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Holland America Line is preparing to mark the 30th anniversary of RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay — the cruise line’s private Bahamian island — with a sweet new partnership that welcomes Magnolia Bakery’s iconic Banana Pudding on board. Guests sailing on Holland America Caribbean cruises during the 2026-27 season will be able to indulge in the bakery’s Banana Pudding, bringing a beloved dessert to a region where bananas are deeply woven into the culinary culture.

Guests sailing on Holland America Line’s Caribbean  cruises this season will discover a refreshed RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay, where a series of newly completed enhancements brings even more ways to relax, dine and enjoy the island. The transformation marks the beginning of a yearlong celebration leading up to the destination’s 30th anniversary in 2027.

Holland America Line and Chef Masaharu Morimoto are refreshing the Morimoto by Sea menu with new dishes and updated favorites. The menu debut is in anticipation of Chef Morimoto—Holland America Line’s Global Fresh Fish Ambassador—hosting a cruise to Alaska in 2027. The new menu will begin rolling out across the fleet this month, giving guests an opportunity to experience his latest creations ahead of his May 8, 2027 sailing aboard Nieuw Amsterdam.

Holland America Line Evolution is bringing a new chapter to Ocean Bar aboard Oosterdam. Inspired by the glamour of the golden age of ocean travel, the redesigned venue brings live entertainment, cocktails and conversation together in a sophisticated new setting, featuring a new stage, refreshed lounge spaces and a reimagined layout designed to connect guests more closely with the performances.

Holland America Line, the No. 1 cruise line for Alaska wildlife and wilderness tours, is opening bookings for its 2028 Alaska season. For more than 80 years, Holland America Line has helped define what an Alaska cruise vacation should be, combining destination-rich itineraries, memorable wildlife encounters and meaningful connections to the region. The 2028 season continues that tradition while introducing several new reasons to explore the Great Land, including unique voyages, first-time experiences and the arrival of the reimagined Oosterdam.

Holland America Line is expanding opportunities for guests to experience Norway's dramatic fjord landscapes in 2027, updating five cruises aboard Rotterdam to include calls to Flåm and Hellesylt. The additions give travelers more access to some of Norway’s most sought-after fjord destinations, including the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Nærøyfjord and Storfjorden — the gateway to Geirangerfjord. UNESCO considers the Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord regions to be among “the most scenically outstanding fjord areas on the planet,” placing guests at the heart of two of Norway’s most celebrated natural wonders.

Holland America Line has opened bookings for its 2028 Europe season, offering travelers more opportunities to explore the continent with expanded sailings across Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands and beyond. Drawing on Holland America’s more than 150 years of experience in the region, the new season combines iconic destinations with opportunities to connect more deeply with the cultures, landscapes and traditions that define them.

Holland America Line, a leader in destination-rich travel and personalized service, is opening its 2027–2028 Caribbean season with a range of itineraries designed to give guests more ways to explore the region — from quick five- and six-day getaways to longer voyages that spend more time in port than any other cruise line sailing the Caribbean. Nearly every itinerary includes a call at RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay, the line’s award-winning private island.