Holland America Line opened its 2026 Europe season for reserving with 4 ships taking company on Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Canary Island and transatlantic cruises starting from seven to 42 days. The rigorously crafted itineraries grant vacationers a big selection of choices and new ports to select from when reserving their European vacation.
Exploring the Mediterranean aboard Oosterdam
Oosterdam will play host to these traversing the Mediterranean. Company searching for a shorter trip can select between seven- to-14-day itineraries departing from 5 homeports: Lisbon, Portugal; Piraeus (Athens), Greece; Barcelona, Spain; and Civitavecchia (Rome) and Trieste (Venice), Italy. Vacationers who covet a extra immersive have a look at the area, nonetheless, can mix these itineraries for an much more in-depth exploration of the Med. A sequence of 28 Collectors’ Voyages spanning from 14 to 27 days can be found for reserving; as much as 21 days may be sailed with no repeat ports.
“There’s a lot to see all through the Mediterranean area and by creating itineraries from a number of homeports we’re giving our company the chance to discover extra ports and international locations in an thrilling method we haven’t supplied earlier than. The vary of choices we’ve put collectively actually permits vacationers to decide on their very own, ultimate Mediterranean journey,” stated Paul Grigsby, Holland America Line’s vp of income planning and deployment. “Additional, we made certain to hearken to visitor suggestions when crafting these itineraries: We’ve included a few of our most requested calls, together with Sicily and Portofino — two of 11 ports of name in Italy. And for the primary time in over 15 years, we’re returning to St. Tropez, France.”
Two Pinnacle-Class Ships Discover Northern Europe
Company searching for to discover Northern Europe can climb aboard Nieuw Statendam and Rotterdam. The 2 Pinnacle-Class ships will return to homeport in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, the premier hub to discover Europe. And Nieuw Statendam will return to Dover, England, in 2026, providing alternate itineraries for these wishing to sail roundtrip from the U.Okay. on choose sailings.
The 2026 choices enable company to ebook in style favorites, together with an elevated variety of seven-day cruises to Norway’s fjords in addition to seven-day open-jaw sailings between Reykjavik, Iceland, and Rotterdam. Company may also choose from a sequence of “14-Day Baltic and Scandinavian Capitals” cruises, a lot of which characteristic overnights or late-night calls in Oslo, in addition to ports in Poland, Latvia, Lithuania and Denmark.
Moreover, this season in Northern Europe Holland America Line will introduce 4 new ports, together with Aberdeen, Scotland; Kalundborg, Denmark; and Odda, Norway, aboard Rotterdam; and Portsmouth, England, aboard Nieuw Statendam.
“We’re excited to see each Nieuw Statendam and Rotterdam returning to homeport in our historic residence. Aboard the 2 ships, company can expertise over 80 ports throughout 20 international locations, as far west because the Canary Islands in Spain, and as far east as Finland and the Baltic States,” stated Beth Bodensteiner, Holland America Line’s chief business officer. “And for company searching for an extended go to to see websites like Dover Citadel, the well-known White Cliffs or London, they’ll select to embark in Dover on a dozen of Nieuw Statendam’s itineraries.”
Additional Highlights of Holland America Line’s 2026 Europe Cruising Season
Six Celestial Cruises, together with three eclipse cruises, two Northern Lights cruises, and one summer time solstice Arctic Circle crossing.
- July 18, 2026, 35-Day Voyage of the Vikings: Photo voltaic Eclipse (Legendary Voyage), Zuiderdam, roundtrip from Boston, Massachusetts.
- July 25, 2026, 28-Day Scandinavian Photo voltaic Eclipse with Greenland and Scotland (Legendary Voyage), Nieuw Statendam, roundtrip from Dover, England, or roundtrip from Rotterdam.
- Aug. 9, 2026, 13-Day Mediterranean Photo voltaic Eclipse with Barcelona In a single day, Oosterdam, from Lisbon, Portugal, to Piraeus (Athens), Greece.
- Oct. 4, 2026, 14-Day Arctic Journey and Northern Lights, Rotterdam, from Rotterdam to Amsterdam, Netherlands.
- Oct. 17, 2026, 14-Day Arctic Journey and Northern Lights, Nieuw Statendam, roundtrip Rotterdam.
- June 13, 2026, 14-Day Arctic Circle Crossing: North Cape Solstice, Nieuw Statendam, roundtrip from Dover or Rotterdam.
11 Departure Cities: Rotterdam and Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Barcelona, Spain; Boston, Massachusetts; Civitavecchia (Rome) and Trieste (Venice), Italy; Dover, England; Lisbon, Portugal; Piraeus (Athens), Greece; Reykjavik, Iceland; and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
12 In a single day Ports: Alexandria, Egypt; Alta and Oslo, Norway; Barcelona, Spain; Civitavecchia (Rome), Naples and Trieste (Venice), Italy; Greenock (Glasgow), Scotland; Haifa, Israel; Istanbul, Turkey; South Queensferry (Edinburgh), Scotland; and Valletta, Malta.
19 Late-Night Departure Cities (between 10 p.m. and midnight): Ålesund and Trondheim, Norway; Alexandria, Egypt; Belfast, Northern Eire; Civitavecchia (Rome); Greenock (Glasgow); Dubrovnik, Croatia; Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Istanbul; Kiel (Hamburg) and Warnemünde (Berlin), Germany; Liverpool, England; Mykonos and Rhodes, Greece; Reykjavik; Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands; South Queensferry (Edinburgh); St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada; and Tallinn, Estonia.
Canary Islands
Nieuw Statendam visits the Canary Islands on 13-day and 14-day “Canary Island Enchantment” itineraries, departing April 18 and Oct. 3, respectively. Each sail roundtrip from Rotterdam and in addition embody ports in Madeira, Portugal, and England. Each the spring and fall cruises provide roundtrip Dover choices departing April 17 and Oct. 2.
In March and April, Rotterdam and Nieuw Statendam cross the Atlantic Ocean from Fort Lauderdale to Rotterdam on 14-day cruises; Oosterdam crosses from Fort Lauderdale to Barcelona on a 14-day itinerary.
In October and November, Nieuw Statendam, Rotterdam and Oosterdam sail to Fort Lauderdale by way of Rotterdam, Amsterdam and Barcelona, respectively, on 14- and 15-day cruises.
Collectors’ Voyages Mix Non-Repeating Itineraries
Most of the cruises may be prolonged into Collectors’ Voyages, which supply the last word European exploration. By combining two seven-day itineraries, a seven- and a 14-day cruise or longer non-repeating voyages, these artfully crafted journeys as much as 42 days mix back-to-back sailings, enabling company to go to extra ports and spend further time discovering centuries of artwork, historical past and tradition.
Have It All Early Reserving Bonus
For a restricted time, when company ebook 2026 Europe cruises with the Have It All premium package deal, the usual package deal facilities of shore excursions, specialty eating, a Signature Beverage Bundle and Surf Wi-Fi are included — plus the added perk of free pay as you go crew appreciation, together with free upgrades to the Elite Beverage Bundle and Premium Wi-Fi.
Company may also benefit from Holland America Line’s Unique Mariner Society Early Reserving Bonus. Mariner Society loyalty members can take pleasure in as much as $400 onboard credit score per stateroom when these cruises open on the market. Company should ebook these cruises by Oct. 29, 2024, to obtain the Unique Mariner Society Early Reserving Bonus.
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