Holland America Line Newsroom

After counting, rolling and transporting hundreds of pounds of pennies from six Holland America Line and six Princess Cruises ships sailing in Alaska, the two cruise lines donated $5,000 in coins and a cash donation to Scouting America Troop 4 and Troop 2004 during a community event in Ketchikan, Alaska, on Friday, July 10. The initiative gives new purpose to excess shipboard pennies, transforming them into funding for local Scouts while celebrating both cruise lines' longstanding relationship with Alaska port communities.

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, 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.

Holland America Line continues to build on its premium beverage program with the evolution of its Single Barrel Series, introducing an expanded collection of highly allocated bourbons and ryes for 2026.

As the United States prepares to commemorate its 250th anniversary, Holland America Line is unveiling plans for a fleetwide celebration honoring the milestone birthday with festive onboard programming, live music, commemorative keepsakes and special culinary experiences on every cruise over the July 4 holiday.

Holland America Line President Beth Bodensteiner visited Ketchikan, Alaska, on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, where she met with members of American Legion Post 3 aboard Nieuw Amsterdam and then toured the site of the post’s historic building, which was lost in a fire in 2023.

The Alaska operations of Holland America Line and  Princess announced a leadership transition within its Alaska government affairs team, marking the retirement of a long-tenured executive and the promotion of a rising leader. In Alaska and Yukon, Holland America Line and Princess jointly manage Carnival Corporation’s combined land operations business supporting Holland America and Princess Cruises. 

Celebrated Seattle-based chef and Holland America Line Culinary Ambassador Ethan Stowell recently joined Volendam’s Grand World Voyage from April 29 to May 3. 

The 2026 Nenana Ice Classic ended May 4 when the contest’s iconic wooden tripod broke through the ice on Alaska’s Tanana River at 6:58 p.m. AKST, marking the official conclusion of the annual guessing game.