Holland America Line will sail an additional ship in Northern Europe in 2027, increasing its fleet in the region to three ships.
The Zuiderdam will homeport in Amsterdam with sailings complementing the current offerings on the Nieuw Statendam and the Rotterdam, which both sail from the port of Rotterdam, Netherlands. The Zuiderdam will also offer departures from Reykjavik, Iceland.
Northern Europe has proven "extremely popular" with Holland America guests, said Paul Grigsby, the line's vice president of deployment and itinerary planning. Internal surveys found it to be among the most appealing destinations for the line's prospective and existing guests, the company said.
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"The destinations in the region are some of our highest-rated, from standout ports in Norway like Eidfjord and Bergen and scenic cruising in Eyjafjorour, Iceland, to the U.K.'s Liverpool and Ireland's Killybegs," Grigsby said in a statement. "This season provides guests more chances to experience everything Northern Europe has to offer."
The Zuiderdam is sailing the Caribbean, New England and Canada this year and in 2026.