HOLLAND America Line (HAL) is celebrating this year much like audio streaming service Spotify, highlighting the year’s top trends with the release of its ‘Wrapped’. One of the top trends this year saw its guests embrace opportunities to enrich their journeys ashore, with its White Pass Scenic Railroad in Skagway...
HOLLAND America Line (HAL) is celebrating this year much like audio streaming service Spotify, highlighting the year’s top trends with the release of its ‘Wrapped’.
One of the top trends this year saw its guests embrace opportunities to enrich their journeys ashore, with its White Pass Scenic Railroad in Skagway option earning the title of its most popular shore excursion across all ports.
Nearly 44% of Skagway visitors experienced the historic route, with the trip leading in both volume and guest rating.
The cruise line said it offered more Alaska sailings than any other cruise line in 2025, while seven-day Alaska cruises were especially popular, attracting the highest percentage of first-time cruisers this year.
Meanwhile, the Caribbean’s top shore excursion was the Stingray Adventure at Half Moon Cay.
HAL ships visited almost 400 ports across more than 100 countries, including 20 new and notable destinations.
Among the most sought-after experiences was Antarctic scenic cruising, which topped the list of guest favourites.
Jan marked the busiest booking month of the year for the business, with particularly strong demand for itineraries that allowed travellers to linger longer and connect more deeply.
Meanwhile, three Carnival Corporation brands, including HAL, have secured a deal with global media company IMG to broadcast next year’s FIFA World Cup across their fleets.
The games will be shown on IMG’s Sport 24 channel on HAL, as well as its sister brands Princess Cruises and Seabourn.
This channel is designed to be internationally available on most cruise ships, as well as aircraft.
Games will be viewable on guests’ stateroom televisions, while special matchups will be shown on HAL’s Lido Pool big screen or in the immersive World Stage theatre. MS
