Holland America will increase its presence in northern Europe with a 3rd devoted ship in 2027.
Zuiderdam will be part of Nieuw Statendam and Rotterdam in taking company all through northern Europe, whereas Oosterdam will proceed as the road’s major vessel crusing Mediterranean cruises. Nieuw Statendam and Rotterdam will proceed to homeport in Rotterdam, whereas Zuiderdam will sail from Amsterdam. Both Zuiderdam and Rotterdam will even supply departures from Reykjavik, Iceland, and Nieuw Statendam will return to Dover, England with alternate itineraries for these wishing to sail roundtrip from England.
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Northern Europe
As one of many world’s logest-sailing cruise traces, based in Rotterdam in 1873, Holland America retains its European heritage on the forefront of the onboard expertise. The “Dutch Touch” will be discovered on board each ship and on each itinerary, from basic design to “Dutch Day,” which integrates quite a few Holland America Line traditions right into a celebration of the tradition, delicacies, and nation of the Netherlands.
Throughout every voyage, the “Northern European” expertise continues on board and ashore via locally-sourced regional delights. And throughout European cruises, company can strive a few of Europe’s finest cocktails curated for HAL company by Dutch bartender Tess Posthumus. Guests also can be taught extra about every vacation spot via a collection of onboard “Up Close” displays and port talks, in addition to see stay, native leisure in areas like Warnemunde, the place they’ll take within the sounds of a German oom-pah band.
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Mediterranean
Also obtainable for reserving in 2027 is a collection of seven to 15-day voyages within the Mediterranean aboard Oosterdam and Nieuw Statendam.
Each cruise will sail from considered one of 4 homeports: Barcelona, Piraeus (Athens), Trieste (Venice), and Civitavecchia (Rome). The ships will discover a complete of 54 ports all through the season. Travelers also can mix itineraries for voyages as much as 21 days lengthy with no repeat ports.
Bookings for 2027 cruises aboard Rotterdam, Nieuw Statendam, and Oosterdam are open for reserving at the moment. Bookings will open for Zuiderdam and Volendam‘s Voyage of the Vikings later this month.
Early Booking Bonus
For a restricted time, when company e-book 2027 Europe cruises with the Have It All premium bundle, the usual bundle facilities will likely be supplemented with the addition of free pay as you go gratuities and free upgrades to the Elite Beverage Package and Premium WiFi.
Guests also can reap the benefits of Holland America’s Exclusive Mariner Society Early Booking Bonus. Loyalty members can take pleasure in as much as $400 onboard credit score per stateroom when these cruises open on the market. Guests should e-book by August 27, 2025, to obtain the Exclusive Mariner Society Early Booking Bonus.
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