{"id":83661,"date":"2026-01-28T14:37:33","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T22:37:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/?p=83661"},"modified":"2026-01-28T14:37:33","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T22:37:33","slug":"legendary-voyages-every-journey-tells-a-story","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/travel-inspiration\/legendary-voyages-every-journey-tells-a-story\/","title":{"rendered":"Legendary Voyages: Every Journey Tells a Story"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background 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:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>In 2027\u20132028, we invite you to cross the Arctic Circle, witness a total solar eclipse at sea, retrace the historic routes of Pan Am\u00ae in the Caribbean, and so much more. And with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/en\/us\/plan-a-cruise\/specialty-cruises\/legendary-voyages?xid=EXTHBG202601285NK3LAPUID\">25\u2011 to 59\u2011day Legendary Voyages<\/a> that immerse you in the story of every destination, it\u2019s no surprise Holland America Line has earned Cruise Critic\u2019s award for \u201cBest Itineraries.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>These extended journeys span oceans and continents, offering 30+ hour overnights in iconic cities like Honolulu, Barcelona, and Istanbul, along with rare opportunities to visit remote South Pacific islands and tiny towns in Alaska or Greenland. Along the way, you\u2019ll gain access to 100+ UNESCO World Heritage sites, enjoy extraordinary experiences from Amazon River exploration to eclipse viewing at sea, and appreciate our hallmark award\u2011winning, personalized service, recognized by Cruise Critic four years running.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">What Makes a Voyage Legendary<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p>A Legendary Voyage is crafted for travelers who enjoy the journey as deeply as the destination itself. Each itinerary is thoughtfully balanced, blending meaningful days at sea with immersive time ashore to create a natural rhythm that encourages you to settle in, slow down, and truly connect.<\/p>\n<p>Signature elements \u2014 like extended and super\u2011extended stays, authentic cultural experiences, and shore excursions \u2014 give you access to experiences that feel personal and profound. With visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites, rare ports, and iconic landmarks, every voyage unfolds like a story, revealing the character of each region one chapter at a time.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Top Reasons to Choose a Legendary Voyage<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p>A Legendary Voyage isn\u2019t just another cruise \u2014 it\u2019s your chance to see the world with greater depth, intention, and wonder. Here are six great reasons to book a Legendary Voyage with Holland America:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>Extended itineraries<\/b> Celebrated routes that connect continents and cultures with unforgettable experiences<\/li>\n<li><b>30+ hour overnights<\/b> Extra-long stays in 13 ports including Honolulu, Barcelona, and Istanbul<\/li>\n<li><b>Rare ports of call<\/b> Remote South Pacific islands, tiny towns in Alaska or Greenland, and more<\/li>\n<li><b>Extraordinary experiences<\/b> From an Amazon River exploration to a total solar eclipse at sea<\/li>\n<li><b>Award-winning, personalized service<\/b> Cruise Critic\u2019s \u201cBest in Service\u201d winner four years running<\/li>\n<li><b>UNESCO World Heritage sites<\/b> Access to 100+ UNESCO World Heritage sites across the globe<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background internalBanner 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-padding-top:30px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:30px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-background-color:#dce3eb;--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:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;\"><p><em>Ready to embark on an unforgettable voyage? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/en\/us\/find-a-cruise?xid=EXTHBG20260128Q8GP1RE44D\">Find a cruise now<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background 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-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-bottom: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:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">The 2027\u20132028 Legendary Voyage Lineup<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p>Holland America\u2019s 2027\u20132028 Legendary Voyages reach from the Arctic to the South Pacific and deep into the Amazon, offering rare ports, UNESCO sites, and unforgettable moments such as viewing a total solar eclipse at sea. Check out our Legendary Voyages:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/en\/us\/find-a-cruise\/a7j28a\/n735?xid=EXTHBG20260128897I49OEMP\">28-Day <em style=\"color: #20285b;\">Alaska Arctic Circle Solstice<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/en\/us\/find-a-cruise\/e7n28m\/j750?xid=EXTHBG20260128JN0JAXE9OO\">28-Day <em style=\"color: #20285b;\">Solar Eclipse &amp; Cosmic Port Explorer<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/en\/us\/find-a-cruise\/e6t35a\/u659?xid=EXTHBG20260128S5MJOP63CZ\">35-Day <em style=\"color: #20285b;\">Voyage of the Vikings: Solar Eclipse<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/en\/us\/find-a-cruise\/e7t47a?xid=EXTHBG20260128XS7C06MN4O\">47-Day <em style=\"color: #20285b;\">Legendary Ultimate Mediterranean &amp; Atlantic Passage<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li>35-Day <em style=\"color: #20285b;\">Hawaii, Tahiti &amp; Marquesas (aboard <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/en\/us\/find-a-cruise\/h7s35a\/k714?xid=EXTHBG202601281V320KCFT0\">Koningsdam<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/en\/us\/find-a-cruise\/h7s35b\/x770?xid=EXTHBG20260128ZR3OZQFJY1\">Zaandam<\/a>)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/en\/us\/find-a-cruise\/p7s34a\/w765?xid=EXTHBG20260128AGDM20KCNR\">34-<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/en\/us\/find-a-cruise\/p7s29a\/n722?xid=EXTHBG20260128PAMLPVPKJP\">29-Day <em style=\"color: #20285b;\">South Pacific Crossings<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/en\/us\/find-a-cruise\/c7s28b\/u773?xid=EXTHBG20260128C9Q5KK7DYZ\">28-Day <em style=\"color: #20285b;\">Pan Am\u00ae 100th Anniversary Legendary Voyage<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/en\/us\/find-a-cruise\/o7a28d\/w710?xid=EXTHBG202601285ACPDWPVLT\">28-Day <em style=\"color: #20285b;\">Legendary Coral Triangle &amp; Great Barrier Reef<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/en\/us\/find-a-cruise\/s8x28b\/u820?xid=EXTHBG2026012830LH6T0H5K\">28-Day <em style=\"color: #20285b;\">Legendary Amazon Explorer<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/en\/us\/find-a-cruise\/p8h26a\/w810?xid=EXTHBG20260128MPT2ZB4LB1\">26-Day <em style=\"color: #20285b;\">Australia, Coral Sea &amp; Fiji Legendary Voyage<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Legendary Onboard Experiences<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><p>On a Legendary Voyage, each day feels like a new chapter unfolding at sea. Mornings may open with local experts, storytellers, and performers who immerse you in the cultures ahead, while afternoons invite you to taste those destinations through regional, destination-themed culinary experiences.<\/p>\n<p>As the journey unfolds, creative workshops and live entertainment spark inspiration and camaraderie, and wellness programs designed for long voyages offer space to unwind and recharge. Evenings bring their own enchantment \u2014 festive themed parties and dinners, beautifully printed port guides to plan tomorrow\u2019s discoveries, and a commemorative Cruise Log to capture it all.<\/p>\n<p>Are you ready to make it Legendary?<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;\"><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Access Exclusive Deals &amp; More<\/h3>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/en\/us\/sign-up?xid=EXTHBG20260128AEVCFH4Q8U\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Sign Up for Special Offers<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1992,"featured_media":83666,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[54,30,31],"tags":[4553,4551,4550,4552],"class_list":["post-83661","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-featured-travel-inspiration","category-travel-inspiration","category-where-to-travel","tag-global-cruise-itineraries","tag-immersive-cruise-experiences","tag-legendary-voyages","tag-long-voyages"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/83661","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\/1992"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=83661"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/83661\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":83669,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/83661\/revisions\/83669"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/83666"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=83661"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=83661"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=83661"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}