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Holland America
Line opened its 2026 Europe season for booking with four ships taking
guests on Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Canary Island and transatlantic cruises ranging from seven to 42 days.
The carefully crafted itineraries grant travelers a wide array of options and
new ports to choose from when booking their European holiday.
Exploring
the Mediterranean aboard Oosterdam
Oosterdam
will play host to those traversing the Mediterranean. Guests seeking a shorter
vacation can choose between seven- to-14-day itineraries departing from five
homeports: Lisbon, Portugal; Piraeus (Athens), Greece; Barcelona,
Spain; and Civitavecchia (Rome) and Trieste (Venice), Italy.
Travelers who covet a more immersive look at the region, however, can combine
these itineraries for an even more in-depth exploration of the Med. A series of
28 Collectors' Voyages spanning from 14 to 27 days are available for booking;
up to 21 days can be sailed with no repeat ports.
"There's
so much to see throughout the Mediterranean region and by creating itineraries
from multiple homeports we're giving our guests the opportunity to explore
more ports and countries in an exciting way we haven't offered before. The
range of options we've put together really allows travelers to choose their
own, ideal Mediterranean adventure," said Paul Grigsby, Holland
America Line's vice president of revenue planning and deployment.
"Further, we made sure to listen to guest feedback when crafting these
itineraries: We've included some of our most requested calls, including Sicily and
Portofino — two of 11 ports of call in Italy. And for the first time in
over 15 years, we're returning to St. Tropez, France."
Two
Pinnacle-Class Ships Explore Northern Europe
Guests
seeking to explore Northern Europe can climb aboard Nieuw Statendam
and Rotterdam. The two Pinnacle-Class ships will return to homeport
in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, the premier hub to
explore Europe. And Nieuw Statendam will return to Dover, England, in 2026, offering alternate
itineraries for those wishing to sail roundtrip from the U.K. on select
sailings.
The
2026 offerings allow guests to book popular favorites, including an increased
number of seven-day cruises to Norway's fjords as well
as seven-day open-jaw sailings between Reykjavik, Iceland,
and Rotterdam. Guests can also select from a series of "14-Day Baltic and Scandinavian Capitals" cruises,
many of which feature overnights or late-night calls in Oslo, as well as
ports in Poland, Latvia, Lithuania and Denmark.
Additionally,
this season in Northern Europe Holland America Line will introduce four new
ports, including Aberdeen, Scotland; Kalundborg, Denmark; and
Odda, Norway, aboard Rotterdam; and Portsmouth, England, aboard
Nieuw Statendam.
"We're
excited to see both Nieuw Statendam and Rotterdam returning to
homeport in our historic home. Aboard the two ships, guests can experience over
80 ports across 20 countries, as far west as the Canary Islands in Spain,
and as far east as Finland and the Baltic States," said Beth
Bodensteiner, Holland America Line's chief commercial officer. "And for
guests seeking a longer visit to see sites like Dover Castle, the famous White
Cliffs or London, they can choose to embark in Dover on a dozen
of Nieuw Statendam's itineraries."
Further
Highlights of Holland America Line's 2026 Europe Cruising Season
·
Six Celestial Cruises, including
three eclipse cruises, two Northern Lights cruises, and one summer solstice
Arctic Circle crossing.
·
July 18, 2026, 35-Day Voyage of the Vikings: Solar Eclipse
(Legendary Voyage), Zuiderdam, roundtrip from Boston,
Massachusetts.
·
July 25, 2026, 28-Day Scandinavian Solar Eclipse with Greenland and Scotland (Legendary
Voyage), Nieuw Statendam, roundtrip from Dover, England, or
roundtrip from Rotterdam.
·
Aug. 9, 2026, 13-Day Mediterranean Solar Eclipse with Barcelona
Overnight, 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 Overnight 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-Evening Departure Cities
(between 10 p.m. and midnight): Ålesund and Trondheim, Norway; Alexandria,
Egypt; Belfast, Northern Ireland; 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. Both sail roundtrip from Rotterdam and also include
ports in Madeira, Portugal, and England. Both the spring and fall
cruises offer roundtrip Dover options 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 via Rotterdam, Amsterdam and Barcelona,
respectively, on 14- and 15-day cruises.
Collectors'
Voyages Combine Non-Repeating Itineraries
Many
of the cruises can be extended into Collectors' Voyages, which offer the
ultimate European exploration. By combining two seven-day itineraries, a seven-
and a 14-day cruise or longer non-repeating voyages, these artfully crafted
journeys up to 42 days combine back-to-back sailings, enabling guests to visit
more ports and spend extra time discovering centuries of art, history and
culture.
Have
It All Early Booking Bonus
For
a limited time, when guests book 2026 Europe cruises with the Have It All
premium package, the standard package amenities of shore excursions, specialty
dining, a Signature Beverage Package and Surf Wi-Fi are included — plus the
added perk of free prepaid crew appreciation, along with free upgrades to the
Elite Beverage Package and Premium Wi-Fi.
Guests
can also take advantage of Holland America Line's Exclusive Mariner Society Early Booking Bonus. Mariner Society
loyalty members can enjoy up to $400 onboard credit per stateroom
when these cruises open for sale. Guests must book these cruises by Oct.
29, 2024, to receive the Exclusive Mariner Society Early Booking Bonus.
For
more information about Holland America Line, consult a travel advisor, call
1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com.
Image
Credit: © AA
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