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Holland America Alters Zaandam Alaska Sailings Over Tidal Limits
On the September 16 cruise, Zaandam will transit the Inside Passage instead of Seymour Narrows, where safe passage depends on slack-water timing.
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Royal Caribbean Ship Strikes Pregnant Fin Whale Near Alaska
The carcass was towed to Lowell Point for examination; NOAA's law enforcement office is investigating, and final diagnostic results may take months.
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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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CBP Cancels 27 Cruise Crew Visas Over Child Exploitation Allegations
Passenger Dharmi Mehta filmed Disney Magic crew being escorted into CBP vehicles, prompting Union del Barrio and other groups to demand answers on May 5.
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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, 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.
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Zaandam and Volendam Unite Grand Voyage Guests for Sydney Chocolate Tea
As grand voyages surge in popularity, Holland America is turning months at sea into a shared club experience, using rare cross-ship gatherings to deepen loyalty.