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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.
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Norfolk Brings Back Market Days to Boost Cruise Spending
Norfolk’s push to turn cruise calls into downtown spending shows how smaller East Coast ports are trying to make year-round cruising pay beyond the pier.
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Victoria Sets 2026 Cruise Season With 335 Calls, 1M Passengers
New cruise brands are adding Victoria to their itineraries, signaling the port’s rising pull on the West Coast as operators look beyond traditional Alaska loops.
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Holland America Raises Crew Gratuities to $18 a Day in 2026
Another cruise line is nudging onboard fees higher for 2026, underscoring how gratuities and service charges are becoming a bigger part of cruise pricing.
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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.