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Two Cruise Ships Skip St. John's Over Forecasted Weather
Crown Princess was in the middle of a 114-night world cruise, while Oceania Vista was on a 14-night New York-to-Reykjavik voyage.
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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 Flåm, Hellesylt to 2027 Norway Cruises
Flåm lists 122 cruise calls planned for 2027 and has a year-round population of about 350 to 450 people, with visitors advised to book tours ahead.
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Holland America Opens 2027-28 Caribbean Season With Longer Routes
Created with Pan Am, Zuiderdam’s 28-day anniversary voyage departs Miami on October 30, 2027, visiting 19 ports in 13 countries.
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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 Opens Rotterdam’s 2027 Mediterranean Program
The schedule includes overnight stays in Istanbul and Haifa, plus scenic cruising through the Strait of Messina and past Stromboli on the final Athens departure.
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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 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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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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Boston Cruiseport Sets 2026 Season With 23 Brands, Breakaway Leads
Boston’s cruise terminal makeover underscores how fast New England cruising is scaling up, with ports upgrading to handle larger vessels and prepare for cleaner shore power.
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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’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.