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Nieuw Statendam Becomes Largest Cruise Ship to Visit Lough Foyle
It was Holland America Line’s first Lough Foyle call since Prinsendam in 2018, and the line has return visits scheduled for 2027, 2028 and 2029.
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Holland America Expands Single Barrel Series to 13 Selections
The lineup also includes two Angel's Envy bourbons finished in port barrels and a 12-year WhistlePig Maple Brulee rye finished in re-charred maple syrup barrels.
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Holland America Plans July 4 Boston Cruise for U.S. 250th
Zuiderdam’s Boston itinerary includes Norfolk, Virginia, and an overnight in New York City, plus a Great American Songbook concert and cruise-specific bandana.
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Holland America's Koningsdam Marks 10 Years in Service
Fincantieri delivered the ship from its Marghera yard on March 31, 2016; it became the lead vessel in a class later joined by Nieuw Statendam and Rotterdam.
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Holland America to Sail Nieuw Statendam in Europe Year-Round
The season begins November 20, 2027, with a fifteen-day Western Mediterranean cruise from Rotterdam that overnights in Lisbon.
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Holland America Opens Bookings for 2028 Grand Voyages
Volendam will sail roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale on January 4, while Zaandam departs San Diego on January 30 for Hawaii and the South Pacific.
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Fowler to Lead Alaska-Yukon Affairs for Cruise Brands
Fowler joined the organization a year ago as director of southeast Alaska government and community relations after serving as Alaska’s deputy commissioner of commerce.
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Carnival Tests Cleaner Cruise Operations in Alaska
Alaska is becoming a proving ground for cruise decarbonization, where port communities and operators are testing whether cleaner fuel and grid power can scale.
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Holland America’s Rotterdam Returns After Drydock Upgrades
The refit shows how premium lines are using familiar ships to meet stronger demand for richer onboard entertainment and more flexible family travel in Europe.
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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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Nanaimo Opens Cruise Season as Calls Double From Last Year
Nanaimo’s gradual cruise rebound shows how smaller Vancouver Island ports are courting lines with less-crowded calls and hopes of turning day visits into longer stays.
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Prince Rupert Opens Projected Record Cruise Season With Noordam
Prince Rupert’s rapid cruise growth signals how smaller British Columbia ports are gaining ground as lines look beyond marquee Alaska gateways for fresh coastal itineraries.