Holland America Opens Bookings for Transformed Oosterdam 2027 Voyages

The transformation, part of the Holland America Evolution initiative, will conclude in Marseille, France, before the ship heads to Rome for its first post-refit journey. Passengers on the 10-day Adriatic Antiquities cruise will be the first to experience the ship’s updated layout, which includes new stateroom categories such as Solo Verandahs and forward-facing Bridgeview Suites. The ship will also introduce the Grand Dutch Café and a redesigned Ocean Bar, bringing amenities previously reserved for the line’s Pinnacle Class vessels to the Oosterdam.

Following the inaugural Rome-to-Trieste departure, the ship will transition through four additional itineraries. These include a route through the Greek Isles and Istanbul, a Mediterranean crossing to Barcelona, a 13-day cultural voyage to Fort Lauderdale, and a final Caribbean circuit. According to company president Beth Bodensteiner, the project aims to retain the brand's traditional appeal while integrating modern design elements to define a new era for the fleet.