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With an increase in cruises over 10 days, more sailings to Iceland and a
combined 62 overnight calls or late-night departures in leading European cities,
Holland America Line is enticing travelers to become immersed in the culture, history
and landscapes of the region.
New in 2025, Rotterdam, the Netherlands, returns as a homeport for Holland
America Line, hosting Rotterdam and Nieuw Statendam on roundtrip voyages to Northern Europe and the
Baltic. The cruise line also features more itineraries to trending hot spots like
the Holy Land region, Iberia and Iceland. A new 28-day "Arctic Circle Crossing"
Legendary Voyage showcases the pristine backdrop of Greenland's glaciers and wildlife
with five calls in the country and visits to Iceland, North Cape and Scotland.
"For Holland America Line, Europe 2025 is all about longer cruises,
extended time in port and offering the most diverse range of itineraries from weeklong
vacations to monthlong explorations," said Beth Bodensteiner, chief commercial
officer of Holland America Line. "We have 10 departure cities this season,
and we are excited to be back homeporting in Rotterdam with two ships, deepening
our connection to our founding city. Anyone looking to explore Europe in-depth will
be able to find a Holland America Line cruise tailored to their interests, whether
it's beach, history, nature, architecture, fjords, castles or cuisine."
From April to November, Oosterdam joins Nieuw Statendam and Rotterdam for
a full season in Europe, while Zuiderdam sails the popular 35-day "Voyage of
the Vikings." The port-intensive itineraries
range from seven to 42 days and are designed for destination immersion. Spanning
the entire region, cruises visit the Baltic, British Isles, Canary Islands, French
and Spanish rivieras, Israel, Mediterranean and Northern
Europe, including Iceland, Greenland and Norway.
Highlights of Holland America Line's 2025 Europe cruising season include:
10 Departure Cities, Including Rotterdam: Rotterdam and Amsterdam, the Netherlands;
Barcelona, Spain; Boston, Massachusetts; Civitavecchia (Rome) and Trieste (Venice),
Italy; Dover (London), England; Piraeus (Athens), Greece; Reykjavik, Iceland; and
Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
New in 2025, Holland America Line is adding 10 roundtrip Dover itineraries
aboard Nieuw Statendam ranging from 14 to 28 days, offering a convenient embarkation
homeport for British guests.
11 Overnight Ports: Alexandria, Egypt; Barcelona; Haifa (Tel Aviv), Israel;
Istanbul, Turkey; Newhaven (Edinburgh), Scotland; Reykjavik; Piraeus (Athens) and
Rhodes, Greece; Stockholm, Sweden; Trieste (Venice); and Valletta, Malta.
32 Late-Evening Departure Cities (between 10 p.m. and midnight): Alesund,
Norway; Ashdod (Jerusalem) and Haifa (Tel Aviv), Israel; Barcelona and Malaga, Spain;
Belfast, Northern Ireland; Cannes, France; Civitavecchia (Rome), Portoferraio, Portofino
and Trieste (Venice), Italy; Dubrovnik and Korcula, Croatia; Dún Laoghaire (Dublin),
Ireland; Funchal, Madeira; Gibraltar, UK; Greenock (Glasgow) and South Queensferry
(Edinburgh), Scotland; Kotor, Montenegro; Kusadasi, Turkey; Halifax, Nova Scotia,
Canada; Lisbon; Liverpool and Portland (Weymouth), England; Kerkira (Corfu) and
Mykonos, Greece; Port Said (Cairo), Egypt; Reykjavik; St. John's, Newfoundland,
Canada; Tallinn, Estonia; Valletta; and Warnemunde (Berlin), Germany.
Northern Europe:
Rotterdam returns to Northern Europe in 2025
cruising out of its namesake city with roundtrip sailings from Rotterdam:
·
Seven-day Norway and Denmark; Norwegian Fjords
·
Seven- or 14-day Norway and Scotland
·
Seven-day between Rotterdam and Reykjavik to Norway
and Iceland
·
14-day Norway, Denmark, Germany, Lithuania, Estonia
and Sweden
·
14-day Norway Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Finland and
Sweden
Nieuw Statendam offers Northern Europe cruises to the Baltic, British Isles,
Norway up to the North Cape, and the Northern Isles of Scotland and Iceland. The
itineraries range from 14 to 28 days and sail roundtrip from Rotterdam.
