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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 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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Holland America to Position Oosterdam off Spain for 2026 Eclipse
Adam Burgasser, a University of California San Diego professor who joined Koningsdam for the 2024 eclipse, will sail on Oosterdam for question-and-answer sessions and live commentary.
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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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Vancouver Cruise Traffic Set to Hit Record in Canada Place’s 40th Year
The milestone underscores Vancouver’s growing pull as an Alaska cruise gateway, as Pacific Northwest ports compete for itineraries and passenger spending.
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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’s Koningsdam Returns From Drydock With Family Cabins
As Alaska cruising grows more competitive, Holland America is reshaping ship space for multigenerational groups and higher onboard spending, not just scenery.
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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.