each destination, a <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">history<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> inspired experience with Holland America in partnership with <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> HISTORY <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Channel<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2122 is waiting for you.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cruises and excursion are not sponsored, endorsed or administered by The HISTORY Channel\u2122 and are offered and administered exclusively by Holland America.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Feel like an intrepid archaeologist standing on ancient ruins and analyzing artifacts. Explore the historic sites you\u2019ve only read about or seen on TV. Live these experiences when you embark on an unforgettable journey to the past while enjoying the art of leisurely travel with Holland America Line exclusive itineraries and shore excursions curated in partnership with The HISTORY Channel\u2122.\u00a0 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1989,"featured_media":81825,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[54,30],"tags":[4196,4190],"class_list":["post-81819","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-featured-travel-inspiration","category-travel-inspiration","tag-experiences","tag-world-travel"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/81819","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\/1989"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=81819"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/81819\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":81829,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/81819\/revisions\/81829"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/81825"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=81819"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=81819"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=81819"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}