Holland America Line and the historic American airline Pan Am are collaborating on a brand new cruise, and it is price testing in case you love aviation historical past and lengthy itineraries.
The 28-day cruise, which departs on Oct. 30, 2027, commemorates a century since Pan Am took to the skies for the primary time in October 1927. It will likely be certainly one of Holland America’s longer “Legendary Voyages” itineraries, crusing by means of Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean from Miami on the road’s Zuiderdam ship and visiting 18 ports, together with a number of that had been as soon as Pan Am locations. Tickets go on sale at this time, Oct. 21, 2025, at 1 p.m. Japanese.
Pan Am — quick for Pan American World Airways — ceased operations in 1991, nevertheless it was well-known for its elevated service and innovation. Early in its historical past, the airline flew Clippers — flying boats that took off and landed in water — that went from port to port, usually making stops alongside a round route, simply as cruise ships do.
The Pan Am and Holland America partnership is only one of a number of Pan Am-themed bulletins in 2025. An aviation consulting agency is planning a relaunch of Pan Am as a scheduled airliner, and a European hospitality group introduced plans to launch Pan Am Lodge, an airport lodge model, in 2028. Hilton can be scheduled to open the Pan Am Lodge by Hilton in Los Angeles in 2026.
Right here’s every thing it is advisable to learn about Holland America’s 28-day Pan Am one hundredth Anniversary Legendary Voyage.
How a lot the Pan Am cruise prices
Pricing for the Pan Am cruise begins at $3,724 per individual (together with taxes and costs) primarily based on double occupancy.
Whereas that’s a giant upfront price, it averages to $133 a day, which will be a lovely deal because it covers onboard eating, programming and lodging. (Some belongings you’d must pay up for embrace premium eating venues, shore excursions, Wi-Fi, and choose drinks like sodas and alcohol.)
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The place the cruise will go
The Pan Am cruise will depart from Miami, which was residence to Pan Am’s seaplane terminal (at this time, that terminal is Miami Metropolis Corridor). The airline used the ability as a base for its flying boats, and as a hub for journey between the Americas.
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Listed below are the deliberate stops for the cruise (these marked with an asterisk point out unique Pan Am locations):
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RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay, Bahamas
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Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas*
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Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago*
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Progreso (close to Merida), Mexico*
Ports marked with an asterisk point out unique Pan Am locations. Different ports are near unique locations, equivalent to San Pedro, which is about an hour’s drive away from Santo Domingo.
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The Pan Am crusing received’t be like typical Caribbean itineraries. Whereas it’ll embrace a cease at RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay, Holland America and Carnival Cruise Line’s non-public island within the Bahamas, it’ll additionally cease at locations skipped by most sailings, equivalent to Port-of-Spain and Santa Marta.
“What’s actually distinctive is that these locations, a lot of which had been a part of Pan Am’s unique Clipper routes, are a lot more durable to achieve from Miami and easily aren’t accessible on a shorter cruise,” Robert de Bruin, Holland America Line’s director of deployment and itinerary planning, advised NerdWallet by way of e-mail.
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What passengers can anticipate
Whereas Holland America hasn’t but launched many particulars about what to anticipate onboard, the cruise line is thought for its refined eating experiences and wonderful instructional programming, particularly on its Alaska cruises. Whereas Holland America’s elegant decor can generally really feel outdated in comparison with extra trendy cruise ships, that may play a job in evoking the Pan Am theme.
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Count on to see Pan Am touches by means of meals impressed by the Clipper service, Pan Am-themed classic decor and onboard programming that comes with historic footage. There are additionally deliberate excursions and experiences that can “join again to the airline’s legacy and the spirit of discovery that outline each Pan Am and Holland America,” de Bruin stated.
For de Bruin, planning the Pan Am-themed crusing concerned tapping into household connections. As a part of his analysis, he spoke together with his uncle-in-law, a former Pan Am steward who relayed tales concerning the flying boats, and his spouse’s grandfather, a flight engineer for the airline who even flew on Pan Am’s flight to Antarctica in 1957 — the continent’s first industrial plane flight.
Learn how to save
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When you’re trying to save on the expensive itinerary, Holland America is at the moment providing a limited-time promotion for individuals who e-book the Have It All premium bundle, as of Oct. 21, 2025. This bundle usually comes with shore excursions, specialty eating, a beverage bundle and Wi-Fi entry. When you e-book in the course of the promotion, you’ll get further perks like complimentary upgrades to the Elite beverage bundle (as much as 15 alcoholic and limitless non-alcoholic drinks each day, as much as $15) and premium Wi-Fi.
For many who’ve sailed with Holland America (which suggests you are mechanically enrolled in its loyalty program, Mariner Society), you will get $400 onboard credit score per stateroom by reserving inside 90 days of the Pan Am Legendary Voyage opening on the market.
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