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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.
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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.
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Norwegian Bliss Returns to Puerto Vallarta After Security Reroutes
The return of a big-ship call shows how quickly cruise lines can pivot after security scares, and how vital Mexican Riviera ports are to West Coast itineraries.
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Major Cruise Lines Skip Puerto Vallarta After Jalisco Violence
The swift port swaps show how Mexico’s Riviera cruise boom is increasingly exposed to regional security swings, forcing lines and beach towns to compete for last-minute berth space.
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Holland America Marks 100 Years in Caribbean With Up to 50% Off
As Caribbean capacity grows, Holland America is using its centennial to bundle value for multigenerational travelers, showing how fiercely lines court winter demand.
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Holland America Sets July 4, 2026 Boston Cruise for America’s 250th
Cruise lines are turning big civic anniversaries into immersive sailings and co-branded collectibles, betting that nostalgia and storytelling can lift onboard spending and loyalty.
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Holland America Unveils 2027-28 South America, Antarctica Cruises
As travelers trade quick getaways for deeper, once in a lifetime itineraries, Holland America is leaning into immersive South America cruising with more time devoted to Antarctica.