Welcome to the weekly Cruise News Digest. Let’s dive in! On Mondays, we are exploring the major Cruise Loyalty Programs. This week is Holland America Line’s Mariner Society. Princess Cruise’s…
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Tag: Oosterdam
Published May 7, 2026
Holland America Line Opens 2027-28 Bookings for Refurbished Oosterdam
Holland America Line has opened bookings for Oosterdam’s debut following her major refurbishment as the inaugural ship to undergo Holland America Evolution, which is considered the largest fleet investment in…
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Published April 16, 2026
Holland America Line Announces Holland America Evolution
Holland America Line has announced Holland America Evolution–a new multiyear investment that will be the largest update in the cruise line’s 153-year history. The greater than $500 million revitalization will…
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Published October 15, 2025
Holland America Line Launches First-At-Sea Blend Bar
Holland America Line has launched the first-ever at-sea lipstick blending bar. Blend Bar is a fun new onboard experience allowing guests to create and take home a signature lipstick or…
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Published August 16, 2025
Holland America Line Reimagines the Chef’s Table
Holland America Line is reimagining the Chef’s Table. The new experience is called Koningstafel, Dutch for “King’s Table”, and brings together galley access with a multi-course feast. “Koningstafel is more…
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Published May 31, 2025
Holland America Announces 2027 Solar Eclipse Sailings
Holland America Line announced two exciting new itineraries that will take place during the 2027 solar eclipse putting guests directly in the line of totality on August 2, 2027 which…
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Published April 27, 2025
Cruise News Digest–April 27, 2025
Welcome to the weekly Cruise News Digest. Let’s dive in! First, let’s wish Tony and the lovely Jenny B a happy YouTube and Cruise Anniversary. Can you believe it has…
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Published April 23, 2025
Oosterdam Returns to Service
Holland America Line’s Oosterdam returned to service on April 19, 2025, following her two-week dry dock in the Bahamas. She welcomed guests in Fort Lauderdale for a transatlantic sailing for…
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Published April 4, 2025
Island Hopping–RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay
Travel to The Bahamas about 100 miles southeast of Nassau and you will find yourself at RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay–a private island owned by Carnival Corporation that welcomes both Carnival…
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Published April 12, 2024
Holland America Line Expanding Entertainment Options
Holland America Line is expanding its award-winning entertainment options and introducing new mainstage shows for 2024. “Over the past several years we’ve built one of the strongest entertainment experiences at…
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