Holland America Line is extending a bonus commission of 4 per cent on all retail bookings made by travel agents from 2 March until 30 April 2020.

The offer is available on all 2020 cruises, excluding grand voyages and Christmas and new year itineraries.

Holland America Line’s director of sales in UK & Ireland, Wendy Lahmich, said: “To thank travel agent partners for their extra commitment and understanding during the unprecedented events of the last few months, we are extending this extra 4 per cent commission to help them to generate more 2020 business over the next two months.

“Agents may wish to use the extra commission to promote HAL’s incredible Europe, Alaska, Canada & New England or even winter Australia & New Zealand, Caribbean or South America sailings, as the ‘best way to enjoy incredible destinations on perfectly sized, refreshingly uncrowded ships filled with one-of-a-kind experiences.”

“The bonus commission will commence on Monday 2 March, while the promotion will be loaded into our POLAR online booking tool, and the extra 4 per cent automatically added against the agencies’ retail PID by Monday.”

The line has also started a new campaign, offering travellers free cruise gratuities, reduced third and fourth and child fares, free on board spending money per suite and deposits of £99pp on select 2020 cruises.

Prices start from £1,349 per person for a 12-night Mediterranean cruise including the above amenities.  The promotion also comes with a brand new Book with Confidence guarantee.

Bookings made between 2 March and 30 April will enable guests to make new bookings for 2020 cruises between 2 March and 30 April with “absolute confidence”, since if they have to cancel for any reason, they will receive a future cruise credit in the amount of their deposit and any cancellation fees (up to 30 days before departure).