Holland America Adds Flåm, Hellesylt to 2027 Norway Cruises
Flåm lists 122 cruise calls planned for 2027 and has a year-round population of about 350 to 450 people, with visitors advised to book tours ahead.
Updated July 8, 2026
Holland America Line has opened bookings on five revised 2027 Norway cruises aboard MS Rotterdam, the line's newest Pinnacle-class ship, adding Flåm and Hellesylt to broaden fjord access on seven-day Northern Europe sailings. The updated departures, scheduled between May 30 and Aug. 8, 2027, include access to the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord area and Storfjorden, the approach to the Geirangerfjord region.
The changes place five Rotterdam departures into two Norway patterns during Holland America's 2027 Northern Europe season. The line plans to sail Rotterdam, Nieuw Statendam and Zuiderdam across the region that year, with programs covering Norway, Iceland, Greenland, the British Isles, Scandinavia and the Baltic. Guests can choose from seven-day voyages to longer journeys of up to 21 days.
Holland America also tied the 2027 Northern Europe program to its European history. The line was founded in Rotterdam in 1873 and said it brings more than 150 years of European history and expertise to the region.
"Northern Europe continues to be one of the most sought-after regions we sail, with fjord cruising ranking among the most desired experiences for our guests," said Paul Grigsby, vice president of deployment and revenue planning for Holland America Line.
Grigsby said adding Flåm and Hellesylt gives guests "even more opportunities" to experience the region's scenery, history and landscapes. He pointed to cruising in the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord area, riding the Flåm Railway through Norway's mountains, and visiting waterfalls and viewpoints in the Storfjorden region as experiences tied to the revised itineraries.
Five Rotterdam sailings split across two Norway patterns
Three departures, on May 30, June 27 and Aug. 1, 2027, will call at Oslo, Kristiansand, Sandnes for Stavanger and Flåm, with scenic cruising through Sognefjord and Oslofjord. The July 25 and Aug. 8 departures will call at Eidfjord, Hellesylt, Ålesund and Bergen, with scenic cruising in Hardangerfjord and Storfjorden.
Inside Flåm and Hellesylt
Flåm operates with a 5,000-passenger cap in port at one time and lists 122 cruise calls planned for 2027, after 99 scheduled calls in 2026. The village has a year-round population of about 350 to 450 people. Local transport capacity is limited, and visitors are advised to book tours in advance.
Hellesylt's cruise operations center on a 143-meter pier with direct access into the village. The port is used for cruise calls, not homeport operations, and local transport links include ferries toward Geiranger, about 20 kilometers away.
The West Norwegian Fjords UNESCO World Heritage site consists of two separate fjord areas: Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord. The areas were inscribed in 2005 and sit about 120 kilometers apart in southwestern Norway. UNESCO describes the areas as among "the most scenically outstanding fjord areas on the planet."
The Norway revisions follow Holland America's opening of its 2027-28 Caribbean season, scheduled from October 2027 through March 2028. Holland America did not announce starting fares.
See current Rotterdam fares and itineraries on Cruise Lookup.
