Holland America Evolution Debuts Earlier, Meeting Guest Demand for Highly Anticipated Transformation
The Holland America Evolution transformation of Oosterdam will now occur five weeks earlier than previously scheduled, meeting strong guest demand for cruises on the newly reimagined ship. Oosterdam will start its renovation earlier than planned, returning to service with its first post-Evolution voyage departing Oct. 31, 2027. (more…)
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In the announcement, Dave Koz wrote It’s our immense pleasure to announce our 2028 Dave Koz and Friends at Sea — Latin America & The Dutch Caribbean cruise will be sailing aboard Holland America’s beautiful flagship — Rotterdam!
Holland America Line Evolution is bringing a new chapter to Ocean Bar aboard Oosterdam. 
As part of Holland America Evolution, the cruise line is introducing new bandstands at the Lido Pool on Oosterdam and Zuiderdam, creating dedicated venues for live music and entertainment in one of the ship’s most popular gathering spaces.
Thousands of Holland America Line guests gathered on decks across three ships to witness the rare phenomenon of a total solar eclipse this week.
Four new shows are taking center stage on Holland America Line’s Oosterdam, expanding the cruise line’s award-winning entertainment lineup with fresh productions and iconic collaborations. 





Princess Cruises and Holland America Line announced an initial combined commitment of $175,000 in 2026, to help rebuild the Joseph T. Craig American Legion Post 3 in Ketchikan, Alaska – the state’s oldest American Legion post – after the historic facility was destroyed by Arson in September 2023. 

Carnival Corporation & plc is advancing its commitment to shore power infrastructure as construction progresses on a major electrification project in Whittier, Alaska, roughly 90 minutes southeast of Anchorage. 
Travelers looking to explore South America and Antarctica in 2027 and 2028 will have more opportunities with Holland America Line’s upcoming season of extended voyages.
New wildlife experience brings guests closer to conservation while reinforcing Holland America as top cruise line for Alaska Wildlife & Wilderness Tours. 
