By Editor , 5 October 2026
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Holland America Adds New Alaska Cruises, Expands Denali Lodge for 2027

Seattle – October 05, 2026 -- Holland America Line will mark 80 years sailing Alaska in 2027 with a new eight-day Inside Passage cruise, expanded Denali Lodge rooms and the return of a 28-day Arctic Circle voyage.

Six ships will sail Alaska from April through September 2027

Eurodam, Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam, Westerdam and Zaandam will depart from Seattle, Vancouver and Whittier, Alaska. The new eight-day "Alaska Inside Passage" cruise runs roundtrip from Vancouver, stopping at Glacier Bay, Skagway, Ketchikan and Prince Rupert, British Columbia.

By Editor , 1 October 2026
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Holland America Opens 2028 Canada & New England Bookings

Seattle – October 01, 2026 -- Holland America Line has opened bookings for its 2028 Canada & New England season, running May through October aboard the Volendam and Zuiderdam.

The season marks the regional debut of the post-Evolution Zuiderdam, following what the cruise line calls its largest fleet investment in 153 years. Cruises range from seven to 14 days, with longer Collectors' Voyages also available, departing from Montréal, Québec City, Boston, New York and Fort Lauderdale.

By Editor , 22 September 2026
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Holland America Unveils Revamped Private Island Ahead of 30th Anniversary

Seattle – September 22, 2026 -- Holland America Line has completed a major refresh of RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay, its private Caribbean island, adding a new Beach Club, food pavilion and upgraded amenities in time for cruises sailing from October 2026 through April 2027.

By Editor , 16 September 2026
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Holland America Moves Up Oosterdam Refit, Adds 5 New Cruises

Seattle – September 15, 2026 -- Holland America Line is moving up the renovation of its Oosterdam ship by five weeks, adding five new voyages after strong demand for cruises aboard the newly reimagined vessel.

Oosterdam's first post-renovation cruise now departs October 31, 2027

The ship will undergo its Holland America Evolution transformation in Marseille, France, returning to service with a 10-day voyage from Civitavecchia (Rome) to Trieste, Italy. Guests on that sailing will visit Italy, Greece, Montenegro and Croatia.