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Holland America to Upgrade Zuiderdam in $500M Evolution Program
The six-ship effort extends Pinnacle-class accommodations and venues to Vista-class ships as well as Signature-class Nieuw Amsterdam and Eurodam.
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Holland America Opens 2027-28 Caribbean Season With Longer Routes
Created with Pan Am, Zuiderdam’s 28-day anniversary voyage departs Miami on October 30, 2027, visiting 19 ports in 13 countries.
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Holland America Adds $1,400 Perks to 2026 Early-Booking Sale
Forbes Vetted cited Alaska Up Close programming, wildlife experts and Glacier Bay experiences in naming Holland America Line “Best Alaska Cruise Overall.”
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Vancouver Hits 1 Million Cruise Passengers Processed by Biometrics
The terminal typically runs four biometric stations on cruise days, with twelve tables available for peaks and staff adjusting tablet heights for passengers.
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Canada Place Prepares for 60,000 Cruise Passengers During World Cup
Vancouver expects about 1.4 million cruise passengers on just under 360 calls this year, while Canada Place marks its fortieth year as an Alaska cruise homeport.
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Vancouver, Seattle Expect Record Alaska Cruise Traffic in 2026
Vancouver's Canada Place is scheduled for its first five-ship day since 2019 on July 25, and September 19 is expected to bring twenty thousand passengers.
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Juneau Opens 2026 Cruise Season Under Daily Passenger Caps
Juneau’s new limits signal a maturing Alaska cruise market, where ports are trying to smooth peak crowds without stepping back from tourism’s economic pull.
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Five Cruise Lines Drop Tracy Arm From 2026 Alaska Itineraries
Alaska cruising is learning to live with a shifting coastline as landslide risk forces operators to redesign signature glacier days, turning backup fjords into the new main route.
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Holland America Unveils $500M Six-Ship Renovation Plan
As new ships get pricier, Holland America is betting on major refits to keep mid-sized classics competitive, pairing new suites with efficiency upgrades.
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Holland America Launches 153rd Anniversary Sale With $400 Credit
Holland America is leaning on anniversary pricing and bundle-style perks to lock in demand far in advance, underscoring how fiercely cruise lines are competing for early bookings.
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Holland America, Carnival Drop Tracy Arm From 2026 Alaska Cruises
The reroute signals a growing challenge for Alaska cruising as retreating glaciers destabilize steep fjord walls, forcing operators to rethink where big ships can safely chase ice.