Luxury airline Pan Am is set to re-emerge for its 100th anniversary celebration — but not in the sky.
Pan Am partnered with Holland America Line for the first-of-its-kind voyage. The 28-day cruise will follow Pan Am’s original flying Clipper routes to 18 destinations across the Caribbean, Mexico and Latin America.
Holland American Line
“Pan Am and Holland America Line both helped pioneer modern travel—Pan Am in the
skies and Holland America Line at sea,” Paul Grigsby, vice president of itinerary planning and deployment for Holland America Line, said in a press release. “With roots that reach back more than a century, both brands share a legacy of connecting people to the world with impeccable service and a spirit of discovery.”
He called the collab “a tribute to the golden age of travel.”
Travelers will sail aboard Zuiderdam, departing from Miami, Florida — Pan Am’s
historic homebase — on October 30, 2027.
“Originally designed as ‘ships of the air’, Pan Am’s Clipper service offered passengers
an extraordinary level of elegance and comfort,” said Craig Carter, chief executive
officer for Pan American World Airways. “From multi-course meals served on fine china
to lounges for socializing, these flying clippers were a pinnacle of travel’s golden age.
We’re thrilled to partner with Holland America Line to bring that experience back to life
at sea—100 years after our first flight.”
The announcement comes weeks after it was reported that AVi8 Air Capital and Pan American Global Holdings were inching towards reviving the defunct airline. AVi8 announced earlier this month that they had completed a business plan for the brand’s revival efforts.
“Avi8 has assembled a world-class team to lead the certification effort and has received strong initial support from aircraft lessors and key vendors,” the company said.
For now, Pan Am fans can book this once-in-a-lifetime trip and visit destinations such as Nassau, Ocho Rios, San Juan, and Cartagena.