NEW Legendary Voyage: A 28-day "Arctic Circle Crossing"
departs June 29, roundtrip from Rotterdam. The cruise features 15 ports in Greenland,
Iceland, Norway, Scotland and England; passage through the Arctic Circle to the
North Cape; scenic cruising through Iceland's fjords; and four maiden calls in Greenland:
Ittoqqortoormiit, Sisimiut, Ilulissat and Nuuk.
14-Day "Arctic Circle Crossing: Edinburgh
Evening Stay" is roundtrip from Rotterdam. Highlights of the cruise
include spending Summer Solstice at the North Cape with 24 hours of sunlight, along
with a total of five calls in Norway. The cruise also visits the Shetland Islands,
England and Scotland, with a late-night departure from Edinburgh.
Mediterranean:
Oosterdam will sail the entire 2025 Europe season in the Mediterranean on cruises
from four homeports: Piraeus (Athens), Barcelona, Civitavecchia (Rome) and Trieste
(Venice). The itineraries range from seven- to 14-days and cover the eastern and
western Mediterranean, Including Albania, Croatia, Egypt, France, Greece, Israel,
Italy, Malta, Montenegro, Spain, Tunisia and Turkey.
Nieuw Statendam sails 14-day cruises between Barcelona and Civitavecchia
(Rome) and Piraeus (Athens), and roundtrip from Piraeus. The itineraries head to
the eastern Med, including Italy, Egypt, Turkey, Croatia, Malta, Montenegro and
Greece.
Nieuw Statendam explores the Holy Land in October on a 14-day cruise roundtrip
from Piraeus (Athens) that visits Cyprus, Israel, Turkey and Greece, with overnights
at Haifa and Rhodes.
Canary Islands:
Nieuw Statendam visits the Canary Islands on a 14-day
Canary Island Enchantment with Morocco & Portugal cruise departing April 20,
2025, roundtrip from Rotterdam, also including ports in Morocco, Madeira, Portugal
and England.
The popular "Voyage of the Vikings"
returns in 2025 aboard Zuiderdam. Departing July 19, the 35-day adventure sails
roundtrip from Boston and calls at ports in Maine, Canada, Greenland, Iceland, the
Netherlands, Ireland, Northern Ireland and Norway. The itinerary also is offered
in 17- and 18-day segments from Boston to Rotterdam or from Rotterdam to Boston.
In April, Rotterdam and Nieuw Statendam cross the Atlantic Ocean from Fort
Lauderdale to Rotterdam; Oosterdam crosses from Fort Lauderdale to Barcelona.
In October and November Nieuw Statendam, Rotterdam and Oosterdam sail to
Fort Lauderdale via Civitavecchia, Rotterdam and Barcelona, respectively.
Collectors' Voyages Combine Non-Repeating Itineraries
Many of the cruises can be extended into Collectors' Voyages, which offer
the ultimate European exploration. By combining two seven-day itineraries, a seven-
and 14-day cruises or longer non-repeating voyages, these artfully crafted journeys
up to 42 days combine back-to-back sailings, enabling guests to visit more ports
and spend extra time discovering centuries of art, history and culture.
Have It All Early Booking Bonus
For a limited time, when guests book 2025 Europe cruises with the Have It
All premium package, the standard package amenities of shore excursions, specialty
dining, a Signature Beverage Package and Surf Wi-Fi are included — plus the added
perk of free prepaid Crew Appreciation, along with free upgrades to the Elite Beverage
Package and Premium Wi-Fi.
Beginning Have It All fares for Europe 2025 sailings range from $1,449 to
$8,749 per person, double occupancy, depending on length and destination. Taxes,
fees and port expenses are additional.
Guests also can take advantage of Holland America Line's Exclusive Mariner
Society Early Booking Bonus. Mariner Society loyalty members can enjoy up to $400
onboard credit per stateroom when these cruises open for sale. Guests must book
these cruises by Nov. 15, 2023, to receive the Exclusive Mariner Society Early Booking
Bonus.
For more information about Holland America Line, consult a travel advisor,
call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com.
Find Holland America Line on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and the Holland America Blog.
You can also access all social media outlets via the home page at hollandamerica.com.
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