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Koningsdam Returns From Dry Dock With New Cabins and Venue Updates

Koningsdam returns from a two‑week dry dock with new family cabins, refreshed entertainment venues, updated dining spaces, and upgrades ahead of Alaska 2026.

Holland America Scraps All Tracy Arm Visits Due to Unstable Conditions

Holland America Line is shifting 2026 Alaska itineraries from Tracy Arm fjord to Endicott Arm as the likelihood of landslides and tsunamis in the area remains heightened.

Officials Board Cruise Ship in Hong Kong After 76 People Get Sick

A norovirus outbreak is now confirmed aboard Westerdam on a 28-night Asia cruise itinerary from Tokyo, with more than 70 cases.

Holland America Rolls Out New Hawaii and West Coast Cruises

Holland America unveils nearly 35 new 2027–28 cruises, including Hawaii, Mexico, Panama Canal, and Pacific Coast sailings.

Holland America Passengers Caught Out After Tendering Took a Rough Turn

A sudden squall disrupted Noordam's tendering at Kiriwani Island, leaving hundreds of guests ashore and three tenders bobbing roughly.

Holland America Itinerary Thrown Off as Cyclone Disrupts Scheduled Port Call

A tropical cyclone forced Noordam to skip a port visit in Queensland and remain at sea in calmer waters instead.

CDC Confirms Outbreak Hits Over 80 People on Holland America’s Rotterdam

Yet another norovirus outbreak has been reported aboard Rotterdam, causing a slight delay to embarkation for extra sanitizing.

Why Holland America’s 2026 Europe Cruises Are Selling Out Faster Than Ever

Holland America sees a major spike in 2026 Europe bookings, with demand up 30%—and 50% for Northern Europe. Wave Season deals run through January 12, 2026.

Coast Guard Halts Search for Overboard Guest After 8-Hour Effort

Search efforts have been suspended for an elderly woman overboard from Nieuw Statendam near Cuba on New Year's Day.

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