Holland America Line salutes those who serve. Through its Military Appreciation offer, part of the line’s Community Appreciation Offer, eligible active, retired and veteran military service members receive a $100 onboard credit per stateroom on select sailings. The offer applies to new bookings only, is limited to one onboard credit per stateroom, and is published directly on hollandamerica.com with full terms.
An onboard credit is essentially free spending money loaded onto your shipboard account. You can use it for specialty dining, shore excursions, spa treatments, drinks and other onboard purchases during your cruise. If you are an active-duty member, a retiree or a veteran, this is a straightforward way to make your Holland America voyage even better at no extra cost. Below you will find exactly who qualifies, what the credit is worth, how to apply, and answers to common questions — all based on the official terms on the Holland America Line website.
Who is Eligible for the Holland America Line Military Discount?
According to Holland America Line’s official terms, the Military Appreciation onboard credit is available to eligible active, retired and veteran military service members. Specifically:
- Active-duty military personnel — currently serving members of the armed forces.
- Retired military service members — those who have retired from military service.
- Veteran military service members — those who have served and separated from the armed forces.
The credit is limited to one (1) onboard spending money credit per stateroom, and the offer is available only for new bookings on eligible select sailings. Holland America Line also extends the same $100 onboard credit to healthcare workers, first responders, teachers and educators under its broader Community Appreciation Offer — this page focuses on the military benefit, but the application page covers both.
How Much Military Discount Does Holland America Line Provide?
Holland America Line’s military appreciation benefit is a US$100 onboard credit per stateroom. This is not a fare reduction — it is onboard spending money credited to your stateroom account that you can spend on board during your cruise.
Key terms from the official offer:
- Value: US$100 per stateroom, in USD.
- Limit: One onboard credit per stateroom.
- Eligible sailings: Select sailings only — not every departure qualifies, so confirm eligibility when booking.
- New bookings only: The offer cannot be applied to existing reservations.
- Non-refundable, non-transferable: The credit has no cash value and cannot be transferred to another guest.
- Restrictions: The offer expires at the end of the eligible cruise and may not be used in the casino or on gratuities or any other specified fees or items.
- Terms may change: The offer and its terms may be modified or withdrawn without prior notice; other restrictions and exclusions may apply. The offer is based on Promo(s) ZH*.
Because the credit is applied to your onboard account, it pairs well with Holland America Line’s cruise packages such as Have It All, which bundles shore excursions, a drink package, specialty dining and Wi-Fi into one fare.
How to Claim the Holland America Line Military Discount
Claiming the military appreciation credit is simple and is done through Holland America Line’s official website:
- Visit the official Community Appreciation Offer page on hollandamerica.com: https://www.hollandamerica.com/en/us/cruise-deals/deals-card-configuration/COMAPREC
- Apply for the Community Appreciation Offer as a military member — select the military option and complete the application on the Holland America Line website.
- Make a new booking on an eligible select sailing — the offer is only valid on new reservations, not existing ones.
- Confirm the $100 onboard credit is attached to your stateroom when you finalize the booking.
- Review the full terms on the official cruise-deals terms page before you sail so you know exactly where the credit can be used.
If you prefer to book by phone, Holland America Line’s cruise consultants can also verify your eligibility and apply the offer to a new reservation.
FAQs About the Holland America Line Military Discount
How much is the Holland America Line military discount?
The Military Appreciation offer is a $100 onboard credit per stateroom (USD), limited to one credit per stateroom. It is onboard spending money, not a reduction of your cruise fare.
Who qualifies for the Holland America Line military discount?
Eligible active, retired and veteran military service members qualify, per the official terms. The broader Community Appreciation Offer also covers healthcare workers, first responders, teachers and educators.
Does the military credit apply to every sailing?
No. The offer is available only on select sailings, so you should confirm that your chosen departure is eligible before or during booking.
Can I apply the discount to a booking I already made?
No. The official terms state the offer is available only for new bookings. Existing reservations are not eligible.
What can I use the $100 onboard credit for?
You can spend it on most onboard purchases, such as specialty dining, beverages, shore excursions and spa services. It may not be used in the casino or on gratuities or other specified fees or items, and it expires at the end of the eligible cruise.
Can the military credit be combined with other promotions?
Holland America Line’s published terms do not state combinability rules for this offer. If you are booking a fare that already includes a promotion such as Have It All or a Mariner Society benefit, confirm with Holland America Line whether the $100 onboard credit can be added before you finalize your reservation.
Does the credit have cash value?
No. The credit is non-refundable, non-transferable and has no cash value. Any unused portion cannot be refunded or carried over to a future cruise.
