Holland America Line review

Holland America Line suits travelers who prefer mid-size ships, longer itineraries and Alaska. Its Have It All fare includes a drink package, Wi-Fi, specialty dining, shore excursions and crew appreciation in one price, though it excludes Grand Voyages and voyages of 5 days or less. Its Signature Beverage Package covers up to 15 drinks a day priced at US$11.00 or less. Flexible travelers can join the Standby Program, which Holland America says offers a chance to cruise from $99 USD per person per day. In Alaska, the line runs cruisetours that include its own Holland America Denali Lodge, and in the Caribbean it calls at Half Moon Cay. It will sail Europe year-round starting in March 2027, and Mariner Society members get early booking bonuses. Standard fares vary by voyage and we did not find a single published starting fare, so use the standby rate as a floor, not a typical price.

Who it is for

older travelers and Alaska cruisetour planners who prefer mid-size ships

Price

Standby Program from $99 per person per day; standard fares vary by voyage.

Guests can join a standby list for a chance to cruise from $99 USD per person per day.
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 14, 2026.

Key features

• Have It All fare that includes a drink package, Wi-Fi, specialty dining, shore excursions and crew appreciation
• Standby Program with fares from $99 per person per day
• Alaska cruisetours with Holland America Denali Lodge
• Half Moon Cay, its own island in the Bahamas
• Year-round Europe sailings starting in March 2027

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Have It All bundles five extras, including shore excursions, into one fare
• Strength: Standby list gives flexible travelers a low daily rate
• Strength: Deep Alaska program with cruisetours and its own Denali lodge
• Weakness: Standby fares come with no choice of ship, date or cabin until confirmed
• Weakness: Have It All excludes Grand Voyages and voyages of 5 days or less
• Weakness: Signature Beverage Package caps drinks at 15 per day and US$11 each

Key facts

• Lowest rate shown: $99 per person per day (Standby)
• All-in fare: Have It All
• Own island: Half Moon Cay
• Loyalty program: Mariner Society

Where it ranks

Holland America Line is No. 10 in our Best Cruise Lines verdict.