Holland America Line Opens Bookings for First Voyage of Refurbished 'Zuiderdam' Ship

Holland America Line has opened bookings for Zuiderdam's first collection of voyages following the ship's transformation through Holland America Evolution, the cruise line's largest fleet investment in its 153-year history.

The ship's enhancements will debut April 2, 2028, as Zuiderdam returns to service in the Mediterranean before spending the summer sailing from Amsterdam on voyages throughout Northern Europe and Iceland.

From the vibrant cities and coastal cultures of Southern Europe to Norway's famed fjords and Iceland's dramatic landscapes, the cruises showcase the breadth of a region Holland America Line has been exploring for more than 150 years. After beginning the season in the Mediterranean, Zuiderdam will spend much of the summer sailing from Amsterdam, offering guests access to some of Northern Europe's most iconic destinations while connecting to the cruise line's Dutch heritage.

"There is something especially fitting about introducing a newly transformed Zuiderdam in Europe, a region we know exceptionally well and one that has been part of our story from the very beginning," said Beth Bodensteiner, president of Holland America Line.

"This season showcases the remarkable diversity of the continent, from the energy and history of the Mediterranean to the fjords and waterways of Northern Europe. After homeporting in the Netherlands, our historic home, Zuiderdam continues on to Iceland and Greenland, tracing routes sailed by generations of explorers and mariners. It's a collection of voyages that celebrates our heritage and the next chapter of this ship."

Zuiderdam's return to service will mark the next phase of Holland America Evolution, a multiyear modernisation designed to bring the best of the fleet's Pinnacle Class to more ships along with new venues. While exploring Europe aboard the newly transformed Zuiderdam, guests will enjoy a range of enhancements designed to elevate the journey.

New accommodations include purpose-built Solo Verandahs for solo travelers, forward-facing Bridgeview Suites, Vista Suites and a reimagined Pinnacle Suite.

Refreshed accommodations throughout the ship and the addition of Grand Dutch Café bring some of the most popular features from Holland America Line's Pinnacle Class ships to Zuiderdam, creating an onboard experience that is as memorable as the destination. More exciting additions to the ship will be announced in the coming months.