by Sarah Kuta
Last updated: 5:50 PM ET, Mon August 3, 2026
Bookings are now open for Holland America Line’s 2028 Europe season.
The new season will give travelers more opportunities to explore the continent, with expanded sailings across Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands and beyond.
The 2028 line-up includes Holland America Line’s highest number of Europe port calls in nearly a decade, including record visits to Norway, Spain, Ireland and the Netherlands. Guests can also explore more than 200 UNESCO World Heritage sites.
“Europe is a destination that changes with every season, and each one offers guests a completely different way to experience it,” says Paul Grigsby, vice president of deployment and revenue planning for Holland America Line. “We built each season around moments travelers can only experience at certain times of year, from the Netherlands in full bloom during spring to winter escapes in the Mediterranean and Canary Islands and long summer days along Europe’s coastlines.”
Holland America recently expanded its European deployment year-round, with departures from January through early December 2028 and itineraries ranging from seven-day getaways to 48-day Legendary Voyages. Five ships—Rotterdam, Nieuw Statendam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Volendam and Zuiderdam—will sail throughout the region, offering overnight stays, extended calls and late-night departures in select ports.
For a limited time, guests who book 2028 Europe cruises with the Have It All premium package receive included shore excursions, specialty dining, a Signature Beverage Package and Surf Wi‑Fi. Guests who book early also receive the exclusive Early Booking Bonus, which includes free prepaid crew appreciation and free upgrades to the Elite Beverage Package and Premium Wi‑Fi.
Here’s a look at what the brand is offering—and what guests can expect—in every season.
Winter in Europe (January-March)
- Nieuw Statendam sails voyages ranging from seven to 14 days to the Canary Islands, Spain, Portugal and Morocco, visiting ports such as Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Lisbon and Casablanca.
- Guests can experience mild temperatures and extended opportunities to explore destinations that are traditionally visited during the peak summer season.
Spring in Europe (March-May)
- Rotterdam, Nieuw Statendam, Nieuw Amsterdam and Zuiderdam sail seven- to 14-day voyages throughout the Mediterranean, the Low Countries and Northern Europe.
- Ports include Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Bruges, Barcelona, Athens and Naples, while spring departures coincide with tulip season in the Netherlands and blooming landscapes across the region.
Summer in Europe (June-August)
- All five ships — Rotterdam, Nieuw Statendam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Volendam and Zuiderdam — sail throughout Europe on voyages ranging from seven to 35 days.
- Guests can explore destinations across Norway, Iceland, the British Isles, the Baltic, Greece, Croatia and Turkey, including scenic cruising through Norway’s UNESCO-listed fjords and calls in ports such as Flam, Geiranger, Reykjavik, Stockholm and Dubrovnik.
Autumn in Europe (September-November)
- Rotterdam, Nieuw Statendam, Nieuw Amsterdam and Volendam continue sailing throughout the Mediterranean and Northern Europe on voyages ranging from seven to 48 days.
- Ports throughout Spain, Italy, Greece, Croatia, Ireland and the Netherlands coincide with harvest season and many of the region’s culinary and cultural traditions.
Late Fall (November-Early December)
- Europe departures continue into early December aboard Nieuw Statendam and Rotterdam and other ships operating in the region, with voyages ranging from seven to 14 days.
- Guests can choose from Mediterranean, Canary Islands and transatlantic sailings visiting destinations such as Barcelona, Lisbon, Tenerife and Fort Lauderdale, extending the Europe season well beyond the traditional summer period.
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