Announcement • Sep 10

Holland America Line Debuts Evolution Transformation of Oosterdam Earlier and Adds New Cruises

Holland America Line pulled forward the Evolution transformation of Oosterdam by five weeks, meeting strong guest demand for cruises on the newly reimagined ship. Oosterdam will start its renovation earlier than planned, returning to service with its first post-Evolution voyage departing Oct. 31, 2027. The revised schedule has allowed Holland America Line to add five additional voyages aboard the transformed Oosterdam, spanning the Mediterranean, Atlantic and Caribbean. To accommodate the accelerated Evolution, several previously published voyages from Sept. 11, 2027, to Dec. 9, 2027, have been canceled, and affected guests and travel advisors are being contacted directly about their rebooking options. The ship's refurbishment will take place in Marseille, France. Holland America Evolution builds on the experiences that have long defined the cruise line, pairing new enhancements with the premium service, carefully crafted itineraries and welcoming atmosphere guests have come to expect. Following her dry dock, Oosterdam will embark on an inaugural post-transformation voyage: a 10-day cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome) to Trieste, Italy, departing Oct. 31, 2027. Guests aboard the sailing will be among the first to experience the reimagined ship while visiting destinations in Italy, Greece, Montenegro and Croatia. The four additional new cruises include an 11-day Mediterranean voyage from Trieste to Piraeus (Athens), Greece, departing Nov. 10, 2027; a seven-day Mediterranean cruise from Piraeus to Barcelona, Spain, departing Nov. 21, 2027; a 13-day transatlantic crossing from Barcelona to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, leaving Nov. 28, 2027; and an 11-day Caribbean itinerary roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale departing Dec. 11, 2027, providing guests with early opportunities to experience Oosterdam's Evolution enhancements across a variety of regions. Guests booked on what were previously the inaugural cruise and first transatlantic cruise in December 2027 will have the opportunity to move to the corresponding new cruises and remain among the first guests aboard the post-Evolution Oosterdam. Holland America Evolution builds on the experiences that have long defined the cruise line, pairing new enhancements with the premium service, carefully crafted itineraries and welcoming atmosphere guests have come to expect. Enhancements coming to Oosterdam include new stateroom and suite categories, the Grand Dutch Café and redesigned Ocean Bar.

Announcement • Sep 09

Cunard Announces Refurbishment Of Queen Mary 2 With New Grill Suites, Wellness Offering, And Enhanced Guest Areas

Cunard has announced a stunning refurbishment of Queen Mary 2, marking a new chapter for the world's only ocean liner as she prepares to enter dry dock in spring 2027. The refurbishment will introduce new Grill Suites, an elevated wellness offering, enhanced retail spaces and carefully refreshed guest areas, while preserving the ship's distinctive Art Deco identity and her place as the icon of Transatlantic glamour. The ship will enter dry dock at Damen Shiprepair Brest in France, on March 31, 2027, returning to service on May 9, 2027. Thirty-one new staterooms will be added across the ship, including 16 new Cunard Princess Grill Suites, with the remaining 15 new staterooms in the Britannia category. Every existing Grill Suite will be refreshed with elegant new interiors, furnishings and finishes, and newly designed luxurious bathrooms will be introduced across all Grill Suite categories, with a sophisticated new look and premium spa-inspired features. The Queens Grill and Princess Grill restaurants will also be refreshed to ensure they continue to offer the same exceptional sense of space, comfort and exclusivity. Guests will also be able to enjoy additional outdoor deck space, with places to relax, watch the sunset, and take in the sea air. Classic deck games, along with paddle tennis and pickleball, will continue to be part of the Queen Mary 2 experience. Queen Mary 2's famous kennels, the only dedicated kennels at sea, will also be enhanced. Improvements will include redesigned kennels, increased capacity, a refurbished owners' lounge and an expanded outdoor walking area. Mareel Wellness & Beauty will be transformed as part of the refurbishment, creating an updated space designed to revive, refresh and restore. A new collection of luxury stores will also be introduced, bringing a boutique-style shopping experience to the ship. The ship's world-class cultural and entertainment offerings will also be refreshed. Illuminations, the largest planetarium at sea, will receive a major digital upgrade, delivering more immersive, experiences beneath its dome. The Royal Court Theatre will continue to host West End and Broadway productions, while Cunard's Insights program will continue to welcome notable speakers and cultural figures on board. The design vision, led by Chris Finch, one of Queen Mary 2's original designers, draws on the cinematic glamour of classic Hollywood, balanced with the refinement of British lineage and tradition. Cunard has partnered with acclaimed illustrator Tanu Vasu to capture the vision for Queen Mary 2's refurbishment through a bespoke collection of illustrations. The refurbishment follows a landmark year for Queen Mary 2, when she took center stage in New York Harbor for Sail 4th 250, the centerpiece of the United States' 250th Independence Day celebrations. New suites and staterooms went on sale on May 18, 2026, for voyages departing from May 2027. Queen Mary 2 offers her signature Cunard experience on iconic Transatlantic Crossings, including special Event Voyages, as well as itineraries throughout the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Canada and the Caribbean.

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