Bonus onboard credit good for active and retired members of the military

Seattle, Wash., Oct. 6, 2021 — Holland America Line is honoring members of the U.S. military with a special offer that adds $100 Onboard Spending Money to any cruise booking that departs from San Diego, California, though Dec. 31, 2021.

Holland America Line’s San Diego sailings are especially convenient for the many troops stationed in southern California. The Military Appreciation Offer — available to active and retired members of the military — can be earned on a variety of seven-day cruises to Mexico and the California Coast aboard Koningsdam and the Dec. 23, 2021, 10-day Mexico Holiday departure on Zuiderdam,

The U.S. military has a large presence in San Diego with Naval Base San Diego, the U.S. Navy's largest base on the West Coast and the principal homeport of the Pacific Fleet. In total, the state of California has 32 military bases across all branches, with the Navy’s and Marine Corps’ bases clustered most heavily around San Diego.

Onboard, the credit can be used for shore excursions, spa treatments, beverages, specialty dining, gift shop purchases and more. The $100 offer is per stateroom and valid with standard cruise-only fares, as well as Holland America Line’s Have It All premium fare that includes four popular perks: shore excursions, a drink package, specialty dining and Wi-Fi.