Holland America Line has announced the opening of bookings for five new voyages aboard the Oosterdam, following its extensive transformation under the Holland America Evolution programme. This marks the cruise line's largest fleet investment in its 153-year history. The newly added cruises, set to commence on 31 October 2027, offer guests the chance to experience the revamped ship across the Mediterranean, Atlantic, and Caribbean.
The inaugural post-transformation voyage, a 10-day Adriatic Antiquities cruise, will sail from Rome to Trieste, exploring historical sites such as Pompeii and Sicily, the Greek island of Corfu, Montenegro's Bay of Kotor, and Croatia's Adriatic coast. Beth Bodensteiner, president of Holland America Line, expressed excitement about the new era for the fleet, stating, "One of the great joys of travel is being among the first to discover something new."
Oosterdam's transformation includes new stateroom and suite categories, such as Solo Verandahs and Bridgeview Suites, alongside refreshed public spaces like the Grand Dutch Café and Ocean Bar. These enhancements aim to bring the Pinnacle Class experience to more ships, maintaining the premium service and welcoming atmosphere Holland America Line is known for.
Following the initial voyage, Oosterdam will embark on four additional journeys, including an 11-day Adriatic Antiquities cruise, a 7-day Mediterranean Splendour cruise, a 13-day Cultural Crossing, and an 11-day Caribbean cruise. These voyages offer travellers the opportunity to be among the first to sail on the transformed ship.
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