Key Takeaways
- Holland America Line’s ‘Time of Your Life’ promotion offers ‘Kids Cruise Free’ for passengers under 18 on select tours.
- Promotion includes reduced deposits and stateroom upgrades for bookings made during the specified period from April 2022 to April 2024.
- Applicable destinations encompass Canada/New England, Europe, the Caribbean, and the Panama Canal.
Seattle, WA–Cruise line company Holland America Line has announced launching its new sales promotion offer called ‘Time of Your Life’ in a news release published on February 17.
Introduction of ‘Time of Your Life’ Offer
Under the offer, the ‘Kids Cruise Free’ scheme allows passengers under 18 years of age (up to two pax) to travel free of cost if booked as the third and fourth guests in the same room (eligible on selected tours).
“A cruise is one of the easiest ways to explore the world as a family, and with our wave promotion, it’s even more affordable to take a vacation to a dream location like Alaska or Europe,” said Beth Bodensteiner, Chief Commercial Officer of Holland America Line in the release.
Additionally, guests booking during the limited period offer would be upgraded to staterooms and pay a reduced deposit amount (50% for the first and second guests).
Promotion Details and Destinations
The ‘Time of Your Life’ offer can be availed on select cruises from April this year up to April 2024 and includes cruises to destinations such as Canada/New England, Europe, the Caribbean, Mexico, the Pacific Coast, and the infamous Panama Canal (subject to changes).
With the promotion, guests can book an ocean-view room for an interior room and a verandah for the price of an ocean-view room.
“You unpack once while visiting multiple destinations, all meals are planned, evening entertainment is complimentary, and adults can relax while the kids meet new friends in the Club HAL youth program,” added Bodensteiner in the release.
The cruise company launched a refer-a-friend program in November last year, where user/newly referred guests could each earn a $50 voucher redeemable on future bookings or on-ship purchases.
Holland America Line, established in 1873 in the Netherlands, presently offers cruises to 114 countries worldwide and boasts of being the longest-serving cruise provider to the Alaskan region. The company is known for its long-duration cruises of the Caribbean, including seven-night and longer 10- to 21-night packages.
What We Think
Holland America Line’s ‘Time of Your Life’ promotion opens up family cruising by offering a ‘Kids Cruise Free’ scheme, making it more accessible and affordable for families to explore diverse destinations.
The reduced deposits and stateroom upgrades further sweeten the deal for guests planning their cruises during the specified period. This promotion not only caters to families but also appeals to travelers seeking value-added benefits and diverse destination choices within the cruise experience.
