Bookings Open for Zuiderdam's First Europe Voyages Following Holland America Evolution

Holland America Line has opened bookings for Zuiderdam's first collection of voyages following the ship's transformation through Holland America Evolution, the cruise line's largest fleet investment in its 153-year history.

Transformation & Relaunch
- Zuiderdam is the first ship to return after the Holland America Evolution program, the cruise line’s largest fleet investment in 153 years.
- Relaunch date: April 2, 2028 in the Mediterranean.
- Summer homeport: Amsterdam, connecting to Holland America’s Dutch heritage.

Onboard Enhancements
- New accommodations: Solo Verandahs, Bridgeview Suites, Vista Suites, and a reimagined Pinnacle Suite.
- Refreshed staterooms across the ship.
- Addition of Grand Dutch Café, inspired by Pinnacle Class ships.
- More features to be announced.

Mediterranean & Atlantic Europe
- 7-Day Western Mediterranean (Rome → Barcelona).
- 7-Day Iberian Idyll (Barcelona → Lisbon).
- 13-Day Atlantic Europe (Lisbon → Amsterdam), visiting Porto, Bordeaux, Paris, London, Dublin.

Northern Europe & Fjords
- Multiple 7-day Norwegian Fjords cruises (roundtrip Amsterdam).
- 10-Day Norwegian Fjords & Landscapes (June 10, 2028).
- 11-Day Wild British Isles (June 20, 2028).

Iceland & North Atlantic
- 7-Day Shetland Islands & Icelandic Fjords (Amsterdam ↔ Reykjavík).
- 7-Day Viking Trails & Celtic Origins (Reykjavík ↔ Amsterdam).
- 21-Day Cultural Crossing with Icelandic Fjords & Greenland (Aug 12, 2028, Amsterdam → Boston).

Leadership Insight
Beth Bodensteiner, President of Holland America Line, emphasized the symbolic importance of relaunching Zuiderdam in Europe, a region central to the company’s heritage and exploration history.

This relaunch blends heritage, innovation, and destination diversity, positioning Zuiderdam as a flagship for Holland America’s next chapter.