{"id":84151,"date":"2026-04-23T16:51:55","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T23:51:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/?p=84151"},"modified":"2026-04-23T16:53:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T23:53:57","slug":"solo-verandahs-available-may-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/whats-new\/evolution\/solo-verandahs-available-may-6\/","title":{"rendered":"Solo Verandahs That Are Not an Afterthought: Available to Book May 6"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>Solo travel has evolved \u2014 and so have the expectations of travelers who choose to explore the world on their own. More guests are cruising solo than ever before, and they\u2019ve been clear about what they want: space, comfort, thoughtful design, and a balcony they don\u2019t have to share.<\/p>\n<p>As part of <strong>Holland America Evolution<\/strong>, <em>Oosterdam<\/em> introduces <strong>Solo Verandahs<\/strong> \u2014 a new stateroom category designed specifically for one, shaped by guest feedback, and thoughtfully integrated into the ship\u2019s overall transformation.<\/p>\n<p>Available beginning Fall 2027 on <em>Oosterdam<\/em> sailings, these staterooms represent a meaningful shift in how solo cruising is experienced.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">We Heard You: Designed Specifically for Solo Travelers<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p>Solo Verandah Staterooms exist for one simple reason: guests asked for them.<\/p>\n<p>Rather than adapting existing spaces, these staterooms were purpose-built from the ground up for solo travelers, prioritizing smart design, comfort, and privacy. Each offers 200+ square feet of thoughtfully planned space, making it easy to relax, recharge, and truly feel at home at sea.<\/p>\n<p>From intuitive storage to a dedicated workspace, every detail is designed to support the way solo guests travel \u2014 whether they\u2019re exploring during the day or unwinding on board in the evening.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Solo Verandahs: Your Own Horizon \u2014 Just You and the View<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p>One of the most sought-after features at sea is also one of the rarest for solo travelers: a <strong>private verandah<\/strong>. On <em>Oosterdam<\/em>, solo guests finally have one all their own.<\/p>\n<p>Each Solo Verandah Stateroom includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A glass walled shower with a modern, open feel<\/li>\n<li>Comfortable seating and refined finishes<\/li>\n<li>Full Holland America amenities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It\u2019s a personal retreat \u2014 perfect for morning coffee, quiet moments between adventures, or watching the horizon drift by.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Limited by Design: Only 30 Available<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p>These staterooms are special not only because of how they\u2019re designed but because of how limited they are.<\/p>\n<p>With only 30 Solo Verandahs available on <em>Oosterdam<\/em>, this is a highly exclusive offering. And as the first ship to debut <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/en\/us\/onboard-experiences\/holland-america-evolution?xid=EXTHBG2026042344M2BAGYM2\">Holland America Evolution<\/a>, <em>Oosterdam<\/em> is already generating strong interest across all categories.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Save the Date: Open for Booking May 6<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p>Bookings for Fall 2027 <em>Oosterdam<\/em> cruises <strong>open May 6<\/strong>, and demand is expected to be strong as guests look to be among the first to sail the newly reimagined ship.<\/p>\n<p>For guests who want their own space, their own view, and the freedom to travel solo without compromise \u2014 this is the moment you\u2019ve been waiting for.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stay tuned for first looks, new details, and the latest updates as Holland America Evolution continues.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/en\/us\/sign-up\/evolution?xid=EXTHBG20260423NX2YXMPPTX\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Sign Up for New Details<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1992,"featured_media":84152,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4640,4534,40],"tags":[4655,4654,4653,4652],"class_list":["post-84151","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-evolution","category-toc","category-whats-new","tag-cruise-bookings-2026","tag-single-cruise-cabins","tag-solo-traveler-cruises","tag-solo-verandahs"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/84151","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1992"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=84151"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/84151\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":84157,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/84151\/revisions\/84157"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/84152"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=84151"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=84151"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=84151"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}