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Holland America Line Unveils NEW Legendary Voyage Along Inca Coast

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For guests looking to embark on an unforgettable journey, Holland America Line announced a new Legendary Voyage: the 26-day "Inca Coast: Mexico & Latin America Legendary Voyage," sailing Oct. 7, 2027, aboard Nieuw Amsterdam from Vancouver to San Antonio (Santiago), Chile. The itinerary features overnights in Manta (Quito), Ecuador, and Callao (Lima), Peru, along with calls across California, Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru and Chile—delivering extended time in destination and access to bucket-list experiences including crossing the Equator and visiting Machu Picchu.

This new voyage immerses guests in the natural wonders, rich history and vibrant cultures of the Inca Coast. Cruisers will trace the Pacific shoreline from North America into South America, pairing marquee city calls and beach days with deep-dive opportunities into ancient civilizations, rainforests and volcanic landscapes—seamlessly delivered with Holland America Line’s award-winning service.


We know our guests want experiences that allow them to connect deeply with the places they visit—through history, culture and wildlife. The Inca Coast is one of the most captivating regions on the planet, and we shaped this itinerary to offer guests a meaningful way to explore it. For centuries, sailors have traveled this storied coastline, and we’re proud to bring its beauty and heritage to our guests today. Whether they’re discovering Machu Picchu, venturing into the Costa Rican rainforest or relaxing on a beach day, this voyage offers an extraordinary immersion into the rich character of the Inca Coast,” said Paul Grigsby, Holland America Line’s vice president of itinerary planning and deployment.


Highlights of the 26-day voyage
•    Sail the California coast with calls in San Francisco and San Diego before heading south to sunny Cabo San Lucas and Huatulco in Mexico.
•    Step into storied civilizations at Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala—gateway to Mayan ruins, colonial Antigua and the Pacaya volcano.
•    Call at Puntarenas (Puerto Caldera), Costa Rica, then cross the Equator en route to Ecuador.
•    Enjoy an overnight in Manta (Quito), Ecuador, with opportunities for epic overland adventures to the Amazon, Galápagos and the Ecuadorian rainforest.
•    Continue south along Peru’s coast with an overnight in Callao (Lima)—gateway to the Inca Empire—plus calls at Salaverry (Trujillo) and General San Martín (Pisco).
•    Conclude with world-class stargazing off the coast of Arica and the seaside beauty of Coquimbo (La Serena), Chile.


Onboard, guests can continue exploring through enrichment programs, regional entertainment and dining options that reflect the flavors of the coast. And with the ease of unpacking just once and arriving somewhere new each morning, it’s a simple, seamless way to take in many of the region’s most iconic places on a single itinerary.

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