News and articles about Holland America Line, which emphasises classic cruising, mid‑sized ships and longer itineraries, attracting guests who value enrichment, music and more traditional onboard ambience.
Seatrium has renewed its multi-year agreement with Carnival Corporation, covering maintenance and upgrade work across eight cruise brands, with Royal Princess, Carnival Luminosa and Seabourn Encore scheduled as the first projects in late 2026.
Holland America Line has added Pan Am-inspired dining, aviation speakers, Clipper Club programming and dedicated shore excursions to Zuiderdam’s 28-day Pan Am 100th Anniversary Legendary Voyage, sailing round-trip from Miami in October 2027.
Holland America Line has opened bookings for five new Oosterdam voyages following the ship’s Holland America Evolution transformation, spanning the Mediterranean, Atlantic and Caribbean from October through December 2027 aboard the reimagined ship.
Cunard’s Queen Anne will join P&O Cruises in May 2029 after her 2028/29 World Voyage, while Arcadia will complete a farewell season before transferring to Holland America Line within the Carnival Corporation family during 2029.
Holland America Line will mark 80 years in Alaska in 2027 with six ships, new itineraries, an expanded Denali Lodge, returning Arctic Circle and Great Bear Rainforest voyages, and anniversary programming across the season.
Holland America Line has opened bookings for its 2028 Alaska season, featuring six ships, new Nootka Sound scenic cruising, a San Diego departure and the reimagined Oosterdam following her Holland America Evolution transformation.
Carnival Cruise Line has unveiled Carnival Destiny as the first ship in its new Ace Class, beginning construction at Fincantieri ahead of a summer 2029 delivery and future sailings to Paradise Collection destinations from 2029.
Holland America Line will operate four Arctic Journey and Northern Lights departures aboard Rotterdam and Nieuw Statendam in October and November 2026, featuring extended stays in Tromsø and Alta plus onboard aurora wake-up calls available.
Holland America Line has introduced four World Stage productions aboard Oosterdam, including a Rolling Stone rock show developed with RWS Global and performances celebrating disco, theatrical spectacle and the work of Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon.
Holland America Line has announced 47 Caribbean departures for 2027-28, featuring cruises from five to 28 days, the reimagined Oosterdam, enhanced facilities at RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay and a Pan Am anniversary voyage.
