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Holland America Issues Last-Minute Plea to Skip Oversold Alaska Sailing

Key Aspects: Zaandam’s July 22, 2026, sailing to Alaska has been oversold. Holland America Line is dangling a free cruise to try to get some guests to change their travel plans at the last minute. The cruise line isn’t alone in overbooking sailings, which is a common practice in the travel industry to maximize profits. Alaska cruises are always in high demand, but in some cases, they become too popular. This is the case for Zaandam’s next embarkation in Vancouver, Canada, on July 22, 2026. On this date, guests will be boarding the 1,837-passenger ship for a 7-night sailing...