Holland America Line has revealed some of the onboard programming, culinary experiences and shore excursions scheduled for its special Pan Am 100th anniversary cruise setting sail in October 2027.
The 28-day cruise aboard Zuiderdam will depart Miami on October 30, 2027, retracing portions of the iconic airline's historic routes through the Caribbean and Central America.
Onboard Programming
Travelers will be immersed in the fascinating history of Pan Am through a plethora of special programs and presentations from aviation historians and experts.
Actor and storyteller Willie Aames will set the tone in discussing Pan Am's pioneering spirit, while Linda Freire, chair and co-founder of the Pan Am Museum Foundation, will share an insider's perspective on Pan Am's people, culture and global legacy.
Other notable speakers include Alaska-born Steve Gray, an international guest speaker and storyteller, who will delve into Pan Am's golden age of travel.
Travelers deplane a Pan Am flight from New York to Brussels in 1989. (Photo Credit: Studio F./Adobe)
David Hinson, vice chairman of the Pan Am Museum Foundation, will explore the airline's service culture and enduring influence on global aviation and travel industry leader David Kliman will share firsthand stories from decades of flying Pan Am, drawing from his extensive collection of airline memorabilia and experiences as a longtime pilot and frequent Pan Am passenger, according to Holland America.
Culinary Offerings
Guests can also look forward to special Pan Am-inspired culinary experiences, including sampling dishes such as Cocktail de Crevettes (jumbo shrimp, boiled egg, asparagus, Louis dressing); Cream of Tomato Soup; Broiled Filet Mignon Maître d'Hôtel with croquette potatoes and jardinière vegetables; Eggplant Cannelloni Parmigiano with asparagus risotto; Sole en Croûte (Filets of Dover sole with crabmeat filling, baked in puff pastry); and Soufflé Grand Marnier with crème anglaise.
There will also be a special cocktail menu featuring the Pan Am Cocktail, which combines white rum, Campari, orgeat, lemon juice and egg white and is topped with aromatic bitters.
Meanwhile, the Clipper Cocktail is made with Mount Gay Eclipse rum, Dolin Blanc and grenadine and garnished with a lemon twist.
Shore Excursions
Shirley Heights, Antigua and Barbuda (Photo Credit: ATBA)
Holland America has crafted a handful of exciting shore excursions for next year's anniversary sailing, including land activities in Cartagena, Colombia; Colón, Panama; St. John's, Antigua and Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago.
For example, in Antigua, guests can follow in the footsteps of Pan Am navigators on a "High Point" tour to Shirley Heights. Here, they'll enjoy sweeping views of the harbor and experience a perspective similar to the one navigators used to guide their aircraft into port.
"Pan Am helped redefine what it meant to travel, turning the journey into an experience filled with discovery, connection and a sense of occasion," Paul Grigsby, vice president of itinerary planning and deployment for Holland America Line, said in a statement.
"With this cruise, we're bringing that era to life while merging elements of Pan Am's storied history with Holland America Line's signature experiences, giving guests a chance to see how the legacies of two travel brands come together in ways that feel authentic to both, from the ship to the destinations along the way," said Grigsby.
"We'll be marking 100 years of Pan Am at the start of this cruise, and I can't think of a better way for our biggest fans and new fans to celebrate," added Pan Am Global Holdings CEO Craig Carter. "Not only is the cruise itinerary reminiscent of our early days of the Flying Clippers, but the onboard experience we are creating with Holland America will bring to life a special time in the history of travel."
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