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Holland America Moves Oosterdam Refit Up by Five Weeks
The dry dock is planned for Marseille, with Oosterdam the first of six Vista and Signature Class ships in a program valued at more than $500 million.
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Holland America Unveils Oosterdam Ocean Bar Redesign for 2027
Oosterdam and Zuiderdam will also add permanent Lido Pool bandstands for sailaway performances and Orange Party events beneath retractable glass roofs.
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Holland America Opens Bookings for Expanded 2028 Europe Season
Nieuw Amsterdam is set for its first Europe deployment in more than ten years, and Zuiderdam’s post-refit schedule begins in the Mediterranean.
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Holland America’s Zuiderdam Begins 35-Night Voyage of the Vikings
The cruise is part of Holland America's Legendary Voyages series, with an overnight in Rotterdam and less-visited calls such as Red Bay, Paamiut and Husavik.
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Holland America Debuts Rolling Stone Rock Show on Oosterdam
The slate also includes Disco Fever and a Fosse and Verdon Broadway production using archival audio and video, with that show also presented on Koningsdam.
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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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Astoria Expects 28,000 Cruise Passengers in 2026
Norwegian Jade put about 2,300 passengers in town during an eight-hour call before continuing to Vancouver Island and other Canadian stops.
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Victoria Welcomes Three First-Time Cruise Calls in Two Days
Chief Jerome Thomas of Esquimalt Nation welcomed Star Princess, and Songhees Nation Councillor Jeannie George greeted Sunday’s arrivals.
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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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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 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.