Holland America’s 2026 Europe Season: Expanded Itineraries

Holland America Line is set to elevate its 2026 Europe season with a diverse range of itineraries across four ships, offering travelers unforgettable experiences in the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, the Canary Islands, and transatlantic routes. Cruises will vary from seven to 42 days, providing guests with an array of options for exploring these stunning regions.

Enhanced Mediterranean Exploration

Holland America’s Mediterranean offerings in 2026 are designed to give travelers unparalleled access to new ports and destinations. Paul Grigsby, Holland America Line’s Vice President of Revenue Planning and Deployment, emphasized the expanded itineraries, stating, “There’s so much to see throughout the Mediterranean region. 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.”

Grigsby also highlighted new and returning ports based on guest feedback, including the much-requested Sicily and Portofino, as well as a return to St. Tropez, France, for the first time in over 15 years.

Northern Europe Adventures

For those seeking adventures in Northern Europe, the Nieuw Statendam and Rotterdam will be based in Rotterdam, Netherlands, with trips to Dover, England. These ships will offer varied itineraries, including seven-day cruises to Norway’s fjords, sailings between Reykjavik, Iceland, and Rotterdam, and a series of 14-day Baltic and Scandinavian Capitals cruises.

New ports for the 2026 season include Aberdeen, Scotland; Kalundborg, Denmark; Odda, Norway; and Portsmouth, England.

Celestial Cruises Highlight

Holland America will feature six celestial cruises, showcasing unique solar eclipse and northern lights experiences:

• July 18, 2026: 35-Day Voyage of the Vikings: Solar Eclipse on Zuiderdam, departing from Boston, Massachusetts.
• July 25, 2026: 28-Day Scandinavian Solar Eclipse with Greenland and Scotland on Nieuw Statendam, departing from Dover, England or Rotterdam.
• August 9, 2026: 13-Day Mediterranean Solar Eclipse with Barcelona Overnight on Oosterdam, from Lisbon, Portugal to Piraeus (Athens), Greece.
• October 4, 2026: 14-Day Arctic Journey and Northern Lights on Rotterdam, from Rotterdam to Amsterdam, Netherlands.
• October 17, 2026: 14-Day Arctic Journey and Northern Lights on Nieuw Statendam, roundtrip from Rotterdam.
• June 13, 2026: 14-Day Arctic Circle Crossing: North Cape Solstice on Nieuw Statendam, roundtrip from Dover or Rotterdam.

These cruises will offer departures from 11 cities, 12 overnight ports, and 19 late-evening departure cities.

Canary Islands and Transatlantic Journeys

Nieuw Statendam will embark on 13-day and 14-day “Canary Island Enchantment” itineraries, departing on April 18 and October 3, respectively. Both itineraries will include port visits to Madeira, Portugal, and England. Additionally, spring and fall cruises will offer roundtrip options from Dover.

For transatlantic journeys, Rotterdam and Nieuw Statendam will sail from Fort Lauderdale to Rotterdam on 14-day cruises in March and April. Oosterdam will travel from Fort Lauderdale to Barcelona on a 14-day itinerary. In October and November, Nieuw Statendam, Rotterdam, and Oosterdam will return to Fort Lauderdale via Rotterdam, Amsterdam, and Barcelona on 14- and 15-day cruises.

Many of these cruises can be extended into Collector’s Voyages by combining itineraries, offering up to 42 days of back-to-back sailings.

Special Offers and Early Booking Bonus

For a limited time, guests booking 2026 Europe cruises with the Have It All premium package will enjoy standard package amenities—including shore excursions, specialty dining, the Signature Beverage Package, and Surf Wi-Fi—along with free prepaid crew appreciation and upgrades to the Elite Beverage Package and Premium Wi-Fi.

Loyalty members can also benefit from Holland America Line’s Exclusive Mariner Society Early Booking Bonus, offering up to $400 onboard credit per stateroom. To take advantage of this offer, bookings must be made by October 29, 2024.