Exclusive Shore Excursions Curated With The HISTORY Channel™
Explore the stories behind every destination through engaging experiences that bring local history and heritage to life.
Where History Isn’t Just Told — It’s Experienced
Our exclusive shore excursions curated with The HISTORY Channel™ combine immersive storytelling with unforgettable destinations. Explore ancient ruins, legendary landmarks, and cities that shaped civilization while discovering the people, events, and cultures behind them. With excursions and onboard programming designed for every pace, every destination becomes part of a story you'll never forget.
Beyond Traditional Sightseeing
History comes alive as you walk the paths of explorers, emperors, pioneers, and revolutionaries. Step beyond the guidebook and experience the people, places, and defining moments that shaped each destination.
History Brought to Life
Go beyond the dates and discover the stories behind every destination. Through immersive storytelling, uncover the people, traditions, and pivotal events that shaped civilizations and continue to define these remarkable places today.
Legendary Landmarks
Stand before iconic monuments, ancient ruins, and architectural wonders while gaining a deeper understanding of their significance. Experience each landmark with new perspective as history unfolds where it happened.
Shore excursions and programming are not sponsored or administered by The HISTORY™ Channel and are offered and administered exclusively by Holland America.
Experience History Where It Happened
Explore exclusive shore excursions curated with The HISTORY Channel™ across some of the world's most fascinating destinations. From Egypt's ancient wonders to Alaska's Gold Rush frontier, every journey offers a deeper connection to the people, places, and events that shaped our world.
Mediterranean Region
Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & the Pyramid of Sakkara Curated With The HISTORY Channel™
Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & the Pyramid of Sakkara Curated With The HISTORY Channel™
Northern Europe
Best of the Antrim Coast & Giant's Causeway Curated With The HISTORY Channel™
Best of the Antrim Coast & Giant's Causeway Curated With The HISTORY Channel™
Alaska
Gold Panning & Underground Mine Exploration Curated With The HISTORY Channel™
Gold Panning & Underground Mine Exploration Curated With The HISTORY Channel™
The Americas
Roosevelt's Campobello & Eleanor's Tea: A Journey Across Two Nations Curated With The HISTORY Channel™
Roosevelt's Campobello & Eleanor's Tea: A Journey Across Two Nations Curated With The HISTORY Channel™
Caribbean
The Pirate Kingdom of Nassau Curated With The HISTORY Channel™
The Pirate Kingdom of Nassau Curated With The HISTORY Channel™
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Enrich Your Experience
Elevate your cruise vacation with add-on experiences — from exciting shore excursions and signature drink packages to specialty dining and upgraded Wi-Fi packages.
Have It All
Offering Shore Excursion Credit, Signature Beverage Package, Specialty Dining nights, and the Surf Wi-Fi Package, upgrade your entire experience to make the most of your cruise vacation with Have It All.
Beverage Packages
Signature, Elite, and Quench packages offer cocktails, wine, specialty coffees, sodas, and juices, delivering convenient, customizable value for every type of cruiser.
Wi-Fi
Enjoy secure, high-speed internet on board with our add-on Wi-Fi plans — from the Surf Package offering email, messaging, and internet to Premium with audio and video calls, and Stream for streaming services.
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